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Banking & finance

Beyond a bridge: Hong Kong digs in to shore up fragile ‘moat’, anchor growth

Officials deploy multipronged strategy – from tax incentives to new gold clearing system – to recalibrate city’s global standing amid shifting capital flows, regulatory changes.

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Legco could tighten members’ code after Wong drink-driving case: Starry Lee

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Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest

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PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day

Visitors receive first-hand account of mission to take 940 Chinese nationals, including two Hongkongers, to safety during civil war in 2023.

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Visitors at the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks get a closer look at the PLA Navy ships on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Visitors at the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks get a closer look at the PLA Navy ships on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong national security law

Ex-opposition lawmaker Andrew Wan released after serving sentence for subversion

Wan, of now-defunct Democratic Party, served four years and eight months in jail for his role in unofficial Legco primary.

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William Wong becomes first to resign from Legco over scandal in 26 years

Resignation comes hours after Chinese University of Hong Kong suspended Wong, an associate dean, following his arrest on Monday.

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Hong Kong students tour PLA Navy warships for lesson on national defence

Students describe being ‘very moved’ by sight of destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang moored at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks.

Students tour the deck of the Nanning on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
Students tour the deck of the Nanning on Friday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Taiwan’s leader pays tribute to Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee after his death

‘I want to express my deepest condolences to his family, friends and all those who care about freedom and democracy in Hong Kong,’ William Lai says in Facebook post.

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Lawmaker William Wong failed to tell Legco about arrest, set for committee probe

Sources say Wong’s silence over drink-driving arrest constitutes breach of members’ code related to ‘timely reporting of legal proceedings’.

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Beijing’s liaison office restructured, with focus on economy, district work

Office’s Economic Department also split into two, reflecting central government’s greater focus on financial matters, analyst says.

Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong, located in Sai Ying Pun. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Why is Hong Kong holding Communist Party anniversary events? One word: stability

Film screenings, tours and other youth-oriented events planned as experts say high-profile activities now possible after years of suspicion and opposition.

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A resident waves the national flag at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront as Hong Kong celebrates the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule and the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party. Photo: Jelly Tse
A resident waves the national flag at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront as Hong Kong celebrates the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule and the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Lawmaker William Wong says sorry after arrest over CUHK drink-driving crash

CUHK associate dean arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, careless driving and failing to stop and report an accident.

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Communist Party a ‘fundamental safeguard’ of Hong Kong’s prosperity: John Lee

City leader also sets priorities for final year of his tenure during handover and party anniversary celebrations.

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Hong Kong can develop further with deeper integration, liaison office chief says

Chief Executive John Lee says government pressing ahead with first five-year development plan ‘at full speed’ to align with national blueprint.

The gala was organised by the Hong Kong Celebrations Association at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong national security law

Ex-opposition lawmaker Wu Chi-wai released after serving time for subversion

Former chairman of now-defunct Democratic Party completes prison sentence of nearly 4½ years for role in unofficial Legco primary.

Wu Chi-wai was briefly released on bail so he could attend his father’s funeral in 2021. Photo: May Tse
Wu Chi-wai was briefly released on bail so he could attend his father’s funeral in 2021. Photo: May Tse
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Hong Kong’s first batches of free PLA ship tour tickets gone within minutes

Guided-missile destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang will be open to the public at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks on Saturday and Sunday.

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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

Hong Kong leader also says exercise set to gauge views on city’s first five-year plan, which is due in third quarter.

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John Lee (left) and University Grants Committee chairman Tim Lui (right). Photo: May Tse
John Lee (left) and University Grants Committee chairman Tim Lui (right). Photo: May Tse
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Exclusive | Loss of fugitive transfer deals a ‘pity’ and only helps criminals: Chris Tang

Security minister tells SCMP it’s up to countries that suspended agreements whether to resume them.

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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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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.

Hong Kong passed new subsidiary legislation earlier this month to clarify the definition of national security offences by establishing a mechanism that vests certification power in the chief executive at any stage of proceedings. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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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US Consul General Julie Eadeh is flanked by Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong (left) and Hua You, deputy commissioner of the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
US Consul General Julie Eadeh is flanked by Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong (left) and Hua You, deputy commissioner of the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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The Chinese embassy in the United Kingdom said the sentencing was “the result of the British side’s abuse of the law and manipulation of judicial proceedings”. Photo: AFP
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