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Chinese officials met Elon Musk to discuss AI risks, Tesla chief says
Hong Kong Free Press Top Chinese officials told Elon Musk about plans to launch new regulations on artificial intelligence on his recent trip to the Asian giant, the tech billionaire said Monday, in his first comments on the two-day visit. Elon Musk. File photo: James Duncan Davidson/TED Conference, via Flickr. The Twitter owner and Tesla…
Read MoreHong Kong Science Park unveils zero emissions plan as city eyes transformation into a green tech, finance hub
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HKSTP’s near-term goals – which should be achieved by 2030 – include reductions of 42 per cent in carbon emissions in operations. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3223045/hong-kong-science-park-unveils-zero-emissions-plan-city-eyes-transformation-green-tech-finance-hub?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong lost ‘awful lot of ground’ to aviation hub rivals, rebuilding will be challenge, global industry body says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cathay Pacific expected to operate at only 60 per cent of pre-pandemic capacity by end of year, says International Air Transport Association chief Willie Walsh. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3223044/hong-kong-lost-awful-lot-ground-aviation-hub-rivals-rebuilding-will-be-challenge-global-industry?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 4 for allegedly cancelling registrations on city’s organ donor system without consent after withdrawal surge sparks probe
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Four local men arrested for allegedly accessing a computer with dishonest or criminal intent. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3223041/hong-kong-police-arrest-4-allegedly-cancelling-registrations-citys-organ-donor-system-without?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities pour cold water on UN criticism of handling of Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities hit back after UN reaction to June 4 crackdown anniversary detentions and international consulates’ commemorations of event. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3223031/hong-kong-and-mainland-chinese-authorities-pour-cold-water-un-criticism-handling-tiananmen-square?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s historic Haw Par Mansion, built by Tiger Balm tycoon, to reopen to public after music school on site fails to take off
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Built in 1936, mansion was once part of ‘Tiger Balm Garden’ featuring surreal Buddhist-themed displays. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3223029/hong-kongs-historic-haw-par-mansion-built-tiger-balm-tycoon-reopen-public-after-music-school-site?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Bar Association hails ‘complete resumption’ of ties with mainland China after 5-year freeze
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes returns from Peking University visit celebrating resumption of common law course taught by Hong Kong barristers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3223026/hong-kong-bar-association-hails-complete-resumption-ties-mainland-china-after-five-year-freeze?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAlibaba, Tencent and Sun Hung Kai among 21 firms approved by HKEX for yuan share trading counters starting on June 19
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bourse operator HKEX has approved 21 firms, including Chinese technology giants Tencent Holdings, Alibaba Group Holding, Xiaomi and Meituan, for yuan share trading counters, it said in a statement on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3223025/alibaba-tencent-and-sun-hung-kai-among-21-firms-approved-hkex-yuan-share-trading-counters-starting?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong student, 22, remanded ahead of sentencing after admitting urging others to imitate police stabbing on social media
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Student among three arrested over comments made after attack in 2021, where 50-year-old man stabbed a constable. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3223019/hong-kong-student-22-remanded-ahead-sentencing-after-admitting-urging-others-imitate-police-stabbing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOverseas Hongkongers, mainland Chinese hold Tiananmen crackdown vigils as city’s tribute supressed
Hong Kong Free Press Vigils to remember those who died during the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown have been held in cities across the world, as the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese diaspora marked the 34th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. In Hong Kong, where civil society groups have disappeared and pro-democracy figures have been detained…
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