Category: Hong Kong
China frees Taiwan boat captain after 4 months of detention over illegal fishing
Hong Kong Free Press A Taiwanese fishing boat captain held in China for more than four months on allegations of illegal fishing has been released after paying a fine, Taiwan’s coast guard said Saturday. Cityview of Taipei, Taiwan. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The boat called Da Jin Man 88 was carrying five crew members when…
Read MoreOperation Santa Claus: Hong Kong charity helps SMA patients manage day to day
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Families of SMA Foundation is one of 11 charitable projects receiving funding from OSC this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286864/operation-santa-claus-hong-kong-charity-helps-sma-patients-manage-day-day?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreXi Jinping and Joe Biden to meet ahead of Donald Trump’s return to White House
Hong Kong Free Press US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet for the last time Saturday, a day after both leaders warned of turbulent times ahead for the world as Donald Trump returns to the White House. Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the 15th BRICS summit in South Africa in August…
Read MoreHong Kong-Peru free-trade deal will help firms enter Latin America in I&T and more: industry
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Business leaders eye opportunities in areas from finance to transport, saying deal will also help promote city as trading and investment hub. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286862/hong-kong-peru-free-trade-deal-will-help-firms-enter-latin-america-it-and-more-industry?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong eyes closer economic ties with Southeast Asia during Apec summit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee has met leaders such as Singapore’s Lawrence Wong, Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim and Vietnam’s Luong Cuong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286854/hong-kong-eyes-closer-economic-ties-southeast-asia-during-apec-summit?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUniversity in Macau uncovers 20 students using fake Hong Kong exam credentials
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong education chief Christine Choi says university contacted local exam authorities for help, which filed a report to police. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3286853/university-macau-uncovers-20-students-using-fake-hong-kong-exam-credentials?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRising in-flight thefts trigger ‘growing concern’ among Asia-Pacific airlines: aviation body
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong police are also battling growing trend, noting a 75 per cent increase in crime on city-bound flights in first 10 months of 2024. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286847/rise-flight-thefts-triggers-growing-concern-among-asia-pacific-airlines-aviation-body?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Homeless people are not useless:’ Street sleepers’ running club aims for Hong Kong marathon event
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s marathon next February is set to feature a special team. A running club, mostly made up of current and former street sleepers, is entering the 10-kilometre event in hopes of changing society’s perception that homeless people are “useless.” A running club consisting of homeless individuals organised by the Society…
Read MoreHow China sought to censor news of deadly Zhuhai car attack
Hong Kong Free Press By Mary Yang At least 35 people were killed and dozens more injured when a man ploughed his car into pedestrians exercising around a sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Monday night. Bouquets and candles left outside the spots complex in Zhuhai, China, where at least 35…
Read MoreRising above racism: the Nigerian Instagram blogger sharing bits of his life in Cantonese
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From cooking Nigerian food to bringing his girlfriend around Lagos, Adekunbi Hassan Salako has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286828/rising-above-racism-nigerian-instagram-blogger-sharing-bits-his-life-cantonese?utm_source=rss_feed
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