Category: Localities
Hong Kong police hunt for burglar who stole cash from kindergarten during T8 typhoon alert
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Man took advantage of deserted streets during No 8 typhoon signal for Tropical Storm Toraji to break into school and steal over HK$6,600. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286556/hong-kong-police-hunt-burglar-who-stole-cash-kindergarten-during-t8-signal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong ombudsman to probe slope safety amid concerns of landslide risks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Number of landslides in 2023 exceeds 600, higher than the annual average of about 300 in the past 30 years, watchdog says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286551/hong-kong-ombudsman-probe-slope-safety-amid-concerns-landslide-risks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong mastermind of 2019 bomb plot targeting police jailed for nearly 24 years
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ leader Wong Chun-keung also sentenced to 13½ years in jail. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286549/hong-kong-mastermind-2019-bomb-plot-targeting-police-jailed-nearly-24-years?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHK Express launches HK$2 flights for elderly Hongkongers. But are they the cheapest?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cathay Pacific Airways’ budget arm reintroduces offer for one-way tickets to more than 20 destinations amid steep discounts from rivals. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286543/hk-express-launches-hk2-flights-elderly-hongkongers-are-they-cheapest?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreReset to Hong Kong-UK ties? Country’s senior official to meet city leaders during visit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Catherine West, UK’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific, is scheduled to meet Chief Secretary Eric Chan and Financial Secretary Paul Chan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3286524/reset-hong-kong-uk-ties-countrys-senior-official-meet-city-leaders-during-visit?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police arrest 5 people in crackdown on illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The five men, aged 34 to 63, were intercepted in Kwun Tong, Sau Mau Ping and Tseung Kwan O on Wednesday, police say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286522/hong-kong-police-arrest-5-people-crackdown-illegal-use-e-bikes-e-scooters?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwan will continue to strengthen military capability, official says in signal to Donald Trump
Hong Kong Free Press By Joy Chiang Taiwan will keep strengthening its military capabilities, a senior security official said, in an apparent signal to US President-elect Donald Trump that the island is serious about shoring up its own defences. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te attends the opening of a new living quarters at an air force…
Read MoreHong Kong Jockey Club chief expects ‘massive stimulus’ as sport is developed on mainland
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges believes there will be a racing and betting industry in mainland China in the future. https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3286472/hong-kong-jockey-club-chief-expects-massive-stimulus-sport-developed-mainland?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong rises to No 7 in digital competitiveness ranking, Singapore takes top spot
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong rises three places in report by Swiss International Institute for Management Development, strong in ‘technology’ and ‘knowledge’. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286511/hong-kong-rises-no-7-digital-competitiveness-ranking-singapore-takes-top-spot?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMan charged with insulting China’s national anthem during World Cup qualifier in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong man has been charged with insulting China’s national anthem during a 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier in Hong Kong in June. The 2026 World Cup Asian qualifier between Hong Kong and Iran held in Hong Kong Stadium on June 6, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of Fu Tong. The 19-year-old…
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