Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest man, 25, suspected of raping girlfriend in New Territories
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Victim, who was attacked with hard object before being raped, called friend who alerted police in early hours of Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287023/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-25-suspected-raping-girlfriend-new-territories?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHFKP Lens: The fiery once-a-decade Jiao Festival in historic Ha Tsuen area of Yuen Long
Hong Kong Free Press Once every 10 years, the historic Ha Tsuen area of Yuen Long holds a Jiao Festival to thank the deities for their blessings during the preceding decade and to look forward to peace and prosperity. Falling between the 11th and 12th lunar month, this year’s festivities culminated on Saturday night with…
Read MoreHong Kong man, 54, arrested over stealing HK$60,000 in cash, watches and red wine
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say they arrested suspect less than 12 hours after break-in on Chung Ching Street was reported. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287017/hong-kong-man-54-arrested-over-stealing-hk60000-cash-watches-and-red-wine?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy Hong Kong prosecuted ‘Dragon Slaying’ bomb plotters under UN anti-terrorism law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Defendants were charged under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance, which was invoked for the first time since it was enacted in 2002. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286958/why-hong-kong-prosecuted-dragon-slaying-bomb-plotters-under-un-anti-terrorism-law?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: dozens queue outside court ahead of sentencing of 45 opposition activists
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police have stepped up security since the weekend, ahead of final hearing in biggest prosecution under Beijing-decreed national security law. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287004/hong-kong-47-dozens-queue-outside-court-ahead-sentencing-45-opposition-activists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTop global bankers gather in Hong Kong for summit as regulators promise more reforms
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, who is bringing a huge delegation, will deliver a keynote speech. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287001/chinas-top-regulators-promise-more-market-reforms-hong-kong-linchpin-role?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong gov’t defends custody of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai amid claims of ‘unlawful’ detention
Hong Kong Free Press A team of foreign lawyers who criticised the “unlawful” detention of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai had acted “completely contrary” to the ethics demanded of the profession, the Hong Kong government has said. Jimmy Lai being transferred onto a Correctional Services vehicle on February 1, 2021. Photo: Studio Incendo. Hong Kong’s…
Read MoreHong Kong slams legal team for ‘smearing remarks’ over Jimmy Lai custody conditions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government also says representatives for Lai had clarified the international legal team had not received instructions to act on his behalf. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286989/hong-kong-slams-legal-team-smearing-remarks-over-jimmy-lai-custody-conditions?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOperation Santa Claus: inclusion drive looks to Hong Kong’s ethnic minority elders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Community project under Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre is set to launch next year with funding from OSC. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286979/operation-santa-claus-inclusion-drive-looks-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-elders?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong infectious disease hero looks back at epidemics, pandemic and career lessons
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Dr Owen Tsang, medical director of Hospital Authority Infectious Disease Centre, to be honoured for work on front lines of various outbreaks. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3286960/hong-kong-infectious-disease-hero-looks-back-epidemics-pandemic-and-career-lessons?utm_source=rss_feed
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