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Former city leader Tung Chee-hwa died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Photo: SCMP
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State funeral for Hong Kong’s first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa set for September 20

State leaders and central government officials expected to join funeral committee for Tung, source says.

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Alibaba mourns former independent director Tung Chee-hwa, hails his global vision

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Mainland Chinese pay tribute to Tung Chee-hwa for opening door to Hong Kong

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Hong Kong’s first leader Tung Chee-hwa to be honoured with state funeral

City government coordinating arrangements to honour Tung as deputy national-level leader and his contributions to ‘one country, two systems’ framework.

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Tung Chee-hwa poses for a portrait taken at the Office of Former Chief Executives in Mid-Levels in 2017. Photo: Antony Dickson
Tung Chee-hwa poses for a portrait taken at the Office of Former Chief Executives in Mid-Levels in 2017. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong economy

In Focus | Why softer focus on national security in Hong Kong’s 5-year plan won’t happen

Experts expect John Lee’s policy address to set ambitious governance agenda on various social and economic issues, but security will underpin them all.

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Tung Chee-hwa remembered as kind, approachable Hong Kong leader

People who worked closely with Tung praise him as ‘kind-hearted’, ‘exceptionally hard-working’ and inspired others to take up public office.

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Tributes flow in as Hong Kong mourns Tung Chee-hwa, pioneering first leader

Former business magnate faced difficult crisis during tenure, but officials and former colleagues praise his compassion and ‘brave leadership’.

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Tung Chee-hwa poses for a portrait at the Office of Former Chief Executives in Mid-Levels in June 2017. Photo: Antony Dickson
Tung Chee-hwa poses for a portrait at the Office of Former Chief Executives in Mid-Levels in June 2017. Photo: Antony Dickson
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Tung Chee-hwa hailed as visionary leader who helped build US-China relations

US consulate, the George H.W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations and former city leader Donald Tsang highlight his pivotal diplomatic legacy.

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Ex-Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa worked to bridge US-China divide in last years

In one of his final public engagements, Tung visited SCMP headquarters in Causeway Bay in 2020 to deliver keynote speech at China Conference.

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Hong Kong society

Humble leader and role model for a generation: Hong Kong’s Tung Chee-hwa mourned

Tung, hailed as a ‘close friend of the Communist Party of China’ and credited with working to improve China-US relations, died on Tuesday.

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Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, died on Tuesday. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong politics

Tung Chee-hwa’s rise to first Hong Kong chief executive and elder statesman

Shipping tycoon steered city through stormy post-handover era of economic and health crises before helping improve US-China ties.

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Tung Chee-hwa, the first chief executive of Hong Kong following the transfer of sovereignty to China on July 1, 1997, has died. Photo: May Tse
Tung Chee-hwa, the first chief executive of Hong Kong following the transfer of sovereignty to China on July 1, 1997, has died. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Beijing sends record 16 Hong Kong civil servants for UN roles

Officers sent under UN Junior Professional Officer scheme come from 13 grades and departments, topping earlier deployments in 2019 and 2023.

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Hong Kong a ‘trusted partner’ to drive Central Asia growth, city leader says

Central Asia offers immense potential for global businesses, John Lee reveals as SCMP’s China Conference debuts in Astana.

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5-year plan to boost livelihoods, concrete measures in policy address: John Lee

After two months of public consultation, city leader says five-year plan will focus on long-term well-being, policy address on immediate improvements.

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Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Handout
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John Lee urges banks to finance city’s tech growth, expand offshore yuan business

City leader calls for closer partnership between government and banking sector in four areas as Hong Kong seeks strategic growth.

Authorities are pouring billions of Hong Kong dollars into the Northern Metropolis, a megaproject near the border that aims to power growth in innovation and technology. Photo: Edmond So
Authorities are pouring billions of Hong Kong dollars into the Northern Metropolis, a megaproject near the border that aims to power growth in innovation and technology. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Retired Cardinal Joseph Zen, 4 others lose appeal over failure to register fund

Defendants were convicted in 2022 for failing to register legal defence fund that supported people involved in Hong Kong’s 2019 protests.

Hong Kong politics

Former economic crime chief to head discipline team at Hong Kong, Macau office

Hua Liebing’s appointment fills vacancy left last year and marks another change in HKMAO’s top ranks.

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Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for debate on policy address, 5-year plan

‘For this first joint debate, I hope to secure a longer duration than before so that lawmakers will have more time for a comprehensive discussion,’ Legco president says.

People pick up copies of the consultation document for Hong Kong’s first five-year blueprint. Photo: Karma Lo
People pick up copies of the consultation document for Hong Kong’s first five-year blueprint. Photo: Karma Lo
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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan, policy address to be unveiled on September 16

Hong Kong’s leader says releasing blueprints together will show how the five-year plan sets direction and the policy address implements it.

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Beijing slams West for criticising Hong Kong court verdict in Tiananmen vigil case

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian hits out at ‘certain countries and organisations’ for using judicial cases to smear Hong Kong.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong hits back at Western ‘slander’ over verdict on Tiananmen vigil leaders

Authorities say court verdict ‘well-reasoned and sound’ after alliance and its leaders found guilty of inciting subversion.

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A Correctional Services Department vehicle arrives at West Kowloon Court on Friday. Photo: Handout
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Flags to fly at half-staff in Hong Kong as tribute to late ex-premier Zhu Rongji

Flags will be lowered on Tuesday at government headquarters, Government House, border crossings and Hong Kong airport.

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Former premier Zhu Rongji died last Wednesday. Photo: Robert Ng
Former premier Zhu Rongji died last Wednesday. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong society

In Focus | ‘Enjoying two worlds at once’: work in Hong Kong, live and play in Greater Bay Area

The bay area is gradually removing traditional space constraints for Hongkongers by giving them access to cross-border networks and services.

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Hong Kong national security law

UK rules out deporting ex-Hong Kong opposition leader after entry hiccup

Immigration minister Jo White says overseas convictions should not lead to automatic refusal of settlement applications under BN(O) route.

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Hong Kong politics

John Lee leads tributes as Zhu remembered for putting steel in city’s spine

Tributes pour in for former premier Zhu Rongji from senior leaders in Hong Kong’s political and business circles.

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Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died on Wednesday. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
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