Category: Localities
Hong Kong needs more, not less, public engagement in project planning
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public hearings are an important part of the policymaking process as Hongkongers have a right to know the variety of views on government proposals. Being unresponsive to public concerns about projects, such as Lantau…
Read MoreHong Kong political party becomes first to visit US since imposition of national security law, vows to promote city amid strained relations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trip by six Bauhinia Party members coincides with high-stakes visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3224519/hong-kong-political-party-becomes-first-visit-us-imposition-national-security-law-vows-promote-city?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s leader calls on technology and education sector to cultivate talent while youth drive 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. John Lee says government is going all out to intensify atmosphere for developing innovation and technology. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224515/hong-kongs-leader-calls-technology-and-education-sector-cultivate-talent-while-youth-drive-citys?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAbby Choi murder: hundreds of mourners attend pink-themed Hong Kong funeral service for slain socialite
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Memorial hall for the service extensively decorated in pink, said to be Abby Choi’s favourite colour. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224514/abby-choi-murder-hundreds-mourners-attend-pink-themed-hong-kong-funeral-service-slain-socialite?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS Sec. of State Blinken opens rare Beijing visit in bid to lower temperature
Hong Kong Free Press Secretary of State Antony Blinken began talks in China on Sunday on the highest-level trip by a US official in nearly five years as the two powers looked to notch down the temperature in an escalating rivalry. Both sides have voiced guarded hope of improving communication and preventing conflict, with the…
Read MoreBlockchain-based securities are emerging in Hong Kong, further expanding distributed ledgers in local financial markets
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. UBS and Bank of China have a new private security product on Ethereum, while the Hong Kong government has issued a green bond on a private blockchain. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3224400/blockchain-based-securities-are-emerging-hong-kong-further-expanding-distributed-ledgers-local?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers taking advantage of relaxed entry requirements apply to join police at recruitment drive
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police’s recruitment division notes ‘obvious rise’ in applications after entry criteria adjustment last month. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224506/hongkongers-taking-advantage-relaxed-entry-requirements-apply-join-police-recruitment-drive?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMcDonald’s worker arrested in Hong Kong after manager allegedly attacked with knife in restaurant
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Online photo shows the victim with head wounds and blood streaming down his face. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224498/mcdonalds-worker-arrested-hong-kong-after-manager-allegedly-attacked-knife-restaurant?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDuck, duck, gone: Hongkongers ignore gloomy skies to say farewell to beloved art show cut short by ‘unexpected challenges’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourists, residents show up despite grey skies and sporadic rain to witness send-off for first of 18-metre duo brought to city for ‘The Double Ducks’ art show. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224496/duck-duck-gone-hongkongers-ignore-gloomy-skies-say-farewell-beloved-art-show-cut-short-unexpected?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong determined to build public housing on golf course despite recent objections at town planning hearings: development chief
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn vows to deliver on city’s 10-year housing supply goal despite rezoning delay. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3224495/hong-kong-determined-build-public-housing-golf-course-despite-recent-objections-town-planning?utm_source=rss_feed
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