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Matthew Cheng
Reporter, City
Matthew joined SCMP in 2025 and covers Hong Kong politics. Prior to joining the Post, he was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Matthew joined SCMP in 2025 and covers Hong Kong politics. Prior to joining the Post, he was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong politics, Hong Kong general news
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Legislative Council scheduled to hold first meeting of new term on Wednesday next week to debate government motion related to Tai Po fire.
Lo Hiu-fung says government should consider plot, about 1.5km from fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, if it wants to help victims resettle as soon as possible.
Tai Po district councillors push for expedited plans to rebuild Wang Fuk Court and ensure flexible rehousing options for displaced residents.
Post finds vacant offices, shared secretaries in US-hit Hong Kong firms tied to Venezuelan oil exports, as namesake local company fears backlash.
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Government says lease renewal on Hong Kong side of collaborative tech hub with Shenzhen will be based on KPIs, but there will be ‘room for error’.
Lee and Chan are running to succeed Andrew Leung as Legco president, with a vote on January 8.
Lee apparently stood in pain for 1½ hours at lawmakers’ swearing-in ceremony on New Year’s Day, with cane placed nearby.
John Lee, first city leader to speak at Legco oath-taking ceremony, urges lawmakers to proactively advise government and provide effective solutions.
From Regina Ip and Vivian Kong to Jimmy Lai and Ryan Choi, the Post looks at the headline makers of 2025.
Just 1,300 premium taxis are in service as industry players blame unattractive earnings, lack of charging facilities and ride-hailing competition for slow roll-out.
Despite increase in tourists, merchants warn absence of New Year fireworks may impact visitor numbers and, in turn, the retail sector.
Andrew Leung ‘confident new lawmakers can draw on their professional expertise … to fully support government in driving reform’.
‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ exhibition opens on January 2 at the popular selfie spot.
Christmas can provide ‘way out to a radically new and promising life’, he says in wide-ranging message that also touches on economy, AI challenges.
80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.
Mark Chong also calls on government to improve public trust by boosting oversight to avoid situations like the bottled water scandal and Tai Po fire.
Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet also says association will propose that key construction safety guidelines become legally binding.
Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.
President also calls on Hong Kong to proactively align with the nation’s 15th five-year plan; extends condolences to families of victims of Tai Po fire.
Chairman Lo Kin-hei urges Hongkongers to live with kindness, honesty and integrity, and expresses faith in the city’s democracy movement.
City leader will spend one day less in capital than he did during past years, reflecting priority of work at home following fire, analysts say.
Long-time district councillor and ‘Queen of Votes’ in recent Legco election pledges to ‘share honour and disgrace’ with government.
The 59-year-old district councillor and engineer secured a Legco seat with 58,828 votes in the December 7 election.
Former media boss awaits his fate as High Court judges prepare to deliver verdict that could result in him being jailed for life.
Outgoing legislator Tien says proposal will broaden the political spectrum and boost voter turnout.
Outgoing Legco president Andrew Leung calls on veteran and new legislators to communicate with one another, serve residents in wake of Tai Po fire.
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong secures 250,000 fewer votes for directly contested seats compared with 2001.
Several voters direct anger at DAB political party after member played role in renovation bid at Wang Fuk Court, while others want to give incumbents a chance.
Hongkongers head to polling stations on December 7 to elect 90 lawmakers
