Localities – Page 1505 – Prologue Journal

Late Hong Kong tycoon Henry Fok praised on centenary of his birth for ‘combative’ spirit by senior Chinese Communist Party figure

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Henry Fok celebrated by Shi Taifeng, member of party’s top policymaking body, at event in Beijing on what would have been businessman’s 100th birthday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3220255/late-hong-kong-tycoon-henry-fok-praised-centenary-his-birth-combative-spirit-senior-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed

China won’t ‘back down’ on issues of sovereignty, development, Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong tells lawmakers during unprecedented meeting

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. One-hour closed-door seminar marks first time Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong has formally addressed city’s lawmakers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3220250/china-wont-back-down-issues-sovereignty-development-beijings-top-diplomat-hong-kong-tells-lawmakers?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong security chief hits back at press group over suspension of newspaper comic strip

Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s security minister has hit back at a local press group after it said the suspension of a long-standing political cartoon strip following repeated government complaints showed that the city “could not tolerate critical voices.” Zunzi’s comic strip on Ming Pao published on May 11, 2023. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The…

Controversial Hong Kong golf course development given green light on condition housing layout is revised to preserve woodland

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Woodland is in heart of housing area, in a section designated for residential block, a podium garden with commercial developments and parking spaces. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3220236/controversial-hong-kong-golf-course-development-given-green-light-condition-housing-layout-revised?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong lawmakers suggest raising HK$500 fine for MTR passengers abusing ticket scheme for elderly, after cases of misuse double over 2 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers suggest hike after suspected cases of abuse reached 314 last year, two times more than 156 registered in 2020. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3220232/hong-kong-lawmakers-suggest-raising-hk500-fine-mtr-passengers-abusing-ticket-scheme-elderly-after?utm_source=rss_feed

Hi-tech tour for Hong Kong leader John Lee during Chongqing visit prompts call for more cooperation on research between 2 cities

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. On second day of his trip, Lee visited medical technology-focused Jinfeng Laboratory https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3220225/hi-tech-tour-hong-kong-leader-john-lee-during-chongqing-visit-prompts-call-more-cooperation-research?utm_source=rss_feed

Cereal criminal snared by Hong Kong customs officers after sting using HK$1.9 million of cannabis buds disguised as snacks and breakfast foods

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cannabis buds weighing 10kg found disguised as snacks and breakfast cereals airmailed from Thailand. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220220/cereal-criminal-snared-hong-kong-customs-officers-after-sting-using-hk19-million-cannabis-buds?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong looks to deepen collaboration between traditional Chinese and Western medicine in public hospitals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Scores of local Chinese medicine practitioners join city’s first-ever hospital apprenticeship led by experts from mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3220219/hong-kong-looks-deepen-collaboration-between-traditional-chinese-and-western-medicine-public?utm_source=rss_feed

Average waiting time for Hong Kong public housing drops to 5.3 years; concern group says still far from target

Hong Kong Free Press The waiting time for general applicants of Hong Kong’s public rental housing has “slightly reduced” to 5.3 years, according to the latest government data. However, the leader of a concern group told HKFP that the government still had “a lot of room for improvement” to reach its initial target of three…

Hong Kong couple whose baby died after ‘exorcism’ ritual shown mercy by magistrate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court hears baby girl’s death was a result of father’s psychiatric problems and misguided religious beliefs. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3220211/hong-kong-couple-whose-baby-died-after-exorcism-ritual-shown-mercy-magistrate?utm_source=rss_feed