Category: Localities
Mainland China’s record-breaking Ne Zha 2 to hit cinemas in Hong Kong, Macau
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Animated tale from Chinese mythology has broken box office records on mainland, earning 9.7 billion yuan. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298578/mainland-chinas-record-breaking-ne-zha-2-hit-cinemas-hong-kong-macau?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s CityU can bear 3 to 5% funding cut, but deeper reduction harmful: president
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Freddy Boey says university will avoid firing employees and focus on digitalisation effort to enhance efficiency. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3298566/hong-kongs-cityu-can-bear-3-5-funding-cut-deeper-reduction-harmful-president?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSome Hong Kong taxi drivers decry strike against illegal ride-hailing services
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A number say action planned for March 5 will achieve little and only send more passengers to operators such as Uber and Amap. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3298562/some-hong-kong-taxi-drivers-decry-strike-against-illegal-ride-hailing-services?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHKFP reports false complaints and harassment of partners to police, launches new zero-tolerance policy
Hong Kong Free Press HKFP has reported several new cases of harassment to the police and launched a new zero-tolerance policy. Western Police Station, Sai Wan. File photo: Tom Grundy/HKFP. Hong Kong police are investigating fake complaints made to the authorities relating to HKFP, as well as a threatening message sent to its previous company…
Read MoreNew HKFP Anti-harassment Policy
Hong Kong Free Press Harassment against journalists and news outlets has become more common around the world, and has seen an uptick in Hong Kong, according to press freedom NGOs. Independent media in the city have seen a surge of smear campaigns, trolling, surveillance, libel/defamation, message bombing, doxxing, cyberattacks, false/fake complaints to the authorities, unlawful…
Read MoreLower valuation is next ‘pain point’ for Hong Kong office landlords, S&P says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As office rents approach levels last seen in 2012, Hong Kong landlords will struggle with weaker valuations, more distress sales, S&P says. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3298551/lower-valuation-next-pain-point-hong-kong-office-landlords-sp-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong doctor killed by suspected E coli infection hailed as ‘good role model’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Colleagues say late oncologist was dedicated professional who went extra mile to help patients. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3298541/hong-kong-doctor-who-died-alleged-e-coli-cluster-hailed-good-role-model?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina ‘happy’ that US, Russia talking more after Ukraine peace summit reports
Hong Kong Free Press China on Thursday said it was “happy” to see the United States and Russia “strengthen communication”, after US President Donald Trump said he expected to meet his Russian counterpart for Ukraine peace talks. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. File photo: GovUS. Trump said he had a “lengthy…
Read MorePanda fever is great but Hong Kong needs its own cultural icon
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lion Rock, the unmistakable red-sailed junk and the 120-year-old tram system are all cultural assets unique to the city. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3298391/panda-fever-great-hong-kong-needs-its-own-cultural-icon?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreParents of Hong Kong baby girl in need of heart transplant renew appeal for donor
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Whitney has been in intensive care unit at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital suffering worsening respiratory failure since parents’ first appeal last October. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3298527/parents-hong-kong-baby-girl-need-heart-transplant-make-another-appeal?utm_source=rss_feed
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