Category: Localities
How does Hong Kong’s workaholic leader John Lee relax? By practising ancient Chinese exercise of qigong
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 John Lee admits long hours have affected his family, especially his wife, who supports him ‘despite the fact that I’m not giving her the time that she deserves’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3225818/how-does-hong-kongs-workaholic-leader-john-lee-relax-practising-ancient-chinese-exercise-qigong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s international comeback bid on track, leader John Lee says, as he points to capital and talent returning to city
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In wide-ranging interview, John Lee says fresh deals from Middle East trip are on horizon and third-quarter economic figures will show progress being made. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3225816/hong-kongs-international-comeback-bid-track-leader-john-lee-says-he-points-capital-and-talent?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVerdict in sedition trial against Hong Kong outlet Stand News set for October, almost a year after trial began
Hong Kong Free Press The sedition trial against defunct news outlet Stand News, which was originally scheduled to close last November, has come to an end after 56 days in court, with the verdict set to be handed down in October. From left: Patrick Lam and Chung Pui-kuen on June 28, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.…
Read MoreUniversity of Hong Kong plans to clamp down on behaviour that brings it into ‘disrepute’ criticised by staff, students
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Staff and student representatives at Hong Kong University insist proposed penalties for bringing it into disrepute vague and would damage academic freedom https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3225817/university-hong-kong-plans-clamp-down-behaviour-brings-it-disrepute-criticised-staff-students?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJockey Club and Hangzhou Municipal Government sign Framework Cooperation Agreement to explore equine sports development opportunities
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 Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Hangzhou Municipal People’s Government…
Read MoreChinese University says no opportunity given to scrutinise controversial Hong Kong private member’s bill to change council’s composition
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Controversial private member’s bill from lawmaker Tommy Cheung designed to cut size of Chinese University Council to get first reading in Legco on Thursday https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3225814/chinese-university-says-no-opportunity-given-scrutinise-controversial-hong-kong-private-members-bill?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing official’s warning of ‘soft confrontations’ not relevant in sedition trial of former Stand News editors, defence tells court
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prosecutors cite remarks by Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong as part of case against former senior editors Chung Pui-kuen and Patrick Lam. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3225810/beijing-officials-warning-soft-confrontations-not-relevant-sedition-trial-former-stand-news-editors?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong construction sector ‘drafting’ heatstroke prevention measures to ‘delink’ from recent government guidelines
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Industry insider says tailor-made measure standardises break times for all construction workers under heat warnings. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3225805/hong-kong-construction-sector-drafting-heatstroke-prevention-measures-delink-recent-government?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSwire Pacific agrees conditional sale of US soft drinks business to UK parent firm for US$3.9 billion
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deal proceeds will be used to reduce net debt and reward shareholders as firm keeps its strategic focus on Greater China and Southeast Asia. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3225796/swire-pacific-agrees-conditional-sale-us-soft-drinks-business-uk-parent-firm-us39-billion?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEx-Hong Kong university head Wong Yuk-shan appointed vice-chairman of powerful Basic Law Committee under China’s top legislative body
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wong takes up key role on body that advises Beijing on any proposed changes to city’s mini-constitution. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3225797/ex-hong-kong-university-head-wong-yuk-shan-appointed-vice-chairman-powerful-basic-law-committee?utm_source=rss_feed
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