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Willa Wu
Correspondent, City
Willa joined the SCMP in 2023 and she previously worked for China Daily Hong Kong, covering news related to Hong Kong-mainland affairs.
Willa joined the SCMP in 2023 and she previously worked for China Daily Hong Kong, covering news related to Hong Kong-mainland affairs.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong politics, society
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Contenders also unveil new policy platforms in run-up to Sunday’s poll, including calls for thorough investigation into fire.
Insurance sector hopefuls Chan Pui-leung and Simon Lam make appeals as discussions on post-fire recovery efforts dominate election forums.
Security Bureau urges public not to participate in activities of ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.
City leader argues new legislators will be key partners in launching reforms needed to address issues laid bare by calamitous fire in Tai Po.
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Tai Po South district councillor also says she will file ICAC report to probe potential corruption within Wang Fuk Court’s current incorporated owners.
Insider says decision to proceed with election as planned on December 7 is based on legal considerations, as postponing risks creating constitutional crisis.
Survivor William Li speaks with the Post about being trapped as fire broke out and smoke engulfed his flat.
William Li was alone in his family flat when blaze broke out and managed to pull one couple to safety, but he doesn’t know how to rebuild a life destroyed.
Three-day official mourning period will begin on Saturday, authorities say, as search for 200 missing in blaze continues.
While some family members have identified their loved ones, others face a longer wait as authorities need more time to gather information on 89 bodies.
Hou Jianguo, president of Chinese Academy of Sciences, also calls on city to attract talent and partner with world-class institutions to be I&T hub.
Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says foreign productions will bring jobs to city, while his opponent Lo Kwong-ping pushes for collaborations with mainland China.
Indonesian-Chinese bomb disposal chief Raymond Suryanto joins officials in launching bilingual appeals to boost voter turnout on December 7.
Veteran politician urges public to cast ballots on December 7, notes Hongkongers unable to get involved in Legco under British governors.
Report says government’s ongoing crackdown on dissidents ‘has eliminated a once vibrant civil society and created an atmosphere of repression comparable to mainland China’.
Among visitors, 31.44 million came from mainland China – nearly 77 per cent of all arrivals – while 9.62 million were foreign tourists.
‘This latest case, I believe, highlights that we have some silent transmission chains in Hong Kong,’ expert says.
New polling stations introduced to cater to civil servants, medical workers, ethnic minority groups, and elderly and disabled care home residents.
City’s No 2 official says government-run forums, other efforts aim to elect high-quality candidates without ‘mudslinging and back-stabbing’.
‘Let’s Vote, Together We Create the Future’ gala to be held on December 6, as top developer Henderson Land joins promotion blitz.
Beijing’s foreign ministry arm meets about 60 envoys, business leaders, members of press for session on Communist Party’s fourth plenum.
In a shift of tempo, the host at the two forums reminds candidates that they can express different opinions during debates.
Candidates stick to their agendas and mostly refrain from direct questioning in first government-held forums.
City’s largest party held forum for all 50 candidates running for 40 Legco seats in the Election Committee constituency.
Beijing calls candidates ‘outstanding talent’ as chief secretary urges them to seize opportunity to ‘demonstrate their vision’.
Business and trade union leaders in a show of cross-sector support for coming election.
Veteran lawmaker Paul Tse opts out of December 7 election, culminating in record high proportion since city’s return to Chinese rule.
Lam, 64, says he decided not to run in December 7 race after considering various factors, including growth of law firm.
Travel Industry Council says it is not encouraging members to provide discounts for customers who vote, amid efforts to boost turnout.
