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Hong Kong politics
Public opinion a factor in government’s decision to investigate officials: minister
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says permanent secretaries, while not covered under new mechanism, could still be taken to task if found culpable.
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Hong Kong politics
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets city’s leaders in capital
17 Apr 2026 - 3:20AM
Hong Kong politics
Ex-lawmaker convicted in Hong Kong 47 trial struck off medical register
16 Apr 2026 - 9:46PM
Macau
Macau finance minister steps down for ‘personal reasons’
Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai thanks Tai Kin-ip for his hard work and temporarily assumes duties until a new candidate is appointed.
16 Apr 2026 - 5:40PM
Tai Kin-ip has stepped down from his role as Macau’s finance minister. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire
Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:39PM
Hong Kong national security law
‘Show patriotism through concrete actions,’ Xia Baolong tells businesspeople
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs also reminds the city to be adequately prepared for risks arising from current political tensions.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:59AM
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Hong Kong politics
Advisory body to be given power to probe department heads for serious offences
Hong Kong authorities will introduce subsidiary legislation as early as June, as part of broader effort to institutionalise official accountability.
14 Apr 2026 - 10:37PM
The Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong to slash over 10,000 civil service posts by mid-2027, minister vows
Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung says close to 60 per cent of cuts will be junior roles and about 3 per cent at senior level.
13 Apr 2026 - 10:23PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong’s ministerial team spent HK$46.6 million on visits in past 3 years
Former lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen asks whether taxpayer money is being well spent, but government says quantifying value of trips not always possible.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong politics
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks
Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.
11 Apr 2026 - 10:07PM
Hong Kong politics
Tighter civil service disciplinary rules risk becoming excessive: union head
Federation of Civil Service Unions chairman raises concerns over civil servant retention amid efforts to deal with underperforming staff.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:56PM
A union leader has cautioned that increasing pressure on frontline staff could further strain morale, particularly among younger recruits. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics
151 Hong Kong civil servants dismissed for misconduct, convictions in past 3 years
Police accounted for highest number of cases, but overall civil servant dismissals declined steadily between 2022 and 2025.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:23PM
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Legislative Council election 2025
Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021
Authorities point to rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for increased expenditure.
9 Apr 2026 - 11:17PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong immigration chief granted service extension past retirement age
Government says Benson Kwok’s extension aims to ensure a smooth leadership transition within Immigration Department.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
Hong Kong politics
University town to be fast-tracked, Eric Chan says after mainland China visit
Hong Kong’s No 2 official also says authorities will devise plan to attract top institutions from across border and overseas to take part.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:49PM
Chief Secretary Eric Chan (second from left) and his working group visit a university campus in mainland China in 2024. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics
New constitutional affairs chief Janice Tse to lead Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan
Former environment permanent secretary appointed to post after city leader John Lee nominated her, citing Tse’s 38 years in government.
30 Mar 2026 - 9:53PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Errors in Hong Kong Tai Po blaze hearing transcript raise transparency concerns
The South China Morning Post finds multiple factual errors in official transcript, leading to calls for future proceedings to be live-streamed.
29 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong politics
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong meets tycoons, leaders as he wraps up Hong Kong visit
City state’s prime minister says trip ‘short but meaningful’ and calls for closer cooperation to boost regional growth.
28 Mar 2026 - 10:16PM
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meets former Hong Kong Chief Justice Andrew Li (left) and ex-chairwoman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Laura Cha. Photo: Facebook/Lawrence Wong
Hong Kong national security law
Beijing summons US envoy in Hong Kong over alert on national security law changes
City authorities also issue statement after US consulate in Hong Kong warns citizens about new rule criminalising refusal to reveal phone passwords.
29 Mar 2026 - 12:27PM
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Greater Bay Area
Beijing official visits Greater Bay Area cities to explore integrating Hong Kong
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says its director, Xia Baolong, visited Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, and Foshan this week.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:47PM
Hong Kong politics
Singapore to explore Northern Metropolis opportunities: Lawrence Wong
City state’s leader says relations with Hong Kong ‘more important than ever’ amid fragmenting world.
28 Mar 2026 - 9:27AM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong slams UK for undermining rule of law with calls to release Jimmy Lai
City government accuses Britain of interfering in local affairs after UK publishes report on Sino-British Joint Declaration’s implementation.
27 Mar 2026 - 8:01PM
Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper says in Britain’s six-monthly report on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration that the UK government will continue to press for Jimmy Lai’s release. Photo: dpa
Hong Kong politics
Zhang Dongmei named new deputy director of office overseeing Hong Kong affairs
Selection of former vice-president of All-China Women’s Federation makes her first female deputy director since office’s elevation in 2023.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:30PM
John Lee
Hong Kong, Hainan can ‘forge strong partnership’, build on strengths: John Lee
Lee says the launch of Hainan’s separate customs regime presents business opportunities for Hong Kong companies.
25 Mar 2026 - 8:22PM
Hong Kong national security law
‘Specified persons’ will be able to decrypt devices in national security cases
Security chief says amendments to implementation rules have not created new law enforcement powers.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:11PM
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