Category: Hong Kong
Chinese lawmakers meet to hash out long-awaited stimulus plan against backdrop of US election
Hong Kong Free Press By Mary Yang China’s top lawmakers gathered Monday to hash out a major stimulus package that analysts say could grow even bigger if former US president Donald Trump wins the White House this week. People walk at the Qianmen street on a polluted day in Beijing on November 2, 2024. Photo:…
Read MoreHong Kong Umbrella Movement activist and ex-lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun reveals cancer diagnosis
Hong Kong Free Press Former lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun has revealed a cancer diagnosis after undergoing surgery to remove half of his stomach. Ex-lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun at the hospital. Photo: Shiubottle, via Instagram. The pro-democracy ex-lawmaker, who was convicted of public nuisance-related charges related to the 2014 Umbrella Movement and jailed for eight months in April…
Read MoreHong Kong authorities ‘strongly condemn’ knife attack attempt on judge
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Three police officers suffer minor injuries while trying to stop suspect, who is also transferred to hospital. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3285087/hong-kong-strongly-condemns-knife-attack-attempt-judge?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKUST reveals group of top experts to bolster plan for Hong Kong’s third medical school
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Star-studded line-up includes former chairman of Hospital Authority Edward Leong and Nobel Prize winner Roger Kornberg of Stanford University. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3285079/hkust-reveals-group-top-experts-bolster-plan-hong-kongs-third-medical-school?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTropical Storm Yinxing to intensify, enter within 800km of Hong Kong on Saturday: forecaster
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yinxing was located about 1,230km east of Manila as of Monday noon. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3285069/tropical-storm-yinxing-intensify-enter-within-800km-hong-kong-saturday-forecaster?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 Hong Kong men jailed for 28 days over squirting water at police, TVB reporters at Songkran festival
Hong Kong Free Press Three Hong Kong men have been jailed for 28 days over firing water guns at police and reporters from local broadcaster TVB during a Thai water festival last year. YouTube Channel “Bravedogdog” uploaded a clip of a group of men shooting water guns at police officers and TVB News reporters during…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Exchange Fund posts record 9-month gain of US$28.8 billion as markets rallied
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The fund that defends the local currency has notched four straight positive quarters, carried by US and Hong Kong stock rallies and diversification investment strategies. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3285046/hong-kongs-exchange-fund-posts-record-9-month-gain-us288-billion-markets-rallied?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers urged to visit Mongolia, enjoy its wide open spaces
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Additional flights and longer visa-free travel will boost tourism and business opportunities, envoy says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3285028/hongkongers-urged-visit-mongolia-enjoy-its-wide-open-spaces?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCathay Pacific: sustainable aviation fuel needs Hong Kong government push
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘If we leave it to the market, every company will wait for their competitors to make the first move,’ says airline’s sustainability manager. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3284999/cathay-pacific-sustainable-aviation-fuel-needs-hong-kong-government-push?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong needs to rethink its branding – it can’t be a hub of everything
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government’s messaging problem and hub obsession stem from misplaced priorities. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3284782/hong-kong-needs-rethink-its-branding-it-cant-be-hub-everything?utm_source=rss_feed
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