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Tung Chee-hwa played a key role in getting the central government to approve the solo-travel scheme by incorporating it into the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement deal. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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Mainland Chinese pay tribute to Tung Chee-hwa for opening door to Hong Kong

Solo-travel scheme introduced in 2003 opened city to millions, shaping unforgettable memories for generation of mainland visitors.

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Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa to be honoured with state funeral

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Hong Kong economy

In Focus | Why softer focus on national security in Hong Kong’s 5-year plan won’t happen

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Hong Kong society

Tung Chee-hwa remembered as kind, approachable Hong Kong leader

People who worked closely with Tung praise him as ‘kind-hearted’, ‘exceptionally hard-working’ and inspired others to take up public office.

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Tung Chee-hwa (centre) is flanked by then-financial secretary-designate Antony Leung (left) and then-chief secretary Donald Tsang in 2001. Photo: Robert Ng
Tung Chee-hwa (centre) is flanked by then-financial secretary-designate Antony Leung (left) and then-chief secretary Donald Tsang in 2001. Photo: Robert Ng
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Tributes flow in as Hong Kong mourns Tung Chee-hwa, pioneering first leader

Former business magnate faced difficult crisis during tenure, but officials and former colleagues praise his compassion and ‘brave leadership’.

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Tung Chee-hwa hailed as visionary leader who helped build US-China relations

US consulate, the George H.W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations and former city leader Donald Tsang highlight his pivotal diplomatic legacy.

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Ex-Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa worked to bridge US-China divide in last years

In one of his final public engagements, Tung visited SCMP headquarters in Causeway Bay in 2020 to deliver keynote speech at China Conference.

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Former city leader Tung Chee-hwa attends the SCMP China Conference at Times Square on December 1, 2020. Photo: Edmond So
Former city leader Tung Chee-hwa attends the SCMP China Conference at Times Square on December 1, 2020. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Humble leader and role model for a generation: Hong Kong’s Tung Chee-hwa mourned

Tung, hailed as a ‘close friend of the Communist Party of China’ and credited with working to improve China-US relations, died on Tuesday.

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Hong Kong politics

Tung Chee-hwa’s rise to first Hong Kong chief executive and elder statesman

Shipping tycoon steered city through stormy post-handover era of economic and health crises before helping improve US-China ties.

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Hong Kong society

Beijing sends record 16 Hong Kong civil servants for UN roles

Officers sent under UN Junior Professional Officer scheme come from 13 grades and departments, topping earlier deployments in 2019 and 2023.

(From left) Senior Inspector Danyl Wu of the police force, scientific officer Cindy Lam from the Observatory, Assistant Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Felix Yung, Acting Chief Investigator Cindy Ho of the Independent Commission Against Corruption and engineer Leo Ng of the Drainage Services Department. Photo: Silvia Siu
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong a ‘trusted partner’ to drive Central Asia growth, city leader says

Central Asia offers immense potential for global businesses, John Lee reveals as SCMP’s China Conference debuts in Astana.

SCMP publisher Tammy Tam (centre) and fellow VIPs take a picture together at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 in Kazakhstan. Photo: SCMP
SCMP publisher Tammy Tam (centre) and fellow VIPs take a picture together at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 in Kazakhstan. Photo: SCMP
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5-year plan to boost livelihoods, concrete measures in policy address: John Lee

After two months of public consultation, city leader says five-year plan will focus on long-term well-being, policy address on immediate improvements.

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John Lee urges banks to finance city’s tech growth, expand offshore yuan business

City leader calls for closer partnership between government and banking sector in four areas as Hong Kong seeks strategic growth.

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Retired Cardinal Joseph Zen, 4 others lose appeal over failure to register fund

Defendants were convicted in 2022 for failing to register legal defence fund that supported people involved in Hong Kong’s 2019 protests.

(From left) Defendants Hui Po-keung, Margaret Ng, Joseph Zen, Cyd Ho and Denise Ho outside the High Court on Thursday. Photo: Brian Wong
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Former economic crime chief to head discipline team at Hong Kong, Macau office

Hua Liebing’s appointment fills vacancy left last year and marks another change in HKMAO’s top ranks.

Hua Liebing has been appointed to head the discipline inspection and supervision group of Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs. Photo: Handout
Hua Liebing has been appointed to head the discipline inspection and supervision group of Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs. Photo: Handout
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Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for debate on policy address, 5-year plan

‘For this first joint debate, I hope to secure a longer duration than before so that lawmakers will have more time for a comprehensive discussion,’ Legco president says.

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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan, policy address to be unveiled on September 16

Hong Kong’s leader says releasing blueprints together will show how the five-year plan sets direction and the policy address implements it.

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Beijing slams West for criticising Hong Kong court verdict in Tiananmen vigil case

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian hits out at ‘certain countries and organisations’ for using judicial cases to smear Hong Kong.

A court found the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China and its former leaders guilty of attempting to undermine the country’s fundamental system under the national security law. Photo: Jelly Tse
A court found the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China and its former leaders guilty of attempting to undermine the country’s fundamental system under the national security law. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong hits back at Western ‘slander’ over verdict on Tiananmen vigil leaders

Authorities say court verdict ‘well-reasoned and sound’ after alliance and its leaders found guilty of inciting subversion.

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Hong Kong politics

Flags to fly at half-staff in Hong Kong as tribute to late ex-premier Zhu Rongji

Flags will be lowered on Tuesday at government headquarters, Government House, border crossings and Hong Kong airport.

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Hong Kong society

In Focus | ‘Enjoying two worlds at once’: work in Hong Kong, live and play in Greater Bay Area

The bay area is gradually removing traditional space constraints for Hongkongers by giving them access to cross-border networks and services.

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Hong Kong national security law

UK rules out deporting ex-Hong Kong opposition leader after entry hiccup

Immigration minister Jo White says overseas convictions should not lead to automatic refusal of settlement applications under BN(O) route.

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Wu Chi-wai poses for a photo in London on July 25. Photo: AP
Wu Chi-wai poses for a photo in London on July 25. Photo: AP
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John Lee leads tributes as Zhu remembered for putting steel in city’s spine

Tributes pour in for former premier Zhu Rongji from senior leaders in Hong Kong’s political and business circles.

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Hong Kong economy

In Focus | Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it curb its free-market economy?

As Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time, economists and officials debate whether strategic state guidance can coexist with its open, market-led economy.

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Hong Kong politics

5-year plan to create more jobs, help young people with housing: John Lee

City leader says government is paying close attention to youth employment, while Northern Metropolis presents opportunity for bigger homes.

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Chief Executive John Lee (centre) attends the second town hall on his policy address 2026 and Hong Kong’s first five-year plan. Photo: Handout
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