🌊 Productive LegCo

How much for a gallon of gas!?

Good morning.

I’ve never had pan-fried dumplings made this way before (see below), but it was delicious and I definitely will be getting some again. Are you a steamed or pan-fried dumplings type of person? Both? I wouldn’t be able to choose, personally.

Jasmine Lee’s book is free @jasmineisms

Some dumplings I had today from a spot called Shaxian Delicacies in the Chinese Quarter 👌🏼👌🏼

— Jasmine Lee

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LegCo more productive than ever (in recent years)

Politics

Legislative Council President Andrew Leung has congratulated the council on its most productive year in a while, praising the electoral reform of last year. The legislative committee passed 46 bills in 2021 which is double the amount of past terms. It also passed 120 financial proposals in a year.

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Deaths and cases continue down

COVID-19

Hong Kong SAR Government News @newsgovhk

The Centre for Health Protection says it is looking into 3,254 additional #COVID19 cases, of which 16 are imported and the rest are locally acquired

news.gov.hkOver 3.2k COVID-19 cases reportedThe Centre for Health Protection says it is looking into 3,254 additional COVID-19 cases, of which 16 are imported and the rest are locally acquired.

Coronavirus in Hong Kong

• New cases: 3,254 (1,658 PCR tests, 1,596 RATs)

• Imported cases: 16

• Deaths: 87

• Testing is required for those who were present at 25 specified places.

Lockdown updates

• Buildings in Tuen Mun and Cheung Sha Wan went into lockdown.

• 45 infections have been found in overnight lockdowns at two residential blocks in Sha Tin and Sheung Shui.

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Events and Deals

Justice Centre HK @justicecentrehk

The Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize 2022 ‘Colours of Humanity’ is now open for entries until 15 May 2022. Now in its eighth edition, this prize is presented by @justicecentrehk & @EUinHKandMO, and supported by the Goethe-Institut Hongkong. More info: justicecentre.org.hk/artsprize/

The 2022 Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize is calling for entries. Deadline is 15 May!

Ireland in Hong Kong @IrelandinHK

A very #HappyChildrensDay to all kids in the world! Today we celebrate the joy, creativity and imagination of kids. Let’s take a moment to enjoy this delightful montage of young Irish dancers, which was featured in our #StPatricksDayHK online event also

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Did you celebrate all the young folks in your life? It’s never too late, but the Irish Consulate has given a nod to young Irish dancers.

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