Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong is becoming ‘critical player’ in ‘authoritarian axis’ with Russia and Iran, US lawmakers say
Hong Kong Free Press US lawmakers urged the government Monday to rethink banking ties with Hong Kong, citing its “increasing role” in money laundering, sanctions evasions and reported funneling of banned technology to Russia. A view of the Hong Kong skyline, on August 4, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Since Beijing imposed a sweeping national security…
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 24 people after raiding 2 underground casinos in Mong Kok
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers seize HK$1.9 million in gambling chips, HK$20,000 in cash and four baccarat tables, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288155/hong-kong-police-arrest-24-people-after-raiding-2-underground-casinos-mong-kok?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong businessman found guilty of rioting at Yuen Long MTR station in 2019
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tang Ka-man, 46, is the 10th person convicted of taking part in a riot with a white-clad mob that attacked protesters and commuters. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288152/hong-kong-businessman-found-guilty-rioting-yuen-long-mtr-station-2019?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew members of Hong Kong bar operators’ group must attend national security lectures
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chairman of Hong Kong Bar and Club Association announces requirement after completing course under government scheme. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3288148/new-members-hong-kong-bar-operators-group-must-attend-national-security-lectures?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS lawmakers urge more scrutiny of Hong Kong banks, say city becoming hub for financial crimes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Congressmen John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi claim the ‘trusted global financial centre’ has become hub for money laundering and sanctions evasion. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3288140/us-lawmakers-urge-more-scrutiny-hong-kong-banks-say-city-becoming-hub-financial-crimes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More260 people go head-to-head in football event to raise money for Operation Santa Claus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. All proceeds collected from the junior and adult team enrolment are donated to Operation Santa Claus, which is raising funds for 11 local charities this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3288119/260-people-go-head-head-football-event-raise-money-operation-santa-claus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong court upholds 3 rulings granting equal housing, inheritance rights to gay couples
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Court of Final Appeal dismisses the government’s appeals seeking to preserve the discriminatory housing policies and intestacy laws. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3288116/hong-kong-court-upholds-3-rulings-granting-equal-housing-inheritance-rights-gay-couples?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBREAKING: Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couples’ housing, inheritance rights in landmark LGBTQ decision
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s top court has ruled in favour of same-sex married couples’ housing and inheritance rights, handing a landmark victory to the city’s LGBTQ community following government appeals against previous court rulings. The Court of Final Appeal. Photo: GovHK. The Court of Final Appeal handed down the verdicts on Tuesday, marking…
Read MoreBeijing official’s speech signals Hong Kong has never been ‘independent’, experts say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing official Zhang Yong recently said ‘Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong’ guiding principle implies oversight by central authorities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3288089/beijing-officials-speech-signals-hong-kong-has-never-been-independent-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More2 arrested over illegal streaming of overseas football matches at restaurant
Hong Kong Free Press Two Hong Kong men have been arrested on suspicion of illegally streaming overseas football matches at a restaurant. It marks the first time local authorities have made arrests following new communication rights granted to copyright owners last year. Customs and Excise Department. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The Hong Kong Customs and Excise…
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