Xi inspects People’s Liberation Army garrison hours after inaugurating new Macau administration.
Chinese leader calls for city to help China further open up, prompting business group to push for new public body dedicated to the task.
Chinese president says Macau and Hong Kong must maintain ‘one country, two systems’ principle for long time.
Pair meet for second time in a week as John Lee travels to Macau for celebrations marking 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration.
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Chinese president lays out ‘three expectations’ for city with ‘embracing a broader vision’ at top of list.
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Fare increases approved by the Executive Council, the city’s top decision-making body.
Lee later says he briefed the president on the city’s budget deficit, pledging to spend three to five years to balance the books with ‘a series of strategies’.
Chief Executive John Lee held off to ensure his administration projected strong image in lead-up to passage of domestic national security law, according to insiders.
City leader has replaced tourism minister Kevin Yeung and transport chief Lam Sai-hung with Rosanna Law and Mable Chan, respectively.
Chief executive-designate Sam Hou-fai says both places can better complement each other and integrate into national plans.
Authorities say whale was in ‘extremely weak condition’ when found in waters off Lantau Island.
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Beijing official Zhang Yong recently said ‘Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong’ guiding principle implies oversight by central authorities.
Remains of woman located on slope near basketball court in Ap Lei Chau Park in Aberdeen, police reveal.
Post learns Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong has sent out survey to consulates to see if they are facing obstacles reaching officials.
Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of state previously had a key role in getting bills against Hong Kong passed.
City leader echoes senior Beijing official Xia Baolong’s call on real estate tycoons and business leaders to take ‘concrete actions’.
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office head meets real estate tycoons and tells them to ‘recognise their responsibilities’.
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No 1 warning signal will be issued between midday and 3pm on Friday, Observatory says.
Post learns Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs to hold closed-door meeting in Shenzhen to boost confidence in business environment.
John Lee says government can reserve land and dismisses concerns earlier raised by former leader Leung Chun-ying about risks of oversupply.
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Local forecaster cancels No 1 typhoon signal at 12.20am on Sunday.
Observatory says Severe Tropical Storm Trami will soon enter within 800km of Hong Kong.
New rules to eradicate substandard subdivided flats and measures to attract visitors from Middle East, Asean and mainland among highlights.
City leader also says annual blueprint guided by some 9,500 written opinions and views gathered in the past three months.
City leader should prioritise tapping into emerging markets, diversifying the economy and amplifying Hong Kong’s attractiveness, observers say.
Harris or Trump? US election result won’t make a difference in ‘new norm’, think tank chief Bernard Chan says.
After already spending time in prison, Chung Pui-kuen will serve nine months, while Patrick Lam walked out of court a free man.
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