Category: Hong Kong
Trump pledge to get Jimmy Lai out of Hong Kong jail condemned by top government adviser
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. National security case is being heard by independent court and request to release Lai will amount to interfering in rule of law, Regina Ip says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3285845/trump-pledge-get-jimmy-lai-out-hong-kong-jail-condemned-top-government-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSenior Beijing official calls for ‘concrete action’ as he meets Hong Kong tycoons
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office head meets real estate tycoons and urges them to ‘recognise their responsibilities’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3285838/senior-beijing-officials-calls-concrete-action-he-meets-hong-kong-tycoons?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong man, 75, hospitalised after getting stung by a bee during hike
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Elderly resident was hiking towards Shing Mun Reservoir with four friends when he was stung on his ring finger. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3285837/hong-kong-man-75-hospitalised-after-getting-stung-bee-during-hike?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong broadcaster TVB pulls show after online commenters accuse it of being pro-Ukraine, politically motivated
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong broadcaster has cancelled a documentary series on global conflicts after online backlash, with comments accusing it of being politically motivated in favour of Ukraine and neglecting Russia’s narrative. A scene from TVB’s “Planet Under Fire.” Photo: Tuấn Trương, via YouTube. Scheduled as a 10-episode series, the first two…
Read MoreHong Kong yoga ball murder case: accused ‘wanted divorce, then said no to wife’s request’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. High Court hears about unhappy marriage between defendant Khaw Kim Sun and his wife Wong Siew Fing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285828/hong-kong-yoga-ball-murder-case-accused-wanted-divorce-then-said-no-wifes-request?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More63 arrested in operation targeting cross-border sex worker ring, with mastermind working in Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Three people arrested in city allegedly operated website advertising sex services, with earnings converted into cryptocurrency. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285827/63-arrested-operation-targeting-cross-border-sex-worker-ring-mastermind-working-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong doctor found with 20 grams of meth jailed for 10 months on drug charges
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Counsel says Eric Chan used drugs to cope with ‘unbearable workload’ from pandemic, but fails to convince judge over non-custodial sentence. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285825/hong-kong-doctor-found-20-grams-meth-jailed-10-months-drug-charges?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong home prices to bottom out in short term after rate cut, analysts say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Unexpected prime-rate cut by local lenders seen bringing more buyers into market, shoring up prices. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3285816/hong-kong-home-prices-bottom-out-short-term-after-rate-cut-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong justice minister says he won’t ‘waver’ when asked about possible sanctions under second Trump term
Hong Kong Free Press No one should attempt to interfere with ongoing legal proceedings in Hong Kong, the city’s justice minister has said in response to US president-elect Donald Trump’s earlier pledge to secure the release of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam meets the press at the Rule of Law…
Read MoreSouth China Athletic Association names outdoor water sports centre after Siobhan Haughey
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The four-time Olympic medallist and world champion learned to swim at its pool in Causeway Bay and competed for the SCAA in local competitions. https://www.scmp.com/sport/article/3285815/south-china-athletic-association-names-outdoor-water-sports-centre-after-siobhan-haughey?utm_source=rss_feed
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