Category: Localities
Taiwan detects Chinese warships, planes around island after drills end
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese warships and aircraft were still operating around Taiwan on Tuesday, the island’s defence ministry said, a day after Beijing declared an end to its massive war games. China launched three days of military exercises around self-ruled Taiwan on Saturday that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practise a blockade of…
Read MoreHong Kong man detained on drug charges escapes court after allegedly swapping ID with bailed suspect
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man accused of drug dealing and ordered to be remanded in custody has escaped from court after he allegedly swapped identity with another defendant who was granted bail. West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Police said in a Tuesday statement that they suspected a 37-year-old man…
Read MoreHong Kong set to resume transfer of dead for burial in mainland China ‘this week’, with authorities carrying out trial run at border crossing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Heung Yuen Wai control point will be used to start clearing the backlog of bodies, say transport sector representatives. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216656/hong-kong-set-resume-transfer-dead-burial-mainland-china-week-authorities-carrying-out-trial-run?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSuspect escapes from Hong Kong court after swapping identification wristband with detainee granted bail
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police are searching for 37-year-old man who was remanded in custody after appearing in court on drug trafficking charges. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216646/suspect-escapes-hong-kong-court-after-swapping-identification-wristband-detainee-granted-bail?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong catering sector saw at least 15% drop in business over Easter, says industry representative
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s catering sector saw an estimated drop of 15 to 20 per cent during the Easter break, an industry representative has said, as the city recorded more than 1.5 million resident departures between Ching Ming Festival on Wednesday and the long Easter weekend. Simon Wong, president of Hong Kong Federation…
Read MoreSurging brand demand set to energise trading at the HKTDC Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2023
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ● This flagship event for the global licensing market welcomes brands, licensors, licensees, agents and others from around the world. ● Held concurrently is the Asian Licensing Conference, a premier market intelligence exchange platform…
Read MoreBright prospects for Hong Kong as bridge between Middle East and Greater Bay Area, says former minister Gregory So
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gulf Cooperation Council countries and bay area have ‘strikingly similar’ policies, economic ambitions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216560/bright-prospects-hong-kong-bridge-between-middle-east-and-greater-bay-area-says-former-minister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFlu vaccine makers ‘set aside 200,000 doses’ for Hong Kong, after private clinics warn of low stocks amid delayed influenza peak
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Department of Health reveals vaccines for private clinics have been secured, in response to warnings over dwindling reserves. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216603/flu-vaccine-makers-set-aside-200000-doses-hong-kong-after-private-clinics-warn-low-stocks-amid?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong women’s ice hockey team sees historic world championship win amid anthem saga
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s women’s ice hockey team scored a historic win at an international tournament on Sunday. Their victory was celebrated by Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung and Hong Kong’s top sports federation, weeks after they blasted the city’s ice hockey body over a national anthem blunder in February.…
Read MoreChina ‘successfully completes’ Taiwan war games aimed at ‘sealing off’ island
Hong Kong Free Press By Matthew Walsh and Jack Moore China said it had “successfully completed” three days of war games around Taiwan on Monday, capping a show of force that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practise a blockade of the self-ruled island. A Chinese helicopter flies over a military base in Pingtan island,…
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