Category: Localities
56-year-old ‘gaokao holdout’ fails China’s university entrance exams for 27th time
Hong Kong Free Press By Luna Lin After failing to achieve a high enough score on China’s dreaded college entry exam for the 27th time, 56-year-old Liang Shi is beginning to wonder if he will ever make it to his dream university. Liang Shi going through exam papers ahead of the exam in Chengdu, in…
Read More6 Hongkongers in Russia seek immigration help after aborted mutiny by Wagner mercenaries, as tensions remain high
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City classifies Russia under amber travel alert, lowest of its three-tier warning system, with Security Bureau indicating it has no plans to upgrade level. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3225337/6-hongkongers-russia-seek-immigration-help-after-aborted-mutiny-wagner-mercenaries-tensions-remain?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThe price to pay: Hong Kong expats weigh expensive costs against opportunities for jobs, chance to live the good life
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Expats focus on trade-offs while living in costly Hong Kong, as surveys confirm what they already know about pricey living. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3225313/price-pay-hong-kong-expats-weigh-expensive-costs-against-opportunities-jobs-chance-live-good-life?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong swimmer and fisherman drown in 2 separate incidents in Sai Kung
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A 67-year-old man goes missing while swimming around boat and is later found unconscious on nearby rocky beach. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3225331/swimmer-and-fisherman-drown-two-separate-incidents-sai-kung?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Cathay Pacific aims to recruit up to 300 mainland Chinese flight attendants, CEO says, vowing to improve service quality
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airline CEO Ronald Lam refuses to comment on aborted take-off by Cathay flight on Saturday, during which 11 people were injured while evacuating the aircraft. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3225325/hong-kongs-cathay-pacific-aims-recruit-300-mainland-chinese-flight-attendants-ceo-says-vowing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMother of slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi shares pain of losing daughter in emotional video tribute, thanks mourners who attended funeral
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘This pain of loss will be engraved in my heart indefinitely,’ writes Cheung Yin-fa on social media platform Douyin. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3225317/mother-slain-hong-kong-model-abby-choi-shares-pain-losing-daughter-emotional-video-tribute-thanks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePigs and anime spies square off at Hong Kong’s International Dragon Boat Races in bid to win fancy dress contest
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hongkongers, tourists don elaborate outfits to win fancy dress competition on final day of international event’s return to city after four-year hiatus. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3225312/pigs-and-anime-spies-square-hong-kongs-international-dragon-boat-races-bid-win-fancy-dress-contest?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong may relax mortgage loan-to-value ratios amid sluggish property market: Financial Secretary Paul Chan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The government is considering marginally relaxing mortgage loan-to-value ratios for some residential property purchases, the city’s finance chief said during a radio programme. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3225309/hong-kong-may-relax-mortgage-loan-value-ratios-amid-sluggish-property-market-financial-secretary?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s ability to achieve economic growth subject to external factors as government’s intervention has limited impact, says Paul Chan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. City’s financial chief explains government’s consumption vouchers and support of small to medium-sized enterprise has limited impact. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3225304/hong-kongs-ability-achieve-economic-growth-subject-external-factors-governments-intervention-has?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong weighs cutting 4-month import quarantine for pet cats, dogs, with tough rule ‘sparking smuggling trend’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Animal medicine expert says ‘draconian’ rule, the world’s toughest, will only induce dealers to smuggle animals into city. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3225295/hong-kong-weighs-cutting-4-month-import-quarantine-pet-cats-dogs-tough-rule-sparking-smuggling-trend?utm_source=rss_feed
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