Category: Localities
New York shows how Hong Kong can embrace car-free, pedestrian-friendly streets and not hurt businesses
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public-private partnerships could play an important role in making Hong Kong more pedestrian-friendly. Such collaboration between businesses and the government can lessen the economic burden of pedestrian schemes while driving more foot traffic to…
Read MorePoll finds over 80% of Hong Kong journalists who emigrated do not regret leaving the city
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong journalists who have emigrated face a number of difficulties when trying to start their careers in media overseas, according to a report published by an overseas journalists’ body. However, most of those who responded to the small-sample poll told researchers that they had no plans to return to Hong…
Read MoreHKFP updates free mobile apps, with major fixes and upgrades
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP has updated its Android and Apple mobile apps, allowing for more convenient access to our news updates. The new version is faster, with more discrete ads, clickable links and several bug fixes. Visit your app store to download the new versions. Thanks to the Greatfire Appmaker project, we are also offering a special downloadable app which…
Read MoreEx-members of disbanded union apply to hold Labour Day rally in Hong Kong in test of political freedom
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Application from two former members of Confederation of Trade Unions follows rules imposed on first marches held in city since pandemic began three years ago. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3216726/ex-members-disbanded-union-apply-hold-labour-day-rally-hong-kong-test-political-freedom?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong lawmaker questions ‘indirect’ ways used in government-funded drive to boost city’s alignment with mainland China and national security law knowledge
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former security minister says legislature needs to ask ‘how the activities were actually held to fulfil its aims’ after questions on budget for civic and national security education. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3216720/hong-kong-lawmaker-questions-indirect-ways-used-government-funded-drive-boost-citys-alignment?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong civil service chief says surging resignations no cause for alarm
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ingrid Yeung tells lawmakers authorities would shorten hiring process and extend recruitment for some positions to entire year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3216715/hong-kong-civil-service-chief-says-surging-resignations-no-cause-alarm?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAll that glitters: Hong Kong Palace Museum explores bond between women and jewellery in new exhibition
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Cartier and Women’ highlights impact of Chinese aesthetics on women’s lifestyles and fashion around the world, says museum director. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216712/all-glitters-hong-kong-palace-museum-explores-bond-between-women-and-jewellery-new-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong 47: Activist’s campaign against election ‘primary dodgers’ would have breached electoral laws, court hears
Hong Kong Free Press An online campaign which called on people not to vote for candidates who failed to join an unofficial legislative primary poll would have violated the city’s election laws, a former politician has said at a high-profile national security trial involving 47 pro-democracy figures. Ex-district councillor Andrew Chiu. File photo: Andrew Chiu,…
Read MoreHong Kong women’s ice hockey team urges city not to cut funds for sport over national anthem blunder
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Athlete Chloe Chan says ‘long-term impact’ of possible funding cuts ‘hard to tell’ as she calls on authorities to consider alternatives to improve team’s sports organisation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216709/hong-kong-womens-ice-hockey-team-urges-city-not-cut-funds-sport-over-national-anthem-blunder?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSource: Hong Kong police officer lost evidence thought to be cocaine seized from car that raced through drink driving checkpoint
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two small packets of what is suspected to be cocaine discovered in abandoned car, but ‘dropped’ by officer at scene. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216708/source-hong-kong-police-officer-lost-evidence-thought-be-cocaine-seized-car-raced-through-drink?utm_source=rss_feed
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