Category: Localities
Hong 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
Read MoreMan dies after falling from ship into sea near Hong Kong’s Lamma Island
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man is rescued onto vessel and sent to hospital by helicopter but is later certified dead, with police investigation ongoing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3296945/man-dies-after-falling-ship-sea-near-hong-kongs-lamma-island?utm_source=rss_feed
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