No need for ‘fake news’ law as long as media industry practices self-discipline, Hong Kong leader John Lee says

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP— There is no need for Hong Kong to legislate against “fake news” as long as the media industry exercises self-discipline, the city’s leader John Lee has said. Speaking at a weekly press conference on Tuesday, Lee said he believed Hong Kong’s media outlets had “improved compared to the past.” “I hope the industry can enhance […]

Bitcoin News—"Scaling Bitcoin Together" Event Set to Unite Bitcoin Leaders in Hong Kong – Press release Bitcoin News. PRESS RELEASE. As a part of Bitcoin Asia Week 2024, the “Scaling Bitcoin Together” event will take place on May 11, 2024, in Hong Kong. This event will bring together top blockchain experts to discuss how to grow the Bitcoin ecosystem. The “Scaling Bitcoin Together” aims to foster discussions that propel the development of the […]

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—Security law: EU parliament calls for sanctions on Hong Kong leaders; city slams ‘hypocrisy with double standards’. The Hong Kong government has “strongly opposed” a resolution adopted by the European Parliament, which condemned the enactment of the city’s domestic security law and called for sanctions against Chief Executive John Lee and other government officials. The European Union had made “exaggerating remarks” and demonstrated “typical political hegemony and hypocrisy with double standards” with […]

Hong Kong Free Press HKFP—Single-use plastics ban going smoothly, Hong Kong leader says, despite confusion over rules and calls for clarity. Hong Kong’s ban on single-use plastics is going smoothly, Chief Executive John Lee has said, despite confusion surrounding how the rules are being implemented and poor compliance. Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, the city’s leader said more people were purchasing reusable alternatives, suggesting that Hongkongers were beginning to change their daily habits. […]