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Edith Lin
Senior Reporter, Hong Kong
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong housing, development, heritage
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Labour unions raise concerns following back-to-back construction site deaths involving heavy machinery.
Authorities on both sides reviewing broader Greater Bay Area trading scheme, finance chief says, adding crackdown on illegal trades will help city.
Government wants more listed firms trading stocks in renminbi and will use city’s hub status to help mainland Chinese firms expand overseas.
Victim ambushed at airport car park while carrying six gold bars, with some suspects believed to have fled to mainland China.
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Development Bureau says measures to ease transfers in tech zone will be tested this year and may be applied to other parts of megaproject.
With easy access to illegal websites, chat groups and social media ads offering ‘rebates’, young gamblers face a slew of temptation and instigation.
Schemes, which launch in September, will allow owners to lease properties without paying a premium and offer elderly households flat-for-flat swaps.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, wraps up two-day trip following meetings with officials and visits to key projects.
Privacy watchdog seeks details to assess risks as the company alerts staff, customers and suppliers.
China’s top legislative body will discuss Hong Kong’s shared control over Huanggang crossing as 24-hour fast-track checkpoint set to open in July.
Beijing official visits Northern Metropolis sites, including Yuen Long microelectronics centre and Hetao hub.
Clips of mainland contestants’ attempts to speak Cantonese go viral, triggering criticism and debate over cultural identity.
MTR Corporation says service was affected between 5.57pm and 7.11pm.
Hong Kong releases the names of the 168 victims of the Wang Fuk Court fire, as seven individuals face manslaughter charges.
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says underwater mapping technology used to assess coral coverage.
Unions argue that an across-the-board pay rise of 2 per cent will not offset inflation or reflect overall performance.
Urban Renewal Authority says the 40 housing estates have an urgent need to clarify completed yet unpaid work costs.
Hundreds of security guards and police officers deployed to evict Tin Sam Tsuen villagers, despite residents saying concerns remain largely unresolved.
Transport minister Mable Chan also reiterates 10,000 quota is prudent approach despite pressure from lawmakers for timetable to review cap.
Despite DNA confirmation, child remains under court-ordered care as officials review parents’ capability, history and living conditions.
Authorities to take baby boy into protection after parents initially refuse DNA test for birth registration, with sisters also victims of a troubled history.
Housing Bureau plans 180 emergency flats for short-notice evictions, but lawmakers demand faster, more flexible processing for urgent cases.
Education Bureau says it rectified the system and urged parents to disregard the SMS messages sent this morning.
Passenger says she took Uber with two female friends from Central in early morning and driver left them fearing for their safety.
Industry leader Ringo Lee says over 140,000 local private cars have registered for northbound scheme, expecting the figure to exceed 200,000 in coming years.
Call comes after Beijing eases restrictions on yachts from Hong Kong and Macau entering mainland cities in Greater Bay Area.
State Council revamps maritime policies, exempting Hong Kong and Macau yachts from customs guarantees and simplifying registration in Greater Bay Area.
Liu Runjie receives letter after he and other students shared their experiences in youth friendship programme with president, university says.
Fire Services Department says explosion involved gas leak in kitchen of flat at Lam Tin Estate.
