Category: Localities
Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies condoning violence despite urging solidarity between protesters, as nat. sec trial continues
Hong Kong Free Press Jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied condoning violent protest despite urging solidarity between demonstrates in 2019. He also told the court that his calls for amnesty were not at odds with his stance against violence. The Apple Daily founder on Wednesday answered questions from the prosecution about an article in his…
Read MoreHong Kong customs seizes HK$118 million of cannabis in fishing boat bust
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Decrepit vessel, which had no fishing equipment on board, aroused suspicion and led to an interception by patrolling customs officers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299341/hong-kong-customs-seizes-hk118-million-cannabis-fishing-boat-bust?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong dad accused of killing daughter allegedly abused her more than 20 times
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lau Kai-ping, on trial for the murder of his three-year-old daughter, hung her upside down by her ankles and doused her with cold water, mother tells court. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299329/hong-kong-dad-accused-killing-daughter-allegedly-abused-her-more-20-times?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePolyU head confident of securing approval to run Hong Kong’s third medical school
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Teng Jin-Guang says PolyU already offers numerous medical-related programmes such as physiotherapy, radiography and nursing. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3299326/polyu-head-confident-securing-approval-run-hong-kongs-third-medical-school?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVietnam parliament approves US$8 billion rail link to China, boosting links between 2 communist-ruled countries
Hong Kong Free Press By Alice Philipson and Lam Nguyen Vietnam‘s parliament approved plans on Wednesday for an US$8 billion rail link from its largest northern port city to the border with China, boosting links between the two communist-ruled countries and making trade easier. This photo taken on February 13, 2025, shows a railway worker…
Read MoreConsensus Hong Kong: regulators seek ‘global liquidity’ in crypto, roll out road map
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The SFC licensed its first international crypto exchange on Tuesday as it courts global business at major Web3 conference. https://www.scmp.com/tech/blockchain/article/3299322/consensus-hong-kong-regulators-seek-global-liquidity-crypto-roll-out-road-map?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHenderson offers 63 flats in Eight Southpark at discount amid warming Hong Kong market
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The developer is offering the first batch of flats in the Kowloon City project at an average price of HK$17,388 per square foot. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3299325/henderson-offers-63-flats-eight-southpark-discount-amid-warming-hong-kong-market?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMainland blockbuster Ne Zha 2 to hit Hong Kong, Macau screens on Saturday
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shopping centres get in on the action by offering tickets to showings of record-breaking fantasy. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3299324/mainland-blockbuster-ne-zha-2-hit-hong-kong-macau-screens-saturday?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong judges query prosecution’s claims on protest violence
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former Apple Daily founder admits he felt police were ‘evil’ at time of writing 2020 op-ed, but says he ‘indirectly’ condemned violence. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299319/jimmy-lai-trial-hong-kong-judges-query-prosecutions-claims-protest-violence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHong Kong police seize HK$76 million of drugs hidden in paint tins, plush toys
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Four people arrested on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs, with officers saying two promised free travel and cash rewards. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299310/hong-kong-police-seize-hk76-million-drugs-hidden-paint-tins-plush-toys?utm_source=rss_feed
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