Rise attributed to record number of births in 2011; number fell after chief executive at the time banned mainland women from having babies in the city.
Chief Executive John Lee will announce establishment of new coordination unit to promote patriotic education when he delivers policy address, source says.
Beijing, China, Feb 9 (EFE).- Legislators from the National People’s Assembly and advisers from the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference from Hong Kong called for “strengthening patriotic education” in the former British colony, the Global Times reported Wednesday. This year will mark the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China, which is “a good …
Several Hong Kong legislators and political advisors to the National People s Congress (NPC) and political advisors to the Chinese People s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) have proposed further strengthening patriotic education in Hong Kong at the ongoing two sessions, with the Special Administrative Region (SAR) seeing the 25th anniversary of its return to China this year.
Starting from Feb 24, people entering designated venues, such as restaurants and schools, will be required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government announced on Tuesday.