Category: Localities
Hong Kong’s substandard subdivided flats are ‘targeted for eradication’… and their occupants?
Hong Kong Free Press The government has put out some details about its plan to eliminate substandard mini-flats. But a question remains. A subdivided flat in Hong Kong. File photo: GovHK. According to a newspaper contribution by the relevant minister, there are believed to be 110,000 subdivided flats – where an already miniature flat is further split…
Read MoreHongkongers in Southeast Asia have ‘higher chance’ to be saved: Chris Tang
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for security vows authorities will spare no effort to bring victims back as he urges victims’ families to immediately report any ransom calls. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294998/hongkongers-southeast-asia-have-higher-chance-be-saved-chris-tang?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAnother Hong Kong victim released from forced labour camp in Southeast Asia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Latest release brings down number of people missing in Thai-Myanmar or Myanmar-Laos border areas to 11. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294997/another-hong-kong-victim-released-forced-labour-camp-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s Jimmy Lai paid ex-US general to advise Taiwanese government: court
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ex-media boss admits to payment after prosecutors challenge his claim of no foreign policy influence in Hong Kong and the mainland. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294996/hong-kongs-jimmy-lai-paid-ex-us-general-advise-taiwanese-government-court?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong off-duty policeman tries to grab gun from colleague after arrest for alleged upskirting
Hong Kong Free Press An off-duty Hong Kong policeman attempted to grab a firearm from a police officer inside a police station after he was arrested for allegedly taking upskirting photos, local media reported. The scuffle, which occurred inside the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station on Wednesday, injured the suspect – a constable who works…
Read MoreHong Kong’s CTF Services to issue US$100 million in convertible bonds
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The infrastructure unit under Chow Tai Fook Enterprises said it will apply to list the new shares on the Hong Kong exchange. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3294982/hong-kongs-ctf-services-issue-us100-million-convertible-bonds?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police to roll out rapid testing device for ‘space oil’ ahead of February ban
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong police will roll out a rapid testing device for detecting a newly emerging drug called “space oil,” ahead of its ban amid authorities’ warnings that the narcotic is harming the city’s youth. A space oil detection device kit shown to reporters at a police press conference on January 14,…
Read MoreSuspect arrested, 3 at large after Hong Kong jewellery shop robbery
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some of the goods stolen from San Fung Avenue in Sheung Shui have also been recovered. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3294963/suspect-arrested-3-large-after-hong-kong-jewellery-shop-robbery?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreOutgoing US President Joe Biden extends protections for Hongkongers in US
Hong Kong Free Press President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered a two-year extension of a program allowing Hong Kong residents living in the United States — many of whom fled repressive Chinese rule — to stay beyond the expiry of their visas. US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the…
Read MoreHong Kong fails to meet tourism forecast as it logs 44.5 million arrivals in 2024
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong recorded 44.5 million visitors in 2024, according to provisional government figures, falling short of earlier forecasts and lagging far below the record high of 65 million in 2018. Tourists in Hong Kong. File photo: GovHK. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) on Wednesday announced that the city welcomed 44,502,787…
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