Category: Hong Kong
Hong Kong a ‘police state’? Visit, see for yourself, commissioner challenges
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police chief Raymond Siu says force committed to protecting Hong Kong people through ‘empathetical policing’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3283713/hong-kong-police-state-visit-see-yourself-commissioner-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong condemns small Sydney demo against top court judge as ‘despicable,’ ‘blatant interference’
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s government has called a small, peaceful demonstration in Australia against a top court judge “despicable,” alleging that it was a case of “blatantly interfering with ongoing criminal proceedings.” Judge Patrick Keane. Photo: Patrick Keane. Demonstrators had picketed a speech by Australian judge Patrick Keane on Tuesday over his role…
Read MoreHong Kong to review local university student definition amid claims of talent visa abuses
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some mainland Chinese people are accused of exploiting various talent schemes for their children to enjoy cheaper tuition fees. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3283774/hong-kong-review-local-university-student-definition-amid-claims-talent-visa-abuses?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong ATMs to have pop-up warnings as scam losses mount to HK$6.41 billion: police chief
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police chief Raymond Siu also warns that deepfake-technology scams are likely to be the next major form of swindling to plague the city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3283751/hong-kong-atms-have-pop-warnings-scam-losses-mount-hk641-billion-police-chief?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong need not nudge its elderly across the border
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Instead of sending seniors to mainland China, Hong Kong should learn from other models to provide dignified elderly care within the city. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3283479/hong-kong-need-not-nudge-its-elderly-across-border?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s T1 warning to stay in force until at least 6pm as Storm Trami nears
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘The need to issue the No 3 warning signal will depend on the distance between Trami and Hong Kong,’ forecaster says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3283769/severe-tropical-storm-trami-t1-remain-force-until-noon?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to add etomidate to dangerous drug list in 2025 in effort to crack down on ‘space oil’
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong plans to list a short-acting anaesthetic called etomidate as a dangerous drug next year in an attempt to crack down on its emerging use as a recreational drug, also known as “space oil.” An individual vaping an electronic cigarette, on May 30, 2023. Photo: Joel Saget/AFP. In a written…
Read MoreInsurance policy for Hong Kong visa? Why top talent from mainland opt to become agents
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Aims of talent trawl questioned as arrivals grab insurance sales jobs to stay in city, but some say move reflects ‘reality’ of current economy. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3283748/insurance-policy-hong-kong-visa-why-top-talent-mainland-opt-become-agents?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy are Hong Kong’s brokers eschewing the digital age with bricks-and-mortar branches?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Online broker Futu Securities opened its fourth branch in Causeway Bay last week, while Phillip Securities mulls new branches. https://www.scmp.com/business/money/article/3283568/why-are-hong-kongs-brokers-eschewing-digital-age-bricks-and-mortar-branches?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreConsultant lays out vision for wetland park creation in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities should prioritise creation of 338-hectare Sam Po Shue wetland park, government-commissioned consultant says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3283749/consultant-lays-out-vision-wetland-park-creation-hong-kongs-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed
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