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Andrew Wan expressed gratitude to his supporters on social media on Saturday after his release. Photo: Facebook/Andrew Wan
Hong Kong national security law

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

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

Hong Kong politics

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

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Hong Kong politics

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

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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Lam Wing-kee in 2016. He said he had been kidnapped and blindfolded at the border and subsequently held in solitary confinement. Photo: Robert Ng
Lam Wing-kee in 2016. He said he had been kidnapped and blindfolded at the border and subsequently held in solitary confinement. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong politics

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.

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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 politics

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
Hong Kong politics

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.

Hong Kong politics

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
Hong Kong politics

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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Secretary for Security Chris Tang says Hong Kong authorities have continued to work with counterparts work against crime. Photo: Dickson Lee
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says Hong Kong authorities have continued to work with counterparts work against crime. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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Hong Kong national security law

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.

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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
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges 10-fold expansion of new university town

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, wraps up two-day trip following meetings with officials and visits to key projects.

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HKMAO director Xia Baolong gives John Lee the thumbs up after his two-day visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
HKMAO director Xia Baolong gives John Lee the thumbs up after his two-day visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Xia ‘fully recognises’ Hong Kong I&T efforts, urges city to seize opportunities

Beijing official visits Northern Metropolis sites, including Yuen Long microelectronics centre and Hetao hub.

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Hong Kong politics

Ex-Hong Kong police deputy commissioner Albert Yuen set for hygiene chief role

Yuen will assume office on Tuesday after retiring from nearly four-decade police career.

Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong to visit city on Tuesday, check on megaproject

Hong Kong government says Xia Baolong to gauge city’s alignment with national five-year plan and development of Northern Metropolis.

Xia Baolong (left), director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, shakes hands with Chief Executive John Lee during a previous visit to the city. Photo: Elson Li
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