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Hongkongers taking advantage of relaxed entry requirements apply to join police at recruitment drive

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police’s recruitment division notes ‘obvious rise’ in applications after entry criteria adjustment last month. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224506/hongkongers-taking-advantage-relaxed-entry-requirements-apply-join-police-recruitment-drive?utm_source=rss_feed

McDonald’s worker arrested in Hong Kong after manager allegedly attacked with knife in restaurant

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Online photo shows the victim with head wounds and blood streaming down his face. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3224498/mcdonalds-worker-arrested-hong-kong-after-manager-allegedly-attacked-knife-restaurant?utm_source=rss_feed

Duck, duck, gone: Hongkongers ignore gloomy skies to say farewell to beloved art show cut short by ‘unexpected challenges’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourists, residents show up despite grey skies and sporadic rain to witness send-off for first of 18-metre duo brought to city for ‘The Double Ducks’ art show. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224496/duck-duck-gone-hongkongers-ignore-gloomy-skies-say-farewell-beloved-art-show-cut-short-unexpected?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong determined to build public housing on golf course despite recent objections at town planning hearings: development chief

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn vows to deliver on city’s 10-year housing supply goal despite rezoning delay. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3224495/hong-kong-determined-build-public-housing-golf-course-despite-recent-objections-town-planning?utm_source=rss_feed

Destroying a historic Hong Kong golf course for housing would be an act of supreme folly

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The course is irreplaceable, the plan raises environmental concerns and may even have geopolitical costs. If it’s just a face-saving effort by the officials concerned, a wise government would reconsider. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3224325/destroying-historic-hong-kong-golf-course-housing-would-be-act-supreme-folly?utm_source=rss_feed

Grounded pilots: behind Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific’s new plan for junior flight crew to serve at airport

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trial scheme aimed at boosting understaffed sections and utilise lowest-ranked flight crew, but union claims move will affect already-low morale. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3224476/grounded-pilots-behind-hong-kong-flag-carrier-cathay-pacifics-new-plan-junior-flight-crew-serve?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong father steps up to become autistic daughter’s mediator, mentor, coach and hero

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yuki Chan has gone from being a frustrated child to a young woman who runs marathons and contributes to the family’s finances. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224420/hong-kong-father-steps-become-autistic-daughters-mediator-mentor-coach-and-hero?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s plan to import workers will boost number of flights and help bring down airfares, airport chief says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Airport Authority CEO Fred Lam also says shortage of local ground crew left 20 airlines struggling to increase flight numbers over past three months. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3224479/hong-kongs-plan-import-workers-will-boost-number-flights-and-help-bring-down-airfares-airport-chief?utm_source=rss_feed

Why would anyone want a kid? Because it’s one of life’s great experiences

Hong Kong Free Press Mother’s Day took a rather depressing turn this year, with new figures revealing that Hong Kong now has a world-beating figure – for failing to reproduce itself. Lunchtime at a kindergarten. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The average woman in the SAR can now be expected to have, according to different statistical…

Without opposition, Hong Kong’s ‘patriotic’ legislature asks fewer questions about gov’t spending

Hong Kong Free Press Each year, Hong Kong’s legislators can submit an unlimited number of questions about government spending for special meetings of the Legislative Council’s (LegCo) Finance Committee. The administration is obliged to submit written responses, as well as attend meetings, usually held in April each year, to answer further questions from lawmakers. The…