Category: Localities
China says ‘regrets’ Panama withdrawal from Belt and Road infrastructure project
Hong Kong Free Press China on Friday said it “regrets” Panama’s decision to withdraw from Beijing’s Belt and Road infrastructure programme after the Latin American nation ended its participation in the project in a concession to Washington. Panama’s flag. Photo: Wikicommons. “Beijing regrets Panama’s decision,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, urging Panama to “consider…
Read MoreComplexCon Hong Kong in March to feature K-pop girl group NJZ, formerly NewJeans
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Group will make debut performance in city under their new name, joining a line-up including MC Jin and Zico from March 21 to 23. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297766/complexcon-hong-kong-march-feature-k-pop-girl-group-njz-formerly-newjeans?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong’s MTR Corp to be fined at least HK$1 million for 7-hour disruption
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmaker calls for review of penalty mechanism to take into account scale of disruptions after passengers suffered delays on East Rail line. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3297757/hong-kongs-mtr-corp-be-fined-least-hk1-million-7-hour-disruption?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong post office to continue to suspend packages to the US amid tariff war
Hong Kong Free Press Hongkong Post has said it will continue to suspend postal services for US-bound parcels despite the US Postal Service’s resumption of inbound packages from China and Hong Kong. A post office in Hong Kong on February 5, 2025. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The USPS said on Wednesday that it “will continue accepting…
Read MoreCanada ends ‘lifeboat’ work permit scheme for recent Hong Kong graduates, enacted after security law
Hong Kong Free Press Canadian immigration authorities have confirmed that a “lifeboat” open work permit scheme for recent graduates from Hong Kong will end this Friday and that it will not be extended. Canada. Photo: vtgard, via Flickr. The three-year work permit programme, launched in 2021 in response to the 2020 Beijing-imposed national security law,…
Read MoreHong Kong’s giant panda twin cubs set to make public debut on February 16
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ have spent time in new enclosure since mid-January and are ready for highly-anticipated appearance. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3297654/hong-kongs-giant-panda-twin-cubs-set-make-public-debut-february-16?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreFrench retailer Decathlon on back foot over China forced labour accusations
Hong Kong Free Press French company Decathlon, the world’s biggest sports equipment retailer, on Thursday defended its human rights record after reports it had benefited from forced labour in China. This photograph shows the logo of French sport item retailer Decathlon on one of its shop in Montreuil, an eastern suburb of Paris, on January…
Read MoreHong Kong Children’s Hospital suspends ENT department, affecting 500 patients
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hospital Authority confirms temporary closure due to manpower crunch, with patients referred to other public health facilities. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3297718/hong-kong-childrens-hospital-suspends-ent-department-due-labour-crunch?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS tariff hike adds pain for Hong Kong manufacturers banking on American market
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New levy threatens to eliminate thin profit margins for small and medium-sized enterprises struggling to diversify away from crucial American market. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3297709/us-tariff-hike-adds-pain-hong-kong-manufacturers-banking-american-market?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong authorities urge marathon runners to keep warm before, during race
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chief manager of Hospital Authority calls for precautions ahead of Sunday event, while Observatory forecasts a cold weekend with possible ice. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3297707/hong-kong-authorities-urge-marathon-runners-keep-warm-during-race?utm_source=rss_feed
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