Category: Localities
Hong Kong judge criticises gov’t over delay in legal aid for activist’s challenge against San Tin tech hub
Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong judge has criticised the government over its delay in processing a legal aid application relating to a challenge over a planned tech hub. Social worker Eddie Tse in front of Hong Kong’s High Court on November 11, 2024. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. After rejecting activist Eddie Tse’s application to…
Read MorePenalties for industrial accidents ‘too lenient’ to have deterrent effect, Hong Kong labour rights concern group says
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong authorities should file appeals against “lenient penalties” in cases of occupational safety violations, a labour rights group has said after the city saw three fatal industrial incidents in five days. Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims holds a press conference on November 12, 2024. Photo: Association for…
Read MoreUS health expert backs Hong Kong plan to adopt the American model for third medical school
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Professor Victor Dzau cites successful examples in Singapore, such as the Duke-NUS medical school which he helped establish. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3286415/us-health-expert-backs-hong-kong-plan-adopt-american-model-third-medical-school?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong urged to fully exploit potential of islands and coastline for tourism
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. District councillor and trade union representative suggest easing regulations so industry can provide better accommodation and transport. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3286416/hong-kong-urged-fully-exploit-potential-islands-and-coastline-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong tourism industry eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China Travel Service among organisations looking for recruits at job fair organised for members of city’s ethnic minority communities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3286412/hong-kong-tourism-industry-eyes-ethnic-minority-recruits-welcome-muslim-visitors?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing names financier Qi Bin as deputy director of Hong Kong liaison office
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Qi Bin, vice-president of China’s sovereign wealth fund, will serve as a deputy at the central government’s liaison office. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3286396/beijing-names-qi-bin-deputy-director-hong-kong-liaison-office?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePresident of South Pacific nation Palau says China flouting maritime borders
Hong Kong Free Press Palau’s president has accused China of flouting the Pacific nation’s maritime borders, raising concerns about research vessels lurking “uninvited” within its waters. An aerial view of Palau’s Rock Islands. Photo: Luka Peternel, via Wikicommons. “We keep on raising flags and complaining about it, but they keep on sending them,” said President…
Read MoreHong Kong protester jailed for 33 months for role in 2019 unrest after acquittal overturned
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Johnny Lee, 29, pleaded guilty to abetting violence during an intense confrontation between police and demonstrators at Chinese University. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286392/hong-kong-protester-jailed-33-months-role-2019-unrest-after-acquittal-overturned?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWild boar runs into motorcycle in Hong Kong, injuring rider and passenger
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Incident occurred at Kowloon-bound lane of Clear Water Bay Road in Sai Kung just after 3am on Wednesday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3286378/wild-boar-runs-motorcycle-hong-kong-injuring-rider-and-passenger?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes frozen meat, live crabs in crackdown on cross-border food smuggling
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Items such as frozen meat and fish were smuggled in dozens of foam boxes that were not refrigerated, authorities say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3286370/hong-kong-customs-seizes-frozen-meat-live-crabs-crackdown-cross-border-food-smuggling?utm_source=rss_feed
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