Category: Localities
Hongkong Post seeking more information from US about changes to ban
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US President Donald Trump on Friday paused tariffs on packages worth less than US$800 arriving from China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3297983/hongkong-post-seeking-more-information-us-about-changes-ban?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Marathon: disqualified runners may face more action over bib swaps, officials say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trio of mainland Chinese athletes pulled from half-marathon and 10km races, with organisers looking into agent’s actions. https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3297977/hong-kong-marathon-disqualified-runners-may-face-more-action-over-bib-swaps-officials-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHongkongers lose HK$200 million to scams in a week, AI voice-cloning used
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Merchant swindled out of HK$145 million after scammers use artificial intelligence to mimic voice of financial manager of mainland firm. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3297972/hongkongers-lose-hk200-million-scams-week-ai-voice-cloning-used?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMacau and Hong Kong put on notice by Beijing point man’s visit, experts say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xia Baolong’s visit to Hengqin, coming quick on the heels of the president’s to Macau, shows Beijing is stressing need to speed up development of Hengqin and nudge Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3297974/macau-and-hong-kong-put-notice-beijing-point-mans-visit-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCUHK suspends student in Hong Kong over forged sick note, death certificate
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Student allegedly forged documents in applications to be absent from exam and secure exemption from scholarship renewal requirements. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3297966/cuhk-suspends-student-hong-kong-over-forged-sick-note-death-certificate?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong Court of Appeal to hear arguments from 14 of 45 opposition figures
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fourteen were among those convicted during landmark national security trial over unofficial legislative ‘primary’ election. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3297964/hong-kong-court-appeal-hear-arguments-14-45-opposition-figures?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong ban on e-cigarette cartridges expected to start in mid-2026
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Government aims to submit bill to the legislature in April, health minister says. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3297960/hong-kong-ban-e-cigarette-cartridges-expected-start-mid-2026?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNo plans to acquire TikTok’s US operations, Elon Musk says
Hong Kong Free Press Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and a top advisor to US President Donald Trump, said he has no interest in acquiring social media platform TikTok’s operations in the United States, in comments released Saturday. Elon Musk. Photo: Marla Aufmuth/TED Conference, via Flickr. “I’ve not put in a bid for TikTok…
Read MoreKey Hong Kong delegate to suggest expanding visa scheme during ‘two sessions’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Starry Lee, who sits on National People’s Congress Standing Committee, to suggest expanding scheme to other cities in Greater Bay Area. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3297959/key-hong-kong-delegate-suggest-expanding-visa-scheme-during-two-sessions?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHundreds protest in London against Beijing’s plan for ‘mega embassy’
Hong Kong Free Press Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday protested at a site earmarked for Beijing’s controversial new embassy in London over human rights and security concerns. Protesters gather with placards at the site of the former Royal Mint in London on February 8, 2025, to demonstrate against a proposal to move China’s embassy to…
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