The Canadian Sing Tao Daily, a subsidiary of Sing Tao News Corporation in Hong Kong, announced on July 25 to end its daily print editions in Toronto and Vancouver from August 28. Eighty-three employees will be losing their jobs. This is another overseas Sing Tao Daily to close its printing business after Australia’s Sing Tao…
CCP Press Wins Hong Kong Journalism Awards
During the “Hong Kong Best News Award” organized by The Newspaper Society of Hong Kong, “Ta Kung Pao,” “Wen Wei Po,” “Sing Tao,” and other pro-Beijing and pro-establishment media had a clean sweep of many important awards. The award ceremony was held on July 22. Guests of honour included, among others, Chief Executive John Lee…
Hongkongers Migrating to Taiwan Face Tightened Requirements and Longer Process
More and more cases indicate the applications of Hong Kong people intending to migrate to Taiwan under the “Professional Migrant” category met increasing screening and thus longer processing time. Richard Shum See Hoi, a senior commentator on current affairs, concluded, “Emigrating to Taiwan will only become increasingly difficult from now on.” Recently, a meeting was…
Citizenship and Social Development Is a Subject of Nonchalance
Commentary The past 15 years witnessed dramatic changes in Hong Kong’s education sector. The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), first taught in 2009 with the first cohort of candidates in 2012, had two selling points back then: a compulsory Liberal Studies (LS) that combines arts and science education and promotes independent thinking, and…
Hong Kong Book Fair Boosts Wisdom of Xi and Mao
The 2022 Hong Kong Book Fair was held at the Wanchai Convention and Exhibition Centre for seven consecutive days from July 20, but the flow of people was much less than in previous years. The attendance number dropped significantly on the first day of the fair. When reporters arrived at about 9 o’clock, they did not…
Hong Kong’s Child Raising Costs Nearly 70 Percent of Median Household Income: Survey
July 31, 2022
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Hong Kong’s total population saw negative growth in 2021, with data showing the declining birth rate being a top reason. A recent survey found that the average cost of raising a child in Hong Kong accounts for nearly 70 percent of the city’s median household income. According to its Census and Statistics Department (CSD), Hong…
Stabilizing Currency Peg to US Dollar May Be Too Costly for Hong Kong This Time: Expert
July 31, 2022
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Hong Kong’s central bank has spent over $22 billion in ten weeks to stabilize the exchange rate of the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) amid weakening market confidence in the city’s currency. Since May 2022, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s central bank, has bought HKDs at its fastest pace to keep the U.S….
MIRROR Concert Dancer in Critical Condition After Several Surgeries
Hong Kong dancer Mo Lee Kai-yin who was injured by a plunging TV screen at the MIRROR Concert on July 28, 2022, is in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). *This is a developing story.* When responding to media, Queen Elizabeth Hospital representatives replied, “The Patient completed a…
Mirror Concert Dance Crew Released joint Statement: Stop Spreading Fake News
On Jul 31, 2022, 23 dancers of MIRROR WE ARE LIVE CONCERT released a joint statement to clarify rumors. *This is a developing story.* 06.35, update:On Jul 31, 2022, 23, in the statement, the dance crew expressed they will not be accepting any media interviews or make any anonymous online comments, due to an ongoing…
600 kg TV Screen Fell and Struck Dancers at Mirror Concert in Hong Kong
Hong Kong mega boy group Mirror opened their twelve sold-out concerts “MIRROR We Are Live” at the Hong Kong Coliseum on July 25. Local fans were prepared to enjoy the show. However, their excitement was disrupted by a horrifying accident at the concert on July 28. The serious accident left two dancers injured. One is…
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