Category: Hong Kong
8 dead and 17 injured in eastern China school knife attack, as police arrest former student
Hong Kong Free Press Eight people were killed and 17 others wounded Saturday in a knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China, and the suspect — a former student — has been arrested, police said. The scene after the knife attack in Yixing, Jiangsu province in China on November 16, 2024. Photo: whyyoutouzhele,…
Read MoreChina’s Xi tells Biden ready for ‘smooth transition’ to Trump’s new administration
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday he was ready to work with Donald Trump’s new administration for a “smooth transition” in bilateral ties, as he met outgoing President Joe Biden for the last time. Donald Trump. Photo: The White House, via Flickr. The leaders of the world’s two largest economies met…
Read MoreHong Kong gears up for Christmas, but spenders may not be in holiday spirit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airport Authority expects visitor numbers to return to pre-pandemic levels, and retailers are preparing promotional campaigns, but economists not optimistic. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286926/hong-kong-gears-christmas-spenders-may-not-be-holiday-spirit?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong must watch how Australia, US handle youth social media use
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Free societies might blanch at the thought of restricting media, but adults owe young people a duty of care when it comes to hard issues. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3286579/hong-kong-must-watch-how-australia-us-handle-youth-social-media-use?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong mothers locked out of job market over lack of childcare help, flexible work hours
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Survey from Hong Kong’s largest political party finds 90 per cent agree mothers need flexible working hours and more childcare support. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286916/hong-kong-mothers-locked-out-job-market-over-lack-childcare-help-flexible-work-hours?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreStorm Man-yi: Hong Kong Observatory to consider issuing T1 signal as early as Monday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Forecaster’s storm tracker shows Super Typhoon Man-yi expected to weaken as its centre reaches within 800km of city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286912/storm-man-yi-hong-kong-observatory-consider-issuing-t1-signal-early-monday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to explore striking free-trade deal with more Latin American countries: 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 also says freshly signed deal with Peru likely to take effect in about six months once legal procedures are sorted. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286908/hong-kong-explore-striking-free-trade-deal-more-latin-american-countries-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow a Hong Kong start-up’s AI-powered smart bin plans to tackle recycling
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Green AI’s smart collection bin can sort waste into four categories – plastic bottles , aluminium cans, drinks cartons and general refuse. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3286725/how-hong-kong-start-ups-ai-powered-smart-bin-plans-tackle-recycling?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong fishing boat captain missing after ship collides with oil barge off Lamma Island
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say six other crew members were recovered and sent to hospital after boat sank, but rescuers still searching for captain. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286902/hong-kong-fishing-boat-captain-missing-after-ship-collides-oil-barge-lamma-island?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTrump’s transport chief prospects include former Uber exec
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Other contenders for the job include current and former members of Congress. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3286900/trumps-transport-chief-prospects-include-former-uber-exec?utm_source=rss_feed
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