Category: Hong Kong
Vietnam condemns ‘brutal behaviour of Chinese law enforcement’ against fishermen near disputed islands
Hong Kong Free Press Vietnam’s foreign ministry condemned on Wednesday China’s “brutal behaviour” during a violent attack on Vietnamese fishers in the disputed South China Sea. Triton Island in the Paracel Islands. Photo: Googlemaps. The 10 fishermen were reportedly beaten with iron bars and robbed of thousands of dollars’ worth of fish and equipment on…
Read MoreTaiwan deports 2 Chinese nationals over harassing Hongkongers’ demonstration on National Day
Hong Kong Free Press Taiwan has deported two Chinese nationals for harassing people staging a demonstration for Hongkongers in Taipei on Tuesday, China’s National Day. Taipei, Taiwan, on January 12, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Taiwan’s government said on Thursday it had revoked the visas of a Chinese couple after they harassed people at a protest…
Read MoreChina needs ‘ambition’ to meet target of cutting carbon emissions, report says
Hong Kong Free Press China should set a “strong but achievable” target of slashing emissions at least 30 percent by 2035 when it submits updated climate commitments in coming months, a report urged Thursday. Diggers pile coal after it was unloaded from a ship at the coal terminal of Lianyungang Port, in China’s eastern Jiangsu…
Read MoreNew Hong Kong mothers sign up to buy subsidised flats in revamped scheme to boost birth rate
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities reserving 40 per cent of subsidised flats on sale for households with elderly members and families with newborns. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280955/new-hong-kong-mothers-sign-buy-subsidised-flats-revamped-scheme-boost-birth-rate?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s retail sales decline for sixth straight month, falling 10% in August
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sales shrank to HK$29.2 billion in August, provisional figures show. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280945/hong-kongs-retail-sales-decline-sixth-straight-month-falling-10-august?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow can Coldplay fans secure a spot for Hong Kong concerts at new Kai Tak stadium?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tickets for highly anticipated shows in April next year are expected to be hot commodities once sales launch next week. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280942/how-can-coldplay-fans-secure-spot-hong-kong-concerts-new-kai-tak-stadium?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEx-Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai asks for jury trial in libel claim against pro-Beijing paper
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai accuses state-owned newspaper Ta Kung Pao of maliciously undermining his reputation by suggesting he will jump bail in court cases. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3280924/ex-hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-asks-jury-trial-libel-claim-against-pro-beijing-paper?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTicket prices for Hong Kong’s Coldplay concerts to range from HK$399 to HK$2,099
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. General sales begin on October 10, but early booking available for those willing to pay for premium experiences reaching HK$6,599 per person. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3280917/tickets-coldplays-hong-kong-concerts-go-sale-hk399-hk2099-next-week?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong housing chief urges elderly residents to report living situation ‘accurately’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rosanna Law reminds those aged 60 years and older to submit declaration forms in latest round of reporting to curb abuse of public housing system. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3280915/hong-kong-housing-chief-urges-elderly-residents-report-living-situation-accurately?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongKonger abandons appeal against conviction, sentence for insulting China’s national anthem at volleyball game
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man has dropped a bid to appeal against his conviction and eight-week jail term for insulting the Chinese national anthem at an international volleyball game last year. High Court. File photo: GovHK. The High Court heard on Thursday morning that Chan Pak-yui, who was sentenced in mid-August, would…
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