Category: Localities
Viral Chinese tourist spot stokes nostalgia with staged rural scenes
Hong Kong Free Press A wizened farmer leads a buffalo through a misty copse of gnarled trees in eastern China, closely followed by a woman in a straw hat heaving pails of water. The photo taken on December 11, 2024 shows Chen Weizuo (L) posing for tourists with his buffalo in Xiapu, in eastern China’s…
Read MoreHong Kong’s university entrance exam should be a bridge, not a barrier
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To become a world-class education hub, Hong Kong must ensure its DSE exam is globally accessible. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3296768/hong-kongs-university-entrance-exam-should-be-bridge-not-barrier?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTrump on Show: hit opera with young Hongkongers to rerun, eye global stage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sunbeam Theatre in North Point to revive popular show as swansong ahead of March closure. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296986/trump-show-hit-opera-young-hongkongers-rerun-eye-global-stage?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS charges former Fed official with spying for China
Hong Kong Free Press US prosecutors announced Friday that they have charged a former Federal Reserve advisor with spying on behalf of China while posing as a part-time lecturer at a local university. US Department of Justice, Washington DC, USA. File photo: Peter E, via Flickr CC2.0. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it had…
Read MoreTencent-backed WeBank eyes Web3 expansion in Hong Kong amid city’s virtual asset push
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. WeBank chief information officer Henry Ma said the virtual bank will be “deeply involved” in developing Hong Kong’s Web3 infrastructure. https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3296920/tencent-backed-webank-eyes-web3-expansion-hong-kong-amid-citys-virtual-asset-push?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tour guide killed when coach crashes on way to Shanghai airport
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bus crashed into road barrier on highway, throwing guide from vehicle, but the 16 members of tour organised by Miramar Travel said to be unhurt. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3296973/hong-kong-tour-guide-dies-coach-crash-way-shanghai-airport?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police investigate alleged theft of 2 speedboats worth HK$800,000
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Speedboats went missing from typhoon shelter near Kwai Chung, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296970/hong-kong-police-investigate-alleged-theft-2-speedboats-worth-hk800000?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong records 88 flu deaths in first weeks of winter influenza season
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Figure represents nearly 30 per cent increase over number of fatalities recorded during same period last winter. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3296962/hong-kong-records-88-flu-deaths-first-weeks-winter-influenza-season?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police chief warns of surge in investment, impersonation scams
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu says measures will be put in place to protect mainland students in city from falling prey to scams. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296948/hong-kong-police-chief-warns-surge-investment-impersonation-scams?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePunters flock to horse racing in Hong Kong to try luck in Year of the Snake
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Crowd at Sha Tin reaches 63,000 by 2.30pm as bets on first race estimated to exceed HK$100 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3296947/punters-flock-horse-racing-hong-kong-try-luck-year-snake?utm_source=rss_feed
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