Russia and China must counter US ‘containment,’ Russia security chief says
[HKFP] - 11/12/2024
By Olivia Hotham. Senior Russian official Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday told China’s foreign minister Wang Yi their two countries’ most urgent task should be countering “containment” by the United States, as they met for security talks in Beijing. Moscow and Beijing have expanded military and defence (…)
In Hong Kong newspapers
'Lawmakers can get to the next level under one roof'
Lawmakers can start moving into new offices on Saturday, with the renovation works for the first phase of the (…)
[RTHK] - 23/11/2024
Expecting IVF to solve Hong Kong’s population problems is misguided
While IVF can be an important tool for infertile couples, it cannot take the place of broad social and financial (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
'Senior staff held more accountable increases morale'
The head of the Hospital Authority emphasised that its plan to hold senior staff more accountable when medical (…)
[RTHK] - 23/11/2024
Why young Hongkongers are becoming police officers after 2019 social unrest
Graduates who are among 192 new officers explain reasons compelling them to sign up to the force.
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
13 ex-insurance agents in Hong Kong plead guilty in HK$52 million fraud case
Anti-corruption watchdog says former branch manager at FWD Life Insurance orchestrated fraud that relied on false (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
National security guidelines for Hong Kong civil servants: Could this be too much of a good thing?
Civil servants are to get a new set of guidelines next year, according to Secretary for Security Chris Tang, which (…)
[HKFP] - 23/11/2024
Elderly Hong Kong couples celebrate life, love and mental well-being with mass marriage vow renewal
By Jiaxin Lu Rowdy cheers spilled from a Hong Kong banquet hall hosting a mass wedding party, as one of the 20 (…)
[HKFP] - 23/11/2024
Senior managers at Hong Kong public hospitals to face salary freeze over medical blunders
Firing staff not an option for punitive action given public health sector’s manpower crunch, Hospital Authority (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
Pork knuckles, red eggs party: Hong Kong giant panda cubs turn 100 days old
Giant panda Le Le also makes first public appearance in two months as park reopens special enclosure for bears.
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024
Twin panda cubs celebrate 100 days
Hongkongers were out bright and early on Saturday to celebrate the twin panda cubs' 100 days at Ocean Park. Many (…)
[RTHK] - 23/11/2024
‘Creating a bigger pie’: Hong Kong studio takes Kaws’ Companion on Swiss holiday
Art studio behind giant yellow ducks in Victoria Harbour says synergy of art, culture and tourism offers tremendous (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/11/2024