Category: Localities
With its prosperity at stake, Hong Kong should heed the words of Beijing’s top official for city’s affairs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. On his visit to Hong Kong, Xia Baolong rightly brought the focus back to the commitment and sacrifice necessary to ensure the city’s lasting peace and prosperity. His message should not be misread. https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3217540/its-prosperity-stake-hong-kong-should-heed-words-beijings-top-official-citys-affairs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong treasury minister’s visit to UK to promote business ties met with protest
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong treasury minister Christopher Hui’s visit to promote business ties in the UK has been met by protesters who said Britain should not welcome “human rights violators.” The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui (left) met with the Minister of State in the Department for Business and…
Read MoreUS seeks ‘constructive and fair’ economic ties with China, Treasury Sec. Yellen says
Hong Kong Free Press The United States seeks a “constructive and fair economic relationship” with China, even as Washington holds firm in defending the country’s national security, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in prepared remarks Thursday. Her speech, to be delivered at a school of Johns Hopkins University in Washington, comes as tensions remain elevated…
Read MoreUK alarm over Chinese businessman and ‘secret police station,’ as Beijing warns of ‘hearsay’
Hong Kong Free Press The UK on Wednesday promised to get tough on authoritarian regimes operating overseas, after newspaper claims about a London-based businessman’s links to a secret Chinese police station. “Any attempt to coerce, intimidate or illegally repatriate any individual will not be tolerated,” said junior Home Office minister Chris Philip. File photo: GovUK.…
Read MoreRural Hong Kong village in shock over death of neighbour who was found unconscious in public hospital toilet, recall fond memories
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Somber mood descends on A Kung Ngam village in Shau Kei Wan after news that woman who died awaiting emergency treatment was their long-time neighbour. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217634/rural-hong-kong-village-shock-over-death-neighbour-who-was-found-unconscious-public-hospital-toilet?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong to target investors in I&T firms with revamped immigration scheme
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Undersecretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Joseph Chan says government in process of finalising details of scheme set to launch later this year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217626/hong-kong-target-investors-it-firms-revamped-immigration-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s privacy watchdog arrests woman, 27, for suspected doxxing after she allegedly posted personal details of friend’s ex-boyfriend online
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to watchdog, post with victim’s personal details and negative comments found on social media platform. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3217625/hong-kongs-privacy-watchdog-arrests-woman-27-suspected-doxxing-after-she-allegedly-posted-personal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAmid US crypto crackdown, lawmakers slam SEC Chair Gensler for driving firms to China as Hong Kong courts industry
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Republican representative Tom Emmer accused the SEC chair of ‘pushing American firms into the hands’ of China’s Communist Party. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3217599/amid-us-crypto-crackdown-lawmakers-slam-sec-chair-gensler-driving-firms-china-hong-kong-courts?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSurvey shows Hong Kong residents have doubts over HK$580 million Lantau Tomorrow Vision plan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Just a third of city residents have confidence in economic benefits of Lantau Tomorrow Vision scheme, Greenpeace survey finds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217623/survey-shows-hong-kong-residents-have-doubts-over-hk580-million-lantau-tomorrow-vision-plan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreGov’t website with Chinese anthem download links tops Google results for ‘Hong Kong national anthem’
Hong Kong Free Press A government webpage about the Chinese national anthem has replaced a Hong Kong pro-democracy song at the top of Google’s search rankings. The change came after multiple mix-ups that saw the protest tune played in place of the city’s official anthem at international sporting events. The Hong Kong government website for…
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