Category: Localities
Hong Kong police’s outgoing deputy chief urges officers to treat residents ‘like family’ but remain wary of national security threats, signs of ‘soft resistance’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deputy Commissioner for Operations Albert Yuen concludes 37-year career on the force with call for improving relations with the public. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3231055/hong-kong-polices-outgoing-deputy-chief-urges-officers-treat-residents-family-remain-wary-national?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJet skis drafted in to boost Hong Kong police marine search and rescue capabilities
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two jet skis have been hired and deployed to Sai Kung for evaluation by marine police officers https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3231079/jet-skis-drafted-boost-hong-kong-police-marine-search-and-rescue-capabilities?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Disaster Relief Fund donates HK$65 million to help flood victims in Beijing and surrounding areas
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Recent flooding in northern China claimed at least 62 lives, with roughly half of death toll reported in Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3231073/hong-kong-disaster-relief-fund-donates-hk65-million-help-flood-victims-beijing-and-surrounding-areas?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreInspection uncovers half of 47 ageing Hong Kong buildings at ‘immediate risk’, after spate of cases involving falling concrete
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Joint report by political party DAB and inspectors group released following at least 18 incidents of concrete and debris falling from buildings since July. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3231072/inspection-uncovers-half-47-ageing-hong-kong-buildings-immediate-risk-after-spate-cases-involving?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBoost for Hong Kong aviation sector as authorities approve 2,900 applications from non-local workers to ease manpower shortage
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Among first round of 2,889 applications from 29 companies in aviation industry submitted last month, 2,841 were approved. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3231071/boost-hong-kong-aviation-sector-authorities-approve-2900-applications-non-local-workers-ease?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: Ex-district councillor ordered pro-democracy political group not to use protest slogan, court hears
Hong Kong Free Press One of the 47 pro-democracy figures charged with conspiring to commit subversion had once ordered his social media managers not to use a popular protest slogan or to include messages of support for Hong Kong independence, his assistant has told a national security trial. Former district councillor Ricky Or’s assistant Cyrus…
Read MoreHong Kong man sentenced to jail in absentia over online posts calling for murder of chief magistrate and his family
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cheung Chi-ho is unlikely to serve four-month jail term for civil contempt of court any time soon as he absconded in 2021 while under police investigation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3231054/hong-kong-man-sentenced-jail-absentia-over-online-posts-calling-murder-chief-magistrate-and-his?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNo magic recovery for Hong Kong Disneyland as ‘labour shortage, slow flight resumption’ delay park’s post-pandemic revival
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tim Sypko, park’s senior vice-president of operations, also says resort aims to bring in 500 extra staff as part of plans to launch ‘World of Frozen’ zone. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3231042/no-magic-recovery-hong-kong-disneyland-labour-shortage-slow-flight-resumption-slow-parks-post?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRaise age limit for Hong Kong public housing tenants exempt from asset declaration to 65, government adviser suggests
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Threshold for tenants spared from income and asset assessment should be increased from 60 to 65, Cleresa Wong of the Subsidised Housing Committee argues. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3231020/raise-age-limit-hong-kong-public-housing-tenants-exempt-asset-declaration-65-government-adviser?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy balance of critical thinking and other soft skills alongside academic studies will prepare students for the future
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Firms want staff with the ability to solve complex problems, analyse information and understand the feelings of others – qualities that students learn at Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/edtalk-nord-anglia/article/3229630/why-balance-critical-thinking-and-other-soft-skills-alongside-academic-studies-will-prepare-students?utm_source=rss_feed
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