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Hong Kong-UK spying row
Diplomatic row over Hong Kong-linked spying convictions in UK heats up
Beijing disputes UK’s version of diplomatic meeting as ambassador warns of ‘firm countermeasures’ over ‘political manipulation’.
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Hong Kong national security law
Wanted ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ member may be deported from Thailand
9 May 2026 - 8:36PM
Hong Kong-UK spying row
Beijing hits out at UK over conviction of 2 men tied to Hong Kong trade office
8 May 2026 - 11:11PM
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Hong Kong-UK spying row
Why the UK won’t shut Hong Kong’s London trade office despite spying verdict
Analysts say British authorities will prioritise stable ties with Beijing given current geopolitical uncertainties.
8 May 2026 - 10:47PM
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Hong Kong’s economic and trade office in London. Photo: Google Maps
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Janice Tse is the ‘property queen’ of Hong Kong ministers. Here’s what she owns
Tse was appointed constitutional affairs chief in March to succeed Erick Tsang, who stepped down in January, citing poor health.
8 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Entire Hong Kong Legco to visit Beijing for first time since 1997 handover
Lawmakers have been told visit to the capital will run from July 19 to 25, SCMP has learned.
6 May 2026 - 11:30PM
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Hong Kong Legco issues warning to lawmaker Judy Chan over traffic offence
Judy Chan says she’s deeply sorry for disappointing the public, with Legco stressing the incident had a negative impact on its reputation.
6 May 2026 - 5:53PM
Lawmaker Judy Chan (left) and Legco president Starry Lee. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Former police spokesman John Tse set for top government media role
John Tse is expected to take over as director of Information Services Department on Tuesday.
4 May 2026 - 9:07PM
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Beijing’s Xia Baolong, top energy official meet with CLP’s Michael Kadoorie
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, National Energy Administration hold separate meetings with energy tycoon.
1 May 2026 - 10:28PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai case in press freedom index
Authorities accuse some media groups of conflating Lai case with press freedom to vilify Hong Kong and mislead public.
1 May 2026 - 11:50PM
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Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?
Former ministers, senior officials and observers point to practical challenges of attributing responsibility.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:24PM
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Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform
Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:03AM
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New Hong Kong accountability system aims to improve, not blame, John Lee says
City leader says new mechanism is meant to target genuine problems or mistakes and address them through a proper system, not ‘pick on’ individuals.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:13PM
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Hong Kong to launch public consultation on first 5-year plan this quarter
City leader John Lee urges public to weigh in as government accelerates preparations for city’s first five-year plan.
21 Apr 2026 - 10:40PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong urged to be more proactive in removing barriers with Shenzhen
New Shenzhen party chief Jin Lei has conducted high-profile visits to major joint projects between two cities in his first month.
19 Apr 2026 - 7:52PM
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The Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone is located in Shenzhen. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Government should probe department heads prudently under new system: Regina Ip
Convenor of city’s Executive Council says proposed accountability system should be preventive and avoid undermining morale among civil servants.
19 Apr 2026 - 8:21PM
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Public opinion a factor in government’s decision to investigate officials: minister
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says permanent secretaries, while not covered under new mechanism, could still be taken to task if found culpable.
18 Apr 2026 - 10:01PM
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Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets city’s leaders in capital
HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, finance chief Paul Chan and new mainland affairs minister Janice Tse.
17 Apr 2026 - 3:20AM
HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, Financial Secretary Paul Chan, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse and other officials. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics
Ex-lawmaker convicted in Hong Kong 47 trial struck off medical register
Medical Council orders specialist urologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki, 64, to be removed indefinitely from General Register.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:46PM
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Macau finance minister steps down for ‘personal reasons’
Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai thanks Tai Kin-ip for his hard work and temporarily assumes duties until a new candidate is appointed.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:40PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire
Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:39PM
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‘Show patriotism through concrete actions,’ Xia Baolong tells businesspeople
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs also reminds the city to be adequately prepared for risks arising from current political tensions.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:59AM
Xia Baolong, director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. Photo: Nora Tam
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Advisory body to be given power to probe department heads for serious offences
Hong Kong authorities will introduce subsidiary legislation as early as June, as part of broader effort to institutionalise official accountability.
14 Apr 2026 - 10:37PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong to slash over 10,000 civil service posts by mid-2027, minister vows
Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung says close to 60 per cent of cuts will be junior roles and about 3 per cent at senior level.
13 Apr 2026 - 10:23PM
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Hong Kong’s ministerial team spent HK$46.6 million on visits in past 3 years
Former lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen asks whether taxpayer money is being well spent, but government says quantifying value of trips not always possible.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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