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Taiwanese should support Hong Kong2019-06-17
Taipei Times: The most worrying thing about the Hong Kong government’s plan to amend the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance is that China could use it to extradite suspects from Hong Kong and put them on trial. China’s judiciary is not independent, as Chinese PresidentXi Jinping...
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong is released from prison early2019-06-17
The Keene Sentinel: Hong Kong activist JoshuaWong was released from jail one month early on Monday, as the government reels from one of the largest mass protests since the former British colony's return two decades ago. A smiling Wong — the face of the OccupyCentral movement...
Major Transaction In Relation To Acquisition Of Property2019-06-17
Public Technologies: THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION Hong Kong Exchanges and ClearingLimited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this circular, make no representation as to its accuracy or...
DATE OF BOARD MEETING (in PDF)2019-06-17
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Breeding ground for superbugs? Hong Kong river’s unsafe antibiotic levels2019-06-17
South China Morning Post: A Hong Kong river has antibiotics exceeding safe levels by up to five times, a global study has found, with researchers raising concerns that it could contribute to the growing problem of superbugs. Kai Tak River, in the heart of a key redevelopment...
Father saves sons from lorry2019-06-16
Hong Kong Standard: It was a Father's Day to remember for a family of four yesterday when a dad used his body to shield his two sons when a lorry came charging toward them while they were on their way to mark the day in Kowloon Bay. The father protected his two sons, aged two and...
Creepiest abandoned airports in the world including Nazi-built terminals and destroyed runways2019-06-15
The Sun: SOME of the first airports to have been built in the world have now been abandoned and laid to waste. As more people travelled and planes grew bigger, many airports were left unable to cope with the fast growth. 20 Other reasons for them being abandoned...
City of dissent: Hong Kong has a proud tradition of protesting to protect its unique identity2019-06-15
CNN: Hong Kong (CNN)As dramatic images of tear gas being fired at protesters in Hong Kong campaigning against a controversial China extradition bill were beamed around the globe this week, it seemed that a city best known for its financial markets was fast gaining...
With work culture of long hours and little flexibility, how can Hong Kong get women ...2019-06-15
South China Morning Post: He Peiqiong’s days are packed to the brim with work, household chores and caring for her two children.She has to be up by 7am to get her two daughters ready for school, then she rushes from the Kowloon district of Wong Tai Sin to Quarry Bay on Hong Kong...