Category: Localities
Cathay Pacific discrimination scandal: is it the tip of an iceberg of low morale, simmering Hong Kong-mainland tensions or just inexcusable bad behaviour?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts and employees of flag carrier ask whether Cathay can salvage reputation, save itself from mainlanders’ ire and rebuild standing in key customer base. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3221731/cathay-pacific-discrimination-scandal-it-tip-iceberg-low-morale-simmering-hong-kong-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHow to run Hong Kong districts and local economies better
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Under the proposed revamp, should appointed councillors be unpaid, like most government advisers? Stepping back from such questions, practical measures can be introduced to improve governance at the district level, to build better communities.…
Read MoreHong Kong’s favourite giant rubber duck is returning to Victoria Harbour but it’s bigger and it’s bringing a friend
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two giant yellow ducks being tested in dockyard in Tsing Yi before being towed to waters off Admiralty. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3221703/hong-kongs-favourite-giant-rubber-duck-returning-victoria-harbour-its-bigger-and-its-bringing-friend?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOver 80% of Hong Kong construction workers oppose moves to import foreign labour to ease shortages – union survey
Hong Kong Free Press Over 80 per cent of Hong Kong construction workers disagree with moves to import foreign labour, according to a survey published by a union on Wednesday. Its chairperson has claimed that the labour shortage is just an “illusion.” Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union announcing results from a survey about…
Read MoreDon’t ban tools like ChatGPT for students when they will have to work with AI
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A ban won’t stop students from using the likes of ChatGPT, while incorporating AI tools into teaching can motivate learning. Importantly, it prepares them to work with AI when they enter the workforce. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3221589/dont-ban-tools-chatgpt-students-when-they-will-have-work-ai?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Justice Sec. refuses to say if mourning Tiananmen crackdown is illegal, but points to security law
Hong Kong Free Press Secretary for Justice Paul Lam has said he will not answer hypothetical questions about the legality of mourning victims of the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. When asked by a reporter on Wednesday whether Hongkongers can mourn “on their own initiative,” he said that the public should maintain an awareness of obeying the…
Read MoreChina’s Xi Jinping offers Russia ‘firm support’ in ‘core interests’
Hong Kong Free Press Chinese President Xi Jinping offered Beijing’s support on Moscow’s “core interests” at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Wednesday. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin meets with China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 24, 2023. Photo: Alexander Astafyev/AFP/Sputnik. China and Russia have in recent years ramped up…
Read MoreUniversity of Hong Kong to launch fast track scheme for outstanding medical students
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Medical faculty says option will cater to high-achievers determined to quickly join public healthcare system. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3221729/university-hong-kong-launch-fast-track-scheme-outstanding-medical-students?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong will require 300,000 more public housing tenants to declare property every 2 years under tightened rules
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tougher approach comes after authorities banned public housing tenants who are property owners from buying subsidised flats. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221725/hong-kong-will-require-300000-more-public-housing-tenants-declare-property-every-2-years-under?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong No 2 official Eric Chan warns of course deregistration for government-subsidised educational classes promoted as good for emigration
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief secretary tells lawmakers course providers asked to submit promotional materials to check they are in line with aims of Continuing Education Fund. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3221714/hong-kong-no-2-official-eric-chan-warns-course-deregistration-government-subsidised-educational?utm_source=rss_feed
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