Category: Localities
Hong Kong 47: dozens queue outside court ahead of sentencing of 45 opposition activists
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police have stepped up security since the weekend, ahead of final hearing in biggest prosecution under Beijing-decreed national security law. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287004/hong-kong-47-dozens-queue-outside-court-ahead-sentencing-45-opposition-activists?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTop global bankers gather in Hong Kong for summit as regulators promise more reforms
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, who is bringing a huge delegation, will deliver a keynote speech. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3287001/chinas-top-regulators-promise-more-market-reforms-hong-kong-linchpin-role?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong gov’t defends custody of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai amid claims of ‘unlawful’ detention
Hong Kong Free Press A team of foreign lawyers who criticised the “unlawful” detention of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai had acted “completely contrary” to the ethics demanded of the profession, the Hong Kong government has said. Jimmy Lai being transferred onto a Correctional Services vehicle on February 1, 2021. Photo: Studio Incendo. Hong Kong’s…
Read MoreHong Kong slams legal team for ‘smearing remarks’ over Jimmy Lai custody conditions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government also says representatives for Lai had clarified the international legal team had not received instructions to act on his behalf. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286989/hong-kong-slams-legal-team-smearing-remarks-over-jimmy-lai-custody-conditions?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOperation Santa Claus: inclusion drive looks to Hong Kong’s ethnic minority elders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Community project under Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre is set to launch next year with funding from OSC. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286979/operation-santa-claus-inclusion-drive-looks-hong-kongs-ethnic-minority-elders?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong infectious disease hero looks back at epidemics, pandemic and career lessons
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Dr Owen Tsang, medical director of Hospital Authority Infectious Disease Centre, to be honoured for work on front lines of various outbreaks. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3286960/hong-kong-infectious-disease-hero-looks-back-epidemics-pandemic-and-career-lessons?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreA leader in digital competitiveness? Hong Kong still has a way to go
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While the city’s investment in innovation and technology is laudable, lower rankings in cybersecurity and data privacy underscore the need for more reform. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3286698/leader-digital-competitiveness-hong-kong-still-has-way-go?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s first private residence for elderly set to welcome retirees who can afford it
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Happy Valley’s Ventria Residence offers hotel-like experience with tailored healthcare services in latest project tapping needs of ‘silver economy’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286939/hong-kongs-first-private-residence-elderly-set-welcome-retirees-who-can-afford-it?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong doubles down on surfing ban at public beaches, officials refuse to discuss change
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho had requested meeting in hope of changing government’s mind, but instead was told officials would not budge. https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3286946/hong-kong-doubles-down-surfing-ban-public-beaches-officials-refuse-discuss-change?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong independent bookstore event disrupted by people accusing writer of ‘poisoning’ readers
Hong Kong Free Press A book launch event at an independent bookstore in Hong Kong was disrupted by a group of people who harassed participants and accused the writer of “poisoning” readers. A group of people tried to enter the bookstore Have a Nice Stay when a private book launch was being hosted on November…
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