Hong Kong – Page 353 – Prologue Journal

South Korea’s Arte Museum to shut Hong Kong outpost, move to Shenzhen amid wave of closures

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Immersive art space ends two-year run in city, offers 50 per cent discount on tickets until 31 December closing date. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3283063/south-koreas-arte-museum-shut-hong-kong-outpost-move-shenzhen-amid-wave-closures?utm_source=rss_feed

Britain’s Lammy calls for ‘more diplomacy’ with China, presses Beijing on Hong Kong

Hong Kong Free Press British foreign minister David Lammy on Saturday called for a resumption of dialogue between London and Beijing, urging the two sides to engage in “more diplomacy” as he concluded a rare diplomatic visit to China. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on October 3, 2024. Photo: Isaac Atkin-Mayne/FCDO. China and Britain are…

Hong Kong zoo melioidosis outbreak: what is this disease and how does it spread?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post explains the cause of the infections and how you can keep yourself safe. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3283060/hong-kong-zoo-melioidosis-outbreak-what-disease-and-how-does-it-spread?utm_source=rss_feed

Homebuyers swarm Hong Kong’s biggest sales launch in 6 months after relaxed lending rules

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Buyers snapped up more than 300 of 504 new flats across Blue Coast II in Wong Chuk Hang and Cullinan Sky in Kai Tak on Saturday. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3283051/homebuyers-swarm-hong-kongs-biggest-sales-launch-6-months-after-relaxed-lending-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong should do more to pressure producers of single-use plastics, Greenpeace says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Group finds plastic made up 97 per cent of rubbish collected in two rivers, with packaging from major drinks brands among most prevalent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3283045/hong-kong-should-do-more-pressure-producers-single-use-plastics-greenpeace-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong breaks record with late-year ‘very hot weather’ warning

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observatory issues very hot weather warning as temperatures reach up to 33.6 degrees on Saturday afternoon. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3283043/hong-kong-breaks-record-late-year-very-hot-weather-warning?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong leader eyes resumption of multi-entry visas for Shenzhen residents, scheme expansion

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader says measure will boost tourism and business exchanges, and may be expanded to cover visitors from more mainland cities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3283039/hong-kong-leader-eyes-resumption-multi-entry-visas-shenzhen-residents-scheme-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed

Beijing urges HSBC Group to keep backing mainland China and Hong Kong’s development push

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, issues call in meeting with HSBC Group chairman Mark Tucker in nation’s capital. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3283029/beijing-urges-hsbc-group-keep-backing-mainland-china-and-hong-kongs-development-push?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s drone economy – the next big thing or the height of absurdity?

Hong Kong Free Press I obviously haven’t been keeping up with the local economic scene, because it came as a complete surprise to discover that the key to our future prosperity was something called the “low-altitude economy.” A drone. Photo: Flickr. Apparently this idea has been around for some time. It was mentioned in the national…

Getting Hongkongers to retire in mainland China isn’t the answer to poverty: experts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A scheme, set to be launched next year, will offer HK$5,000 a month to elderly residents receiving social security who live in mainland care homes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3283025/getting-hongkongers-retire-mainland-china-isnt-answer-poverty-experts?utm_source=rss_feed