Category: Hong Kong
China deploys fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan in drills meant to send ‘stern warning’ to island
Hong Kong Free Press By Amber Wang with Sam Davies in Beijing China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday, in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a “stern warning” to “separatist” forces on the self-ruled island. A Taiwanese Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet prepares to land at an air…
Read MoreHong Kong must ramp up efforts to promote responsible drinking if it cuts liquor tax: lawmaker
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Simon Lee notes trade benefits, former assistant director of health Dr Regina Ching says relaxing liquor tax will be ‘regressive’ for city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282243/hong-kong-must-ramp-efforts-promote-responsible-drinking-if-it-cuts-liquor-tax-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGov’t launches probe after 8 monkeys found dead at Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong authorities are investigating the deaths of eight monkeys found dead at a Hong Kong zoo, which was partly closed on Monday for disinfection, with necropsies launched to ascertain the cause of the animals’ deaths. Cotton-top tamarins. Photo: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens. White-faced saki. Photo: Hong Kong Zoological…
Read MoreSpirit of Hong Kong Awards: start-up shows sustainability can begin with a meal box
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ReCube has been selected as a finalist for the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2024 in the ‘sustainability’ category. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282208/spirit-hong-kong-awards-start-shows-sustainability-can-begin-meal-box?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong property tycoon Peter Lee champions clean energy investments to support charities
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Towngas chairman and devout Buddhist hopes to create a more sustainable future through his family office investments. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3282117/hong-kong-property-tycoon-peter-lee-champions-clean-energy-investments-support-charities?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong zoo closed after 8 animals found dead, necropsy under way
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Animals comprised De Brazza’s monkey, common squirrel monkey, three cotton-top tamarins and three white-faced saki monkeys. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282221/hong-kong-zoo-closed-after-8-animals-found-dead-necropsy-under-way?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePilot audio description service gives Hong Kong’s blind a chance to enjoy sport
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Blind Union says it has offered the service at 105 sports events over the past 4½ years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282205/pilot-audio-description-service-gives-hong-kongs-blind-chance-enjoy-sport?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreShirking responsibility on bullying leaves Hong Kong children to suffer
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Recent surveys indicate a culture of helplessness among students and teachers that is allowing the problem of bullying to fester. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3282015/shirking-responsibility-bullying-leaves-hong-kong-children-suffer?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJohn Lee to promise better meds, bigger biomed pie for Hong Kong in policy address
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Post learns city leader likely to devote part of annual policy address to latest biomedical developments at Lok Ma Chau Loop. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3282204/john-lee-promise-better-meds-bigger-biomed-pie-hong-kong-policy-address?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFila, Panerai, Armani secure big Hong Kong retail spaces as high vacancy rates persist
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With rents as much as 65 per cent below historical highs, brands from Europe, the US and Japan see a chance to make a splash. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3282164/fila-panerai-armani-secure-big-hong-kong-retail-spaces-high-vacancy-rates-persist?utm_source=rss_feed
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