Category: Hong Kong
Hong 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
Read MoreHong Kong infant in critical condition after Covid infection, as public urged to get jabs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Centre for Health Protection says child being treated at Kwong Wah Hospital’s paediatric intensive care unit. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3284222/hong-kong-infant-critical-condition-after-covid-infection-public-urged-get-jabs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong buses under fire as most complained about public transport service
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public buses subject of more than 4,000 complaints in second quarter of 2024, increasing by 24.6 per cent year on year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3284217/hong-kong-buses-under-fire-most-complained-about-public-transport-service?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing calls on Jardine Matheson to help boost Hong Kong’s global image, city’s prosperity
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, also reaffirms ‘one country, two systems’ policy in meeting with Jardine’s Benjamin Keswick. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3284216/beijing-calls-jardine-matheson-help-boost-hong-kongs-global-image-citys-prosperity?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreLawmakers slams Hong Kong promo video for ‘misleading’ viewers about education offerings
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Video attracts criticism from lawmakers as they discuss how city can promote itself as tertiary education hub. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3284214/lawmakers-slams-hong-kong-promo-video-misleading-viewers-about-education-offerings?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNo penalties in national security law guidelines for Hong Kong civil servants: Chris Tang
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 Chris Tang says the point of the guidelines is to aid colleagues in executing their jobs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3284211/no-penalties-national-security-law-guidelines-hong-kong-civil-servants-chris-tang?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s fifth hotel-turned-youth hostel opens its doors with 200-hour activity component
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents could potentially visit the headquarters of the People’s Liberation Army as part of hostel’s programme offerings. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284207/hong-kongs-fifth-hotel-turned-youth-hostel-opens-its-doors-200-hour-activity-component?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Observatory seeks HK$55 million for 3 radars to monitor severe weather
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Existing system has a maximum range of about 60km, leaving some blind spots in densely populated areas of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3284205/hong-kong-observatory-seeks-hk55-million-3-radars-monitor-severe-weather?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAnt CEO Eric Jing touts tokenisation benefits for cross-border transactions at FinTech Week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tokenisation is a major focus of FinTech Week this year, in addition to AI, as Web3 in Hong Kong looks beyond ‘speculative’ cryptocurrencies. https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3284194/ant-ceo-eric-jing-touts-tokenisation-benefits-cross-border-transactions-fintech-week?utm_source=rss_feed
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