Category: Localities
Hong Kong official warns against harming nat. security on ‘special occasion’ as Tiananmen crackdown anniversary nears
Hong Kong Free Press Authorities will take action against people who plan to harm national security on “a special occasion in a few days time,” Hong Kong’s security chief has said. Sunday will mark the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown. Secretary for Security Chris Tang did not specify which “special occasion” he was referring…
Read MoreHong Kong foreign press club raises concerns over unexplained media bans at gov’t events
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) has raised concerns after the government inexplicably barred several media outlets from a National Security Education Day event on April 15. It is the first statement from the club on local press freedom matters in eight months. The Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Hong Kong. Photo:…
Read MoreWorld No Tobacco Day: Hong Kong pharmacies to receive 5,000 free nicotine patch trial kits next month as part of public anti-smoking drive
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities say they hope campaign will encourage smokers to take first step towards quitting. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3222186/world-no-tobacco-day-hong-kong-pharmacies-receive-5000-free-nicotine-patch-trial-kits-next-month?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s High Court rejects bid by tycoon Jimmy Lai to drop national security case
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Three-judge panel, appointed by city leader, rules there was no bias involved in the handling of his case. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3222184/last-ditch-bid-hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-get-national-security-charges-dropped-rejected-high-court?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow Hong Kong can re-establish itself as a global digital assets hub
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With the inclusion of retail investors from June 1 in its new regulatory regime, Hong Kong is becoming known as a digital-asset-friendly jurisdiction. To become a true hub, it must continue to regulate effectively,…
Read MoreBREAKING: Hong Kong court rejects media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bid to halt national security trial
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bid to halt the national security trial against him has been rejected by the city’s Court of First Instance. A panel of three High Court judges – Esther Toh, Susana D’Almada Remedios, and Alex Lee – ruled on Monday against Lai’s application for a…
Read MoreHong Kong consumption vouchers: city to launch round 2 of this year’s scheme from July 16
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Finance chief Paul Chan says more large-scale public activities under ‘Happy Hong Kong’ campaign planned to help latest round of vouchers go further. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3222173/hong-kong-consumption-vouchers-city-launch-round-2-years-scheme-july-16?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Risk of building collapse’: Hongkongers warned against removing, modifying load-bearing walls in flats after authorities investigate suspected case
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Associate Professor Ray Su cautions building could face risk of collapse if supporting walls are removed. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3222168/risk-building-collapse-hongkongers-warned-against-removing-modifying-load-bearing-walls-flats-after?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina prepares to send first civilian astronaut into space
Hong Kong Free Press By Ludovic Ehret China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday as it pursues its ambitious plans for a manned lunar landing by 2030. A staff member from the China space program stands before the launch platform of…
Read MoreHongkongers can now check organ donor status in app, as withdrawal rules tightened amid cross-border transplant controversy
Hong Kong Free Press Hongkongers may now use the government’s “iAM Smart” app to check their status on the opt-in organ donor register, the Department of Health announced on Sunday. The new initiative was rolled out with immediate effect, and came amid a controversy triggered by the cross-border organ transplant mutual support mechanism. The proposal…
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