Hong Kong must be vigilant, never ‘forget pain’ despite stability: Beijing envoy
[South China Morning Post] - 12/4/2024
Zheng Yanxiong warns against acting ‘as kind person with wishful thinking’, as city marks first Constitution Day since passing Article 23 law.
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Hong Kong policeman hurt after being dragged 250 metres by ‘suspicious’ van
Officer on patrol approached van in Cheung Sha Wan after deeming it ‘suspicious’, police say.
[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
Hong Kong customs arrests 6, seizes illicit cigarettes worth HK$114 million
Officers make arrests after intercepting two vessels in early hours of New Year’s Eve as part of anti-smuggling (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
Hong Kong welcomes first babies of 2025
Hong Kong on Wednesday welcomed its first babies of 2025, with a little boy born at the Prince of Wales Hospital (…)
[RTHK] - 1/01/2025
Why is Hong Kong charging everyone more for hotel stays and air travel?
Authorities have introduced new hotel accommodation tax and increased airport security fee to help boost public coffers.
[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
‘Hong Kong will embrace change,’ John Lee says as city welcomes 2025
Chief executive says city will have to ‘acclimatise and be proactive to take on changes brought by internal and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
Hong Kong’s property market to maintain momentum after deals hit 3-year high
Property transactions totalled 67,662, valued at US$68.2 billion in 2024, according to Midland data.
[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
C919 flights open new chapter for HK: Mable Chan
The inaugural flights of the domestically-produced C919 aircraft between Shanghai and Hong Kong have opened a new (…)
[RTHK] - 1/01/2025
Hong Kong group gives government failing grade on efforts to help children
Children’s Rights Association gives score of 26 out of 100, naming housing as its biggest concern, followed by (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
Hong Kong taxi driver arrested after 3 die in horror road crash
Taxi cut across lane and hit car on West Kowloon Highway early on New Year’s Day, police say.
[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
Hong Kong property: rich and famous lose billions as they succumb to slumping home values
Tycoons like Chen Zhuolin, Hui Ka-yan and the Ho Shung-pun family sold homes and offices at significant losses, (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025
Fanfare as first C919 commercial flight leaves Hong Kong for Shanghai
‘The C919 is a source of pride. As a flight enthusiast, I feel very honoured to be part of this significant (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 1/01/2025