Category: Localities
Why the doom and gloom over Hong Kong is misguided
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Through liaison office director’s message, the central government has shown it believes it is in everyone’s best interest to maintain the status quo in Hong Kong. Despite the geopolitical challenges, the city has a…
Read More2 Hongkongers lose HK$10 million in total from cryptocurrency, mainland Chinese stock scams
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pair swindled in separate deception cases, with bogus online platforms used to trick victims in both scams. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219373/2-hongkongers-lose-hk10-million-total-cryptocurrency-mainland-chinese-stock-scams?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong judge may spare jail for teen who killed baby after giving birth in school toilet, noting girl’s mental state, troubled upbringing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Judge calls case ‘a very sorry and tragic one’, tells court she is considering probationary term for accused who admitted to crime. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219362/hong-kong-judge-may-spare-jail-teen-who-killed-baby-after-giving-birth-school-toilet-noting-girls?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More1,000 Hong Kong couples to be eligible for free genetic screening under plan to curb recurrent miscarriages, fetal maldevelopment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New scheme aims to help more local couples who carry genetic diseases be aware of underlying conditions that may cause disabilities in their children. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219363/1000-hong-kong-couples-be-eligible-free-genetic-screening-under-plan-curb-recurrent-miscarriages?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMore than 625,000 mainland Chinese tourists entered Hong Kong over 5-day ‘golden week’ break, but better-than-expected figure only two-thirds of pre-pandemic mark
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Figure surpasses estimation of 600,000 earlier mentioned by local authorities, but is still just two-thirds of pre-pandemic level in 2019. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219351/more-625000-mainland-chinese-tourists-entered-hong-kong-over-5-day-golden-week-break-better-expected?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police probe case of animal cruelty after dog left in life-threatening condition from serious skull fractures
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Eighteen skull fragments recovered in surgery to save nine-year-old Yorkshire terrier. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219347/hong-kong-police-probe-case-animal-cruelty-after-dog-left-life-threatening-condition-serious-skull?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong gov’t slams self-exiled democrat Ted Hui for calling reformed District Council polls ‘pseudo-election’
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong government department has lashed out at self-exiled democrat Ted Hui over statement he posted calling the reformed District Council polls a “pseudo-election” and a “desecration of universal values.” Ted Hui in the UK. File Photo: May James/HKFP. “Fugitive Ted Hui was a destructive anti-China saboteur who stirred up…
Read MoreWhat Hongkongers need to know about driving into mainland China under new scheme, from licences to insurance and road rules
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Motorists with Hong Kong identity cards, home return permits from mainland and licences will be allowed to drive across border starting on July 1. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219325/what-hongkongers-need-know-about-driving-mainland-china-under-new-scheme-licences-insurance-and-road?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBritish diplomat says BN(O) visa scheme for Hongkongers to stay at least until 2025 UK election
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consul General Brian Davidson stresses London’s ‘absolute commitment’ to policy but admits he cannot make any pledges that extend beyond coming poll. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219297/british-diplomat-says-bno-visa-scheme-hongkongers-stay-least-until-2025-election?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreConsumer watchdog says dedicated funds should be set up to finance maintenance and repairs at Hong Kong private housing developments
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Disputes over management fees top list of disputes taken to watchdog, study finds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219295/consumer-watchdog-says-dedicated-funds-should-be-set-finance-maintenance-and-repairs-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
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