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Hong Kong must diversify, upgrade brands in ‘long battle’ against US tariffs
City leader John Lee urges diversifying production and sales networks, and shifting from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Famous Brands in China’.
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Major Hong Kong business chamber postpones Dallas trip amid US-China trade war
6 hours ago
Hong Kong politics
Bishop Stephen Chow urges Hongkongers to ‘make a difference’ amid trade turmoil
17 Apr 2025 - 7:57PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong to jail, fine national security offenders who hold office in unions
Under authorities’ proposed legal amendments, those in breach can be sentenced to three years in jail and fined HK$50,000.
17 Apr 2025 - 8:04PM
Under the proposed changes, authorities can reject trade union applications if there are national security concerns and ban national security offenders from registering new unions. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy
US business sector also ‘victim’ of Trump tariff war: Hong Kong’s Regina Ip
Top government adviser says city must distinguish between the US administration and business sector as tariff turmoil persists.
16 Apr 2025 - 5:55PM
Hong Kong politics
Hongkong Post won’t accept US-bound parcels amid Trump tariff war
Postal service suspends land and sea delivery with immediate effect, while airmail packages will be turned away from April 27.
17 Apr 2025 - 9:13AM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong faces rising ‘soft resistance’ threat amid geopolitical rifts: experts
Experts joined government officials for panel after opening ceremony for this year’s National Security Education Day.
15 Apr 2025 - 8:43PM
Tuesday marked National Security Education Day in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics
‘Deeply concerning’: UK voices worries after MP denied entry to Hong Kong
Britain’s trade minister has ‘demanded an explanation’ in meetings with Hong Kong and mainland officials, UK government spokesman says.
15 Apr 2025 - 6:54PM
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Hong Kong society
Amnesty International opens Hong Kong office overseas with ‘exiled’ activists
Human rights organisation led by city’s activists including former opposition lawmaker Fernando Cheung and wanted activist Joey Siu Nam.
15 Apr 2025 - 6:55PM
Hong Kong national security law
‘Shameless and arrogant’: Beijing’s top man on Hong Kong affairs slams US tariffs
Xia Baolong calls US ‘the biggest sinister manipulator undermining human rights, freedom, the rule of law, prosperity and stability in Hong Kong’.
16 Apr 2025 - 12:09AM
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Hong Kong politics
BlackRock ‘eyes control of 2 Panama ports in Hutchison deal, MSC family others’
Source says while consortium is seeking to buy portfolio, US firm aims to take 51 per cent stake in CK Hutchison’s interest in Panama ports.
15 Apr 2025 - 2:11AM
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CK Hutchison operates two ports at the Panama Canal, Balboa and Cristobal. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong exporters warned against evading US tariffs on small parcels
Industry leaders say firms that send goods via illegal transshipment or parallel imports risk being prosecuted and tarnishing city’s image.
14 Apr 2025 - 8:21PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party a step closer to disbanding, final vote soon
Members vote to authorise leadership to go ahead with plan, as chairman declines to respond to reports of political pressure.
13 Apr 2025 - 8:19PM
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Hong Kong politics
British MP denied entry to Hong Kong on trip to see newborn grandson
Wera Hobhouse, who is also a member of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, says her case first for an MP since 1997.
13 Apr 2025 - 5:03PM
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Hong Kong economy
‘Total misperception’ Panama Canal under China’s influence, official says
Panama has to do ‘very, very good job’ in explaining to US administration that there is no foreign interference, vice-minister says.
13 Apr 2025 - 8:23PM
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The Panama Canal will remain neutral despite recent agreements to enhance security cooperation between Panama and the United States, a Panamanian official says. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong to boost efforts to lure investment, talent in light of US tariffs
Finance chief Paul Chan has instructed market regulator and stock exchange to prepare for potential influx of mainland companies looking to return to city for listing.
13 Apr 2025 - 9:54PM
Hong Kong science and tech
Hong Kong seeks to attract US-listed mainland Chinese firms amid trade war
Innovation chief Sun Dong pledges to showcase city’s global appeal as he reveals several firms have already contacted the Hong Kong government.
11 Apr 2025 - 10:13PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong launches measures to protect exporters from risks amid trade war
Initiatives include providing 50 per cent insurance premium discount for pre-shipment risks and extending free protection period.
10 Apr 2025 - 10:47PM
Hong Kong will provide pre-shipment risk insurance that protects businesses from financial losses if an order is cancelled before shipment due to reasons from the buyers’ side. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong politics
CK Hutchison defends Panama ports concession, breaking silence on controversy
Subsidiary of Li Ka-shing’s firm denies claims made by Panamanian lawyers in challenge over ports that are part of wider US$23 billion deal.
10 Apr 2025 - 12:40AM
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Hong Kong politics
US lawmakers urged to ‘pull back from the brink’ over Hong Kong trade office bill
Beijing issues warning after US politicians revive bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act.
9 Apr 2025 - 10:03PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong lawmakers concerned over 52% rise in spending for coming election
Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang defends additional resources while lawmakers question whether they will guarantee high voter turnout.
9 Apr 2025 - 7:36PM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong court jails social worker for over 3½ years in retrial on rioting
Jackie Chen gets 10-month discount in acknowledgement of lengthy legal proceedings.
9 Apr 2025 - 7:38PM
The District Court at Wanchai Tower in Wan Chai. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong national security law
4 convicted in Hong Kong 47 trial to be freed on April 29 at earliest: sources
Gary Fan, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Claudia Mo will be first batch released after city’s largest and longest-running national security trial.
8 Apr 2025 - 10:02PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong to expand trade deals in face of ‘reckless’ US tariffs: John Lee
Hong Kong will maintain its free-port status and attract people from all over the world to trade and invest in city, chief executive says.
8 Apr 2025 - 10:14PM
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Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: audit
Comptroller office said it will sue over renewal of 25-year concession and that officials must explain ‘why there was so much magnanimity’ in the deal.
8 Apr 2025 - 8:54AM
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Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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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
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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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
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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