Category: Localities
US, UK politicians slam HSBC for ‘rejecting early MPF withdrawal requests’ of Hong Kong BN(O) passport holders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mike Gallagher and Alicia Kearns express ‘deep concerns’ over bank’s alleged decision to reject early withdrawal requests. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226243/us-uk-politicians-slam-hsbc-rejecting-early-mpf-withdrawal-requests-hong-kong-bno-passport-holders?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong high-speed rail services suspended for urgent repairs, MTR Corporation says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. MTR Corp says disruption arose from signalling problems at West Kowloon terminus. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3226240/hong-kong-high-speed-rail-services-disrupted-urgent-repairs-mtr-corporation-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUnited States adjusts advisory for Hong Kong to second lowest level, urges Americans to ‘exercise increased caution’ rather than ‘reconsider travel’
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 risk level is now classified as lower than that of Macau and mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226238/united-states-adjusts-advisory-hong-kong-second-lowest-level-urges-americans-exercise-increased?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHope, reflection and disappointment as people mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule
Hong Kong Free Press An event in Victoria Park to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s Handover from British to Chinese rule saw relatively low turnout as showers interrupted the sunshine on Saturday, with one attendee likening the changeable weather to the situation in the city. The event was one of several organised by…
Read MoreHenderson Land’s Kai Tak flats snapped up by young buyers, with 70 per cent of units sold ahead of interest rate hikes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Henderson Land sold seven out of every 10 units on offer at its Henley Park development in Kai Tak despite downward pressure in the city’s home market ahead of interest rate hikes. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3226231/henderson-lands-kai-tak-flats-snapped-young-buyers-70-cent-units-sold-ahead-interest-rate-hikes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreScientists in favour of Hong Kong having its own drug approval system, with enough manpower to ensure efficiency, high standards
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Minister’s idea could result in faster access to drugs and boost biomedical research, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3226228/scientists-favour-hong-kong-having-its-own-drug-approval-system-enough-manpower-ensure-efficiency?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong teachers and students have duty to defend national security under patriotic education bill, says education minister
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Teachers to visit mainland China to foster mainstream values of ‘loving the country and Hong Kong’, says Secretary for Education Christine Choi. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3226227/hong-kong-teachers-and-students-have-duty-defend-national-security-under-patriotic-education-bill?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s John Lee warns against ‘soft resistance’ as pomp, patriotism replace protests on Handover anniversary
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong must stay vigilant against “soft resistance” and be proactive in safeguarding national security, Chief Executive John Lee has said as the city marked 26 years since its Handover from Britain to China. Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day ceremony in Wan Chai on Saturday July 1, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.…
Read More40 Hong Kong drivers leave on road trips across border under new northbound travel scheme, while others wait for permission
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 4,000 applied for ‘Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles’ scheme, allowing residents to drive into Guangdong province. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3226220/40-hong-kong-drivers-leave-road-trips-across-border-under-new-northbound-travel-scheme-while-others?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong technology chief says Google told officials it would only remove protest song under court order, sparking injunction bid
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘You raised a legal issue, we used legal means to solve the problem,’ Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong reveals in media interview. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226219/hong-kong-technology-chief-says-google-told-officials-it-would-only-remove-protest-song-under-court?utm_source=rss_feed
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