Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong former lawmaker and prison rights activist Shiu Ka-chun dies at 55
Hong Kong Free Press Former Hong Kong lawmaker and prison rights activists Shiu Ka-chun has died at 55, following a cancer diagnosis that worsened over the past weeks. Hong Kong prison rights activist and former lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun died on January 10, 2025. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The former pro-democracy lawmaker passed away shortly after midnight…
Read MoreHong Kong activist’s bid for aid to mount legal challenge over tech hub rejected
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legal Aid Department rejects Eddie Tse’s application, hindering his judicial review attempt against government push for San Tin Technopole. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3294206/hong-kong-activists-bid-aid-mount-legal-challenge-over-tech-hub-rejected?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFlu outbreaks surge at Hong Kong schools as cold weather warning issued
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The forecaster issued the warning at 6am, expecting the weather to be persistently cold over next few days. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3294154/flu-outbreaks-surge-hong-kong-schools-cold-weather-warning-issued?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Hong Kong can retain its status among Asia’s leading airports
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Competition from the likes of Incheon and Changi means Hong Kong needs new ideas to remain relevant as a global aviation hub. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3293752/how-hong-kong-can-retain-its-status-among-asias-leading-airports?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEx-Hong Kong opposition lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun dies at 55 after cancer battle
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shiu Ka-chun, who underwent a procedure to remove half of his stomach in November, died at 12.41am on Friday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3294142/ex-hong-kong-opposition-lawmaker-shiu-ka-chun-dies-55-after-cancer-battle?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong health officials take aim at schools not joining flu jab drive
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Official urges members of the public to get vaccinated as surveillance data shows Hong Kong has entered the flu season. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3294132/hong-kong-health-officials-take-aim-schools-not-joining-flu-jab-drive?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to hand out cash rewards for exposing public housing abuses
Hong Kong Free Press Hongkongers will be eligible for rewards of up to HK$3,000 for reporting neighbours who abuse the public housing system, the government has announced, as an official said the scheme would not undermine social harmony. People will be eligible if they provide information allowing the government to take back a public rental…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay apologises after second suspected food poisoning
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. For two consecutive days, passengers arriving on flight CX640 from Kathmandu have shown symptoms of food poisoning. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3294128/hong-kongs-cathay-apologises-after-second-suspected-food-poisoning?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong cultural district’s housing scheme to include more arts elements
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. District councillors express concerns the proposed residential development may undermine art hub’s image. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3294127/hong-kong-cultural-districts-housing-scheme-include-more-arts-elements?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong urged to issue more bonds and dip into reserves to tackle deficit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. University of Hong Kong’s Business School says government can afford to issue more bonds and ‘moderately’ reduce reserve levels to tackle HK$100 billion deficit. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3294124/hong-kong-urged-issue-more-bonds-and-dip-reserves-tackle-deficit?utm_source=rss_feed
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