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Hong Kong star Andy Lau at centre of war of words over song choice in Taiwan
Beijing slams some Taiwanese politicians who attacked Andy Lau for performing his song ‘Chinese people’.
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Beijing names financier Qi Bin as deputy director of Hong Kong liaison office
13 Nov 2024 - 10:10PM
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Foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong hits out after top UK official meets Lai son
13 Nov 2024 - 1:49AM
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Hong Kong will ‘deepen cooperation’ with other Apec members at Lima summit
City leader will also meet members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Peru to bolster bid to join world’s largest free-trade pact.
12 Nov 2024 - 3:39PM
The entrance of the Lima Convention Center. The annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit will be held in the Peru’s capital this year. Photo: AFP
Politics
Hong Kong’s business leaders have autonomy but can contribute more: John Lee
City leader’s assurance follows call from Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, for the business sector to support growth.
12 Nov 2024 - 4:52PM
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Hong Kong to seek ‘win-win’ trade ties with US after Trump’s victory: John Lee
But chief executive says city will adopt bottom-line approach to protect legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong businesses.
12 Nov 2024 - 9:40PM
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Why is Beijing prodding Hong Kong developers to embrace megaprojects?
Experts say meeting between Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs and private sector leaders represents ‘explicit’ call to action.
12 Nov 2024 - 8:30AM
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‘Take action, don’t be bystanders,’ John Lee urges Hong Kong businesspeople
City leader echoes senior Beijing official Xia Baolong’s call on real estate tycoons and business leaders to take ‘concrete actions’.
11 Nov 2024 - 6:59PM
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Chief Executive John Lee calls on businesspeople to take action to contribute to the city’s development. Photo: ISD
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Beijing sending a top ‘financial mind’ to join Hong Kong liaison office: sources
Qi Bin, vice-president and deputy chief investment officer at Beijing’s sovereign wealth fund, is expected to arrive in Hong Kong this week.
11 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM
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Hong Kong tycoons should take lead in reinventing city: Beijing official
‘Today’s world is not yesterday’s world, and Hong Kong cannot rely solely on its traditional advantages by relying on just one trick,’ Xia Baolong says.
10 Nov 2024 - 11:16PM
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Don’t threaten Hong Kong’s rule of law if you want close ties: Paul Lam
Justice minister weighs in on ‘absurd’ requests from Hong Kong-based US representatives and Donald Trump’s vow over jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai.
10 Nov 2024 - 4:06PM
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Dominican Republic can help Hong Kong connect with Latin America, envoy says
Consul general hopes for stronger air links to unlock opportunities for tourism and reduce shipping costs.
10 Nov 2024 - 9:53AM
Eduardo Pelagio Alvarez Hernandez, the consul general of the Dominican Republic, says Hong Kong can use his country as a base to access Latin America. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Politics
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party hosts banquet after several forced cancellations
Police officers appear at opposition party’s 30th anniversary celebrations, but leave without making any arrests.
9 Nov 2024 - 11:30PM
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Politics
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs urges tycoons to bid on long-term projects
Real estate companies have been asked to support city by bidding on projects related to mega developments such as Northern Metropolis, minister says.
9 Nov 2024 - 9:00PM
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Exco convenor condemns Trump pledge to get Jimmy Lai out of Hong Kong jail
National security case is being heard by independent court and request to release Lai will amount to interfering in rule of law, Regina Ip says.
8 Nov 2024 - 9:27PM
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Politics
Xia Baolong says US containment to continue as he meets Hong Kong tycoons
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office head meets real estate tycoons and tells them to ‘recognise their responsibilities’.
9 Nov 2024 - 12:48AM
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Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, at the meeting in Shenzhen on Friday. Photo: Handout
Law and Crime
Hong Kong ramps up efforts to boost status as legal hub with launch of academy
City’s new academy will work with global organisations, strengthening exchanges in regions under the Belt and Road Initiative, John Lee says.
8 Nov 2024 - 9:49PM
Politics
Will it be a case of when, not if, Trump closes Hong Kong trade offices in US?
Bill allowing president to close city’s trade missions has passed House and could become tool for Trump to negotiate with China, experts say.
8 Nov 2024 - 2:14PM
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Hong Kong set for pain after Trump victory but businesses ready, experts say
Hong Kong economy will inevitably be hurt as the US is likely to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and toughen tech policies, academic says.
7 Nov 2024 - 11:25AM
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Politics
Hong Kong must improve treatment of ‘political prisoners’ to bolster US ties: envoy
US diplomat Gregory May also says he expects America’s approach to Hong Kong to remain the same regardless of who wins US presidential poll.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:22PM
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Diplomat Gregory May speaks to reporters at a US election watch party in Central. Photo: Edmond So
Politics
Trump, Harris both like ‘poison’ for Beijing, says ex-top US envoy to Hong Kong
Former consul general Kurt Tong also urges Hong Kong government to change Americans’ tainted perceptions about the city through advocacy.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:15AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong authorities propose downsizing Tseung Kwan O land development project
Government suggested cutting amount of land created through reclamation, slope-cutting down to about 20 hectares after public outcry.
5 Nov 2024 - 6:29PM
Politics
Beijing official to hold closed-door meeting to hear views from Hong Kong companies
Post learns Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs to hold closed-door meeting in Shenzhen to boost confidence in business environment.
5 Nov 2024 - 9:02PM
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Open Questions series
Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy
21 May 2024 - 11:54AM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy
21 May 2024 - 11:54AM
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