Category: Hong Kong
Philippines, US marines launch 10-day drills a day after China’s Taiwan military exercises
Hong Kong Free Press Thousands of US and Filipino marines launched 10 days of joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, a day after China held huge drills around Taiwan. Philippine and US marines conduct a live fire range at Marine Barracks Georgio Lim, Ternate, in the Philippines, on October 12, 2019.…
Read MoreMale teacher arrested over hidden camera in Hong Kong girls’ school toilet – reports
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong secondary school teacher has been arrested on suspicion of installing a hidden camera in a girls’ school washroom. He was also suspended from all duties and barred from entering the campus and contacting any students or staff members. Hong Kong Police Force. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Hong Kong police…
Read MoreHong Kong watchdog flags lack of clarity with e-gift card rules, urges fewer restrictions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consumer Council uncovers discrepancies among 10 retailers’ gift cards, in areas such as purchase methods, expiry dates and refunds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282429/hong-kong-watchdog-flags-lack-clarity-e-gift-card-rules-urges-fewer-restrictions?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee says sudden monkey deaths ‘must be contained’, vows to uncover cause
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘I especially hope our chemists can finish the tests as soon as possible to inform us of the real cause behind these nine animals’ deaths,’ John Lee says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3282418/hong-kongs-john-lee-says-sudden-monkey-deaths-must-be-contained-vows-uncover-cause?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 burglars wanted by Hong Kong police for alleged theft of 50 turtles said to cost HK$5 million
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says men in their thirties captured on CCTV breaking into 23rd-floor unit of Lung Shing Factory Building in Tsuen Wan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282417/3-burglars-wanted-hong-kong-police-alleged-theft-50-turtles-said-cost-hk5-million?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes HK$40 million of smuggled goods bound for Cambodia, Thailand
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But authorities suspect Southeast Asian countries were part of indirect routes for contraband ultimately destined for mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282411/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk40-million-smuggled-goods-bound-cambodia-thailand?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong consumer watchdog finds widespread ‘shrinkflation’ in city’s supermarket products
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consumer Council says an overwhelming majority of products it surveyed has shrunk by as much as 30 per cent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282404/hong-kong-consumer-watchdog-finds-widespread-shrinkflation-citys-supermarket-products?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police on the hunt for man who allegedly pushed pedestrian into path of bus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police looking for 1.68m-tall man in thirties after incident that occurred on Monday night at bus stop outside Mikiki shopping centre in San Po Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3282400/hong-kong-police-hunt-man-who-allegedly-pushed-pedestrian-path-bus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNo antioxidant acid found in 1 of 17 vitamin C face serums tested, Hong Kong watchdog says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sample belongs to Vita C Ascorbic Acid Spot Correction and Firming Essence by South Korean cosmetic brand Missha. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3282398/no-antioxidant-acid-found-1-17-vitamin-c-face-serums-tested-hong-kong-watchdog-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong policy address to prioritise city’s development, residents’ livelihoods: John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City leader also says annual blueprint guided by some 9,500 written opinions and views gathered in the past three months. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282392/hong-kong-policy-address-prioritise-citys-development-residents-livelihoods-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
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