Jeffie Lam
News Editor, Hong Kong
Jeffie leads the Hong Kong politics team at the Post. She joined the paper in 2013 after beginning her career as a political reporter in 2009. She is the co-editor of Rebel City: Hong Kong’s Year of Water and Fire published by the Post and World Scientific, which documented the city’s anti-government protests in 2019. She has previously been a recipient of the Human Rights Press Awards, the Hong Kong News Awards and the Chinese University Journalism Award.
Jeffie leads the Hong Kong politics team at the Post. She joined the paper in 2013 after beginning her career as a political reporter in 2009. She is the co-editor of Rebel City: Hong Kong’s Year of Water and Fire published by the Post and World Scientific, which documented the city’s anti-government protests in 2019. She has previously been a recipient of the Human Rights Press Awards, the Hong Kong News Awards and the Chinese University Journalism Award.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong politics, constitutional and legislative issues, political analysis and Hong Kong's ageing populationLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Chairman Chow Chung-kong reveals at URA’s 25th anniversary banquet that body has returned to profit in the 2025-26 financial year.
Immigration minister Jo White says overseas convictions should not lead to automatic refusal of settlement applications under BN(O) route.
In a milestone moment, Hong Kong will unveil its first-ever five-year plan in September, aligning the city’s priorities with the nation’s 2026-2030 development blueprint.
The warning was reissued at 9.30am, nearly 1½ hours after raising the red signal.
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South China Morning Post infographics on Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades examine chain of events, systemic lapses and inquiry evidence.
Education Bureau says students attending morning and whole-day schools are not required to go to class, adding afternoon classes will proceed as usual.
Occasional showers expected, with temperatures set to hit 35 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to Observatory.
More than 60 teams deployed after emergency control centre activated at 7.30am, drainage department says.
Operation ‘Quickchaser’ nets 13 suspects aged 17 to 62 for drug-related offences across major Kowloon East roads.
Wan, of now-defunct Democratic Party, served four years and eight months in jail for his role in unofficial Legco primary.
Strong winds, swells and heavy showers expected until middle of next week, Observatory says.
Personal information of more than 920,000 customers, including their names, addresses and email addresses, involved in breach.
Daily passenger flights to Dubai in UAE and four-times-weekly services to Riyadh will resume on September 1.
Head of Astana’s special financial zone says deals signed with Hong Kong during John Lee’s visit mark ‘important milestone’ for cooperation.
Traditional markets such as US and Europe matter just as much even as city seeks new partners, Hong Kong leader says.
Chinese-backed Altyn Bank says Kazakh investors are turning to Hong Kong dim sum bonds to raise long-term capital for regional infrastructure.
Observers say real challenge lies ahead as government and business stakeholders follow up to realise gains.
City leader invites Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to be keynote speaker at coming Belt and Road Summit to be held in Hong Kong in September.
City leader John Lee hails Central Asia visit as setting stage for closer government and business ties with region.
Direct flights between Hong Kong and Tashkent to start as talks begin on reciprocal 30-day visa-free stay agreement to boost trade, tourism and regional ties.
Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev University set to launch another joint undergraduate programme with Polytechnic University.
Education University of Hong Kong and Polytechnic University sign agreements with Nazarbayev University on research and other areas.
Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma points to Kazakhstan’s huge potential as it seeks to privatise state-owned companies.
SCMP’s pact with Kazakhstan’s financial hub will foster investment, innovation and cross-border partnerships, publisher Tammy Tam says.
City leader John Lee vows to push for 30-day visa-free access to Central Asian country, while Cathay says it will offer three flights per week.
Hong Kong-based airline exploring launching such flights up to three times a week but details are being ironed out.
Lee meets President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as delegation seals wide range of partnership deals on first day of Central Asia trip.
Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Tour operators are linking up with mainland Chinese who have settled in region, giving city residents new ways to explore unconventional destinations.
