Category: Localities
Hong Kong court rejects gov’t application for ban on pro-democracy protest song
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s High Court on Friday rejected a government bid to ban people from performing or playing the pro-democracy protest song Glory to Hong Kong, saying such a move could have a “chilling” effect on freedom of speech. This photo dated June 7, 2023 shows the 2019 protest song “Glory to Hong…
Read MoreCourt dismisses government bid to ban protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. High Court questions effectiveness of ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’, suggests distribution of tune is already punishable under existing laws. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229252/hong-kong-court-dismisses-government-bid-ban-protest-song?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong and Malaysia sign 11 deals, including 1 involving MTR Corporation, as John Lee wraps up week-long Asean trip
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia and Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will work together on property developments for a transit rail project linking Johor Bahru and Singapore. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3229250/hong-kong-and-malaysia-sign-11-deals-including-1-involving-mtr-corporation-john-lee-wraps-week-long?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKU join forces with Fudan University, The University of Sydney to drive sustainability research and education initiatives
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In a bid to promote sustainability, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has taken a significant step by signing a Memorandum of…
Read MoreHong Kong police launch investigation after car slams into security booth at justice department building
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Driver and two passengers fled on foot before a man, 23, returned claiming to be person behind wheel. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229243/hong-kong-police-launch-investigation-after-car-slams-security-booth-justice-department-building?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong NGO concerned at plan for tighter curbs on some psychiatric patients who seek hospital treatment
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong advocacy group has voiced concern at a plan to allow the detention of some psychiatric patients who voluntarily seek hospital treatment, and monitor them after release under a “conditional discharge” system, saying it may discourage people from seeking help. Castle Peak Hospital. File Photo: Wikicommons. The proposal follows…
Read MoreBlinken, Austin visit Australia on last leg of Pacific blitz
Hong Kong Free Press US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin visited Australia Friday on the final leg of a Pacific tour designed to reinforce Washington’s standing in the region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. File photo: Chuck Kennedy/ US State Department, via Flickr. The United States has been ramping…
Read MoreBoar attacks Hong Kong boy, 15, and woman outside MTR station, sparking hunt for wild pig
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to police teenage boy was bitten on hand and woman on leg, both were taken to hospital. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3229237/boar-attacks-hong-kong-boy-15-and-woman-outside-mtr-station-sparking-hunt-wild-pig?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities’ plan to expand conditional discharge scheme could deter people from seeking help, social worker says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities propose expanding conditional discharge scheme to patients admitted voluntarily but found to have violent tendencies. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3229235/hong-kong-authorities-plan-expand-conditional-discharge-scheme-could-deter-people-seeking-help?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOscar winner Michelle Yeoh marries long-time fiancé Jean Todt in Switzerland, while Hong Kong leader heaps praise on actress during trip to her hometown Malaysia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Details of wedding revealed by Brazilian racing driver Felipe Massa, who posts invitation card on social media/ https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3229231/oscar-winner-michelle-yeoh-marries-long-time-fiance-jean-todt-switzerland-while-hong-kong-leader?utm_source=rss_feed
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