Category: Localities
Hong Kong ex-official compares district councillors to migrant domestic workers, says they could be fired if disobedient
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong’s District Councillors have been compared to the city’s migrant domestic workers by a former government official, who said he often used the analogy to say that district-level administrators could be fired if they did not obey their employers’ orders. Frank Chan attends a briefing on the electoral overhaul on…
Read MoreCross-border ticket rush for some Hongkongers as policy allowing those with expired travel permits to enter mainland China takes effect
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New policy by Beijing aimed at easing crunch since border between city and rest of country reopened in February after years of pandemic shutdown, https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219733/cross-border-ticket-rush-some-hongkongers-policy-allowing-those-expired-travel-permits-enter?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKeToll: smooth start on first working day for Hong Kong’s new automatic payment system, fewer motorists hesitating at closed booths
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. No hiccups for morning rush hour traffic at Tsing Sha Control Area, which charges flat rate of HK$8. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219724/hketoll-smooth-start-first-working-day-hong-kongs-new-automatic-payment-system-fewer-motorists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNumber of Hong Kong students with mental health problems doubles in 4 years, with experts blaming 2019 social unrest and Covid
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some fear it’s the tip of the iceberg, but others say surge reflects awareness, willingness to seek help. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3219673/number-hong-kong-students-mental-health-problems-doubles-4-years-experts-blaming-2019-social-unrest?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong teen pleads guilty to terrorism under national security law over explosive scheme targeting courts
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong teenager has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit terrorist activities under the national security law. Five others, all of whom were secondary school students at the time of their prosecution, also pleaded guilty to conspiring to cause explosions. According to the case details disclosed in the High Court…
Read MoreFoxconn founder Terry Gou vows to ‘preserve peace’ with China if elected Taiwan president
Hong Kong Free Press The billionaire founder of Foxconn vowed Sunday at a rally that if elected president of Taiwan, he would be able to “preserve peace” between the democratic self-ruled island and China. Taiwan will elect its next leader in January 2024 to succeed President Tsai Ing-wen, whose two terms in power have been…
Read MoreHong Kong father briefly knocked out with umbrella after alleged attack by teenage son
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Teenage boy, 13, suspected of striking 51-year-old father with umbrella in Tung Chung’s Citygate mall following heated argument. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219712/hong-kong-father-briefly-knocked-out-umbrella-after-alleged-attack-teenage-son?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Star Ferry reminded to get workers’ consent before using 25-day shift roster, minister says after captain’s fatal collapse
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘All [roster] arrangements have to secure consent of workers before being implemented,’ Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219706/hong-kongs-star-ferry-reminded-get-workers-consent-using-25-day-shift-roster-minister-says-after?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong cabbies want to slam breaks on talk of compulsory annual health checks for all drivers over 65
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Spate of recent accidents involving cabbies over 80 put the spotlight on older drivers and road safety. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219695/hong-kong-cabbies-want-slam-breaks-talk-compulsory-annual-health-checks-all-drivers-over-65?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGay Games: amid lukewarm official support and vehement opposition, cool heads must prevail
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Most Hongkongers accept that some people are homosexual or bisexual, and showcasing our city’s inclusivity seems harmless enough. Yet official support has been mixed and debates have become unpleasant. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3219428/gay-games-amid-lukewarm-official-support-and-vehement-opposition-cool-heads-must-prevail?utm_source=rss_feed
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