Category: Localities
Hong Kong’s top court hears appeal from journalist Bao Choy over conviction linked to documentary
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong journalist Bao Choy has appealed to the city’s top court against her conviction linked to checking vehicle registration records for a documentary about the Yuen Long attacks in 2019. Journalist Bao Choy outside the Court of Final Appeal on May 3, 2023. Photo: Hillary Leung/HKFP. The former RTHK freelance…
Read MoreAdvisory panel backs public housing development on Hong Kong’s oldest golf course, but raises concerns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But Advisory Council on Environment also raises concerns over discrepancies in ecological surveys carried out by government and Hong Kong Golf Club. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219277/advisory-panel-backs-public-housing-development-hong-kongs-oldest-golf-course-raises-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 100 suspects over cyber fraud, with 1 love scam raking in HK$23 million after victim in Canada falls for ‘sweet talk’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Week-long operation leads force to 63 cases of deception and money laundering, worth total of HK$81 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219274/hong-kong-police-arrest-100-suspects-over-cyber-fraud-1-love-scam-raking-hk23-million-after-victim?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Bidding war’ for ESG talent breaks out among Hong Kong companies needing help on sustainability goals, headhunters say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Poaching is on the rise to fill roles such as chief sustainability officer and sustainability director, with those changing jobs getting salary increments of up to 30 per cent, search firms say. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3218987/bidding-war-esg-talent-breaks-out-among-hong-kong-companies-needing-help-sustainability-goals?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS ex-general urges Taiwan to ‘learn from’ Russia-Ukraine conflict
Hong Kong Free Press A retired US general on Wednesday urged Taiwan to heed lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine and bolster its unmanned drone defences, with the island facing increasing military threats from China. Democratic Taiwan lives under constant threat of invasion by China, which views the island as part of its territory to…
Read MoreJudge says Hong Kong prosecutors did not give journalist benefit of doubt in ‘false statement’ vehicle check court case
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mr Justice Ribeiro tells Court of Final Appeal that people accused of deceit should get benefit of doubt if their statements were capable of more than one interpretation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219252/judge-says-hong-kong-prosecutors-did-not-give-journalist-benefit-doubt-false-statement-vehicle-check?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Star Ferry captain dies after collapsing on vessel in industrial accident
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Security footage appeared to show captain convulsing on floor as if he was experiencing heart attack, but he has no known history of condition. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3219229/hong-kong-star-ferry-captain-dies-after-collapsing-vessel-industrial-accident?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong June 4 vigil likely to be on hold for fourth year amid park renovations, pro-Beijing group eyes event in limited area
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government says Victoria Park’s six soccer pitches and central lawn closed for maintenance and completion expected only by end of June. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219226/hong-kong-june-4-vigil-likely-be-hold-fourth-year-amid-park-renovations-pro-beijing-group-eyes-event?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police ease recruitment criteria such as weight, height thresholds and tests in bid to boost flagging interest
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Candidates who have failed public examinations can take new Chinese and English language written tests to qualify. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3219221/hong-kong-police-ease-recruitment-criteria-such-weight-height-thresholds-and-tests-bid-boost?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong voters not being punished by plan to revamp district councils and cut directly elected seats, home affairs minister says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Home and Youth affairs Alice Mak doubles down on government proposal to overhaul municipal-level bodies. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3219214/hong-kong-voters-not-being-punished-plan-revamp-district-councils-and-cut-directly-elected-seats?utm_source=rss_feed
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