Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies seeking new Cold War with praise for Pompeo
[South China Morning Post] - 12/12/2024
Lai says tweets in support of speech by then secretary of state in July 2020 were for only part of his address and did not apply to official’s statements about justifications for US sanctions.
In Hong Kong newspapers
Ex-Hong Kong politician, 6 others convicted over riot at MTR station in 2019
Court says former lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting’s actions helped turn unlawful assembly in Yuen Long into violent clash (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/12/2024
44% of businesses have negative economic outlook for Hong Kong, poll finds
Survey by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce finds pessimism at highest level in five years.
[South China Morning Post] - 12/12/2024
HKGCC predicts 2.3% GDP growth in 2025
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) on Thursday predicted real GDP growth of 2.3 percent in 2025, (…)
[RTHK] - 12/12/2024
Govt seeks border service extension on New Year's Eve
The government said it has submitted requests to extend the service hours at two border checkpoints on New Year’s (…)
[RTHK] - 12/12/2024
Hong Kong’s Cathay reaches 3,400 pilots this year, with low resignation rate of 2.9%
Company is ‘in a phase of record training’, spokesman says.
[South China Morning Post] - 12/12/2024
Volunteers from Hong Kong law firm Deacons spread joy among elderly
Local and ethnic minority elders take part in event held as part of law firm Deacons’ 14-year-long support for (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/12/2024
Chinese national arrested after allegedly flying drone over US military base
A Chinese citizen has been charged with flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California where he is (…)
[HKFP] - 12/12/2024
Hong Kong zoo where 12 monkeys died from bacterial infection to fully reopen on Friday
The Hong Kong zoo where 12 monkeys died from a bacterial infection will fully reopen to the public on Friday. The (…)
[HKFP] - 12/12/2024
Ex-lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting among 7 found guilty of rioting in Yuen Long 2019 attacks
Ex-lawmaker Lam Cheuk-ting and six others have been found guilty of rioting during a mob attack in Yuen Long in July (…)
[HKFP] - 12/12/2024
Hong Kong lawmakers say private schools should be required to disclose financial status
Lawmakers say change needed after indebted Han Academy fails to refund at least HK$6.2 million worth of debentures (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 12/12/2024
Winter wonders envelope West Kowloon Cultural District
The West Kowloon Cultural District is bringing the holiday spirit to life with the opening of its Christmas Market, (…)
[RTHK] - 12/12/2024