Category: Hong Kong
HK Policy Address 2024: John Lee’s 3rd address rated lowest yet, fewer people listened – HKPORI poll
Hong Kong Free Press The third Policy Address by Hong Kong leader John Lee was rated lower than his previous two, an annual poll has found, with fewer people listening to it. Chief Executive John Lee delivers the 2024 Policy Address on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the legislature. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Hong Kong Public…
Read MoreHong Kong to invite proposals for third medical university by end of year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Plans must be submitted in first quarter next year to group of sector heavyweights that will choose operator. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3282755/hong-kong-launch-call-third-medical-school-proposals-universities-end-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUnrealistic to stop Hongkongers from shopping in mainland China, John Lee says
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 government will expand size of local events and set up photo hotspots, but calls on businesses to seize opportunities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282746/unrealistic-stop-hongkongers-shopping-mainland-china-john-lee-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong needed a more aggressive policy address from John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From housing, SMEs and the elderly to the environment and Hong Kong’s reputation, more hard-hitting reforms and targeted policies are required. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3282640/hong-kong-needed-more-aggressive-policy-address-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHK Policy Address 2024: Chief Exec. John Lee says democratic reform is ‘settled’ and ‘not an issue’ during his term
Hong Kong Free Press Chief Executive John Lee has said that democratic reform is not on his administration’s agenda, as the issue has been settled. Chief Executive John Lee at the 2024 Policy Address press conference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. During a Wednesday press conference following his 2024 Policy Address, Lee…
Read MoreHong Kong police probe throwing of concrete block that struck customs recruits
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Block hurled over three-metre-high wall and struck two trainees, with source saying police investigating link to recent noise complaints. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282725/hong-kong-police-probe-throwing-concrete-block-struck-injured-customs-officers?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong official accused of sexually assaulting underage girl not allowed to travel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court dismisses request by district councillor Sei Chun-hing, 37, who denies assaulting 11-year-old in 2008 and unlawful sex with her in 2011. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282724/hong-kong-official-accused-sexually-assaulting-underage-girl-not-allowed-travel?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWoman jailed for 17 weeks for using fake papers to get Hong Kong student visa
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawyer says defendant’s mother hired agency to handle application as she wanted her daughter to have a bright future. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282722/mainland-chinese-student-who-used-fake-papers-get-hong-kong-school-jailed-17-weeks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHK Policy Address 2024: SMEs should reform and improve, leader John Lee says amid a wave of biz closures
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) should “help themselves” and strive for self-improvement, the city’s leader John Lee has said in response to questions about his Policy Address measures for supporting the local business sector. Lee said during a Wednesday evening TV show that Hong Kong’s economy is facing “a…
Read MoreHong Kong SMEs facing loan hurdles should contact Monetary Authority, John Lee says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief executive says de facto central bank has been tasked with ensuring policies to help SMEs trickle down to financial institutions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282716/hong-kong-smes-facing-loan-hurdles-should-contact-monetary-authority-john-lee-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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