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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
While more than 99 per cent own smartphones, only 55 per cent find information provided by government apps is user-friendly, equality watchdog says.
Task force led by Professor Alexander Wai will steer School of Continuing Education’s bid to become private university of applied sciences next year.
Selection of former vice-president of All-China Women’s Federation makes her first female deputy director since office’s elevation in 2023.
Environment minister Tse Chin-wan tells Legislative Council government open to reviewing tender policy for petrol station sites to bring down soaring fuel prices.
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Lee says the launch of Hainan’s separate customs regime presents business opportunities for Hong Kong companies.
Dubai and Riyadh service suspension extended again but airline will increase flights to Europe next month to cater to surging demand.
Industry groups back government’s proposed ban on smoking at construction sites, but say contractors that follow guidelines on complying should be exempt.
Revisions that came into effect on Monday give police powers enjoyed in other jurisdictions and will speed up investigations, they say.
Under amended rules to national security law, authorities can order removal of dangerous online messages but give assurance people’s daily lives unaffected.
University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.
Analysts and members of NPC and CPPCC lay out their suggestions for city’s next moves following key political meetings in capital.
Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress set to be passed at the closing session of 14th National People’s Congress.
Far East Consortium chairman David Chiu says industry’s willingness to invest in the Northern Metropolis hinges on the health of the market.
Legco president Starry Lee’s proposal follows Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang’s call for city’s legislature to deliver more ‘practical outcomes’.
Geopolitical uncertainties will not hamper city’s ability to carry out its responsibilities to national development, he says.
Ding Xuexiang says he hopes Legco will explore and study executive-led governance for practical outcomes that meet the requirements of the central government.
Ding Xuexiang calls the executive-led model vital for aligning the city with China’s five-year plan and national integration.
University president says funds needed to support its Chinese medicine hospital and campus redevelopment.
City priorities in 15th five-year plan draft include development of a commodity trading ecosystem and deepening cross-border connections of financial markets.
Delivering work report at NPC opening session, Li also urges city to fully harness its unique advantages to act as bridge to world.
New World scion Adrian Cheng highlights city’s status as safe haven for capital; K Wah’s Francis Lui says property and stocks holding firm.
Central government will also make further arrangements in 15th five-year plan to support Hong Kong, National People’s Congress spokesman says.
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director meets local delegates ahead of annual political gatherings in capital.
Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.
New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says issuance of ‘tertiary education bond’ to support University Town’s construction will be considered.
Officials eye ‘tripartite cooperation’ between developers and tech firms to drive Northern Metropolis progress.
South China Morning Post examines how political and economic factors will shape budget and what Hongkongers can expect from it.
Court also upholds acquittal of Lawrence Lau Wai-chung, with Department of Justice to consider appealing ruling.
