Google and OpenAI limit A.I. chatbots in Hong Kong

Google and OpenAI have restricted access to their powerful artificial intelligence chatbots in Hong Kong as fears over how China’s influence will impact its ability to maintain an open internet have grown.

While the companies haven’t elaborated on why, the Journal said that observers believe expansion in the city could expose the companies to liability under a Chinese national security law criminalizing criticism of the government.

Hong Kong’s Department of Justice also recently sought to block a pro-democracy song, “Glory to Hong Kong” from being disseminated online and cited 32 instances where it appeared on Google-owned YouTube. Court deliberations are scheduled to continue in the case next month, according to the Journal.

Can 微信支付（Wechat Pay） 支付寶HK（Alipay） Tap & Go 八達通 Octopus HK ( for HK$5,000 digital voucher scheme) use at your woocommerce website checkout?

Every Hong Kong adult resident HK$5,000 in consumption vouchers this summer. Registration can open in the summer holiday, finance chief says.

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Hong Kong covid-19 UK flight suspension necessary

 Chief Executive Carrie Lam today said it is necessary to ban flights from the United Kingdom, where the new virus variant was found, to avoid putting Hong Kong at risk.

Source: https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2021/01/20210105/20210105_103350_715.html?type=category&name=covid19

HONG KONG Covid-19: Schools to stay closed until Lunar New Year

Students will not go back to school for face-to-face teaching until after the Lunar New Year holiday, the government has announced.

Source: https://hongkongfp.com/2021/01/05/covid-19-schools-to-stay-closed-until-lunar-new-year-as-hong-kong-extends-social-distancing-restrictions/

Hong Kong's social distancing

 With the fourth wave showing no signs of subsiding in Hong Kong, the government has announced extension of social distancing measures until January 20, 2021. Ban on dining services after 6pm will remain, and all other facilities that have been required to shut their doors temporarily – like bars, gyms, sports venues, beauty salons, cinemas, and massage parlours – will remain closed to the public. In addition, suspension of face-to-face classes for schools will continue until the end of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Source: https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/things-to-do/things-you-need-to-know-about-hong-kongs-social-distancing-restrictions

New UK Covid strain found in two returnees

 Health authorities said on Wednesday that the new UK coronavirus variant has been found in Hong Kong.

After testing 11 samples from those returning from Britain recently, two of them – both from students – revealed the same new variant as that reported in the UK.

One of the students, 14, is still being treated in hospital while the other, who's 17, has been discharged. Authorities are following up on their close contacts.

"These two are the first two cases we've found in Hong Kong that have a new variant gene," said Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan, head of the Communicable Disease Branch of the Centre for Health Protection.

"According to the UK reports, they may be more infectious and a small proportion of Covid in general may have a very long incubation period, more than 14 days. That's why we're implementing 21 days' rule for those coming back from the UK just to make sure they won't spread (the virus) to the community."

Source: https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1566800-20201223.htm

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 about HSBC Hong Kong APIs
API stands for "application programming interface". Open APIs (or commonly known as Open Banking) is a new development where major financial institutions openly share certain details about their products and services. Developers can use this information to build apps and widgets that help customers compare the products and services offered by different banks.

Source: https://developer.hsbc.com.hk/#/support

Hong Kong Reponse to CORONAVIRUS DISEASE COVID-19 - Updated 15 May 2020

(To watch the full press briefing with sign language interpretation, click here.)

The Centre for Health Protection said saliva specimen bottles were distributed to residents of a housing estate block in Tsuen Wan today where two of the locally transmitted COVID-19 cases live.

Its Communicable Disease Branch Head Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan told a press briefing that close contacts of the latest confirmed case - a 62-year-old man who is the husband of the 66-year-old woman earlier confirmed infected - have been quarantined.

The couple’s five-year-old granddaughter had also tested positive for the virus.

“We have quarantined those close contacts in the quarantine centre or those who are symptomatic they are now staying in the hospital. So if they can be discharged from the hospital, they will be quarantined in the quarantine centre. That amounts to fewer than 20 close contacts altogether for the three cases.

“So far we have distributed more than 100 salivary bottles to those who might have some non-close contacts or actually some of them who did not have contact exactly with these three cases, to understand the situation.

“We are today, through the Housing Department, distributing the salivary bottles to over 800 units who live in Lei Muk Shue Estate, Block 5, at the residence, so that would have the number of residents in terms of thousands.”

For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government's dedicated webpage.

Source: https://www.news.gov.hk/eng/2020/05/20200514/20200514_172034_636.html?type=category&name=covid19

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Starting from 15 April 2020, the Department of Health will not publish the daily statistics on testing for COVID-19 in Hong Kong. Starting from 15 April 2020, the cumulative statistics on testing for COVID-19 in Hong Kong will be changed to monthly statistics on testing for COVID-19 in Hong Kong. Starting from 6 April 2020, the Department of Health will not publish the number of cases fulfilling the reporting criteria of Severe Respiratory Disease associated with a Novel Infectious Agent in Hong Kong, number of cases which were ruled out as COVID-19 in Hong Kong and number of cases still hospitalised for investigation. Starting from 6 April 2020, the Department of Health will publish the number of hospitalised cases in critical condition. Starting from 4 April 2020, open data for daily and cumulative statistics on testing for COVID-19 in Hong Kong are available. Starting from 3 April 2020, the filename of the open data for details of probable/confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in Hong Kong and latest situation of reported cases of COVID-19 in Hong Kong have been changed.

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Online Booking Forwarders / Containers after factories resumed. Shipping from Shanghai to London under COVID 19 working remotely from home

After Shanghai and factories locked down in very short period of time, the order from UK is now ready to ship. Meanwhile, most companies in UK, Hong Kong and Shanghai are serving only limited time weekly. Same as other companies in Hong Kong, UK and China, the ERP product life-cycle order management system is control most of the trouble tasks remotely.

From the initial stage customer purchase order from UK, to suppliers manufacturing in factories and completed the production. Then online inspection booking and product inspection completed. Then shipment forwarder online booking. All these steps can be finished at home working days under COVID 19 working remotely from home.

READING MONDAY: Citi Hong Kong invests in renewable energy credits

READING MONDAY: Citi Hong Kong invests in renewable energy credits

Source: https://esg.theasset.com/ESG/37840/citi-hong-kong-invests-in-renewable-energy-credits-

Purchase of renewable energy certificates for 300,00 kWh of electricity puts Citi on track to meet environmental footprint goal of sourcing renewable power for 100 percent of its needs by 2020
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Citi is taking an important step towards achieving its goal to source renewable power for 100 percent of its global electricity needs through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) from CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) and the Hongkong Electric Company, Limited (HK Electric). The investment equates to the purchasing of a combined 300,000 kWh of electricity generated by local renewable energy sources, making Citi the current top renewable energy certificate purchaser in the Hong Kong financial sector. These renewable energy resources are either generated or purchased by CLP and HK Electric, and include solar and wind power projects.

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Hong Kong scores "C-" on the first Paris Watch - Hong Kong Report Card 2019

Hong Kong scores "C-" on the first Paris Watch - Hong Kong Report Card 2019.  Hong Kong  received an overall C- rating in terms of its performance on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency, the responsibilities it needs to shoulder as member of C40.

Source: http://www.ccinnolab.org/upload/files/Paris%20Watch%20%E2%80%93%20Hong%20Kong%20Report%20Card%202019.pdf

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HK sounds out investors for 'green bond' issuance

Hong Kong expects to attend a series of investor meetings in relation to a proposed green bond offering. Subject to market conditions, a US dollar-denominated green bond offering may follow, an announcement said.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the representative in the potential green bond offering, unveiled three measures to support and promote Hong Kong’s green finance development today.

Source: http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news.php?id=127326&sid=2

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Website: http://hkdcs.org

Through scientific research and educating the public, HKDCS hopes to protect the local dolphins and porpoise residing in Hong Kong waters. In this section, learn more about our mission, a message from our chairman, as well as the structure of our society including the lists of scientific advisors and committee members.

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Welcome to the newest Art Basel show. With half of the participating galleries coming from Asia and Asia-Pacific, Art Basel in Hong Kong assumes a significant role in the international artworld, providing a portal to the region's artists. The new show gives galleries from around the world a platform in Asia to demonstrate the way they work with artists, and bring their highest quality work to Hong Kong. 

Known as the gateway between the East and West, Hong Kong ranks among the world's most dynamic international capitals. A 21st century metropolis, it is a port city with a vast skyline rising above its bustling Victoria Harbour. In addition to the many museums, concert halls, and performance spaces, a vibrant melting pot of cultures makes Hong Kong a place of endless exploration

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