Before he gave up his US citizenship to run for the Legislative Council in 2004 and winning a seat that year, Cheung decided to move back to Hong Kong with his family thinking they could benefit from a stronger family network to help share their burden of ... ( read original story ...)
Snowden’s ‘Guardian Angels’ Face Retaliation in Hong Kong
And that means, in 52 months. Almost 4 and a half years. Sputnik: This was damning news to Tibbo and Snowden’s refugees, who were facing harsh retaliation in Hong Kong, where their resources had been cut, and two of the children denied basic educational ... ( read original story ...)
Are vaccines safe? Doubts persist in Hong Kong despite reassurances
For several decades, the Hong Kong government has relied on citywide vaccination programmes to keep infectious diseases in check. The Childhood Immunisation Programme protects children against illnesses including hepatitis B, measles and tetanus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong lecturer decries ‘political persecution’ after Polytechnic University lets him go over Chinese flag desecration
A Hong Kong localist lawmaker is set to lose his job as a university lecturer in disciplinary action over his court conviction for desecrating the Chinese and Hong Kong flags in the city’s legislature. Cheng Chung-tai, of pro-democracy party Civic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong universities give master’s law students insight into Chinese legal system
Mainland China and Hong Kong not only operate under two political systems, they also have legal codes based on separate traditions. Two master of law programmes run by local universities aim to provide their students with an understanding of aspects of the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Hong Kong shouldn’t just connect mainland to world but shape thinking on Belt and Road plan’: SCMP China Conference
To remain relevant, Hong Kong must go beyond connecting the mainland to international markets and help establish an “international narrative” to advance China’s Belt and Road global trade development strategy, the city’s top liaison officer for the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong kindergarten launches internal investigation after girl, 5, dies of suspected abuse by parents
This article Hong Kong kindergarten launches internal investigation after girl, 5, dies of suspected abuse by parents first appeared on South China Morning Post For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2018. ( read original story ...)
Member of Hong Kong’s endangered species board fined for ivory trading
A shipment of illegal ivory confiscated by Hong Kong's port authorities on display at city docks The Government of Hong Kong A Hong Kong ivory trader fined this week for illegal ivory possession sits on a government advisory group for protecting endangered ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam backs under-fire justice chief Teresa Cheng as mortgage deed raises new questions
Hong Kong’s leader has called for more tolerance towards her new justice minister over the brewing scandal over illegal structures in her house. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor told the legislature on Thursday at her first question-and-answer ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Property Is Shielded From Rate Spikes, HSBC Says
Ample liquidity has spurred rallies in H.K. stocks, property Don’t expect interest rates to spike anytime soon in Hong Kong, where abundant liquidity has fueled spectacular rallies in the stock and property markets. That’s according to Hong Kong’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s legal chief vows not to resign over unauthorised home improvements
"This particular incident has given me a lot to learn and actually allows me to strengthen myself in performing my duties as the Secretary for Justice in the future," Cheng told a news conference. "I won't resign." People in space-starved Hong Kong are ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong endangered species adviser quits over illegal ivory possession, fined HK$8,000
An adviser for a Hong Kong government panel on endangered species has resigned after being fined HK$8,000 by a local court on Tuesday for illegal ivory possession, the Post has learned. William Lau Sai-yuan said he decided to step down from the Agriculture ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Bar Association must steer clear of politics, top lawyer warns, as poll contest heats up
Hong Kong’s leading criminal lawyer Cheng Huan has warned against any politicisation of the city’s professional body for barristers, saying the Bar Association should only weigh in on the legal aspect of politically divisive issues and not side with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong officials find 10 illegal structures at homes of new justice minister Teresa Cheng and husband
Buildings Department officials on Tuesday found 10 illegal structures at the homes of Hong Kong’s new justice minister and her husband, who admitted he had not consulted professionals to see if his home was up to code. The findings added to a scandal ... ( read original story ...)