Category: Hong Kong
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 54
Hong Kong Free Press December 2024 was the 54th month since a Beijing-imposed security law was enacted in Hong Kong, and nine months since further security legislation was passed into law by Hong Kong’s opposition-free legislature. As the public was beginning to feel the festive vibe on Christmas Eve, the government announced another round of…
Read MoreHongkongers can have string of 9 days off over Lunar New Year holiday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. There are 17 public holidays in 2025 and residents can enjoy extended breaks if they take leave in between those dates. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3293439/hongkongers-can-have-string-9-days-over-lunar-new-year-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkonger rams car into noodle shop in Japan after stepping on wrong pedal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourist tells local media she mistakenly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3293452/hongkonger-rams-car-noodle-shop-japan-after-stepping-wrong-pedal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFamily flying to UK with crash victim’s body a week after Hong Kong wedding
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mourners attend prayer ceremony for Mohammad Nadeem Adalat, one of three men killed in New Year’s Day’s car crash. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3293447/family-flying-uk-crash-victims-body-week-after-hong-kong-wedding?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Paul Chan warns against having transport firms cover HK$2 subsidy scheme
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance chief also say authorities are still conducting review of concessionary fare scheme for elderly, disabled residents. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3293443/hong-kong-transport-firms-will-not-foot-bill-hk2-subsidy-scheme-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong motorcyclist dies in police chase after bystander tries to intervene
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 27-year-old crashed his vehicle when a passer-by stood in the pathway in an apparent attempt to prevent the escape. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3293435/hong-kong-motorcyclist-dies-police-chase-after-bystander-tries-intervene?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong TV drama sets, Star Ferry wheelhouses ‘unique venues’ for tourists
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Minister says locations among those being considered to help promote tourism by showcasing less well-known quarters of Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3293431/hong-kong-tv-drama-sets-star-ferry-wheelhouses-unique-venues-tourists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Bar Association to pick new leaders with veteran set to helm body
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Members will vote on new line-up at AGM on January 23, with Jose-Antonio Maurellet set to succeed chairman Victor Dawes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3293427/hong-kong-bar-association-pick-new-leaders-veteran-set-helm-body?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More5 arrested for selling fake tickets to Hong Kong superstar Andy Lau’s concert
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The men, aged between 18 and 45, allegedly scammed victims by selling tickets at inflated prices of between HK$2,000 and HK$5,000. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3293425/5-arrested-selling-fake-tickets-hong-kong-superstar-andy-laus-concert?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreElderly man hit by chunks of falling concrete from Hong Kong building
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man, 79, hit by pieces of concrete and sent to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai on Friday evening. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3293423/elderly-man-hit-chunks-falling-concrete-hong-kong-building?utm_source=rss_feed
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