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Civil servants leave government headquarters at Tamar. The administrative officer grade, which counts 755 civil servants in its ranks, is responsible for formulating policies across bureaus and departments. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

Rise in elite civil servants leaving prompts calls for hiring rethink

Thirty-six administrative officers left in past financial year, up by a third, raising concerns over how ranks of top tier are replenished.

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John Lee to begin public consultation on term’s final policy address on Monday

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Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Loss of fugitive transfer deals a ‘pity’ and only helps criminals: Chris Tang

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | ‘No limits’ to accountability over Tai Po fire, security chief Chris Tang says

Secretary for security says committee investigating blaze will deliver results in a timely manner and commission of inquiry not needed.

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Secretary for Security Chris Tang. Photo: Dickson Lee
Secretary for Security Chris Tang. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong national security law

City leader’s new national security powers will not affect appeals: minister

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam says subsidiary laws provide greater clarity and certainty.

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American envoy in Hong Kong upbeat on US-China ties, aims to engage officials

US Consul General Julie Eadeh says recent Xi-Trump summit set a vision for continued dialogue despite challenges.

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John Lee

Hong Kong, Fujian sign 6 deals to deepen finance, tourism and education ties

Chief Executive John Lee is leading a Hong Kong delegation on a three-day trip that includes visits to tech firms and cultural projects.

John Lee (left) meets provincial party chief Zhou Zuyi to discuss deepening cooperation between Fujian and Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
John Lee (left) meets provincial party chief Zhou Zuyi to discuss deepening cooperation between Fujian and Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Concerns raised as Hong Kong stops compiling voter turnout data by age and sex

While authorities cite lack of operational need, politician and analysts say data important for electoral transparency and good governance.

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Chinese embassy in UK denounces jailing of 2 Hongkongers for spying

Embassy slams ‘slander and suppression against Chinese citizens’ after Bill Yuen and Peter Wai sentenced on Thursday to eight and 10 years in prison.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges 10-fold expansion of new university town

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, wraps up two-day trip following meetings with officials and visits to key projects.

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HKMAO director Xia Baolong gives John Lee the thumbs up after his two-day visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Xia ‘fully recognises’ Hong Kong I&T efforts, urges city to seize opportunities

Beijing official visits Northern Metropolis sites, including Yuen Long microelectronics centre and Hetao hub.

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Xia Baolong (second right), with John Lee (right) and other officials, greets residents at a light public housing project in Yuen Long. Photo: Handout
Xia Baolong (second right), with John Lee (right) and other officials, greets residents at a light public housing project in Yuen Long. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Ex-Hong Kong police deputy commissioner Albert Yuen set for hygiene chief role

Yuen will assume office on Tuesday after retiring from nearly four-decade police career.

Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong to visit city on Tuesday, check on megaproject

Hong Kong government says Xia Baolong to gauge city’s alignment with national five-year plan and development of Northern Metropolis.

John Lee

Exclusive | ‘A year is a long time’ – John Lee on whether he will run again in 2027

City leader discusses goals for final year of current term and reflects on previous four, saying: ‘Hong Kong’s interest takes priority over my personal interests’.

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Chief Executive John Lee remains non-committal on re-election, focusing instead on final-year goals and Hong Kong’s economic outlook. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Exclusive | Baby bonus to continue? We’ll consult widely, John Lee says

City leader says government to consult public and ‘collect wisdom’ before deciding whether incentive measures should carry on.

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The number of registered births in Hong Kong hit a historic low of 31,100 in 2025, despite a range of government initiatives aimed at boosting the city’s fertility rate. Photo: Jelly Tse
The number of registered births in Hong Kong hit a historic low of 31,100 in 2025, despite a range of government initiatives aimed at boosting the city’s fertility rate. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong slams Washington Post commentary on national security law changes

Editorial describes new mechanism allowing city leader to classify legal cases as national security ones as ‘repressive’.

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John Lee

Exclusive | ‘Not giving up on any market’: John Lee on his push for Hong Kong’s interests

Traditional markets such as US and Europe matter just as much even as city seeks new partners, Hong Kong leader says.

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District councillor linked to Tai Po fire resigns as adviser to second estate

Peggy Wong’s decision to step down from advisory role at Plover Cove Garden followed petition by several homeowners.

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District councillor Peggy Wong leaves a meeting in January. Photo: Elson Li
District councillor Peggy Wong leaves a meeting in January. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong civil servants to get flat 2% pay rise amid fiscal prudence

Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says public sentiment has been factored into all decisions by city’s leader and top decision-making body, including this pay rise.

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John Lee

John Lee vows ‘prudent’ use of power to define national security offences

Leader rejects concerns over centralisation of power, citing ‘state players’, sensitive information and ‘special responsibility’ to safeguard security.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to begin consultation on ‘historic’ first 5-year plan on June 15

Government to gather views online and via sector forums as it drafts its first five-year plan, covering areas including housing, land, health and welfare.

A two-month consultation to shape Hong Kong’s first five-year roadmap will begin on June 15, city leader John Lee has confirmed. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Lantau reclamation plans should be revived, property tycoon Gordon Wu says

Lack of urban land will hold back city’s development as population grows, Hopewell Holdings chairman argues.

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Hopewell chairman Gordon Wu says Hong Kong has to think ahead. Photo: May Tse
Hopewell chairman Gordon Wu says Hong Kong has to think ahead. Photo: May Tse
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Hong Kong tycoon bets China will overtake US economy ‘in next decade or so’

Hopewell founder Gordon Wu says city must leverage its role as a premier trading hub to attract highly fluid American private wealth.

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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.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs visits Hengqin in push for integration

HKMAO’s Xia Baolong visits university town, research institutes and innovation and technology companies in Hengqin zone.

HKMAO's Xia Baolong (second left) watches as a robot demonstrates its skills. Photo: Handout
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