Category: Localities
Hong Kong police arrest alleged triad leader, 34 others after gang storms office in suspected bid to recover HK$19 million lost on stocks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police alerted after suspected triad members led by ‘Temple Street Long’ rushed into Tsim Sha Tsui office to collect HK$19 million repayment of stock losses, source says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222487/hong-kong-police-arrest-alleged-triad-leader-34-others-after-gang-storms-office-suspected-bid?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong busker arrested while playing protest song cleared of Covid-19 social-distancing offence
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court rules prosecution’s evidence is too ‘subjective and vague’ to support conviction. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222478/hong-kong-busker-arrested-while-playing-protest-song-cleared-covid-19-social-distancing-offence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong professionals from 3 sectors could face 3 months in jail and HK$50,000 fine if they fail to report suspected child abuse
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Professionals subject to proposed rules include social workers, teachers, doctors and nurses, among others. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222469/hong-kong-professionals-three-sectors-could-face-3-months-jail-and-hk50000-fine-if-they-fail-report?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tables District Council overhaul bill, accuses ex-councillors of ‘swindling’ votes in 2019 election
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government has officially tabled a bill for overhauling the District Council, as an official accused former councillors of “swindling” votes in the 2019 election by inciting hatred towards the government amid the anti-extradition bill unrest. The Legislative Council complex in Hong Kong. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The District Council…
Read MoreHong Kong busker cleared of organising banned gathering after court casts doubt on accuracy of police testimony
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong pro-democracy busker has been acquitted of organising a prohibited group gathering after the judge cast doubt over the reliability of a police officer’s testimony. Street musician Oliver Ma outside Eastern Law Courts Building on May 31, 2023. Photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP. Oliver Ma appeared at Eastern Magistrates Court on…
Read MoreHong Kong insurers AIA, HSBC Life, Manulife and Prudential cash in as first-quarter sales to Chinese visitors soared 28-fold
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Life insurance sales to mainland Chinese visitors rose by 28 times in the first quarter, as the reopening of the border unleashed a wave of pent-up demand, data from the Insurance Authority showed. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3222437/hong-kong-insurers-aia-hsbc-life-manulife-and-prudential-cash-first-quarter-sales-chinese-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes HK$200 million worth of illegal cigarettes in 2 operations against cross-border smuggling syndicate
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Investigation finds syndicate uses barges to deliver illegal tobacco products to Tuen Mun public cargo working area. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222446/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk200-million-worth-illegal-cigarettes-2-operations-against-cross-border?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong sports teams told to boycott ceremonies if organiser refuses national anthem check under new guidelines
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong sports teams are now required to boycott medal ceremonies at international competitions if the organiser refuses to let the team leader verify the Chinese national anthem or regional flags on site, according to amended guidelines issued by the top sports federation representing Hong Kong at the Olympics. Sports Federation…
Read MoreHong Kong’s South China Morning Post wins haul of awards for digital, print and photography both locally and internationally
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Post wins 41 awards from the Society of News Design, including ‘Best in Show’ from a large organisation category for ‘Life in Hong Kong Shoebox Housing’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222417/hong-kongs-south-china-morning-post-wins-haul-awards-digital-print-and-photography-both-locally-and?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGang of 6 in Hong Kong jailed up to 40 months for false imprisonment and assault on policeman in bar over Covid check
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Judge says they have committed serious offence that had ‘blatantly challenged law enforcement’ and left officer with broken ribs and post-traumatic stress disorder. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222412/gang-6-hong-kong-jailed-40-months-false-imprisonment-and-assault-policeman-bar-over-covid-check?utm_source=rss_feed
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