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Workers set up a polling station in Sai Kung ahead of Sunday’s Legislative Council election. Photo: Dickson Lee
Legislative Council election 2025

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

Hong Kong national security law

Beijing warns foreign media in Hong Kong over crossing ‘red lines’ during meeting

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong government hits out at US politicians’ ‘absurd’ Jimmy Lai resolution

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Legislative Council election 2025

Legco election hopefuls scale back campaigning in Hong Kong fire aftermath

Contenders also unveil new policy platforms in run-up to Sunday’s poll, including calls for thorough investigation into fire.

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The Legislative Council election will take place on Sunday. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Legislative Council election will take place on Sunday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Beijing confident of Hong Kong’s ability to handle Legco election, fire aftermath

Hong Kong ‘must be able to cultivate solidarity and strength to move forward from grief’, liaison office deputy director says.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Rivals push insurance reforms, easier fire claims in Hong Kong election race

Insurance sector hopefuls Chan Pui-leung and Simon Lam make appeals as discussions on post-fire recovery efforts dominate election forums.

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Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong invokes security law for first time to ban overseas ‘subversive’ groups

Security Bureau urges public not to participate in activities of ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.

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Wanted notices posted outside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wanted notices posted outside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Legislative Council election 2025

John Lee stresses need for lawmakers after Hong Kong fire as poll to go on

City leader argues new legislators will be key partners in launching reforms needed to address issues laid bare by calamitous fire in Tai Po.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong Legco poll to ‘go ahead as planned’ with fire recovery on track

Insider says decision to proceed with election as planned on December 7 is based on legal considerations, as postponing risks creating constitutional crisis.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Man arrested for alleged sedition in Hong Kong amid warning over fire rumours

Office for Safeguarding National Security also issues statement warning of ‘anti-China’ individuals seeking to disrupt city.

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The burned buildings of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Elson Li
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong to boost Legco voter turnout with HK$5 million in offers and perks

‘We want everyone to enjoy a happy and festive mood. The purpose of these government offers is to encourage people to vote,’ Eric Chan says.

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Voters will get thank-you cards after casting their ballots. Photo: Karma Lo
Voters will get thank-you cards after casting their ballots. Photo: Karma Lo
BN(O) passport

UK education, income rules likely to hit Hong Kong BN(O) migrants hard: survey

Community group urges UK to exempt existing BN(O) visa holders from tougher language and financial tests under new settlement criteria.

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BN(O) passport

UK back-pedals on tougher English language test for Hongkongers on BN(O) pathway

Britain may also consider extending pathway to Hongkongers born after city’s return to Chinese sovereignty, who may not hold BN(O) passports.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to develop cutting-edge tech to meet country’s needs

Hou Jianguo, president of Chinese Academy of Sciences, also calls on city to attract talent and partner with world-class institutions to be I&T hub.

City John Lee speaks at a seminar to promote the spirit of China’s fourth plenum. Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong kindergarten moves Japan tour to mainland China as row deepens

‘We have decided to relocate the tour to Chengdu, Sichuan, to ensure the safety of parents and children,’ Victoria Educational Organisation says.

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Shinjuku district in Tokyo. Photo: AFP
Shinjuku district in Tokyo. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong may ban 2 ‘subversive’ groups based in Canada and Taiwan

City may use national security law to target Canada-based ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and Taiwan-based ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to sharpen competitive edge by applying plenum’s guidance: John Lee

Chinese Academy of Sciences chief Hou Jianguo also calls for city to leverage its strengths and become hub for high-quality talent and research.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong should draw foreign filmmakers to shoot in city: election candidate

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says foreign productions will bring jobs to city, while his opponent Lo Kwong-ping pushes for collaborations with mainland China.

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok (left) and Lo Kwong-ping (centre) present their ideas on how to boost Hong Kong’s cultural sector during a debate in the race for the sports, performing arts, culture and publication functional constituency seat. Photo: Sun Yeung
Lawmaker Kenneth Fok (left) and Lo Kwong-ping (centre) present their ideas on how to boost Hong Kong’s cultural sector during a debate in the race for the sports, performing arts, culture and publication functional constituency seat. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

Exchanges between Hong Kong, Japan must align with China’s dignity: John Lee

City leader says exchanges with Japan must benefit Hongkongers, but he doubts their ‘effectiveness’ in light of Tokyo’s ongoing diplomatic row with Beijing.

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Hong Kong politics

Egypt hopes artefact exhibition in Hong Kong will help spur trade and investment

Egyptian consul general Baher Sheweikhi says city plays pivotal role as a connector and mediator between China and North African nation.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong steps up voter turnout efforts with video targeting minority residents

Indonesian-Chinese bomb disposal chief Raymond Suryanto joins officials in launching bilingual appeals to boost voter turnout on December 7.

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Raymond Suryanto, a senior officer with the explosive ordnance disposal bureau, has urged Indonesian residents in the city to vote in the Legco election. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Hong Kong comeback queen Regina Ip reflects on 50-year career in public service

After bringing a 17-year stint as a lawmaker to a close, Regina Ip also reveals her behind-the-scenes struggles that led to her decision.

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Regina Ip has been a lawmaker since 2008. Photo: Nora Tam
Regina Ip has been a lawmaker since 2008. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong student delegation pulls out of Japan exchange programme amid tensions

Education Bureau cites safety concerns for withdrawal from this year’s Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Programme.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s BN(O) holders face tougher English test, possible income threshold

UK says it expects ‘vast majority of BN(O)s’ already able to meet revised English requirement, which will be equivalent to British A-level.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery

But Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office does not reveal what was discussed in meeting between Xia Baolong and HSBC chief in Beijing.

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong meets HSBC Group CEO Georges Elhedery in Beijing. Photo: Handout
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