Category: Hong Kong
John 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…
Read MorePhilippines says disputed reef ‘not lost’ to China despite pulling out after months-long standoff
Hong Kong Free Press The Philippines insisted on Monday that it had not given up a South China Sea reef, two days after it pulled out a ship stationed there following a months-long standoff with rival claimant China. Sabina Shoal. Photo: Sentinel Hub EO Browser via Wikicommons CC2.0. Manila had deployed the coast guard flagship…
Read MoreClockenflap 2024 line-up: Jamie xx, Jack White, Air, St. Vincent, toe, Deca Joins, Creepy Nuts
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s premier music and arts festival, Clockenflap, is to return this November, with organisers revealing the first acts. Jack White. Photo: Sony Music Entertainment, via Wikicommons CC2.0. American guitarist Jack White, UK DJ/producer Jamie xx, French electronic duo Air, critically acclaimed US singer-songwriter St. Vincent, and British psychedelic pop-rockers Glass Animals…
Read MoreHong Kong social worker files complaint to gov’t watchdog over removal from licensing body
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong social worker who was removed from an industry licensing body after an overhaul aimed at “protecting” national security has filed a complaint to the government watchdog. Social work veteran Eddie Tse protests against the proposed reforms of the social worker licensing body outside the government headquarters on May…
Read MoreChina National day: Movies half price, transport and F&B discounts, Hong Kong’s John Lee says
Hong Kong Free Press Movie tickets will be half-price this National Day, with MTR fares for most routes at 25 per cent off, Chief Executive John Lee has said, two weeks ahead of the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. Chief Executive John Lee meets the press on May 14, 2024. File photo:…
Read MoreNames, phone numbers of 306 Hong Kong applicants leaked after community hall contractor loses USB
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Staff member handling bookings for community hall in Sai Ying Pun lost on Saturday flash drive which contained applicants’ names, contact numbers, and dates and times of events. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3278812/names-phone-numbers-306-hong-kong-applicants-leaked-after-community-hall-contractor-loses-usb?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong to address British Chamber of Commerce in first keynote speech
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cui Jianchun will ‘share the spirit’ of the Communist Party’s third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee and its ‘implications for international business in Hong Kong’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3278798/beijings-top-diplomat-hong-kong-address-british-chamber-commerce-first-keynote-speech?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMidea shares rise in Hong Kong trading debut as city’s largest IPO since 2021 sizzles
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Foshan-based company raised HK$31.01 billon last week, after offering its stock at HK$54.80 a share, at the top end of an expected price range. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3278796/midea-shares-rise-hong-kong-trading-debut-citys-largest-ipo-2021-sizzles?utm_source=rss_feed
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