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Newly elected legislators gather after the Legco swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council election 2025

Exclusive | Several Hong Kong lawmakers omit unpaid directorships in Legco declarations

Legco House Committee chairman Ronick Chan calls on lawmakers to be more rigorous and register all directorships to avoid controversy.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s CineArt Cinema to open branch at newly vacated Ma On Shan site

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Pledges fall short of fixing building sector after Hong Kong inferno: experts

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Legislative Council election 2025

Exclusive | 3 new Hong Kong lawmakers fail to declare company shareholdings

Newcomers blame omissions on heavy workloads or misunderstandings.

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Legco held the first meeting of its new term on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Legco held the first meeting of its new term on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu leads Legco affluence list with 54 properties

Five of Hong Kong’s new lawmakers own more than 10 properties, while nine have overseas holdings.

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Hong Kong entertainment

Hong Kong Cantopop singer Raymond Lam cancels 2 concerts in Japan

Lam’s shows scheduled for January 31 and February 1 at the Tokyo Garden Theatre have been postponed indefinitely.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to step up crackdown on bid-rigging, Legco told – as it happened

City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government.

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John Lee (left) and Starry Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee
John Lee (left) and Starry Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco president sets up group of coordinators to improve efficiency

Starry Lee says 12-member group will have fellow lawmakers Ronick Chan and Stanley Ng as ‘chief coordinators’.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation

Conviction of former media boss shows that any plots to undermine national security will fail, constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-fire support but question session cancelled

New Legco’s first chamber meeting will also debate lawmaker’s motion calling for review of building maintenance system and crackdown on bid rigging.

The 43-hour blaze at Wang Fuk Court claimed at least 160 lives and displaced nearly 5,000 residents. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong political leaders pay tribute to late ex-commerce minister Gregory So

Political heavyweights, including former city leaders Donald Tsang and Leung Chun-ying, attend memorial service for So, who died on December 13.

Ex-city leader Donald Tsang (right) at the memorial service for Gregory So. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Ex-city leader Donald Tsang (right) at the memorial service for Gregory So. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Starry Lee wins Hong Kong Legco presidency after 5-vote margin over Ronick Chan

Beijing’s top office overseeing city affairs hails selection of Legco president as a success of ‘patriots ruling Hong Kong’ principle.

Legislative Council election 2025

Tight race for Hong Kong’s Legco presidency as parties allow free vote

Lawmakers to choose between Starry Lee and Ronick Chan as divided support and free voting set the stage for a closely fought contest on Thursday.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong I&T minister cancels US trip 4 hours after schedule unveiled

Tech chief Sun Dong’s trip scrapped, with analyst calling move ‘sensible’ after US invasion of Venezuela further fuels geopolitical tensions.

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Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong has cancelled his visit to the US, without explaining the reason behind the decision. Photo: Dickson Lee
Legislative Council election 2025

New Hong Kong lawmaker Julia Lau vows to strengthen oversight after Tai Po fire

Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism.

Lawmaker-elect Julia Lau has suggested conducting third-party risk assessments before contractors start major repairs on buildings in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Lawmaker-elect Julia Lau has suggested conducting third-party risk assessments before contractors start major repairs on buildings in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Veteran Hong Kong lawmakers Starry Lee, Ronick Chan to vie for Legco presidency

Lee and Chan are running to succeed Andrew Leung as Legco president, with a vote on January 8.

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Hong Kong’s John Lee suffering from sciatica, Chief Executive’s Office says

Lee apparently stood in pain for 1½ hours at lawmakers’ swearing-in ceremony on New Year’s Day, with cane placed nearby.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Be public representatives,’ John Lee tells Hong Kong lawmakers at oath-taking

John Lee, first city leader to speak at Legco oath-taking ceremony, urges lawmakers to proactively advise government and provide effective solutions.

Chief Executive John Lee has warned newly elected lawmakers against “soft resistance” and acts that stir conflicts. Photo: Sam Tsang
Chief Executive John Lee has warned newly elected lawmakers against “soft resistance” and acts that stir conflicts. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

‘Hong Kong has lived up to expectations,’ Beijing says in new year message

City leader John Lee vows to deepen reform and seize opportunities in online post, following President Xi Jinping’s wishes for the city.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader vows to boost livelihoods, fast-track housing projects in 2026

Chief Executive John Lee also pledges to strengthen I&T development and align with nation’s 15th five-year plan.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong politics in 2025: Jimmy Lai verdict, Legco poll and Panama port saga

The Post rounds up major political events that made 2025 a significant year for the city.

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The planned Panama port sale was among the stories that made headlines this year. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong politics

Ex-shipping leader joins Hong Kong liaison office amid stalled ports deal

Former executive of Chinese shipping giant Cosco will replace Qi Bin, who is set to take up role in top national advisory body.

Zhang Yong, a former executive at Chinese shipping giant Cosco Shipping Group, has been appointed a deputy director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Zhang Yong, a former executive at Chinese shipping giant Cosco Shipping Group, has been appointed a deputy director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong liaison office’s Qi Bin to take up role in Beijing on economic affairs

Qi Bin expected to be appointed deputy director of economic committee under Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s Starry Lee seeks to unite lawmakers, but quiet about Legco presidency

Asked if she plans to run for position, Lee says her roles as a delegate to China’s top legislative body and at Legco do not conflict.

Lawmaker Starry Lee is Hong Kong’s sole delegate in the standing committee of the National People’s Congress. Photo: Edmond So
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