Category: Localities
Wanted Hong Kong activist Carmen Lau’s relatives taken in by nat. security police to assist investigation
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong police have taken in two relatives of ex-district councillor Carmen Lau, who is wanted for allegedly breaching the national security law, to aid an investigation. Activist Carmen Lau. File photo: Carmen Lau, via Facebook. National security police arrived at a residence in Tai Wai at around 7 am on…
Read MoreJimmy Lai denies trying to spread fear Beijing would take over Hong Kong
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prosecutors question Apple Daily founder over articles published before protests broke out over later-withdrawn extradition bill in 2019. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298125/jimmy-lai-denies-spreading-fear-beijing-would-take-over-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBeijing’s point man on Hong Kong meets 8 top officials to hear economic plans
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xia Baolong hosts discussion session in Shenzhen, with Financial Secretary Paul Chan introducing government’s efforts to advance economy. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3298122/beijings-point-man-hong-kong-meets-8-top-officials-hear-economic-plans?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreEx-husband of slain model Abby Choi told to flee Hong Kong by boat, court hears
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Court hears recordings of group chat that included defendants Irene Pun and Lam Shun, with duo believed to have helped murder suspect Alex Kwong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3298117/ex-husband-slain-model-abby-choi-told-flee-hong-kong-boat-court-hears?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong groups, subdivided-flat tenants seek changes to proposed regulations
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public consultation on proposed regulatory system for subdivided flats ended on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298112/hong-kong-groups-subdivided-flat-tenants-seek-changes-proposed-regulations?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Marathon controversy: what happened and how to prevent issues such as cheating
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Post delves into why runners may want to swap bibs during races and what the loopholes are. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298110/hong-kong-marathon-controversy-what-happened-and-how-prevent-mishaps-such-cheating?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkong Post to start accepting US-bound parcels again on Tuesday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US authorities have confirmed they will not impose a tariff on packages, it says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3298105/hongkong-post-start-accepting-us-bound-parcels-again-tuesday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More80% of bar patrons in Hong Kong discouraged by proposed tobacco ban: poll
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many respondents also say they will opt for mainland establishments if ban is implemented. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3298089/80-bar-patrons-hong-kong-discouraged-proposed-tobacco-ban-poll?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreComplaints to Hong Kong consumer watchdog up by 20% to 40,839 cases last year
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Food and entertainment services top the list, while Messi saga and Physical Fitness closure also behind spike in complaints. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3298086/complaints-hong-kong-consumer-watchdog-20-40839-cases-last-year?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMarriages in China down by a fifth in 2024, government says
Hong Kong Free Press China last year saw a one-fifth decline in marriages, the latest sign of persistent demographic challenges as Beijing works to encourage births despite an uncertain economic outlook for young families. A bride and a groom in Guangzhou, China. Photo: Pexels. The country saw 6.1 million couples register for marriage in 2024,…
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