Category: Localities
Wait for Hong Kong public rental flats drops to 5.3 years, lowest since 2018
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief Executive John Lee confident waiting time can be cut to 4½ years, if including applicants allocated to temporary homes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299129/wait-hong-kong-public-rental-flats-drops-53-years-lowest-2018?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong leader warns taxi drivers against ‘drastic action’ amid threat of strike over ride-hailing services
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has warned that “drastic action” by taxi drivers would not gain public support, ahead of a deadline for a citywide strike demanding government regulation of unlicensed ride-hailing services. Chief Executive John Lee. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The city’s leader made the comment on Tuesday, a…
Read MoreHong Kong police launch AI-powered website to help people exit new Kai Tak Sports Park
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong Police Force has launched an AI-powered website to help people leave the Kai Tak Sports Park. A stress test participant scans the “Easy Leave” QR code to get real-time information on exit routes on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Kai Tak sports facility. Photo: HKPF. The website…
Read MoreCreamfields dance festival in Hong Kong, slated for March, abruptly cancelled
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Organiser Live Nation issues refund after announcing cancellation on Chinese social media platform Weibo, citing ‘unforeseen circumstances’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299115/creamfields-dance-festival-hong-kong-slated-march-abruptly-cancelled?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong condemns ‘unfounded smears’ after wanted ex-lawmaker Ted Hui slams HK$800,000 assets seizure
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government has condemned wanted ex-lawmaker Ted Hui’s “unfounded smear” after he slammed a court order allowing HK$800,000 of assets to be confiscated from him and his family members. Ted Hui in the UK. File Photo: May James/HKFP. Hui, who is now based in Australia and is wanted by…
Read MoreAfter heart transplant in Hong Kong, 8-month-old Whitney’s condition stabilises
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Professor Cheung Yiu-fai of Hong Kong Children’s Hospital says baby can be released from ICU when she wakes up from ‘smooth’ operation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3299109/after-heart-transplant-hong-kong-8-month-old-whitneys-condition-stabilises?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMarch’s Creamfields 2025 cancelled, as local Shi Fu Miz festival turns to last-ditch crowdfunding
Hong Kong Free Press Creamfields Hong Kong 2025 music festival has been cancelled, with organisers promising full refunds for customers in a social media announcement on Monday. Creamfields Hong Kong 2024. Photo: Creamfields, via Facebook. The electronic dance music festival was set to take in Central from March 8 to 9. The event was also…
Read MoreHong Kong’s mega-events to attract 840,000 visitors in first 6 months: John Lee
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Art Basel, Art Central and ComplexCon touted as major drivers, as city gears up for ‘Hong Kong Super March’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3299107/hong-kongs-mega-events-attract-840000-visitors-first-6-months-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong leader warns against ‘drastic action’ by taxi union threatening strike
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. John Lee suggests ‘ulterior motive’ of individuals, says Transport Advisory Committee will meet with taxi and ride-hailing sectors on Wednesday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3299098/hong-kong-leader-warns-against-drastic-action-taxi-union-threatening-strike?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina condemns US after ‘we do not support Taiwan independence’ cut from gov’t website
Hong Kong Free Press China condemned the United States on Monday for removing a reference to the status of Taiwan from the State Department website, urging Washington to “correct its mistakes”. Taiwan flag. Photo: Adam Jones via Flickr. Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory and has refused to rule out using force to…
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