Category: Hong Kong
Marking a milestone or motivating themselves: Hongkongers a tattoo convention explain why they got inked
Hong Kong Free Press By Ayesha Sitara People get inked for many reasons – to celebrate a milestone, for power and strength, to fight climate change or body issues, to express no regrets, to motivate themselves. Wa Jai who has many different dragons – fire, land, purple and white – inked on his body feels…
Read MoreHK Policy Address 2024: NGOs and scholars react to livelihood measures
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled the third Policy Address of his term on Wednesday, vowing to continue his “reform mindset” with “enhanced measures” to boost the economy and improve people’s livelihoods. Chief Executive John Lee at the 2024 Policy Address press conference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.…
Read MoreSpirit of Hong Kong Awards: elderly Red Cross volunteers prove age is just a number
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Elderly Unit has been selected as a finalist for this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the teamwork category. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3283007/spirit-hong-kong-awards-elderly-red-cross-volunteers-prove-age-just-number?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwan’s Lai Ching-te says defence of island’s sovereignty ‘will not change’
Hong Kong Free Press Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te insisted Friday that the island’s determination to defend its sovereignty “will not change”, as he praised troops and coast guard personnel for their response to China’s latest military drills. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te speaks in the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 24, 2024. Photo:…
Read MoreHong Kong is kicking surfers off its famed beaches. But many ask why now?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities are suddenly enforcing a long-standing ban on surfing, but aficionados say officials are missing why the sport should be promoted instead. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3283006/hong-kong-kicking-surfers-its-famed-beaches-many-ask-why-now?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Observatory tracking conditions that may lead to typhoon
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Developing low-pressure area in northwestern Pacific may lead to formation of typhoon, forecaster says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3283010/hong-kong-observatory-tracking-conditions-may-lead-typhoon?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police investigating after motorcyclist crashes into stopped vehicle and dies
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Service vehicle was stopped less than 100 metres behind taxi on Lantau Link when accident occurred. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3283009/hong-kong-police-investigating-after-motorcyclist-crashes-stopped-vehicle-and-dies?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More9 monkeys kept at Hong Kong zoo died from melioidosis bacterial infection
Hong Kong Free Press The nine monkeys which died at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens have been found to have contracted melioidosis, the government has said. The disease can infect both humans and animals, though the incident is believed to be an isolated infection within the zoo. Left: De Brazza’s monkeys. Right:Common squirrel…
Read MoreInnoTech Forum: Hong Kong has potential to become an AI applications development hub
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The InnoTech discussions reflect the steps being taken by the government and private sector to set the path for AI to thrive in Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3283002/innotech-forum-hong-kong-has-potential-become-ai-applications-development-hub?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong warns students over using fake credentials to enter universities
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Supplying false information to immigration is a crime, No 2 official says, as city prepares to make global ‘Study in Hong Kong’ push. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3282998/hong-kong-warns-students-over-using-fake-credentials-enter-universities?utm_source=rss_feed
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