Category: Localities
All members of student union cabinet resign after Hong Kong Baptist University probe
Hong Kong Free Press All members of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Students’ Union executive committee have resigned, according to a post on their Facebook page published on Monday. Last month, HKBU said that they had carried out an investigation – following complaints – and found that there were some parts of the committee’s…
Read MoreEx-husband of slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi could face added charge for jumping bail in 2015, linked to 7 counts of theft
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Alex Kwong was charged with seven counts of theft involving alleged stealing of items between May 2013 and January 2015. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219938/ex-husband-slain-hong-kong-model-abby-choi-could-face-added-charge-jumping-bail-2015-linked-7-counts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTransport news site Transit Jam becomes latest Hong Kong outlet to close
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong transport news site Transit Jam has ceased operations, its owner announced on Tuesday, making it the latest outlet to disappear in the wake of the security law. The closure came days after its founder was targeted in the state-run press. The Transit Jam website on May 9, 2023. Photo:…
Read MoreYorkshire terrier in Hong Kong dies from head injuries after alleged brutal abuse, animal charity expresses outrage, grief
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Animal charity, the Non-Profit Making Veterinary Services Society, expresses outrage and grief after surgery fails to save dog. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219907/yorkshire-terrier-hong-kong-dies-head-injuries-after-alleged-brutal-abuse-animal-charity-expresses?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUK official Dominic Johnson’s visit shows Hong Kong values cooperation, John Lee says, but warns of ‘certain countries’ acting to ‘serve political interests’
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 says he welcomes foreign officials to city, including Dominic Johnson. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219909/uk-official-dominic-johnsons-visit-shows-hong-kong-values-cooperation-john-lee-says-warns-certain?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 Hong Kong parents, businessman charged by ICAC over bribes totalling more than HK$340,000 to school staff to secure kindergarten slots
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anti-graft agency releases statement on case involving ESF Wu Kai Sha International Kindergarten for two school years between 2019 and 2021. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219903/3-hong-kong-parents-businessman-charged-icac-over-bribes-totalling-more-hk340000-school-staff-secure?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina orders Canada’s top diplomat in Shanghai to leave in retaliatory move
Hong Kong Free Press China said Tuesday it was expelling Canada’s consul in Shanghai in a tit-for-tat move after Ottawa said it was sending home a Chinese diplomat accused of trying to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker critical of Beijing. Beijing’s foreign ministry labelled Jennifer Lynn Lalonde “persona non grata” in an English statement published online,…
Read MoreHong Kong bosses not warm on new alert system protecting workers from heatstroke, say guidelines ‘hard to implement’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Industry representatives point to work processes at construction sites, arguing halting one job type could affect production line. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219898/hong-kong-bosses-not-warm-new-warning-system-protecting-workers-heatstroke-say-guideline-hard?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Chief Executive John Lee to meet lawmakers for Q&A session next Thursday
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee will meet lawmakers next Thursday for what he called an “interactive, consultative Q&A session.” Announcing the meeting during a weekly press conference on Tuesday, Lee said that the meeting would be different from the usual chief executive Legislative Council (LegCo) question and answer sessions. Lee,…
Read MoreTelevised session where Hong Kong’s John Lee takes questions from lawmakers to be revamped to focus on specific policies, ‘unleash potential of patriots’
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 says first meeting to focus instead on policies and national development. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219886/televised-session-where-hong-kongs-john-lee-takes-questions-lawmakers-be-revamped-focus-specific?utm_source=rss_feed
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