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The view from Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai as fireworks light up the night sky over Victoria Harbour. Photo: Dickson Lee
John Lee (centre) and other top officials at a reception to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Thursday. Photo: Karma Lo
Top officials gather at a National Day flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo
Helicopters fly the flags of Hong Kong and China over the city on Thursday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong marks National Day with fireworks, discounts as Lee hails city’s role

City leader John Lee highlights Hong Kong’s international role and strategic goals as a market economy under ‘one country, two systems’.

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Hong Kong politics

Safeguard the truth and strengthen global reach, John Lee urges Hong Kong media

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

District councillor Peggy Wong resigns amid proxy-vote claims after Tai Po blaze

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Hong Kong politics

Exco declarations reveal new roles for ex-lawmakers as minister retains 22 flats

Executive Council’s annually updated declarations of interest shed light on positions taken by several former Legco veterans.

Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse’s portfolio comprises 22 properties, down from 25 when she was appointed in March. Photo: Sun Yeung
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse’s portfolio comprises 22 properties, down from 25 when she was appointed in March. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Hong Kong, Macau student trip to Beijing shows ‘fruitful’ patriotic push

Five-day visit by 1,200 students reflects ‘powerful’ synergy in patriotic education efforts, official commentary says.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong rejects EU report’s claims on freedoms as ‘unfounded and biased’

Hong Kong government says the report misrepresents national security laws, ignores protections for rights and applies double standards.

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Committee to investigate Hong Kong district councillor’s sex crime conviction

Yuen Long councillor Sei Chun-hing faces sentencing after conviction for sex with 13-year-old girl as committee considers disciplinary sanctions.

Yuen Long district councillor Sei Chun-hing faces sentencing after his conviction for sex with a 13-year-old girl. Photo: Edmond So
Yuen Long district councillor Sei Chun-hing faces sentencing after his conviction for sex with a 13-year-old girl. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Top official to determine responsible department in complex 1823 cases

When assigning complaints that involve more than one government department, responsibility will be fairly distributed, Warner Cheuk says.

Hong Kong politics

‘His love for Hong Kong was profound’: Tung Chee-hwa honoured at state funeral

In sombre ceremony, political and business elite pay final tribute to city’s first postcolonial leader, as President Xi sends condolences.

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US Congress investigates diversion of sensitive F-35 parts to Hong Kong: report

Jet’s canopy among components missing, sparking fears of potential reverse engineering, as city’s authorities decline to comment.

A pilot prepares an F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Photo: AFP
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‘Staunch patriot, close friend’: Beijing official hails Tung Chee-hwa’s legacy

‘He always placed national interests first and throughout his life upheld the belief that patriotism is a natural conviction,’ Shi Taifeng says in eulogy.

Tung Chee-hwa is credited with establishing shipping lines connecting the mainland to North America and Europe. Photo: Ricky Chung
Tung Chee-hwa is credited with establishing shipping lines connecting the mainland to North America and Europe. Photo: Ricky Chung
Tung Chee-hwa

Hong Kong’s political, business elite pay final respects to Tung Chee-hwa

Beijing leaders send wreaths ahead of former chief executive’s state funeral as residents stream into community centres to sign condolence books.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support

Chief Executive John Lee defends policy address, saying government aid can help but businesses must also adapt in competitive market.

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Friend, leader, mentor: how political veterans remember Tung Chee-hwa

Figures from Hong Kong and beyond reflect on Tung as a friend, city leader and elder statesman.

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Tung Chee-hwa was a shipping tycoon who went on to become Hong Kong’s first chief executive. Photo: Ricky Chung
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Hongkongers pay tribute to late leader Tung Chee-hwa at community halls

Residents lay flowers and leave messages in condolence books ahead of vigil on Saturday and state funeral on Sunday.

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Residents mourn Tung Chee-hwa at Moreton Terrace Activities Centre in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
Residents mourn Tung Chee-hwa at Moreton Terrace Activities Centre in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
John Lee policy address 2026

The story begins …

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies.

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s new chapter

The city’s first five-year plan includes 22 key performance indicators tied to the local economy, innovation and residents’ living standards.

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Exclusive | Blanket of security planned for state funeral of Tung Chee-hwa in Hong Kong

Beijing officials Shi Taifeng, Wang Dongfeng and Xia Baolong to arrive on Saturday, but memorial service will be invitation-only, sources say.

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Tung Chee-hwa died on September 8, aged 89. He will be accorded a state funeral for his service as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the “one country, two systems” governing framework. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Tung Chee-hwa died on September 8, aged 89. He will be accorded a state funeral for his service as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the “one country, two systems” governing framework. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong hits out at US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing and sanctions bill

Government says US Congressional-Executive Commission on China is trying to ‘intimidate’ officials with sanctions.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong leader vows support for media’s global reach, to review TV practice code

Hong Kong to review television practice code to help local broadcasters adapt to modern industry trends and digital competition, John Lee says.

Hong Kong economy

10 AI, biotech firms in Northern Metropolis to get early cross-border data access

‘White list’ to ease cross-border movement for more than 1,000 workers willl be ready next year, city leader reveals.

The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Lok Ma Chau loop of the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Karma Lo
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong to set up ‘AI city brain’ to boost disaster response and public safety

Government also creating new role of AI commissioner, who is expected to begin next year overseeing key areas of risk governance, John Lee says.

City leader John Lee (left) inspects the operation of the Security Bureau’s Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre. Also pictured are Chief Secretary Eric Chan (first right) and Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung (second right). Photo: Handout
City leader John Lee (left) inspects the operation of the Security Bureau’s Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre. Also pictured are Chief Secretary Eric Chan (first right) and Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung (second right). Photo: Handout
John Lee policy address 2026

Jockey Club to plough HK$3b into new research facility in Northern Metropolis

HKJC says its Charities Trust donation has been “approved in principle” for construction of Life and Health Academic Research Building.

John Lee policy address 2026

14 key takeaways from John Lee’s policy address, Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Chief executive lays out how the five-year plan will align the city more closely with the national development blueprint.

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan seeks to boost innovation

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled measures to raise technology investments in Hong Kong, along with steps to improve living standards.

Photo: Karma Lo
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