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Leaders from China, EU, Ukraine take stage in Davos as second Trump presidency casts shadow over gathering
Hong Kong Free Press By Raziye Akkoc With Donald Trump back as US president with his confrontational style, Chinese, European and Ukrainian leaders are expected to defend global cooperation on Tuesday at the annual gathering of the world’s elites in Davos. Flags hang outside a venue at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in…
Read More8 arrested in Hong Kong for providing illegal tours, cross-border shopping services
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland Chinese residents arrested for acting as guides in the city, helping locals shop and deliver goods across the border. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3295614/8-arrested-hong-kong-providing-illegal-tours-cross-border-shopping-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew Hong Kong land, property registry should include existing owners: lawmaker
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legislator Edward Lau proposes allowing land and property owners to voluntarily transfer their title deeds to the new system. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295610/new-hong-kong-land-property-registry-should-include-existing-owners-lawmaker?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More1 more victim rescued from scam farm but 10 still detained in Myanmar, Hong Kong leader says
Hong Kong Free Press Another Hongkonger has been rescued from a scam farm, leaving a total of 10 Hong Kong residents still detained in Myanmar, the city’s leader John Lee confirmed. Chief Executive John Lee at the 2024 Policy Address press conference on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. “We’ve seen one more victim…
Read MoreHong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring in more warmth and joy’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295608/hong-kongs-twin-panda-cubs-meet-public-february-16-john-lee-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More1.4 million mainland tourists to visit Hong Kong over Lunar New Year: John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘[We] estimate that more than 1.4 million mainland Chinese tourists will visit Hong Kong via different borders during the eight-day holiday,’ the chief executive says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3295603/hong-kong-welcome-over-14-million-mainlanders-over-lunar-new-year-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee will promote ‘positive relations’ with US under Trump
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But city leader warns against any attempts to interfere politically in Hong Kong’s political and judicial affairs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3295599/hong-kongs-john-lee-will-promote-positive-relations-us-under-trump?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong museums are taking tours for disabled people to the next level
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A museum’s free accessible tours for the hearing-impaired use Hong Kong Sign Language, while M+ and the Palace Museum offer new options. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3294641/hong-kong-museums-are-taking-tours-disabled-people-next-level?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOver 100 Hongkongers report mild tremors after magnitude 6 quake hits Taiwan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The earthquake struck Taiwan at 12.17am on Tuesday at a depth of around 10km. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3295568/over-100-hongkongers-report-mild-tremors-after-magnitude-6-quake-hits-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong is embracing change to revitalise its tourism sector
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While upgrading its abundant visitor attractions, the city is also developing new source markets and products to compete globally. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3295418/hong-kong-embracing-change-revitalise-its-tourism-sector?utm_source=rss_feed
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