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Super Typhoon Kong-rey: airlines in Hong Kong cancel at least 24 flights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cathay Pacific, its budget arm HK Express and Greater Bay Airlines cancel Taiwan flights as typhoon approaches island. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284488/super-typhoon-kong-rey-airlines-hong-kong-cancel-least-24-flights?utm_source=rss_feed

2 Hong Kong surfers at red-flagged beach could be prosecuted, security chief says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two people were illegally surfing off Big Wave Bay on October 25, when a red flag was hoisted on beach, Chris Tang says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284470/2-hong-kong-surfers-red-flagged-beach-could-be-prosecuted-security-chief-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong vandals strike 73 vehicles at 2 car parks in suspected triad attack

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police probe possible link between red paint splashed on 61 cars in Sheung Shui and damage to windows of another 12 nearby. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284460/hong-kong-vandals-strike-73-vehicles-2-car-parks-suspected-triad-attack?utm_source=rss_feed

3-stage redevelopment of Instagram-famous Choi Hung Estate to begin in 2028, end in 2043

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘The start date for the redevelopment aligns with the completion of the Mei Tung Estate in the same area,’ insider says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284452/3-stage-redevelopment-instagram-famous-choi-hung-estate-begin-2028-end-2043?utm_source=rss_feed

Beijing lodges complaint with WTO after EU imposes extra taxes on Chinese-made electric cars

Hong Kong Free Press By Peter Catterall with Raziye Akkoc in Brussels Beijing said Wednesday it had lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars. BYD electric cars for export waiting to be loaded onto a ship at a port in Yantai,…

Indonesian helper found dead in Hong Kong waterfall had affair with arrested man: source

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says helper had become ‘emotionally agitated’ and ‘suddenly jumped off waterfall’, while man fled the scene without calling police. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284443/indonesian-helper-found-dead-hong-kong-waterfall-had-affair-arrested-man-source?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong rejects proposal to set up mechanism to fund private museums

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But culture deputy secretary says the government keep supporting private museums through promotions and favourable land policies. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284439/hong-kong-rejects-proposal-set-mechanism-fund-private-museums?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong newborns to get mainland China entry permits on the spot at some border crossings

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New arrangement at four border checkpoints will replace current five-working-day waiting time, but no implementation date set. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284436/hong-kong-newborns-get-mainland-china-entry-permits-spot-some-border-crossings?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong sauce company unveils signboard to celebrate first 100 days of city’s twin panda cubs

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sign placed outside Pat Chun’s Mong Kok store on last day of registration for pork promotion in company’s bid to leverage on panda economy. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284432/hong-kong-sauce-company-unveils-signboard-celebrate-first-100-days-citys-twin-panda-cubs?utm_source=rss_feed

Standard Chartered third-quarter net profit of US$931 million beats estimates

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Net profit for the June to September period handily beat analysts’ estimates of US$886 million. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3284424/standard-chartered-third-quarter-net-profit-us931-million-beats-estimates?utm_source=rss_feed