Category: Hong Kong
Mentally ill Hongkonger admits to hacking neighbour, 84, to death over ‘irritating noise’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ho Sai-yu, 38, told police he killed Wong Hang-lam on September 27, 2021, because he could no longer bear neighbours’ alleged noises. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3278853/mentally-ill-hongkonger-admits-hacking-neighbour-84-death-over-irritating-noise?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at its hottest in recorded history
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observatory records temperature of 33.8 degrees in Tsim Sha Tsui, says residents should bring umbrellas in case of rain at outdoor events. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3278850/hong-kong-celebrate-mid-autumn-festival-its-hottest-recorded-history?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest drug trafficking suspect, seize HK$20,000 of narcotics in Tseung Kwan O
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers discover suspect’s illegally parked car during predawn operation targeting alleged drug-impaired driving and trafficking. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3278848/hong-kong-police-arrest-drug-trafficking-suspect-seize-hk20000-narcotics-tseung-kwan-o?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Shameless and ugly’: John Lee condemns US bill that could close Hong Kong’s trade offices across America
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee has condemned a US bill that could close Hong Kong’s trade office in the US, calling the move “shameless and ugly.” Lee said on Tuesday morning, during a weekly press conference, that the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act is a means…
Read MoreHKFP Lens: Colourful lanterns illuminate Hong Kong for Mid-Autumn Festival
Hong Kong Free Press Colourful lanterns and festive installations illuminated Hong Kong on the eve of Mid-Autumn Festival on Monday. Children celebrate Mid -Autumn Festival at Victoria Park on September 16, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. At Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, children and their families danced under the glow of the bright lights. At another…
Read MoreHong Kong IPO market’s ‘very positive momentum’ set to build, HKEX CEO says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After Midea’s US$3.98 billion listing on Tuesday, ‘we’re seeing a lot of very good signs in the IPO market’, says Bonnie Chan. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3278842/hong-kong-ipo-markets-very-positive-momentum-set-build-hkex-ceo-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More2019 protests: Final 8 Hongkongers charged over rioting near PolyU siege jailed for up to 4.5 years
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong court has sentenced the last eight protesters who were charged with rioting near the Polytechnic University when it was under police siege in 2019. They were handed up to four-and-a-half years in jail, with a police officer in charge of the prosecution calling the case “unprecedented.” The protest…
Read MoreJohn Lee warns of ‘strong’ response if US advances bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader reiterates closure of outposts will damage trade relations, deliver political gains for politicians at the expense of US businesses. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3278840/john-lee-warns-strong-response-if-us-advances-bill-targeting-hong-kong-trade-offices?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFireworks, discounted MTR rides set for Hong Kong’s National Day ‘golden week’ holiday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee says Octopus card holders can enjoy 25 per cent discount on MTR and light tram rides during the October 1 holiday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3278837/fireworks-discounted-mtr-rides-set-hong-kongs-national-day-golden-week-holiday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwan premier vows speedy review of Chinese men’s illegal entry
Hong Kong Free Press Taiwan’s premier said Monday the government will promptly review several incidents of Chinese nationals illegally entering the self-ruled island by boat, vowing to ensure its security. Cho Jung-tai. Photo: Wikicommons via CC2.0. Cho Jung-tai’s comments came after a Chinese man was found in a rubber dinghy in waters near northern New…
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