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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.
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Dominican Republic can help Hong Kong connect with Latin America, envoy says
10 Nov 2024 - 9:53AM
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party hosts banquet after several forced cancellations
9 Nov 2024 - 11:30PM
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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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Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, meets business leaders in Shenzhen on Friday. Photo: Handout
Politics
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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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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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
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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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Experts have said that Donald Trump may use his power to shut down the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices. Photo: Dickson Lee
Politics
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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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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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
Area 137 in Tseung Kwan O. The site is part of government plans to create several waste-handling facilities. Photo: Martin Chan
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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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Hong Kong’s legal system shows ‘strong resilience’ to threats: Beijing official
Cui Jianchun also stresses city must remain competitive in legal field and build itself into a preferred destination for global dispute resolution.
5 Nov 2024 - 4:35PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong’s Law Society sends warning letters to lawyers linked to protest fund
City’s biggest lawyer group did not disclose how many members received letters over complaints involving 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund.
5 Nov 2024 - 12:49AM
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Education
Beijing official says common law jurisdiction key to Hong Kong’s ‘connector’ role
Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong, also says critical comments about curtailed freedoms in city are ‘rumours made by insane people’.
4 Nov 2024 - 9:20PM
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Beijing official Cui Jianchun has also insisted that continued business in Hong Kong reflected both the city’s strong rule of law and companies’ faith in it. Photo: EPA-EFE
Politics
Former jailed ringleader of Hong Kong’s Occupy movement reveals cancer battle
Cancer forced doctors to perform emergency surgery on Shiu Ka-chun and remove half of his stomach, with ex-lawmaker losing 15kg.
3 Nov 2024 - 7:24PM
Politics
Diversify economy, tackle livelihood issues, Xi Jinping tells Macau’s next leader
Sam Hou-fai says talk with Xi showed Chinese president’s solid understanding of city’s challenges, including healthcare and urban renewal.
2 Nov 2024 - 10:24PM
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Xi calls on Macau’s next chief executive to unite sectors as they meet in Beijing
Chinese president lays out hopes for Macau’s next leader, Sam Hou-fai, as he receives appointment letter from Premier Li Qiang in capital.
1 Nov 2024 - 11:47PM
Politics
What do Beijing official’s Jardine Matheson, HSBC meetings mean for Hong Kong?
Experts weigh in on back-to-back meetings with major British companies and the ‘clear message’ being sent to the US.
31 Oct 2024 - 12:56PM
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HSBC’s roots are in Hong Kong. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Trump says he will ‘100%’ get jailed Hong Kong ex-tycoon Jimmy Lai out of country
US presidential candidate tells podcast host he will speak to President Xi Jinping to secure Lai’s release if he wins November 5 election.
29 Oct 2024 - 6:59PM
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US to ‘reap what it sows’ with ban on China tech investment: Hong Kong’s John Lee
City leader warns rules targeting investment in semiconductors, quantum technologies, AI to hurt both free markets and US’s own interests.
29 Oct 2024 - 4:53PM
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Ongoing land creation key to ensure Hong Kong is in control of supply: John Lee
John Lee says government can reserve land and dismisses concerns earlier raised by former leader Leung Chun-ying about risks of oversupply.
29 Oct 2024 - 10:54PM
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OPINION
Alice Wu
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s tourism, culture sectors deserve support, not just criticism
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Mike Rowse
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Hong Kong’s small flats will drive international talent elsewhere
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Alice Wu
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A tale of 2 cities, with an important lesson for 1
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Christopher Tang
Opinion
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Despite setbacks, Hong Kong is still the best place to do business
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Why equating Jimmy Lai’s failed appeal to broken rule of law is false
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Mike Rowse
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Hong Kong’s new taxi licensing scheme is old wine in new bottles
11 Aug 2024 - 4:30PM
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