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Hong Kong politics
Incoming Hong Kong lawmaker Vivian Kong to shift to Jockey Club consultant role
Former boss Freely Cheng says Olympian will continue to promote racing tourism in her new role with the club.
28 Dec 2025 - 9:12PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong liaison office’s Qi Bin to take up role in Beijing on economic affairs
28 Dec 2025 - 8:50PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong’s Starry Lee seeks to unite lawmakers, but quiet about Legco presidency
28 Dec 2025 - 10:26PM
Hong Kong society
Requests for help after 2 Hongkongers reportedly killed in Ukraine war
Two men reportedly volunteered to fight for Ukraine in war, but died in Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
28 Dec 2025 - 12:29AM
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Members of the Ukrainian military take cover during an operation in June. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong’s role to be discussed in China’s top legislature annual session
Sole delegate to National People’s Congress Starry Lee expects the city’s role in finance, trade, and innovation to be discussed in 15th five-year plan.
27 Dec 2025 - 11:59PM
Hong Kong politics
Back reforms and align with nation, Legco chief tells new Hong Kong lawmakers
Andrew Leung ‘confident new lawmakers can draw on their professional expertise … to fully support government in driving reform’.
27 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
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Hong Kong politics
Young people’s input needed on pressing Hong Kong issues, incoming lawmaker says
Lawmaker-elect Grace Chan also says there is room for more effective communication within the social welfare sector.
24 Dec 2025 - 8:29PM
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Grace Chan beat two other candidates for the social welfare seat. Photo: Edmond So
Legislative Council election 2025
Deadly Tai Po blaze affected Hong Kong Legco election voter turnout: minister
Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says city’s worst fire in decades ‘dampened enthusiasm’, leading to second-lowest rate since 1997.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:26PM
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Hong Kong lawmaker says win will spur more vocal candidates in future polls
Mark Chong also calls on government to improve public trust by boosting oversight to avoid situations like the bottled water scandal and Tai Po fire.
20 Dec 2025 - 5:29PM
Hong Kong politics
Labour MPs urge UK to protect Hong Kong BN(O) migrants from residency reforms
Lawmakers voice ‘significant concerns’ that tighter residency criteria could undermine efforts to safeguard Hongkongers’ settlement pathway.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:42PM
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China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
19 Dec 2025 - 12:12PM
Excavators unload coal in Binzhou, in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial
Beijing, Hong Kong slam G7 over criticism of Jimmy Lai trial verdict
Chinese ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says attempts to pressure nation akin to ‘mantis trying to stop a chariot or ant trying to shake a tree’.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:38PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong lawmakers-elect want more exchanges with government in policymaking
Elected legislators say sharing session shows government values ties with lawmakers and call for earlier engagement to create better policies.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:59PM
Hong Kong politics
Peking University keen to start research lab in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis
City leader John Lee meets university’s party secretary on final day of duty visit to Beijing and shares plans to accelerate project’s development.
17 Dec 2025 - 10:48PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly
Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.
17 Dec 2025 - 11:06PM
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Shen Chunyao, director of the Hong Kong Basic Law Committee and chairman of the Legislative Affairs Commission (right) speaks with Jose-Antonio Maurellet, chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association during his visit to Beijing. Photo: Handout
Jimmy Lai trial
Open court, detailed ruling in Lai trial ‘prove Hong Kong rule of law strong’
Lawyers urge members of public to study the court’s judgment before drawing conclusions after Western countries hit out at Lai verdict.
17 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
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Hong Kong politics
Xi offers ‘strong support’ for Hong Kong efforts after Lai trial: John Lee
President also calls on Hong Kong to proactively align with the nation’s 15th five-year plan; extends condolences to families of victims of Tai Po fire.
17 Dec 2025 - 12:43AM
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‘Despicable’: Hong Kong slams Western ‘smears’ as US calls for Jimmy Lai release
‘These biased statements and malicious smears from external forces precisely reflect that the national security risks we face are real,’ government says.
16 Dec 2025 - 10:35PM
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A Correctional Services Department vehicle carrying Jimmy Lai is escorted by police officers to West Kowloon Court. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics
End of an era as Hong Kong’s Democratic Party disbands after 31 years
Chairman Lo Kin-hei urges Hongkongers to live with kindness, honesty and integrity, and expresses faith in the city’s democracy movement.
14 Dec 2025 - 8:35PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong’s John Lee to visit Beijing this week for annual duty visit
City leader will spend one day less in capital than he did during past years, reflecting priority of work at home following fire, analysts say.
14 Dec 2025 - 7:24PM
Hong Kong politics
Vote to disband Hong Kong’s Democratic Party looms as members weigh ‘rough ride’
Once the biggest opposition party, the Democrats are close to folding, with members reflecting on their struggles since political changes of 2020.
14 Dec 2025 - 4:47PM
Legislative Council election 2025
Record tally of spoiled votes in Hong Kong poll ‘not due to pressure on public’
Authorities may reconsider introducing ‘smart ballot boxes’ to cut chance of voters wrongly marking papers, constitutional affairs chief says.
13 Dec 2025 - 6:06PM
Votes are counted following last Sunday’s Legislative Council election. Photo: Karma Lo
Legislative Council election 2025
Incoming Hong Kong legislator Christine Fong disavows fiery mode of politics
Long-time district councillor and ‘Queen of Votes’ in recent Legco election pledges to ‘share honour and disgrace’ with government.
13 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Hong Kong politics
Tributes pour in after former Hong Kong commerce minister Gregory So dies at 67
Lawyer served as commerce chief from 2011 to 2017 and oversaw broadcast regulation, including controversial licence bid by businessman Ricky Wong.
13 Dec 2025 - 8:45PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong to host Apec finance ministers’ meeting in October 2026
Central authorities also reveal dates for Apec economic leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen next year, while Macau set to hold tourism ministers’ event.
12 Dec 2025 - 9:41PM
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