Category: Localities
Senior managers at Hong Kong public hospitals may be held responsible for blunders
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hospital Authority releases report by special committee established to review its operations following string of medical care mistakes. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3287783/hong-kong-puts-forward-31-suggestions-tackle-blunders-public-hospitals?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More8 appear before jury at Hong Kong’s second UN anti-terrorism trial
Hong Kong Free Press The trial of eight people who were allegedly involved in three bomb plots in early 2020 has begun, with seven of them facing the same charge that saw a man sentenced to almost 24 years in prison days ago. High Court. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The defendants – Ho Cheuk-wai, Lee…
Read MoreHong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nearly 20 lawmakers question bus firms’ proposed increases of 6.5 to 9.5 per cent in a two-hour transport panel meeting. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3287755/hong-kong-franchised-bus-firms-feel-heat-over-proposed-fare-increases?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBomb plot aimed at forcing border closure during Covid, Hong Kong court hears
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Smoke bomb detonated in hospital and two explosives placed on MTR train, court hears as trial of eight defendants begins. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287750/bomb-plot-aimed-forcing-border-closure-during-covid-hong-kong-court-hears?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong temperatures set to drop to 14 degrees Celsius next week as intense monsoon nears
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Intense monsoon expected to hit coast of southern China from Monday, but weather will be fine over weekend, Observatory says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3287715/hong-kong-temperatures-set-drop-14-degrees-celsius-next-week-intense-monsoon-nears?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwan’s Lai Ching-te to visit remaining Pacific allies
Hong Kong Free Press Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit three Pacific island nation allies from the end of this month in his first overseas trip since taking office, the presidential office said Friday. Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te (centre) at an election rally in Taipei, Taiwan on January 11, 2024. Photo: Kyle…
Read MoreWhat it takes to help two Very Important Pandas relocate from Sichuan to Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cathay Cargo recently orchestrated the safe transport of a pair of giant pandas to the city from Chengdu – and no detail was too small. https://www.scmp.com/native/news/hong-kong/topics/pandas-travel-vips/article/3287365/what-it-takes-help-two-very-important-pandas-relocate-sichuan-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMan, 22, arrested in Hong Kong for alleged possession of key ingredient in drug ‘space oil’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police say suspected etomidate powder found is enough to produce 4,000 cartridges of “space oil” valued at HK$1.2 million. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287677/man-22-arrested-hong-kong-alleged-possession-key-ingredient-drug-space-oil?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong charity wants more access for wheelchair users in city and in nature
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Parks and Trails works with wheelchair users to identify wheelchair-friendly trails and Operation Santa Claus funding will help it expand programme. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3287678/hong-kong-charity-wants-more-access-wheelchair-users-city-and-nature?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes HK$32 million of bird’s nests in largest land haul
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Truck stopped at Lok Ma Chau crossing and inspected after X-ray shows boxes of delicacy hidden among video game consoles. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3287674/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk32-million-birds-nests-largest-land-haul?utm_source=rss_feed
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