Category: Localities
Beijing says China, US should show ‘mutual respect’ on trade tensions
Hong Kong Free Press China called on Thursday for the United States to show “mutual respect” in managing commercial tensions after President Donald Trump said a trade deal with Beijing was “possible”. Photo: USGov. via Flickr. Trump has threatened sweeping tariffs on allies and adversaries alike, including China, in the month since he took office.…
Read MoreHong Kong police intercept 8 cars over suspected illegal hire after cab union chief apologises for strike threat
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong police have intercepted eight drivers on suspicion of using their private vehicles for illegal hire. Six men and two women, aged between 36 and 63, were intercepted on Wednesday by police officers who posed as passengers, the police said. The citywide operation came hours after a taxi union called…
Read MoreHong Kong public hospitals to harness AI for drafting medical reports
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. AI tool, scheduled for roll out in six major hospitals in March, will help provide report drafts based on clinical data. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3299464/hong-kong-public-hospitals-harness-ai-drafting-medical-reports?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Journalists Association cancels annual dinner after 2 hotels axe booking
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Association puts plans for fundraising dinner on hold after Eaton HK and Regal Hongkong Hotel refuse to honour reservation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3299465/hong-kong-journalists-association-cancels-annual-dinner-after-2-hotels-axe-booking?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘MC’ Cheung, Donnie Yen among star line-up at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium launch
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Other stars performing at event include Cantopop singers Joey Yung and Gin Lee, with Olympic fencer Vivian Kong to make appearance. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299458/actor-donnie-yen-among-star-line-hong-kongs-kai-tak-stadium-launch?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong lawmakers pass bill to decrease toll fees at Tai Lam Tunnel
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Legislators also throw out proposal from lawmaker Michael Tien to grant motorists free access during non-peak hours. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3299439/hong-kong-lawmakers-pass-bill-decrease-toll-fees-tai-lam-tunnel?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong university student union axes Burmese film screening, citing last-minute gov’t warning
Hong Kong Free Press A student union at a Hong Kong university has cancelled the screening of a Burmese film set in Myanmar’s ongoing civil war, citing a last-minute government warning that hosting the event may break the law. The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The New Asia College Students’ Union (NASU)…
Read MoreHundreds of Chinese workers from Myanmar scam centres heading home via Thailand
Hong Kong Free Press Hundreds of Chinese workers were heading home on Thursday after being returned from online scam centres in Myanmar, as authorities crack down on the illegal operations. Alleged scam centre workers and victims rest during a crackdown operation by the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) in Shwe Kokko in Myanmar’s eastern Myawaddy…
Read MoreHong Kong seeks to tighten labour union laws on national security grounds
Hong Kong Free Press The Hong Kong government has proposed legislative amendments to permanently bar those convicted of national security offences from serving in labour unions and to require all foreign funding to be vetted by the authorities. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, as marked in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, 2024.…
Read MoreAsian infrastructure bank raises US$549 million in Hong Kong dollar bond sale
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. AIIB issuance attracts investors domestically and across Asia-Pacific, with final order book reaching HK$9 billion with more than 25 orders. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3299396/asian-infrastructure-bank-raises-us549-million-hong-kong-dollar-bond-sale?utm_source=rss_feed
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