Category: Localities
Fate of the church in China ‘inseparable’ from that of the country, says Hong Kong bishop, as Tiananmen mass axed
Hong Kong Free Press The church in China will not adopt “a mentality of colonialism,” even though it has made such mistakes historically, Hong Kong’s Catholic bishop Stephen Chow said during Wednesday’s annual mass for the church in China. For a second consecutive year, the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong announced on May 10 that…
Read MoreIn reviewing power deals, Hong Kong can seize the chance to cut emissions, limit climate impact
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s upcoming review of the scheme of control agreements with the city’s two power companies presents an excellent opportunity to take drastic action towards a more sustainable future. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3221697/reviewing-power-deals-hong-kong-can-seize-chance-cut-emissions-limit-climate-impact?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina steps up response to US chip restrictions but economic reality limits how far
Hong Kong Free Press by Poornima Weerasekara and Luna Lin Beijing’s restrictions on American chipmaker Micron in retaliation to sweeping US chip curbs mark a major step up in its response to Washington’s pressure and could open the door for further measures in the geopolitical standoff, analysts say. An employee makes a chip at a…
Read MoreWomen finalists of Hong Kong’s bun-scrambling race revel in competition’s return as part of Cheung Chau festival
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Janet Kung, winner in 2019, and five-time champion Angel Wong say they have been preparing mentally and physically for race after three-year hiatus from pandemic https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221805/women-finalists-hong-kongs-bun-scrambling-race-revel-competitions-return-part-cheung-chau-festival?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEU urges China to push Russia to withdraw from Ukraine
Hong Kong Free Press The European Union told China’s envoy on Thursday that it expects Beijing to help push Russia to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine and withdraw from the country. Senior EU foreign policy official Enrique Mora met China’s Li Hui in Brussels on the latest leg of Beijing’s special representative for Eurasian affairs’ European tour.…
Read MoreHong Kong national security law: UK foreign minister says Jimmy Lai case raised with China’s vice-president earlier this month
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly reveals he raised concerns to Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng about high-profile case in person. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3221848/hong-kong-national-security-law-uk-foreign-minister-says-jimmy-lai-case-raised-chinas-vice-president?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKeToll: Hong Kong’s Lion Rock Tunnel to start electronic payments on Sunday, but officials admit there will be no immediate cut in congestion
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Commissioner for Transport says as drivers become used to system, vehicles will move faster through tunnel. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221842/hketoll-hong-kongs-lion-rock-tunnel-start-electronic-payments-sunday-officials-admit-there-will-be?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMilk made in Hong Kong? University rolls out only drink of its kind in city, hopes to reach some supermarkets in future
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Locally produced milk is on sale at university’s campus in Kowloon Tong for HK$9 (US$1) per 236ml carton. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221834/milk-made-hong-kong-university-rolls-out-only-drink-its-kind-city-hopes-reach-some-supermarkets?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s flu season ends as numbers of patients and hospital admissions drop, while rise of Covid cases slows
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to latest data just 3.83 per cent of respiratory specimens handled by public laboratories tested positive for flu last week. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221832/hong-kongs-flu-season-ends-numbers-patients-and-hospital-admissions-drop-while-rise-covid-cases?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePolice will target people spreading fake information over organ donor register, Hong Kong health chief warns
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 says ‘ill-intentioned people spreading fake information must be condemned by the whole city’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221828/police-will-target-people-spreading-fake-information-over-organ-donor-register-hong-kong-health?utm_source=rss_feed
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