Category: Localities
Bravery of five Hongkongers who tried to intervene in mall double murder recognised in gov’t honour list
Hong Kong Free Press Chief Executive John Lee is to award a Medal for Bravery (Bronze) to a man who intervened in a double murder at a local mall, striking the suspect and preventing him from fleeing. Four others who sought to help will receive a Commendation for Community Service. People lay flowers at the…
Read MoreHong Kong minibus driver, 26, arrested after vehicle knocks down and kills elderly woman in Ngau Tau Kok
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Incident on Friday occurred at 11pm on Wai Yip Street towards Mong Kok. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3226213/hong-kong-minibus-driver-26-arrested-after-vehicle-knocks-down-and-kills-elderly-woman-ngau-tau-kok?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s New World First Bus drives into history as it merges with sister company Citybus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bus fans mark final New World First Bus service and first for new-look Citybus takes to the roads https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3226217/hong-kongs-new-world-first-bus-drives-history-it-merges-sister-company-citybus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong this week: handover anniversary, John Lee exclusive and Cathay in spotlight
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 celebrations to mark the 26th anniversary of the handover, an exclusive interview with Chief Executive John Lee on his first year in office and…
Read MoreHong Kong leader John Lee vows to win public trust with concrete actions and results as he marks first year in office, warns against ‘soft resistance’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. John Lee addresses political and business leaders at ceremony marking July 1 handover anniversary as he takes stock of his first year in office. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3226210/hong-kong-leader-vows-win-public-trust-concrete-actions-and-results-he-marks-first-year-office-warns?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong will never be a globally relevant sporting city if it treats sport with such wilful disregard
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With its newly handicapped golf course at Fanling, a 50,000-seat white elephant waiting to happen in Kai Tak – and a government that doesn’t seem to care – the city is rushing headlong into…
Read MoreHongkongers turn out for free tram, ferry rides to soak in celebratory mood marking 26th anniversary of handover
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents can enjoy free rides on the city’s trams till July 5, while those with birthdays on July 1 get free trips on certain ferry routes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226208/hongkongers-turn-out-free-tram-ferry-rides-soak-celebratory-mood-marking-26th-anniversary-handover?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreExplainer: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee’s first year in office
Hong Kong Free Press Chief Executive John Lee has completed his first year as Hong Kong’s leader. Lee rose through the police ranks to become security chief then chief secretary, the city’s No. 2 official. After running unopposed for top office, he was selected last May with 1,416 votes from the overhauled Election Committee, members…
Read MoreChina’s sweeping new anti-espionage law comes into effect
Hong Kong Free Press A revised law dramatically expanding China’s definition of espionage came into force on Saturday, giving Beijing more power than ever to punish what it deems threats to national security. File Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The United States government, analysts, and lawyers say that the revisions to Beijing’s anti-espionage law are vague and…
Read MoreHongkongers who moved to UK after national security law was implemented say they are ‘living in fear’ of Beijing
Hong Kong Free Press By Caroline Taix When artists Lumli and Lumlong fled Hong Kong in 2021 they didn’t tell a soul for fear of being reported and arrested before they could leave. Hong Kong artist duo Lumlong (left) and Lumli in their studio in London, on June 15, 2023. Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP. Two years…
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