Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong marine police officer hits HK$69 million jackpot in Mark Six lottery
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officer had placed HK$10 bet over a phone call and will return to duty after taking a break with his family. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294015/hong-kong-marine-police-officer-hits-hk69-million-jackpot-lottery?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFurther delay for HK$580bn artificial islands plan as Hong Kong minister says ‘no need’ to specify start date
Hong Kong Free Press A controversial HK$580 billion plan to create three artificial islands may face a further delay as Hong Kong’s development minister said there was “no need” to specify a starting date for reclamation work. Development minister Bernadette Linn on Tuesday said that infrastructure projects such as the Northern Metropolis would take priority,…
Read MoreCold wave to grip Hong Kong as 7 degrees Celsius expected in some areas
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Temperatures set to be around 11 to 12 degrees in urban areas over the weekend and may drop to seven degrees or below in the New Territories. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3294004/cold-wave-grip-hong-kong-7-degrees-celsius-expected-some-areas?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCathay Pacific expands European network with direct flights from Hong Kong to Rome
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The service, which was suspended in February 2020, will be relaunched on June 5. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3293986/cathay-expands-european-network-direct-flights-hong-kong-rome?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong ticket tout crackdown urged after lack of convictions revealed
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers express concern over the impact of scalpers on the city’s mega-event tourism. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3293971/hong-kong-ticket-tout-crackdown-urged-after-lack-convictions-revealed?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTraces of Eurasian otter discovered off Lantau raises hopes for species, critically endangered in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Free Press Conservationists have confirmed the presence of a Eurasian otter, once thought extinct in the wild in Hong Kong, in northern Lantau waters. While the discovery brought “hope for this locally critically endangered species,” it also raised questions about government plans to develop Lantau’s northern shore. Otter faeces found by Hong Kong…
Read MoreBoard members fear famed Hong Kong flower market may lose ‘spirit’ in revamp
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Town Planning Board holds first public hearing on Sai Yee Street and Flower Market Road development scheme in Mong Kok. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3293972/board-members-fear-famed-hong-kong-flower-market-may-lose-spirit-revamp?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCathay passengers flying to Hong Kong hit by food poisoning, preflight meal blamed
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 sandwiches eaten before departing Kathmandu could be source of illness. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3293970/cathay-passengers-flying-hong-kong-hit-food-poisoning-preflight-meal-blamed?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreInmate becomes first in Hong Kong to earn local doctoral degree behind bars
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Inmate Chun says he hopes his academic achievement can encourage other prisoners not to give up on themselves. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3293966/inmate-becomes-first-hong-kong-earn-local-doctoral-degree-behind-bars?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s top court questions grounds for convicting June 4 alliance trio
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court of Final Appeal judges question how group can be defined as ‘foreign agent’ and denied evidence substantiating that allegation when mounting defence. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3293965/hong-kongs-top-court-questions-grounds-convicting-june-4-alliance-trio?utm_source=rss_feed
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