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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.
3 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
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Veteran Hong Kong lawmakers Starry Lee, Ronick Chan to vie for Legco presidency
2 Jan 2026 - 10:33PM
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Hong Kong’s John Lee suffering from sciatica, Chief Executive’s Office says
2 Jan 2026 - 4:22PM
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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.
1 Jan 2026 - 9:03PM
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.
2 Jan 2026 - 12:34AM
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.
31 Dec 2025 - 11:42PM
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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.
31 Dec 2025 - 9:33PM
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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.
31 Dec 2025 - 8:29PM
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.
28 Dec 2025 - 9:12PM
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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.
28 Dec 2025 - 8:50PM
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.
28 Dec 2025 - 10:26PM
Lawmaker Starry Lee is Hong Kong’s sole delegate in the standing committee of the National People’s Congress. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society
Requests for help after 2 Hongkongers reportedly killed in Ukraine war
Two men reportedly volunteered to fight for Ukraine in war, but died in Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
28 Dec 2025 - 12:29AM
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Hong Kong’s role to be discussed in China’s top legislature annual session
Sole delegate to National People’s Congress Starry Lee expects the city’s role in finance, trade, and innovation to be discussed in 15th five-year plan.
27 Dec 2025 - 11:59PM
Hong Kong politics
Back reforms and align with nation, Legco chief tells new Hong Kong lawmakers
Andrew Leung ‘confident new lawmakers can draw on their professional expertise … to fully support government in driving reform’.
27 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
Hong Kong politics
Young people’s input needed on pressing Hong Kong issues, incoming lawmaker says
Lawmaker-elect Grace Chan also says there is room for more effective communication within the social welfare sector.
24 Dec 2025 - 8:29PM
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Grace Chan beat two other candidates for the social welfare seat. Photo: Edmond So
Legislative Council election 2025
Deadly Tai Po blaze affected Hong Kong Legco election voter turnout: minister
Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says city’s worst fire in decades ‘dampened enthusiasm’, leading to second-lowest rate since 1997.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:26PM
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Hong Kong lawmaker says win will spur more vocal candidates in future polls
Mark Chong also calls on government to improve public trust by boosting oversight to avoid situations like the bottled water scandal and Tai Po fire.
20 Dec 2025 - 5:29PM
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Labour MPs urge UK to protect Hong Kong BN(O) migrants from residency reforms
Lawmakers voice ‘significant concerns’ that tighter residency criteria could undermine efforts to safeguard Hongkongers’ settlement pathway.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:42PM
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Labour MPs have called on the UK government to protect Hongkongers from stricter residency rules under the proposed BN(O) visa overhaul. Photo: EPA-EFE
SCMP Highlights
China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
19 Dec 2025 - 12:12PM
Jimmy Lai trial
Beijing, Hong Kong slam G7 over criticism of Jimmy Lai trial verdict
Chinese ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says attempts to pressure nation akin to ‘mantis trying to stop a chariot or ant trying to shake a tree’.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:38PM
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Hong Kong lawmakers-elect want more exchanges with government in policymaking
Elected legislators say sharing session shows government values ties with lawmakers and call for earlier engagement to create better policies.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:59PM
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Peking University keen to start research lab in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis
City leader John Lee meets university’s party secretary on final day of duty visit to Beijing and shares plans to accelerate project’s development.
17 Dec 2025 - 10:48PM
Chief Executive John Lee (second from right) meets with Peking University’s party secretary He Guangcai (second from left) on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly
Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.
17 Dec 2025 - 11:06PM
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Open court, detailed ruling in Lai trial ‘prove Hong Kong rule of law strong’
Lawyers urge members of public to study the court’s judgment before drawing conclusions after Western countries hit out at Lai verdict.
17 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
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Xi offers ‘strong support’ for Hong Kong efforts after Lai trial: John Lee
President also calls on Hong Kong to proactively align with the nation’s 15th five-year plan; extends condolences to families of victims of Tai Po fire.
17 Dec 2025 - 12:43AM
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