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Natalie Wong
Senior Correspondent, Hong Kong
Natalie is an award-winning journalist specialising in policy analysis with a focus on Hong Kong politics. She also moderates SCMP events and is passionate about video storytelling. She is the co-author of Post Portraits – Hong Kong’s 25 years of change through the lens of the South China Morning Post (SCMP Publishers, 2023). Previously, she worked for i-Cable News (HK) and BBC Chinese (London).
Natalie is an award-winning journalist specialising in policy analysis with a focus on Hong Kong politics. She also moderates SCMP events and is passionate about video storytelling. She is the co-author of Post Portraits – Hong Kong’s 25 years of change through the lens of the South China Morning Post (SCMP Publishers, 2023). Previously, she worked for i-Cable News (HK) and BBC Chinese (London).
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong politics, policy analysis, video storytelling
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says city has one of world’s lowest crime rates despite having fewer CCTV cameras compared with other places.
Sources say officials discussed with carrier to fly home stranded residents, but option deemed fraught with uncertainty.
Passengers already packing Hong Kong airport to inquire about suspended departures to Riyadh, Doha and Qatar from day before.
Latest budget announces new government committee to be tasked with reviewing Hong Kong’s tax policies.
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Court also upholds acquittal of Lawrence Lau Wai-chung, with Department of Justice to consider appealing ruling.
Hong Kong’s civil service chief defends shift from typical internal recruitment for head of Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.
Appellate court also upholds acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau in the subversion case.
Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations.
Government sources say resettlement plan to be announced as early as Saturday.
Airport Authority says 15 airlines are scheduled to operate from the terminal, set to fully open in May, with a midterm goal of doubling its capacity.
Government must overcome three major challenges, including dealing with insurance issues tied to property rights and potential legal disputes, John Lee says.
‘The incident is very rare. We attach great importance to it and will conduct an in-depth investigation,’ rail operator says.
Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.
Observatory says residents can expect temperatures to rise to 23 degrees when holiday begins on February 17.
Hong Kong leader says government is analysing feedback from 90 per cent of homeowners affected by the blaze that killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000.
City leader John Lee dismisses speculation about more principal official departures, says his cabinet ‘shares his philosophy’ and has met expectations.
Finance chief tells the Post at Davos summit that Western view of Hong Kong ‘more positive’, says city must attract tech giants to build ecosystem.
Finance chief takes question from CEO of Swiss chemicals producer Clariant on whether to take ‘broader approach’ to decarbonisation.
Forecaster says intense winter monsoon expected to reach southern China next Tuesday, adding temperatures will drop appreciably over region.
City leader John Lee outlines government priorities in wake of November’s blaze, with resettlement of residents and investigations topping list.
Reshuffle not triggered by recent controversy over her choice of attire at firefighter Ho Wai-ho’s funeral but by other complaints, sources say.
Nine options for new homes listed, including redeveloping fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court by 2035 at the earliest.
Observatory issues frost waning at 4.30pm on Wednesday, says city will experience cold mornings through Friday.
Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter reports that animal cruelty cases are ‘alarmingly common’ as it calls for stronger action to be taken.
Firefighters are investigating cause of fire, including suspected power fault, at Shek Kip Mei Estate in Kowloon.
ICAC withholds names of estates linked to cases, but says contractor of one project allegedly offered bribes to secure HK$33 million deal.
Volunteers, mobilised mostly through social media and chat groups, worked tirelessly to get supplies to affected residents.
Three-day official mourning period will begin on Saturday, authorities say, as search for 200 missing in blaze continues.
