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City leader John Lee and officials attend the celebration marking the handover anniversary. Photo: Nora Tam
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Handover, Communist Party anniversary on same day is meaningful: John Lee

City leader also outlines three priorities for final year of term: 5-year plan, Northern Metropolis and livelihoods.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong, mainland China to start sharing data this year: tech minister Sun Dong

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Hong Kong society

Fallen firefighter Ho awarded Medal for Bravery in Hong Kong’s 2026 Honours List

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong private sports clubs must pay land premiums or open doors as leases end

New arrangement, first announced in 2019, ends long-standing concessionary land premiums granted to private sports clubs that are closed to public.

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The Hong Kong Golf Club operates three golf courses spanning 172 hectares in Fanling. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Hong Kong Golf Club operates three golf courses spanning 172 hectares in Fanling. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Mainland China revises criteria for settling in Hong Kong, Macau

National Immigration Administration announces new criteria to take effect Wednesday and replace current points-based system.

Hong Kong society

No need to share numbers as WhatsApp set to introduce new feature for texting

Starting this week, users can reserve unique usernames that allow them to text without swapping numbers later this year.

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Hong Kong politics

2 PLA navy ships to visit Hong Kong for 5-day port call

Residents will get a chance to board destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang during visit.

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The guided missile destroyer Nanning is one of two ships that will visit Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
The guided missile destroyer Nanning is one of two ships that will visit Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong society

‘Deficiencies’ in maintenance, repairs at Hong Kong parks mar visitor experience

Ombudsman urges authorities to overhaul management of country parks, including addressing delays in repair works and poor cleanliness.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong eyes cool-off period for beauty, gym deals to curb hard-sell tactics

Proposals aim at addressing enforcement gaps under Trade Descriptions Ordinance in sectors involving large prepayments and long-term contracts.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

82% of Wang Fuk Court flat owners accept buy-back offer before priority deadline

Housing Bureau says it received 1,635 letters of acceptance a day before deadline to secure priority flat selection under special sales plan.

Seven of the eight towers of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po were destroyed in the blaze last November. Nearly 170 people were killed and about 5,000 residents lost their homes. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites

Home Affairs Department publishes two guides allowing greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirements to encourage rural tourism.

Ho Sheung Heung in the northern New Territories. The Hong Kong government has released two guides with more flexible licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites. Photo: Karma Lo
Ho Sheung Heung in the northern New Territories. The Hong Kong government has released two guides with more flexible licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Kennedy Town walkway plan needs rethink to match local vibe: harbourfront body

‘Kennedy Town is an old district of Hong Kong, and its buildings … have gone through a long history,’ Harbourfront Commission head says.

Hong Kong society

M+ museum offers free entry to customers caught in design exhibition bottleneck

Hong Kong venue apologises for poor management of ‘overwhelming’ crowds and hours-long queues at design exhibition that opened at the weekend.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | Housing minister talks accountability, how to prevent another Tai Po fire

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says tragedy left profound impact on all involved departments and highlighted need to strengthen oversight.

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Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says the Wang Fuk Court tragedy left a profound impact on all involved departments. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Worker killed, another injured after excavator tips over in Hong Kong

Incident at construction site on Liberty Avenue is second fatal industrial accident in past four days.

The incident was reported on Monday morning. Photo: Jelly Tse
The incident was reported on Monday morning. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | High ceiling to clear? First rectified subdivided flat to be approved soon

Housing minister Winnie Ho also says government still needs at least four years to fulfil Beijing’s order to eradicate substandard homes.

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Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | Bigger space, better living: what Northern Metropolis public flats have to offer

Share of larger flats will also be increased to 25 per cent, with estates integrated with the area’s environment, heritage and technology.

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Education in Hong Kong

HKU student publication Undergrad shuts down after 74 years amid recruitment woes

Editorial committee says failure to recruit new members forces closure, ending one of Hong Kong’s longest-running campus publications.

The University of Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
The University of Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

1 dead, 2 seriously injured as minibus mounts pavement, crashes in Hong Kong

14 other people hurt in Kowloon City crash, with driver, 48, later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death.

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Hong Kong society

‘Heart of Kwun Tong’: hundreds say goodbye to old Yue Man Square in Hong Kong

Crowds gathered to witness permanent closure of roads as part of Urban Renewal Authority’s site redevelopment.

Hong Kong society

Experts offer tips to secure data after Mirror star Stanley Yau loses phone

Hong Kong experts share tips on how to prevent data breaches after Cantopop star’s lost iPhone ends up in neighbouring Shenzhen.

Boy band Mirror singer Stanley Au’s iPhone ended up in a Shenzhen market. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Widen mental health support for city’s youth beyond high-risk cases, adviser urges

Exco’s Dr Lam Ching-choi warns high-risk tags don’t always identify children in need, while tycoon Adrian Cheng says young philanthropists eager to help.

An expert has called for prevention and support measures to be expanded to all young people, rather than targeting only those identified as high risk. Photo: Getty Images
An expert has called for prevention and support measures to be expanded to all young people, rather than targeting only those identified as high risk. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning on Sunday afternoon

Forecaster issued the rainstorm warning at 11.10am and took it down at 2.35pm.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong prison service pulls AI K-pop video after anti-drug message backfires

Beautiful AI-generated virtual K-pop girl group appears to be promoting use of illegal substances, not discouraging it, social media users say.

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Hong Kong society

Thousands pack Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui promenade for annual dragon boat races

Over 220 teams from 16 jurisdictions compete in two-day competition marking event’s 50th anniversary.

The Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races is marking its 50th anniversary. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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