Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai defends his call for President Xi Jinping to resign
[South China Morning Post] - 01/13/2025
Former media boss also defends view that US should raise human rights issues in city and Xinjiang in trade talks with mainland China.
In Hong Kong newspapers
Govt wants more LNY visitors to stay overnight
Tourism officials on Monday called on industry leaders to find ways to attract more overnight visitors to Hong Kong (…)
[RTHK] - 13/01/2025
Trump wants the Panama Canal. Just empty talk, or a real threat for Hong Kong?
Panama has rejected president-elect’s threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake.
[South China Morning Post] - 13/01/2025
Cement mixer falls on road in Yau Ma Tei
The mixer from a cement truck fell onto the road in Yau Ma Tei, although no injuries were reported. Police said the (…)
[RTHK] - 13/01/2025
Hong Kong faces hard choices on spending to fix its budget deficit
To get the city’s finances in order, officials must ask what could be cut to pursue attractive new proposals.
[South China Morning Post] - 12/01/2025
Less salty dim sum? Hong Kong food authority says reduced sodium to go unnoticed
Dim sum makers had raised concerns that consumers might shun less salty products.
[South China Morning Post] - 13/01/2025
Palace Museum to bring Islamic, Tutankhamun relics to Hong Kong in 2025
Museum’s number of visitors fell by 17 per cent last year to 1 million, compared with 1.2 million in 2023.
[South China Morning Post] - 13/01/2025
'Robert Chung taken away in national security probe'
Sources say prominent pollster Robert Chung was taken away from his home by national security police on Monday (…)
[RTHK] - 13/01/2025
All Hong Kong schools should be required to join flu vaccine scheme: expert
Government adviser on vaccines says schools that decline to take part should also have to explain decision.
[South China Morning Post] - 13/01/2025
China’s CATL poised to pick banks for US$5 billion Hong Kong share sale
World’s top maker of EV batteries is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could help it raise at least (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 13/01/2025
'Reducing sodium will not affect dim sum taste'
The Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department urged dim sum restaurants to reduce (…)
[RTHK] - 13/01/2025
Hong Kong sends task force to Thailand over cases of residents trafficked to SE Asia
A dedicated Security Bureau (SB) task force has been deployed to Thailand to follow up on the dozen Hongkongers (…)
[HKFP] - 13/01/2025