Category: Localities
Trans concern group urges Hong Kong gov’t to update ID card gender policy following landmark ruling
Hong Kong Free Press Thirteen transgender people on Saturday applied to change the gender marker on their identity cards to their preferred gender identity, in a coordinated effort to urge the Immigration Department to update its terms. It comes after a ruling by the city’s top court allowing trans people to do so without having…
Read MoreInspiring the next generation: Future Science Awards Foundation, HKU collaborate to nurture future scientists in Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Future Science Awards Foundation (‘the Foundation’) has announced that the ‘2023 Future Science Prize Award Ceremony’ and associated week-long events will…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Catholic Bishop Stephen Chow appointed to College of Cardinals by Pope Francis
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Catholic Bishop Stephen Chow among 21 new cardinals announced by Pope Francis on Sunday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227091/hong-kongs-catholic-bishop-stephen-chow-appointed-college-cardinals-pope-francis?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs arrests 8 and seizes HK$82 million worth of contraband cigarettes during raid on cargo vessel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Department says suspicious ship was berthed near container terminal in Kwai Chung and appeared to be hiding among other vessels. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3227088/hong-kong-customs-arrest-8-and-seize-hk82-million-worth-contraband-cigarettes-during-raid-cargo?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to set up new subdivision of prosecutors to handle cybercrimes, says deputy justice minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Horace Cheung says new subdivision, which will launch this year, will help Legal Reform Commission with studying if city needs legislation targeting cybercrimes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3227087/hong-kong-set-new-subdivision-prosecutors-handle-cybercrimes-says-deputy-justice-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs arrests man for allegedly arriving in city with cocaine worth HK$6.9 million hidden in biscuit tins
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This is second case in two days involving inbound travellers smuggling drugs in biscuit tins. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3227082/hong-kong-customs-arrests-man-allegedly-arriving-city-cocaine-worth-hk69-million-hidden-biscuit-tins?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTowngas, Citybus parent Bravo Transport sign agreement for Hong Kong Island hydrogen refuelling station
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Towngas and Bravo Transport Services, the parent of Citybus, have signed an agreement to develop a hydrogen refuelling station on Hong Kong Island and explore the use of hydrogen as an alternative fuel source.…
Read MoreHong Kong’s Paul Chan hints at ‘goods news’ after Shanghai trip to woo top tech enterprises
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance chief says start-ups and technology firms in Shanghai expressed enthusiasm about using Hong Kong as gateway to expand into global market. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3227077/hong-kongs-paul-chan-hints-goods-news-after-shanghai-trip-woo-top-tech-enterprises?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHK$1 million bounties on Hong Kong activists’ heads and crackdown on those alleged to raise funds for them ‘global warning’, Regina Ip says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former national security chief says bounties and targeting of ‘yellow economic circle’ underlines commitment to protection of country. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3227076/hk1-million-bounties-hong-kong-activists-heads-and-crackdown-supporters-who-raise-funds-them-global?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Dissatisfaction with reality’: Hong Kong youth addicted to internet need to be understood instead of judged, experts say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Children who spend too much time online may not all be addicts, but need help navigating digital world. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227073/dissatisfaction-reality-hong-kong-youth-addicted-internet-need-be-understood-instead-judged-experts?utm_source=rss_feed
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