Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai tells court some trade embargoes ‘reasonable’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But former media boss calls China ‘bully’ for slapping duties on Australian exports during row, prompting judge to query whether same term could apply to other countries. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294111/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-tells-court-some-trade-embargoes-reasonable?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai tells national security trial he feared Biden would not continue Trump’s tough China policies after 2020 election
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has told his national security trial that he feared Joe Biden would not continue Donald Trump’s tough China policies after Biden was elected in 2020. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai. File photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. Wearing a light green sweater and a navy blue blazer,…
Read MoreHong Kong privacy watchdog warns URA over leaked details of 199 tenants, owners
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issues investigation report and finds URA contravened data laws with security failures. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3294102/hong-kong-privacy-watchdog-warns-ura-over-leaked-details-199-tenants-owners?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers urged to get vaccinated as city enters flu season
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Department of Health has urged residents, especially the elderly and children, to get vaccinated as the city enters influenza season. Flu and other respiratory infectious diseases are expected to increase further as the weather becomes colder, Edwin Tsui, controller of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Thursday. Hongkongers…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Ming Pao rebuts government accusation of ‘biased’ report on cybersecurity bill
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Ming Pao newspaper has defended its journalism after the government described one of its reports on a cybersecurity bill as “biased and misleading.” Ming Pao. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The newspaper on Wednesday published a letter from Vega Wong, deputy secretary for security, who accused the newspaper of misleading…
Read More3 arrested, HK$20 million of Ice seized in Hong Kong drug lab raid
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say the 1,000 sq ft facility in Shek Wu Wai is believed to have been operational for about one to two months. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294100/3-arrested-hk20-million-ice-seized-hong-kong-drug-lab-raid?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSales of electric and hybrid vehicles in China jump over 40% in 2024
Hong Kong Free Press Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles jumped more than 40 percent in China last year, a trade association said on Thursday, as demand for new energy autos continues to surge. Vehicles drive in Beijing on December 23, 2024. Photo: Adek Berry/AFP. “From January to December 2024, the retail sales volume (of…
Read MoreHong Kong’s US-dollar peg gets emphatic defence from HKMA CEO
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speculation about ending the peg reflects ‘misconceptions due to a lack of understanding’, says head of de facto central bank. https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3294083/hong-kongs-us-dollar-peg-gets-emphatic-defence-hkma-ceo?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong gains recognition as ‘superconnector’ to Asean: study
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Survey of 600 Greater Bay Area businesses highlights bloc as top overseas destination among firms seeking to diversify supply chains. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3294072/hong-kong-gains-recognition-superconnector-asean-study?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More20 Hong Kong students hospitalised after trolley set ablaze outside school
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police receive call just before 12.30pm on Thursday, investigating fire as case of suspected arson. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294073/20-hong-kong-students-hospitalised-after-trolley-set-ablaze-outside-school?utm_source=rss_feed
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