Category: Localities
Hong Kong police deploy to metro station, warning against ‘seditious rumours’ on 2019 protest anniv.
Hong Kong Free Press Dozens of Hong Kong police officers, including anti-terrorism personnel, were deployed around Prince Edward MTR station on Thursday night, as the city marked four years since a police dispersal operation during the 2019 extradition bill protests sparked unverified rumours of civilian deaths. Around 50 armed police officers and media liaison officers…
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong Observatory warns weather to worsen rapidly as storm with ‘well-defined eyewall’ nears city, higher warning possible in evening
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Saola expected to be ‘rather close’ to city in the evening and on Saturday morning, passing within 10km south of the city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3233022/super-typhoon-saola-hong-kong-observatory-warns-weather-worsen-rapidly-storm-well-defined-eyewall?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAlmost half of Hong Kong’s homeless suffer PTSD, study finds, as gov’t urged to offer greater support
Hong Kong Free Press Almost half of Hong Kong’s homeless people experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but lack the necessary support to manage the mental health condition, a study has found. A man sits on the street in Hong Kong, File photo: Lea Mok/HKFP. Eighty-nine people experiencing homelessness, aged 21 to 78, were…
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong halts stock trading on city’s T8 storm warning
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s financial markets are set to pause on Friday as Super Typhoon Saola triggers a T8 storm signal in the city. Markets in mainland China will open for business as usual. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3233020/super-typhoon-saola-hong-kong-halts-stock-trading-citys-t8-storm-warning?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong raises T8 storm signal, as city shuts down
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Observatory hoisted the T8 storm signal at 2:40 am on Friday as Super Typhoon Saola edged closer to the city. Preparations for Super Typhoon Saola in Hong Kong on Friday, August 31. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The stock market and schools will remain closed on Friday, and most transport…
Read MoreHong Kong pro-democracy singer jailed for 2 years and 2 months over sedition and money-laundering charges
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong pro-democracy singer accused of inventing a fictional character to raise money online has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison for sedition and money- laundering. Pro-democracy singer Tommy Yuen. File photo: Tommy Yuen, via Facebook. Wearing a light blue long-sleeved t-shirt and a white mask,…
Read MoreUN says its still pushing for action on abuses in China’s Xinjiang, following criticism from rights groups
Hong Kong Free Press The United Nations insisted Thursday it was still pushing for accountability for abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, after rights groups accused it of inaction. A verified drone shot from 2019 of Uighur prisoners being transferred by train. File photo: Weibo. “The situation in Xinjiang remains of concern,” the UN rights office…
Read MoreHong Kong should teach CPR in classrooms or at driving schools to reduce deaths, leading medical expert says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Greater public awareness of risks of heart failure also needed as victims often have no idea they were at risk, says Professor Tse Hung-fat from University of Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3233005/hong-kong-should-teach-cpr-classrooms-or-driving-schools-reduce-deaths-leading-medical-expert-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Belt and Road Summit to feature new session devoted to Middle East and largest number of delegates from region
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Belt and Road Summit drive to create stronger relationships with region and Southeast Asia, both included in China’s plan to grow global trade. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3233002/hong-kong-belt-and-road-summit-feature-new-session-devoted-middle-east-and-largest-number-delegates?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGreen groups urge Hong Kong authorities to be more aggressive in setting air quality targets as 2-month public consultation starts
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government proposes to tighten five air quality objectives and introduce three new parameters based on World Health Organization benchmarks. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3232996/green-groups-urge-hong-kong-authorities-be-more-aggressive-setting-air-quality-targets-two-month?utm_source=rss_feed
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