Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s years-long court delays: Why some public figures accept them
Hong Kong Free Press Well well. Government spokespersons of various kinds have been commenting defensively on the slow-motion prosecutions which have left two thirds of the people arrested during the 2019 disorders still awaiting trial. I would not dare to attribute this to my nagging on the subject, but it seems there is some unease…
Read MoreHong Kong Observatory lowers typhoon signal to T1 as Yinxing gradually moves away
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Severe Typhoon Yinxing is estimated to be about 400km south-southwest of the city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3285932/hong-kong-observatory-lowers-typhoon-signal-t1-yinxing-gradually-moves-away?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFatal stabbing of schoolboy in neighbouring Shenzhen sparks unease among Japanese families in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Free Press Since the fatal stabbing of a Japanese schoolboy in neighbouring Shenzhen, the Takedas have not let their son come home alone after classes in Hong Kong. Shenzhen residents lay flowers outside a Japanese school after a 10-year-old Japanese boy was killed after being stabbed on his way to school in the…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s victory in US election could be costly for Taiwan, analysts say
Hong Kong Free Press By Allison Jackson and Amber Wang Taiwan has publicly hailed Donald Trump’s US election victory, but analysts warn it may end up paying a high price for American support to defend itself against China. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te speaks at an event to celebrate the island’s National Day, on October 10,…
Read MoreHong Kong can tap into Latin America by opening trade office in Dominican Republic: envoy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consul general hopes for stronger air links to unlock opportunities for tourism and reduce shipping costs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3285906/hong-kong-can-tap-latin-america-opening-trade-office-dominican-republic-envoy?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s Xi Jinping hails ‘new chapter’ in relations with Indonesia
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Indonesian counterpart that Beijing hopes for a “new chapter” in bilateral relations, as the two leaders met on Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shake hands during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Democratic Party successfully hosts banquet after several forced cancellations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police officers appear at opposition party’s 30th anniversary celebrations, but leave without making any arrests. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3285917/hong-kongs-democratic-party-successfully-hosts-banquet-after-several-forced-cancellations?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs urges tycoons to bid on long-term projects
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Real estate companies have been asked to support city by bidding on projects related to mega developments such as Northern Metropolis, minister says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3285903/beijings-point-man-hong-kong-affairs-urges-tycoons-bid-long-term-projects?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong worker killed by falling crane cage at residential project construction site
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Preliminary investigations show a machine malfunction caused the cage to fall and hit the man at the Pavilia Farm III development. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285913/hong-kong-worker-killed-falling-crane-cage-residential-project-construction-site?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWalk this way? Why Hong Kong’s MTR Corp is targeting escalator etiquette
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some residents are putting their foot down over call to do away with transport tradition and stand still on both sides of escalators. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3285909/walk-way-why-hong-kongs-mtr-corp-targeting-escalator-etiquette?utm_source=rss_feed
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