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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
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.
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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.
Cantopop singer Hins Cheung makes pledge at event organised as part of youth rehabilitation programme at Hong Kong Museum of History.
Internet users in mainland China slam move to make Cantopop singer mentor in project to rehabilitate young protesters.
‘Mosquito-to-control-mosquito’ strategy will be deployed next year, as government considers stepping up control measures.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city remains top IPO hub, citing strong demand among ‘high-quality’ companies and robust market momentum.
The second round of hearings from April 8 to April 17 exposed a series of failures that allowed the fire equipment and alarm system in Wang Fuk Court to be deactivated for months, and eventually contributed to the heavy death toll.
Security Bureau plans to propose legal amendments to improve oversight following deadly Tai Po fire last November.
Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates.
City leader says new mechanism is meant to target genuine problems or mistakes and address them through a proper system, not ‘pick on’ individuals.
City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend.
New Shenzhen party chief Jin Lei has conducted high-profile visits to major joint projects between two cities in his first month.
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says permanent secretaries, while not covered under new mechanism, could still be taken to task if found culpable.
Minister Algernon Yau urges businesses to avoid short-term thinking, says Hong Kong entrepreneurs are discerning in assessing opportunities.
Former management committee chair says residents felt ‘helpless’ and ‘couldn’t find anything in Hong Kong law to justify our demands’.
Spotlight on oversight failures as attention turns to management committee and contractor conduct, with former chair set to testify.
HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, finance chief Paul Chan and new mainland affairs minister Janice Tse.
Authority announces set of measures to strengthen system security after personal data of more than 56,000 patients at United Christian Hospital leaked.
Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs also reminds the city to be adequately prepared for risks arising from current political tensions.
Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions.
Industry also called on authorities to step up random inspections during coming Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday.
