Category: Localities
Caught in the crossfire: Chinese diaspora bears brunt of Canada-Beijing tensions
Hong Kong Free Press by Marion Thiabaut and Mathiwe Leiser The Chinese diaspora has been caught in the crossfire of Ottawa’s row with Beijing over its alleged meddling in Canada’s affairs — facing both intimidation from Chinese operatives and rising stigmatization. People walk through Chinatown in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on April 15, 2023. Photo:…
Read MoreUS, China wrangle on trade in rare talks amid soaring tensions
Hong Kong Free Press The United States and China sparred over trade issues Friday but promised to keep lines of communication open as Beijing’s commerce minister paid a rare visit after a period of soaring tensions. Minister Wang Wentao met US Trade Representative Katherine Tai on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade meeting…
Read MoreEmergency services mount rescue operation after paraglider crashes on Hong Kong hillside
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Paraglider hits hillside near Dragon’s Back and becomes stranded near hiking trail. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221997/emergency-services-mount-rescue-operation-after-paraglider-crashes-hong-kong-hillside?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreExcitement grows ahead of Cheung Chau bun scrambling race in Hong Kong as competition returns after 3-year Covid-related break
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Queue growing for 1,400 tickets on Cheung Chau, ahead of 10pm distribution. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221988/excitement-grows-ahead-cheung-chau-bun-scrambling-race-hong-kong-competition-returns-after-3-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThe heat is on: Hong Kong Observatory launches new weather alert triggered at 35 degrees Celsius; warns of high temperatures next week
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New extreme heat weather alert introduced after successive record temperatures recorded in city over recent years. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221986/heat-hong-kong-observatory-launches-new-weather-alert-triggered-35-degrees-celsius-warns-high?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBuddha’s Birthday: Hong Kong conservationists warn releasing animals destined for pots may still end in death
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many animals released into wild on Buddha’s Birthday will die because they cannot adapt to new environment, says Hong Kong Society of Herpetology Foundation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221977/buddhas-birthday-hong-kong-conservationists-warn-releasing-animals-destined-pots-may-still-end-death?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police seize HK$650 million worth of cocaine, cannabis buds in biggest haul uncovered this year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In a three-day operation, narcotics bureau impounded 592kg of suspected cocaine and 91.2kg of cannabis buds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3221972/hong-kong-police-seize-hk650-million-worth-cocaine-cannabis-buds-biggest-haul-uncovered-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong commerce secretary tells trade meeting in US that WTO should repair dispute settlement system after Washington froze operations in retaliation for national security law
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Algernon Yau tells Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting in US that dispute system hamstrung by Washington actions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221966/hong-kong-commerce-secretary-tells-trade-meeting-us-wto-should-repair-dispute-settlement-system?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Civil service union asks for 5.1 per cent pay increase across the board, higher than the maximum 4.65 per cent suggested by pay survey
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants’ Association says 5.1 per cent pay rise needed to ‘boost morale’ in public sector. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221938/hong-kong-civil-service-union-asks-51-cent-pay-increase-across-board-higher-maximum-465-cent?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong sees more than 11,000 flock to Cheung Chau Bun Festival after 3-year Covid hiatus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Accompanying parade features children dressed up as political figures such as Paul Chan or Regina Ip. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221922/return-prodigal-bun-11000-flock-hong-kongs-festival-cheung-chau-after-3-year-covid-hiatus?utm_source=rss_feed
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