Category: Hong Kong
China’s only female spaceflight engineer Wang Haoze to join crew to Tiangong space station
Hong Kong Free Press China’s only woman spaceflight engineer will be among a fresh crew of three astronauts sent to its Tiangong space station this week, Beijing announced Tuesday. Astronaut Wang Haoze gestures during a press conference a day before the Shenzhou-19 mission at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi desert in northwest…
Read MoreHSBC to spend US$3 billion on stock buy-back as third quarter results beat forecast
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Net profit rose 9 per cent to US$6.13 billion in the quarter that ended on September 30, exceeding market forecasts. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3284270/hsbc-spend-us3-billion-stock-buy-back-third-quarter-results-beat-forecast?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNo time limit for prosecuting remaining 7,000 arrested over 2019 protests, Hong Kong officials say
Hong Kong Free Press There is no time limit for prosecuting the more than 7,000 individuals arrested in connection with the 2019 protests who still have not been charged, two Hong Kong officials have said. A 2019 protest scene in Hong Kong. Photo: Studio Incendo. It was not unfair for the arrestees to wait for…
Read MoreSpirit of Hong Kong Awards: residents start voting for 27 finalists in unsung heroes event
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Spirit of Hong Kong Awards is co-organised by South China Morning Post and property developer Sino Group to recognise those who exemplify city’s ‘can-do’ spirit. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284263/spirit-hong-kong-awards-residents-start-voting-27-finalists-unsung-heroes-event?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong home prices slump to the lowest level in 8 years, but rents rise
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secondary home prices fell 1.7 per cent in September, while rents rose 0.1 per cent month on month. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3284261/hong-kong-home-prices-slump-lowest-level-8-years-rents-rise?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More200 fish dead after suspected poisoning at Hong Kong wet market
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. CCTV footage appears to show suspicious man passing by stall at On Tai Market in Sau Mau Ping and pouring unknown liquid into fish trays. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284240/200-fish-dead-after-suspected-poisoning-hong-kong-wet-market?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s EV transition effort faces scrutiny by some car owners, industry experts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some EV owners call for more access to chargers, while a lawmaker says concrete plans needed for enhancing infrastructure. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3284225/hong-kongs-ev-transition-effort-faces-scrutiny-some-car-owners-industry-experts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong residential, retail properties recover while office sector struggles with glut
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Reports of brisk weekend home sales show the housing market will outpace offices in recovery going into 2025, consultancies say. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3284209/hong-kong-residential-retail-properties-recover-while-office-sector-struggles-glut?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong concern group slams scholar for ‘stigmatising’ student suicide
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong scholar has apologised for his remarks on student suicide, after a concern group said describing the act as “doing something stupid” laid blame on the students and stigmatised mental health issues. Secondary school students in Hong Kong. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The causes behind student suicide were complicated…
Read MoreSubversion trial judges reject Hong Kong activist’s bid to have 5 people testify remotely
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. High Court turns down application by Chow Hang-tung, who will stand trial next year for allegedly inciting subversion. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284223/subversion-trial-judges-reject-hong-kong-activists-bid-have-5-people-testify-remotely?utm_source=rss_feed
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