Category: Localities
US Sec. of State Blinken says China trip aims at ‘avoiding miscalculations’
Hong Kong Free Press US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that his coming visit to China aims to open up better communications “by addressing misperceptions and avoiding miscalculations.” Antony Blinken. File Photo: US Department of State/Ron Przysucha, via Flickr. “Intense competition requires sustained diplomacy to ensure that competition does not veer into confrontation…
Read MoreHong Kong must lay out conservation park blueprint before building I&T hub on wetlands, planning experts say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Given 90 hectares of wetland will be ‘sacrificed’ for San Tin Technopole project, government should explain details for new conservation park, member of town planning board says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224402/hong-kong-must-lay-out-conservation-park-blueprint-building-it-hub-wetlands-planning-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s physical fitness improves, but more than half of population fails to get enough exercise, survey finds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Physical fitness improves over the last decade, but many fail to exercise enough and suffer from obesity, survey shows. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3224397/hong-kongs-physical-fitness-improves-more-half-population-fails-get-enough-exercise-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong teachers should avoid physical contact with students during photos, refrain from using nicknames, education authorities say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Teachers should also avoid making ‘inappropriate posts’ on social media, even if content made private or limited to friends only, Education Bureau says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3224385/hong-kong-teachers-should-avoid-physical-contact-students-during-photos-refrain-giving-pupils?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChanges to Hong Kong Cathay Pacific pilots’ pay will have ‘little effect,’ union says, with morale at ‘rock bottom’
Hong Kong Free Press Cathay Pacific will adopt a new calculation model for pilots’ pay from October, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier announced on Friday. White the airline said it hoped to “bring about greater certainty” to salaries, a pilots’ union said it would have little effect. The move came after pilots complained of largely being…
Read MoreHongkongers invited to chill with Tyson Yoshi and Jason Chan at HK$40 million harbour carnival to make residents happy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Acrobats, dancers, kung fu experts, BMX riders, skateboarders and breakdancers from around world and city to entertain crowds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224378/hongkongers-invited-chill-tyson-yoshi-and-jason-chan-hk40-million-harbour-carnival-make-residents?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCrime in Hong Kong: 5 alleged triad members among 6 arrested over vandalism of carmaker BYD showrooms, service centre
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say no evidence to suggest attackers deliberately targeted carmaker, instead point to exclusive distributor JC Motor as possible intended victim. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224371/crime-hong-kong-5-alleged-triad-members-among-6-arrested-over-vandalism-carmaker-byd-showrooms?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s HK$2 billion hi-tech helicopter simulator expected to cut training for government pilots by up to 2 years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airbus H175 Cheetah simulator a first for Asia and will also slash overseas training costs and free helicopters for real-life service. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224370/hong-kong-hk2-billion-hi-tech-helicopter-simulator-expected-cut-training-government-pilots-2-years?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGovernment-aided schools in Hong Kong must include national security terms in tender, quotation contracts
Hong Kong Free Press Government-subsidised schools in Hong Kong must include clauses relating to safeguarding national security in contracts and quotations, according to the Education Bureau’s updated guidelines on schools’ procurement procedures. Secondary school students in Hong Kong. File photo: GovHK. The Guidelines on Procurement Procedures in Aided Schools were updated on Tuesday, and contained…
Read MoreHong Kong court refuses bail to man jailed for 7 years over 2019 Yuen Long attacks pending appeal
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong court has refused to grant bail to a man who is seeking to appeal his conviction and seven-year jail term for rioting and wounding in connection with the Yuen Long mob attacks during the 2019 extradition bill protests and unrest. Court of Appeal in the High Court. File…
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