Category: Localities
Coronavirus: more than half of Hongkongers willing to stick with preventive measures, but most reluctant to get booster shots
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese University study shows most interviewees consistently backed practices such as wearing masks in public places, using alcohol-based sanitisers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219828/coronavirus-more-half-hongkongers-willing-stick-preventatives-measures-most-reluctant-get-booster?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePersonal data, medical history of 100,000 patients may have been leaked in cyberattack at Hong Kong group OT&P Healthcare
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cyberattack took place within OT&P Healthcare’s management and operating system, according to group CEO Robin Green. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219827/personal-data-medical-history-100000-patients-may-have-been-leaked-cyberattack-hong-kong-healthcare?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: Prosecution witness granted anonymity in democrats’ national security trial
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong court has granted anonymity to a witness who will testify for the prosecution in a landmark trial relating to 47 pro-democracy figures under the Beijing-enacted national security law. The names of the 47 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures charged with conspiracy to commit subversion written on memo stickers. Photo:…
Read MoreHong Kong pro-democracy union that distributed Covid-19 supplies should be exempt from gathering ban, defence says
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong pro-democracy union that held a street booth to distribute pandemic supplies in 2020 should be exempted from the Covid-19 ban, the defence has argued. A banner warning against group gatherings. File photo: Rhoda Kwan/HKFP. Four members of the Construction Site Workers General Union – Tsang Ho-yuen, Yung Ka-man,…
Read MoreHong Kong’s second combination hotel and youth hostel opens for applications, offering 100 rooms for adults under 30
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Scheme is expected to accommodate over 200 residents in double-bed or twin-bed rooms that average 350 to 400 sq ft. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219820/hong-kongs-second-combination-hotel-and-youth-hostel-opens-applications-offering-100-rooms-adults?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest woman, 53, over theft of jade pieces worth HK$9.5 million from mainland Chinese businessman
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities still seeking three other suspects, all men, in connection with theft on Saturday night outside W Hong Kong hotel on Austin Road West. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219810/hong-kong-police-arrest-woman-53-over-theft-jade-pieces-worth-hk95-million-mainland-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSeized US$892 million Hong Kong commercial property put on sale as tycoon Chen Hongtian fights to reclaim it
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Creditors have appointed agents to sell a Hung Hom commercial property that is among a trio of seized assets tycoon Chen Hongtian is fighting to regain control of after what he called a “mild…
Read MoreHong Kong ice hockey body to face punishment by top sporting federation over anthem blunder, official says
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government will ask the city’s top sporting committee to punish the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association (HKIHA) for failing to “thoroughly follow” national anthem guidelines which led to an anthem mix-up at a recent international match, the city’s sports minister has said. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism…
Read MoreAbby Choi murder: Hong Kong court hears blood in suspect’s car confirmed to be model’s and no more arrests are expected
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Magistrate rejects Jenny Li’s bail application amid concerns that Kwong family will attempt to contact witnesses. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219786/abby-choi-murder-hong-kong-court-hears-blood-suspects-car-confirmed-be-models-and-no-more-arrests?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese foreign minister Qin Gang to visit Europe this week
Hong Kong Free Press By Peter Catterall Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang will visit Europe this week, Beijing said Monday, as China pushes to act as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict. Qin Gang, Minister for Foreign Affairs of China, addresses the 52nd Regular Session of the Human Rights Council, Geneva, on February 28, 2023.…
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