Category: Localities
Hong Kong judge jails man for more than 2 years for setting fire to Covid testing station to protest against pandemic measures
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Judge rejects man’s claims he was airing his grievance over his mother’s death six months before incident. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3223836/hong-kong-judge-jails-man-more-2-years-setting-fire-covid-testing-station-protest-against-pandemic?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More3 Hongkongers face criminal damage charges over facilities vandalised on Tiananmen anniversary in 2022
Hong Kong Free Press Two women and one man have been charged with 12 counts of criminal damage over power boxes, lampposts and other public facilities vandalised on last year’s Tiananmen crackdown anniversary. West Kowloon Law Courts Building. Photo: Candice Chau/HKFP. Yeung Yuen-shek, Ng Ka-sin and Chan Yuk-kiu, all aged 22, appeared at West Kowloon…
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 27-year-old man in connection with knife attack on former boss in pedestrian underpass
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to police, 43-year-old victim fired suspect hours before she was attacked on her way home from work. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3223830/hong-kong-police-arrest-27-year-old-man-connection-knife-attack-former-boss-pedestrian-underpass?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew cabin crew at Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific can earn up to HK$20,000 a month after pay hike, dependent on number of flying hours
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Flag carrier says local crew can increase overall wage by 3 to 8 per cent, after rise in productivity pay. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223828/new-cabin-crew-hong-kongs-cathay-can-earn-hk20000-month-after-pay-hike-dependent-number-flying-hours?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong study reveals new lung cancer treatment, researchers say findings could help 70 per cent of patients
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gene-edited white blood cells inhibited tumour growth in mice, according to study carried out by Chinese University. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3223825/hong-kong-study-reveals-new-lung-cancer-treatment-researchers-say-findings-could-help-70-cent?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong schoolchild among injured in serious attack at private school in Britain
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two children in hospital, one said to be critical, the other serious, but stable; Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities mobilised to help child’s family. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3223803/hong-kong-schoolchild-among-injured-serious-attack-british-private-school?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong woman, 65, falls to her death while picking lychees from tree
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Friend calls emergency services after finding victim unconscious next to tree in Sha Tau Kok. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223794/hong-kong-woman-65-falls-her-death-while-picking-lychees-tree?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAll puffed up: deflated rubber duck returns to Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour after two-day break
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourists and local fans snap shots of reunited duo, calling it a ‘pleasant surprise’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223793/all-puffed-deflated-rubber-duck-returns-hong-kongs-victoria-harbour-after-two-day-break?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong risks losing out on ‘HK$548 million in economic benefits’ from golf event if it builds housing on city’s oldest course
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Aramco Team Series championship director says building on part of city’s oldest course could make site less attractive for future events. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223788/hong-kong-risks-losing-out-hk548-million-economic-benefits-golf-event-if-it-builds-housing-citys?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s shortage of healthcare professionals not related to patient’s attack on women in shopping centre, says official
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Acting secretary for health Dr Libby Lee says it’s not essential to follow international recommendations because local situation must be considered. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3223783/hong-kongs-shortage-healthcare-professionals-not-related-patients-attack-women-shopping-centre-says?utm_source=rss_feed
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