Category: Localities
Hong Kong this week: national security raid, seafood imports warning and a new cardinal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the police raid on the family home of fugitive former opposition lawmaker Nathan Law, a potential ban on Japanese seafood imports from 10 prefectures…
Read MoreExplainer: What is Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole and why is the planned tech hub controversial?
Hong Kong Free Press Ambitious plans to create a huge technology hub near Hong Kong’s border with mainland China have sparked controversy, with critics questioning whether the city needs another such hub and concerns raised over how the land will be allocated to tech companies. The government in June launched two months of public consultations…
Read MoreHong Kong issues No 1 typhoon warning signal, winds to strengthen gradually amid ‘extremely hot’ weather
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Effects of nearby tropical depression will bring heat to city throughout Saturday before wind speeds pick up https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227801/hong-kong-issues-no-1-typhoon-warning-signal-winds-strengthen-gradually-amid-extremely-hot-weather?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong construction, cleaning sectors abandon confusing anti-heatstroke guidelines and follow their own rules
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Construction sector looking at extending lunch break from noon to 2pm, so workers won’t be out during hottest hours. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227781/hong-kong-construction-cleaning-sectors-abandon-confusing-anti-heatstroke-guidelines-and-follow?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina intelligence targets UK ‘prolifically,’ report says
Hong Kong Free Press China’s state intelligence apparatus targets the UK “prolifically and aggressively” but the government in London’s response has been “completely inadequate”, a parliamentary committee said Thursday. File photo: GovUK. “The UK is of significant interest to China when it comes to espionage and interference, given our close relationship with the United States,…
Read MoreFans of Hong Kong pop star Coco Lee can bid farewell to singer at funeral service at end of month
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singing star Coco Lee’s funeral service to be held at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point on July 3.1 https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227791/funeral-arrangements-hong-kong-pop-star-coco-lee-announced-sister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhale-come party? Second Hong Kong sighting in 2 days as experts tell public to leave mammal in peace
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Marine police say they spotted a whale in waters off Sai Kung, but not immediately clear if animal is same one from day before. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227775/whale-met-again-hong-kongs-second-sighting-2-days-experts-tell-public-leave-animals-peace?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s top diplomat backs Hong Kong membership of world’s biggest trading bloc at Jakarta summit for regional foreign ministers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wang Yi, mainland China’s foreign policy chief, tells Southeast Asian foreign ministers’ meeting in Jakarta that Hong Kong should be in the 15-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3227723/chinas-top-diplomat-backs-hong-kong-membership-worlds-biggest-trading-bloc-jakarta-summit-regional?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong health minister encourages disapproving stares from public to discourage smokers from lighting up in restricted areas
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Health minister Lo Chung-mau says public should ‘stare at smokers’ who light up in prohibited areas to show disapproval. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227760/hong-kong-health-minister-encourages-disapproving-stares-public-discourage-smokers-lighting?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong protests: actor Gregory Wong admits going to Legco was ‘foolish’ amid 2019 social unrest, as he contests rioting charge
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Movie and television actor, 44, is among six men standing trial on a joint rioting charge over break-in at Legco building by anti-government protesters on July 1 four years ago. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3227759/hong-kong-protests-actor-gregory-wong-admits-going-legco-was-foolish-amid-2019-social-unrest-he?utm_source=rss_feed
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