Category: Localities
The Hong Kong Bar Association’s endangered reputation, and the seven-year itch
Hong Kong Free Press Tanya Chan, former legislator and former barrister, has been censured by the disciplinary committee of the Bar Association for “bringing the profession into disrepute” in two speeches made in 2014 to pro-democracy Umbrella Movement protesters. That is a long time ago. Over the proceedings hangs a familiar smell. Tanya Chan and Audrey Eu.…
Read MoreExodus of Hongkongers does not impact salary tax revenue, says finance chief
Hong Kong Free Press The exodus of Hongkongers does not impact the city’s salaries tax revenue, said Hong Kong’s financial chief Paul Chan on Wednesday. Meanwhile, this year’s budget was passed by the “patriots-only” legislature with only one abstention. Chan’s speech at the Legislative Council (LegCo) came after the Inland Revenue Department announced on Tuesday…
Read MoreTurning a new page: Britain wants to reinvigorate ties with Hong Kong and to have less megaphone diplomacy, says consul general
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Exchange of visits by ministers, collaborations in trade, investment, culture and the arts offer hope, says Brian Davidson. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219296/turning-new-page-britain-wants-reinvigorate-ties-hong-kong-and-have-less-megaphone-diplomacy-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCanada politician demands expulsion of Chinese diplomat accused of planning to intimidate him and family in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Free Press A Canadian lawmaker on Wednesday called for Ottawa to expel a Chinese diplomat accused of having sought to intimidate him and his family in Hong Kong over the MP’s criticisms of Beijing. Conservative MP Michael Chong’s call was echoed by fellow opposition lawmakers who demanded action during a heated exchange in…
Read MoreHong Kong worker fatally run over by crane at container terminal
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man dies after container gantry crane runs over him at Kwai Tsing terminal; ambulance crew find him dead at scene. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219305/hong-kong-worker-dies-crane-tragedy-container-terminal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGenerative AI like ChatGPT will be weaponised by scammers in cybersecurity arms race, experts warn
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Generative AI is allowing scammers to mimic voices, write more sophisticated phishing emails, and create malware, but cybersecurity firms are fighting back with AI themselves. https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3219280/generative-ai-chatgpt-will-be-weaponised-scammers-cybersecurity-arms-race-experts-warn?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong has not suffered capital outflows during current US rate rise cycle, with total bank deposits up, HKMA boss says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong has not seen capital outflows during current interest rate rise cycle, with total deposits at local banks increasing during period, says HKMA CEO Eddie Yue Wai-man. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3219294/hong-kong-has-not-suffered-capital-outflows-during-current-us-rate-rise-cycle-total-bank-deposits?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Superman’, old cameras and heritage sites: young mainland Chinese follow social media trails in Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tourists head to Tsim Sha Tsui to recreate picture of tycoon Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong’s richest man. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219291/hong-kong-flooded-tourists-taking-selfies-buying-old-cameras-and-following-recommendations?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFinance chief Paul Chan signals optimism about Hong Kong economy and predicts growth of up to 5.5 per cent this year if global situation remains stable
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chan upbeat about city’s prospects after Legco approves budget by 82-0 majority. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219276/finance-chief-chan-signals-optimism-about-economy-and-predicts-growth-55-cent-year-if-global?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong gov’t to close Tiananmen vigil site for park ‘maintenance,’ as pro-Beijing group seeks remaining space for event
Hong Kong Free Press A pro-Beijing organisation has applied to host a shopping event in part of Causeway Bay’s Victoria Park in early June, according to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). For three decades, the space was the traditional venue of the city’s annual Tiananmen crackdown vigil. Victoria Park on May 3, 2023.…
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