Category: Localities
How Tsingtao’s IPO in Hong Kong turned on the tap for 30 years and US$1 trillion of Chinese offshore listings
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Three decades ago today, Tsingtao Brewery handed out glasses of its namesake beer for guests at the Hong Kong stock exchange to celebrate its US$114 million IPO, the very first offshore share sale by…
Read MoreHong Kong tobacco tax: don’t insult law-abiding residents, health chief warns lawmakers who suggested raised levy would fuel black market
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau stresses government must protect health of people instead of prioritising smoking rights. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227811/hong-kong-tobacco-tax-dont-insult-law-abiding-residents-health-chief-warns-lawmakers-who-suggested?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAs Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for overseas activists, a brief history of extraordinary rendition
Hong Kong Free Press Last week, the top news item was that a magistrate had issued warrants for the arrest of eight Hong Kong residents, now living abroad, for alleged offences under the national security law. The government also promised HK$1 million rewards for information leading to each of their arrests and prosecutions. The wanted…
Read MoreHong Kong this week: national security raid, seafood imports warning and a new cardinal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this issue of Hong Kong Update, we look at the police raid on the family home of fugitive former opposition lawmaker Nathan Law, a potential ban on Japanese seafood imports from 10 prefectures…
Read MoreExplainer: What is Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole and why is the planned tech hub controversial?
Hong Kong Free Press Ambitious plans to create a huge technology hub near Hong Kong’s border with mainland China have sparked controversy, with critics questioning whether the city needs another such hub and concerns raised over how the land will be allocated to tech companies. The government in June launched two months of public consultations…
Read MoreHong Kong issues No 1 typhoon warning signal, winds to strengthen gradually amid ‘extremely hot’ weather
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Effects of nearby tropical depression will bring heat to city throughout Saturday before wind speeds pick up https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227801/hong-kong-issues-no-1-typhoon-warning-signal-winds-strengthen-gradually-amid-extremely-hot-weather?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong construction, cleaning sectors abandon confusing anti-heatstroke guidelines and follow their own rules
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Construction sector looking at extending lunch break from noon to 2pm, so workers won’t be out during hottest hours. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227781/hong-kong-construction-cleaning-sectors-abandon-confusing-anti-heatstroke-guidelines-and-follow?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina intelligence targets UK ‘prolifically,’ report says
Hong Kong Free Press China’s state intelligence apparatus targets the UK “prolifically and aggressively” but the government in London’s response has been “completely inadequate”, a parliamentary committee said Thursday. File photo: GovUK. “The UK is of significant interest to China when it comes to espionage and interference, given our close relationship with the United States,…
Read MoreFans of Hong Kong pop star Coco Lee can bid farewell to singer at funeral service at end of month
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singing star Coco Lee’s funeral service to be held at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point on July 3.1 https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227791/funeral-arrangements-hong-kong-pop-star-coco-lee-announced-sister?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhale-come party? Second Hong Kong sighting in 2 days as experts tell public to leave mammal in peace
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Marine police say they spotted a whale in waters off Sai Kung, but not immediately clear if animal is same one from day before. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3227775/whale-met-again-hong-kongs-second-sighting-2-days-experts-tell-public-leave-animals-peace?utm_source=rss_feed
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