Category: Localities
Hong Kong leader John Lee promises more overseas trips and closer cooperation with emerging economies to boost city’s development
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lee tells business conference city must continue to cultivate its links with developed countries, but be on the alert for opportunities elsewhere. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3229785/hong-kong-leader-john-lee-promises-more-overseas-trips-and-closer-cooperation-emerging-economies?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police probe death of dog found floating in waters off Hung Hom with rope tied to pier around its waist
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers also find hollow metal object attached to the rope around mongrel’s waist. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229782/hong-kong-police-probe-death-dog-found-floating-waters-hung-hom-rope-tied-pier-around-its-waist?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAsian legal group expresses concern over HK$1 million bounties on Hong Kong activists; gov’t slams ‘groundless attacks’
Hong Kong Free Press An Asia-based legal group has expressed concern over “the broad application” of the Beijing-imposed national security law, after the Hong Kong police last month announced arrest warrants and HK$1 million bounties for eight overseas democrats. In response, the administration has condemned unnamed “overseas legal professional” groups for “groundless attacks and slandering”…
Read MoreOne-third of students who sat Hong Kong university entrance exams appeal results
Hong Kong Free Press Around 34 per cent of candidates who sat Hong Kong’s university entrance exams have lodged appeals of their results, according to the city’s examinations authority. Students sitting apart as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus during the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) Exam. Photo: May James/HKFP. Among the…
Read MoreUnder 18s in China to have smartphone, internet use curbed every evening
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese children and teens will be cut off from accessing the internet at night and have their smartphone use curbed under new rules unveiled Wednesday aimed at fighting internet addiction. A smartphone and tablet. File photo: Hasan Albari/Pexels.com. Under the restrictions, set to come into force on September 2 following a…
Read MoreHong Kong customs arrests director of tutoring centre chain Brilliant Education, as parents claim HK$2.5 million in prepaid fees after abrupt close
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More than 300 parents are seeking to recover total of HK$2.51 million in fees, following closure of all the company’s centres on the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3229746/hong-kong-customs-arrests-director-tutoring-centre-chain-brilliant-education-parents-claim-hk25?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong grandpa, 71, arrested for allegedly allowing 5-year-old grandson to steer vehicle in parking garage after video goes viral
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Video showing child steering light goods vehicle while sitting on suspect’s lap has gone viral. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229738/hong-kong-man-71-arrested-after-video-child-steering-vehicle-parking-garage-goes-viral?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFormer Hong Kong 3D printing technician pleads guilty to inciting copycat attacks on police after July 1 stabbing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lai Chit, 36, pleads guilty to incitement to wound with intent over provocative posts he made on popular LIHKG online forum. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229724/former-hong-kong-school-worker-pleads-guilty-inciting-copycat-attacks-police-after-july-1-stabbing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSit-ups, jumps dropped from physical test for Hong Kong prison officers to ‘better meet daily work needs’
Hong Kong Free Press Sit-ups and vertical jumps will be removed from the physical tests required of aspiring prison officers from September 16, the Correctional Services Department (CSD) has said, adding that new physical test standards had been created to “better meet the daily work needs of officers.” Logo of Correctional Services Department. File photo:…
Read MoreHow Hong Kong can take its place as the Asian century’s financial linchpin
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To fulfil its destiny as the top Asian financial clearing house, Hong Kong must broaden its horizons and have a truly regional vision. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3229646/how-hong-kong-can-take-its-place-asian-centurys-financial-linchpin?utm_source=rss_feed
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