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Hong Kong politics
7 taken away as police ramp up patrols around former site of Tiananmen vigil
Hong Kong police say they stopped and searched five men and two women in Causeway Bay for allegedly disrupting order.
5 Jun 2026 - 2:22AM
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Hong Kong politics
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs visits Hengqin in push for integration
4 Jun 2026 - 9:02PM
Education in Hong Kong
Universities in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan deepen ties during Lee’s visit
4 Jun 2026 - 11:46AM
Hong Kong politics
Starry Lee urges Hong Kong officials to respect lawmakers’ dissent amid pushback
Legislative Council president warns against official rebuttals, saying policies ‘always have pros and cons’ and urges dialogue and respect for opposing views.
2 Jun 2026 - 5:23PM
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Legislative Council president Starry Lee, right, has urged officials to respect lawmakers’ dissenting views amid a recent rise in government pushback. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics
Beijing appoints Yuan Gujie as deputy director of Hong Kong liaison office
Senior Guangdong official with legal background replaces 61-year-old diplomat Liu Guangyuan, who is expected to retire.
1 Jun 2026 - 8:10PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s John Lee, lawmakers hold talks on city’s first five-year blueprint
Closed-door meeting held ahead of the government’s planned launch of a public consultation next month.
29 May 2026 - 9:20PM
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Ex-lawmaker Lo Wai-kwok, 73, to marry Cantonese opera actress 42 years his junior
Head of Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong joins 31-year-old fiancée Yemina Yu at party headquarters to announce engagement.
30 May 2026 - 1:26PM
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Lo Wai-kwok and Yemina Yu meet the press at the headquarters of the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics
Tung Chee-hwa feted for ‘deep belief in dialogue’ by China Institute of America
Hong Kong’s first chief executive honoured for efforts to deepen understanding between China and US at event commemorating institution’s first centennial.
30 May 2026 - 12:25AM
Hong Kong economy
Lawmakers push for answers on spending for HK$9.96b project with fencing arena
Development chief Doris Ho defends massive project cost, saying government has already pushed for further money-saving measures.
29 May 2026 - 3:39PM
Hong Kong society
Can pay penalties fix Hong Kong civil service or are they ‘a slap on the wrist’?
Experts say move to withhold increments from bottom 10 per cent of underperformers will have limited impact, noting over third of staff already reached maximum pay scale.
29 May 2026 - 3:25PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong trade office in London can continue ‘legitimate activity’: UK official
UK government resists calls to revoke Hong Kong trade office privileges after spy case, but insists it will act against any threat to security.
22 May 2026 - 7:11PM
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office building in London. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong politics
Historic Legco trip to Beijing to include tech sector tours, seminars and visits
All 90 lawmakers are expected to visit capital from July 19 to 25, marking Legco’s first collective trip to Beijing since 1997 handover.
22 May 2026 - 12:54AM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po blaze: Hong Kong to ban smoking at construction sites from July 17
Workers violating law face HK$3,000 fine, while contractors who fail to prevent them from lighting up can be hit with HK$400,000 penalty.
20 May 2026 - 12:23AM
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Hong Kong politics
China will actively help to resolve international conflicts, diplomat says
Han Zhiqiang delivers pledge at Global Prosperity Summit, where political heavyweight Regina Ip also calls for creating Apec think tank council.
19 May 2026 - 8:47PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong to benefit as Xi-Trump summit signals ‘more stability’, John Lee says
‘The consensus reached by the two heads of government injects more certainty and stability into the China-US economic and trade relationship,’ city leader says.
19 May 2026 - 7:27PM
Chief Executive John Lee described the China-US summit as historic and landmark. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong earmarks additional HK$5 billion for national security
Fresh allocation brings total funding to HK$18 billion over five years.
18 May 2026 - 11:32PM
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Hong Kong politics
Trump ‘not optimistic’ on Jimmy Lai’s release after raising case with Xi
Chinese leader ‘said Jimmy Lai is a tough one for him to do’, US president says on his return trip from Beijing.
16 May 2026 - 8:32PM
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Hong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’
Large-scale publicity campaign to promote consultation includes television advertisements, banners and other public announcements, sources say.
13 May 2026 - 8:30AM
A source has said the consultation will feature a preliminary framework designed to facilitate “more focused” discussions about how local policies should align with China’s 15th five-year plan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong science and tech
Top Swedish universities eager to forge ties with city, Hong Kong minister says
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong says visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in innovation and technology.
13 May 2026 - 8:17PM
Hong Kong politics
China backs Hong Kong courts, ignores calls to free Jimmy Lai ahead of Trump visit
Beijing reaffirms support for Hong Kong judiciary as foreign ministry calls former media boss ‘principal mastermind’ of 2019 anti-government protests.
12 May 2026 - 9:32PM
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’.
10 May 2026 - 9:22PM
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Hong Kong national security law
Wanted ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ member may be deported from Thailand
Zhang Xinyan arrested for overstaying visa and is reportedly set to be deported to mainland China.
9 May 2026 - 8:36PM
Zhang Xinyan was among the 15 overseas activists added to the city’s wanted list in July last year for their involvement in the so-called parliament. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong-UK spying row
Beijing hits out at UK over conviction of 2 men tied to Hong Kong trade office
Foreign ministry accuse UK of abusing the law after Bill Yuen and Peter Wai found guilty of spying on Hong Kong activists in Britain.
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 politics
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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