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Hong Kong firms to face warnings, fines for flouting plastics ban after grace period: minister

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Environment chief Tse Chin-wan says errant retailers will be issued warnings on-site and given 10 working days for rectification. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3282105/hong-kong-firms-face-warnings-fines-flouting-plastics-ban-after-grace-period-minister?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong winter flu season could start in December and peak twice, expert says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HKU Professor Ivan Hung says coming flu season may peak twice, with first surge driven by influenza A subtype H3 and second caused by H1. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3282097/hong-kong-winter-flu-season-may-start-december-peak-twice-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Hail to the Hong Kong’s former chief executives – but do they really all need expensive offices?

Hong Kong Free Press Sniping at Carrie Lam is a tempting option for legislators and other politicos these days. It allows the critic to appear independent and outspoken without incurring the risks involved in complaining about the current regime. It is a bit like flogging a dead horse but perhaps more like pulling the tail…

Hong Kong girlfriend of injured Mirror dancer accuses medical staff of neglect over blunder

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. So Tsz-ching, girlfriend of Mo Li, says dancer earlier fell from support sling due to loose safety buckle. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282094/hong-kong-girlfriend-injured-mirror-dancer-accuses-medical-staff-neglect-over-blunder?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s John Lee is set to deliver his third policy address, how will it differ from first 2?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong leader expected to roll out measures to boost city’s status as international financial, trade and maritime centre while also seeking to lift economy. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3282085/hong-kongs-john-lee-set-deliver-his-third-policy-address-how-will-it-differ-first-2?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s John Lee is set to deliver his third policy address, how will it differ from first 2?

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: 14-year-old who founded youth NGO to address inequality

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Valerie Chiu set up NGO in 2022 to help underprivileged communities by promoting science education and environmental conservation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3282084/spirit-hong-kong-awards-14-year-old-who-founded-youth-ngo-address-inequality?utm_source=rss_feed

Explainer: Websites blocked in Hong Kong – when, how, and why the list is growing

Hong Kong Free Press A key feature of Hong Kong’s business environment that differentiates it from mainland China is its free and open internet. However, the city is not immune to internet controls, with a growing list of websites apparently blocked by telecoms firms and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), with some citing police demands. File…

UK gov’t urged to raise case of detained Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai with China ahead of Lammy’s reported Beijing visit

Hong Kong Free Press The UK government was on Friday urged to raise the case of jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai with China, after reports that foreign minister David Lammy is heading to Beijing. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on October 3, 2024. Photo: Isaac Atkin-Mayne/FCDO. Lai, 76, is the founder of the now-shuttered…

Hongkongers living in squalor is a crisis. It’s time to treat it as such

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. There is no reason ending the shame of subdivided flats and cage homes should be on the same timeline as humans colonising Mars. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3281392/hongkongers-living-squalor-crisis-its-time-treat-it-such?utm_source=rss_feed