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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
Chairman Cliff Zhang says company positioning itself as ‘superconnector’ to channel Middle East funds into emerging market amid volatility elsewhere.
Advocacy groups and lawmaker raise concerns over shrinking publicity spending by task force responsible for promoting sexual diversity.
Lai Ka-ying says sheer willpower helped her pass parts of the gruelling selection process for China’s Shenzhou-23 mission.
Payload specialist Lai Ka-ying will collect data on greenhouse gas emissions using imaging equipment that is being hailed as world first.
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Home affairs minister Alice Mak says higher prize value and payouts will be considered but priority is protecting customers and preventing addiction.
Wen Congmei, 62, accused of offering cash to Legal Aid Department clerk in bid to influence grandson’s custody case.
‘Love Can Help’ scheme through billionaire’s foundation will subsidise histotripsy treatment, cutting costs from about HK$260,000 to HK$50,000.
Transport chief Mable Chan also reveals about 4,100 flight adjustment applications have been expedited since early March.
‘The consensus reached by the two heads of government injects more certainty and stability into the China-US economic and trade relationship,’ city leader says.
Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years.
Customs also urges retailers to pull products from shelves after seizing 700 sets during operation.
Chinese leader ‘said Jimmy Lai is a tough one for him to do’, US president says on his return trip from Beijing.
Force’s anti-triad bureau also suggests making ‘cooperation agreements’ more attractive to encourage whistle-blowers to come forward.
International body also urges city to pursue medium-term financial reforms, such as introducing goods and services tax, to boost revenue.
Letters issued confirming August 31 deadline, but some ‘pressured’ homeowners call for more time and clearer resettlement details.
‘The government is reviewing the views of various stakeholders to finalise the details,’ spokesman says as series of accidents involving elderly cabbies trigger concerns.
Platform operators could also face up to HK$1 million fine and 12 months in jail for failing to comply with coming regulatory regime.
Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet says implementing ‘criminal track’ alongside ‘civil track’ to encourage whistle-blowing will increase deterrence.
Zhang Xinyan arrested for overstaying visa and is reportedly set to be deported to mainland China.
Tse was appointed constitutional affairs chief in March to succeed Erick Tsang, who stepped down in January, citing poor health.
Lawmakers have been told visit to the capital will run from July 19 to 25, SCMP has learned.
Judy Chan says she’s deeply sorry for disappointing the public, with Legco stressing the incident had a negative impact on its reputation.
The third round of Wang Fuk Court fire hearings, held from April 20 to 30, exposed a “regulatory vacuum” in key areas that contributed to the high death toll, as departments said oversight lay elsewhere.
Online outlet cleared after year-long review, but costs and penalties in other cases draw criticism of audit practices from journalists’ association.
Official figures show 5,674 of 12,558 deactivation notices filed in past two years involved work that lasted for more than two months.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, National Energy Administration hold separate meetings with energy tycoon.
Many visitors head to countryside for scenic views, while others opt for ‘city walks’ to explore picturesque locales.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says surplus revised to HK$11 billion, HK$8.1 billion higher than the HK$2.9 billion originally forecast in budget.
Finance chief Paul Chan says task force monitoring fuel prices has proposed 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May.
