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Hong Kong politics
Assets of new Hong Kong ministers revealed nearly 2 months after starting roles
Culture minister Rosanna Law owns flat for leasing purposes, while transport chief Mable Chan has home and parking space.
28 Jan 2025 - 7:23PM
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Hong Kong to ‘innovate, reform and seek development’ in Year of Snake: John Lee
28 Jan 2025 - 4:43PM
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US sanctions on Hong Kong judges may ‘result in Beijing taking over trials’
28 Jan 2025 - 5:44PM
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Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong pollster taken in again as part of national security probe
Robert Chung was escorted from his home on Monday morning for questioning for the second time in two weeks, Post learns.
27 Jan 2025 - 8:22PM
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Robert Chung (centre) has been taken away by police for the second time in two weeks. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues
Should Hong Kong end Japanese seafood import ban after Chinese test results?
Restaurants urge review of ban, but others cautious after tests of samples near Fukushima show no signs of negative impact on marine life.
27 Jan 2025 - 4:17PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hongkongers seeking UK citizenship decry fee hikes, fearing more set to come
Residents using BN(O) visa scheme face 40 per cent increase in associated fees compared with what authorities charged in 2021.
25 Jan 2025 - 9:57PM
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Beijing slams US sanctions bill targeting Hong Kong judges, prosecutors
Bill broadens sanctions to include Hong Kong justice minister Paul Lam, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung and Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu.
26 Jan 2025 - 10:50AM
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The bill requires the US president to assess whether to sanction certain Hong Kong officials who are deemed to have violated human rights. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong’s John Lee visits Hung Hom, Ho Man Tin ahead of Lunar New Year
Senior government officials will visit neighbourhoods across city for four days to meet residents.
25 Jan 2025 - 8:53PM
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Backlash over Hong Kong lawmaker’s verbal attack a wake-up call, observers say
Joephy Chan’s aggressive stance towards former opposition politician questioned in ‘stable’ climate after 2019 social unrest.
25 Jan 2025 - 5:30PM
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Hong Kong courts
New Hong Kong Bar Association chair vows to cultivate more talent for country
Jose-Antonio Maurellet also pledges to uphold the core values of the rule of law and judicial independence.
24 Jan 2025 - 6:10AM
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Hong Kong economy
Panama audit of Hong Kong’s Hutchison aims to counter US canal narrative
‘The [Panama government] needs concrete data to counter this China is controlling the canal narrative,’ insider says.
22 Jan 2025 - 11:26PM
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Flags of CK Hutchison Holdings outside Cheung Kong Centre in Central. Photo: Nora Tam
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Hong Kong’s John Lee hoping for ‘positive relations’ with US under Trump
But city leader warns against any attempts to interfere politically in Hong Kong’s political and judicial affairs.
21 Jan 2025 - 9:14PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong lawmaker under fire for jabs at ex-politician helping scam victims
Joephy Chan accuses former district councillor Andy Yu of using Southeast Asia scam victim cause to gather support for election bid.
20 Jan 2025 - 11:46PM
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Hong Kong courts
National security powers must be used wisely, Hong Kong barristers’ head says
Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes also says measured use of powers is crucial to the success of city’s economy.
20 Jan 2025 - 9:23PM
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Hong Kong courts
Recruiting foreigners to Hong Kong’s top court now more complex: chief justice
Andrew Cheung says presence or absence of overseas judges on highest court will not undermine integrity of legal system.
21 Jan 2025 - 12:35AM
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Andrew Cheung, the chief justice, acknowledged the contributions of overseas judges over the years and said the judiciary was “broader than any individuals”. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes
Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments.
20 Jan 2025 - 10:33AM
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Have faith in Hong Kong’s judiciary, outgoing Bar Association chair urges public
Senior Counsel Victor Dawes also calls on government to be more transparent about national security legislation to assist public understanding.
20 Jan 2025 - 7:30AM
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Hong Kong’s ‘high tolerance’ of diverse views key to city’s success: minister
Justice minister Paul Lam says press freedom and free flow of information are essential to city’s global financial hub status.
19 Jan 2025 - 12:10AM
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Secretary for Justice Paul Lam (centre, front) attends the Hong Kong News-Expo’s sixth anniversary symposium. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong must broaden international links, says Beijing’s top man in city
Liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong calls for innovation, while Chief Executive John Lee vows bold steps.
18 Jan 2025 - 1:03AM
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Hong Kong politics
Tycoon Kadoorie ‘spearheads US$50 million drive to promote Hong Kong worldwide’
Kadoorie met other tycoons three weeks ago to share his grand plan, source says.
17 Jan 2025 - 12:25AM
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Hong Kong politics
Joe Biden extends special status for Hongkongers in US for 2 more years
Only Hongkongers present in US when January 15 memorandum released are eligible under programme.
16 Jan 2025 - 7:07PM
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Hong Kong politics
Why are Hong Kong think tanks facing a bleak future?
City’s once vibrant think tank scene has entered what some are calling a ‘dark winter’.
17 Jan 2025 - 7:57AM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong will redevelop 3 towers in Wan Chai into convention centre: city leader
John Lee also reaffirms pledge to spend an average of HK$90 billion per year on public works.
14 Jan 2025 - 10:15PM
Hong Kong politics
Former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam ‘welcomes’ cost-saving office relocation
Office spokesman confirms move from prime commercial building with annual rent of HK$5.67 million to government premises for next three years.
14 Jan 2025 - 10:53AM
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Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong police take away pollster as part of investigation into absconder
Security minister says Robert Chung has not been arrested and investigation is unrelated to polls.
14 Jan 2025 - 12:44AM
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Open Questions series
China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
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