Category: Hong Kong
China’s Xi vows to promote ‘world peace’ in New Year’s message to Russia’s Putin – state media
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to promote “world peace” in a New Year’s message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media reported on Tuesday. China’s Xi Jinping. File photo: Alexandre Brum/G20 Brasil, via Flickr. “No matter how the international situation changes, China will remain steadfast in further comprehensively deepening reform……
Read MoreHong Kong seeks to overturn legal challenge against Fanling golf course housing project
Hong Kong Free Press The government is seeking to overturn a legal challenge against a large-scale housing project on part of a golf club popular among Hong Kong’s elites, saying the ruling would make it “impossible” to conduct future development projects normally. The Fanling Golf Course. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) –…
Read MoreCase of man accused of sedition under Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law adjourned to await landmark appeal
Hong Kong Free Press A man charged under a Hong Kong security law over allegedly publishing “seditious” posts online has had his case adjourned to await the verdict of a landmark appeal at the top court. A man walks past barriers set up outside the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts in Hong Kong, on September 19,…
Read MoreWho made Hong Kong’s headlines in 2024? The Post takes a look
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From former newspaper owner Jimmy Lai to the city’s growing panda family, the Post looks at who fell under the spotlight. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3292828/who-made-hong-kongs-headlines-2024-post-takes-look?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkonger dies after suspected charcoal-burning suicide
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say they believe man in his ‘40s to 50s’ burned charcoal inside his flat. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3292850/hongkonger-dies-after-suspected-charcoal-burning-suicide?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong cinema scores 2 box office hits in 2024, but outlook still uncertain
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Last Dance and Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In were huge successes, but overall industry revenue declined as theatres closed down. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3292827/hong-kong-cinema-scores-2-box-office-hits-2024-outlook-still-uncertain?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Hong Kong’s MTR controllers keep 5 million daily commuters on track
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rail giant opens up its control room to media and talks about daily life of controllers and a taboo dim sum dish no one dares to eat. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3292800/how-hong-kongs-mtr-controllers-keep-5-million-daily-commuters-track?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong names new customs chief as current head retires
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deputy commissioner Chan Tsz-tat takes over from Louise Ho, the first woman to lead one of the city’s disciplined services. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3292832/hong-kong-names-new-customs-chief-current-head-retires?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOperation Santa Claus: Hong Kong children with autism go on picnic in Nina Park
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Our members and their families thoroughly enjoyed the day out with the volunteers,’ programme manager Kenneth Chan says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3292824/operation-santa-claus-hong-kong-children-autism-go-picnic-nina-park?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS Treasury says was targeted by China state-sponsored cyberattack
Hong Kong Free Press The US Treasury Department said Monday that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach resulting in access to some of its workstations, according to a letter to Congress seen by AFP. Photo: woodleywonderworks, via Flickr. The incident happened earlier this month, when the actor compromised a third-party cybersecurity service…
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