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Hong Kong to probe role of crime groups in kidnappings linked to scam farms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Security Tang Chris Tang also vows authorities to do ‘utmost’ to rescue 11 Hong Kong residents held captive in Southeast Asia. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295316/hong-kong-probe-role-crime-groups-kidnappings-linked-scam-farms?utm_source=rss_feed

Public housing abuse tip-offs may double with reward scheme: Hong Kong minister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But housing chief Winnie Ho predicts only half of the complaints can be substantiated as some mixed up private homes with public rental flats. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295315/public-housing-abuse-tip-offs-may-double-reward-scheme-hong-kong-minister?utm_source=rss_feed

Incoming US president Donald Trump talks trade, TikTok with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Hong Kong Free Press Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Friday, days before the incoming US president returns to the White House, with both leaders vowing to take a positive approach to improving ties between the rival countries. Donald Trump. Photo: The White House, via Flickr CC2.0. Xi said he…

Was 2024 the year Hong Kong won back mainland Chinese tourists?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Number of trips to Hong Kong by mainland Chinese visitors rose 27 per cent year on year after tally for 2024 reached 34 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295311/was-2024-year-hong-kong-won-back-mainland-chinese-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed

John Lee appreciates view from Hong Kong Island while touring new walkway

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s leader jogs with youngsters and shares dessert with domestic helpers as he inspects new route under Island Eastern Corridor highway. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295308/john-lee-appreciates-view-hong-kong-island-while-touring-new-walkway?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Hong Kong to welcome 1.45 million mainland tourists over Lunar New Year’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Travel Industry Council chairman says he expects 15 per cent rise from last year’s festive period thanks to mega-events, relaxed visa rules. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295303/hong-kong-welcome-145-million-mainland-tourists-over-lunar-new-year?utm_source=rss_feed

A word of advice to Hong Kong’s policy secretaries: Don’t complain about the workload

Hong Kong Free Press A word of advice for policy secretaries: Do not, in your laudable efforts to communicate with the general public over social media, tell us all how tough your job is. A screen shot from Secretary for Security Chris Tang’s end-of-year video message on Facebook, in which he discussed the “slander” he…

Showcase of 52 French masterpieces in Hong Kong sign of ‘strong friendship’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Museum of Art launches exhibition featuring works by Impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Post-Impressionist Paul Cézanne. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295294/showcase-52-french-masterpieces-hong-kong-sign-strong-friendship?utm_source=rss_feed

Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Savvy’ Hong Kong shoppers have plenty of options in run-up to holiday as operators roll out free coaches and malls splash out on promotions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3295288/lunar-new-year-shopping-hong-kong-and-shenzhen-battle-dollars-and-deals?utm_source=rss_feed

Wynn looks to Vegas to remodel Macau’s US$28 billion casino hub into ‘1+4 economy’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Macau seeks to source 60 per cent of its revenues from non-gaming sectors by 2028, from 20 per cent at present. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3295196/wynn-looks-vegas-remodel-macaus-us28-billion-casino-hub-14-economy?utm_source=rss_feed