Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam slams ‘hegemonic’ US bill aimed at closing trade offices
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speaking at seminar held by Chinese University’s Shenzhen campus, former leader also urges public administrators to ramp up capabilities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3278371/hong-kongs-carrie-lam-slams-us-hegemonic-bills-aimed-closing-citys-trade-offices?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFormer Physical customers warned against signing ‘consent forms’ at reopened gym
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gym reopening under new brand ‘Healthy’ asking patrons to sign forms saying it has no obligation to provide unused services from Physical. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3278370/former-physical-customers-warned-against-signing-consent-forms-reopened-gym?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s Defence Minister Dong Jun says ‘negotiation’ only way to end wars in Ukraine, Gaza
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun said Friday that “negotiation” was the only solution to conflicts such as the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, as he addressed a global gathering of military officials in Beijing. Chinas Defence Minister Dong Jun (centre) attends the opening ceremony of the 11th Xiangshan Forum at the…
Read MoreHong Kong government lambasts UK’s latest ‘despicable’ 6-month monitoring report on city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Strongly-worded statement defends city’s ‘law-based governance’ and rejects British claim that China fell short on commitment to Joint Declaration. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3278358/hong-kong-government-lambasts-uks-latest-despicable-6-month-monitoring-report-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong sports commissioner Sam Wong steps down after just one year in job, citing ‘personal’ reasons
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Commissioner for Sports Sam Wong has stepped down after just one year in the job, citing personal reasons. Wong will leave on September 20, a spokesperson for the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau said in a statement on Thursday evening, a year after he took up the position. Culture,…
Read MoreHongkongers will soon need to pay to enter the UK. What should you know about the ETA system?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post breaks down electronic travel authorisation (ETA) documents and the places where they are used. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3278307/hong-kong-will-soon-need-pay-enter-uk-what-should-you-know-about-eta-system?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong primed to bring ‘singular and significant value’ to RCEP free-trade pact: John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader discusses plans to join world’s largest free-trade pact at Hong Kong Asean Summit, an event organised by South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3278336/hong-kong-primed-bring-singular-and-significant-value-rcep-free-trade-pact-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong developers act to cut supply chain emissions in construction, building materials
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Major procurement shifts, policy incentives and technical documentation frameworks are required to drive investments, alliance says. https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3278278/hong-kong-developers-act-cut-supply-chain-emissions-construction-building-materials?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreComplaints about Physical Fitness surge as shuttered Hong Kong gym chain’s Wan Chai branch rebrands as Healthy
Hong Kong Free Press A banner for wellness brand Healthy has been erected outside what was until a week ago the Wan Chai branch of gym chain Physical Fitness, as complaints surged following the arrests of the Physical’s two directors after its abrupt closure. Healthy’s banner outside the Wan Chai Physical branch on September 12,…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Ocean Park may live-stream panda cubs before highly anticipated public debut
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ocean Park chairman says online broadcasts a possibility, with venue ramping up preparations before adult pair arrives later this month. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3278286/hong-kongs-ocean-park-may-live-stream-panda-cubs-highly-anticipated-public-debut?utm_source=rss_feed
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