https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/53200/feed The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is China’s top political advisory body. China's Communist Party has about two-thirds of the seats. The CPPCC national committee holds an annual meeting about the same time as plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC). This joint meeting is known as the 'Two Sessions'. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Simpson Cheung Simpson Cheung Ng Hon-mun, an influential pro-Beijing educator and long-serving Hong Kong deputy to the National People’s Congress who at one point called for its reform, has died at the age of 100. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu offered his deepest sympathies to Ng’s family on Sunday, praising him for his lifelong devotion to the nation and his significant contributions to Hong Kong’s smooth return to the motherland. “He dedicated his life to the cause of patriotic education, cultivating a large number of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3371296/influential-leftist-educator-ng-hon-mun-dies-aged-100?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3371296/influential-leftist-educator-ng-hon-mun-dies-aged-100?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:10:11 +0000 Bernard Chan Bernard Chan The farewell to former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa was moving because it marked the passing of a figure who stood at the beginning of a wholly new chapter for Hong Kong, a city to which he devoted so much of himself. For many, Tung will always be associated with the formidable demands of the early years after the return to the motherland – the Asian financial crisis, the bursting of the property bubble, severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) and sharp social divisions. The institutions of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3369327/tung-chee-hwas-task-hong-kongs-chief-executive-was-without-precedent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3369327/tung-chee-hwas-task-hong-kongs-chief-executive-was-without-precedent?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:30:06 +0000 Neville Lai Neville Lai When Tung Chee-hwa died, the obituaries predictably described a Hong Kong shipping mogul who became the city’s first postcolonial chief executive. How his government navigated the Asian financial crisis and severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) epidemic and its retreat from Article 23 were highlighted. There was less attention paid to the political hybrid he embodied. Tung sat as vice-chairman of China’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3368057/how-hong-kong-can-keep-talking-going-when-us-china-officials-dont?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3368057/how-hong-kong-can-keep-talking-going-when-us-china-officials-dont?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:30:08 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Jess Ma,Ng Kang-chung Matthew Cheng,Jess Ma,Ng Kang-chung Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders sent condolences from Beijing as Hong Kong bade farewell to the city’s first postcolonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, at a sombre yet poignant state funeral on Sunday. A report by the official Xinhua News Agency praised Tung, who died on September 8 at the age of 89, as “an outstanding contributor to ‘one country, two systems’, a renowned patriot, an outstanding social activist and a close friend of” the Communist Party of China. “While Tung was... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368170/his-love-hong-kong-was-profound-tung-chee-hwa-honoured-state-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368170/his-love-hong-kong-was-profound-tung-chee-hwa-honoured-state-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:24:33 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, Tung Chee-hwa, has been lauded as a pioneer of “one country, two systems”, a staunch patriot and a close friend of the Communist Party who also contributed to Sino-US relations, according to a eulogy delivered by a senior Beijing official. In his remarks at Tung’s state funeral on Sunday, seen by the South China Morning Post, Shi Taifeng – a Politburo member and first vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – also... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368145/staunch-patriot-close-friend-beijing-official-hails-tung-chee-hwas-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368145/staunch-patriot-close-friend-beijing-official-hails-tung-chee-hwas-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:19:11 +0000 Emily Hung Emily Hung Hong Kong’s political and business elite bade a solemn farewell to Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first chief executive, at a vigil on Saturday, as Beijing leaders sent wreaths ahead of his state funeral and members of the public streamed into community centres to sign condolence books. Hundreds of wreaths lined the pavement at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point, spilling into a nearby playground, while inside the hall the mood was hushed as top officials, former politicians and business... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368127/hong-kongs-political-business-elite-pay-final-respects-tung-chee-hwa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368127/hong-kongs-political-business-elite-pay-final-respects-tung-chee-hwa?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:39 +0000 SCMP Reporter SCMP Reporter This weekend, Hong Kong mourns the loss of former chief executive and elder statesman Tung Chee-hwa. The shipping tycoon who became the city’s first leader after its transfer of sovereignty to China in 1997 died on September 8 at the age of 89, leaving a legacy of determined stewardship and dedicated public service. He is remembered for steering Hong Kong through uncharted waters following the end of colonial rule, as well as his tireless efforts as a state leader and business heavyweight to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368071/friend-leader-mentor-how-political-veterans-remember-tung-chee-hwa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368071/friend-leader-mentor-how-political-veterans-remember-tung-chee-hwa?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:00:11 +0000 Simpson Cheung,Jess Ma Simpson Cheung,Jess Ma Hong Kong police will impose a high level of security for this weekend’s state funeral of the city’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, including providing protection for the three top Beijing officials attending the event, the South China Morning Post has learned. However, the memorial service, originally planned as a public event, will instead be by invitation only due to venue constraints, the Office of Former Chief Executives announced on Thursday. A command centre would be set up at the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367908/blanket-security-planned-state-funeral-tung-chee-hwa-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367908/blanket-security-planned-state-funeral-tung-chee-hwa-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:30:06 +0000 Olga Wong Olga Wong The state funeral for the city’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, is scheduled for next Sunday, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source confirmed on Saturday that the service would take place on September 20, with details being arranged. State leaders and central government officials are expected to join the funeral committee, in line with previous practice. The SCMP reported earlier that a state funeral would be accorded to Tung to honour his legacy as a deputy national-level... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367278/state-funeral-hong-kongs-first-leader-tung-chee-hwa-set-september-20?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367278/state-funeral-hong-kongs-first-leader-tung-chee-hwa-set-september-20?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:22:54 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong authorities are coordinating a state funeral for the city’s first chief executive, the late Tung Chee-hwa, the South China Morning Post has learned, honouring his legacy as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the “one country, two systems” framework. A source familiar with the matter said “preparations were under way” and were being coordinated by the city government after Tung’s death on Tuesday at the age of 89. Responding to queries from the SCMP, the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367075/hong-kongs-first-leader-tung-chee-hwa-be-honoured-state-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367075/hong-kongs-first-leader-tung-chee-hwa-be-honoured-state-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:25:11 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, who died on Tuesday, has been lauded as “one of the greatest movers in China-US relations”, with a foundation established by Neil Bush, a former American president’s son, praising Tung’s “profound contributions” to deepening ties between the two nations. The US consulate and former city leader Donald Tsang Yam-kuen also praised Tung’s work in strengthening ties between the United States and Hong Kong, paving the way for deeper business links and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3366963/tung-chee-hwa-hailed-visionary-leader-who-helped-build-us-china-relations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3366963/tung-chee-hwa-hailed-visionary-leader-who-helped-build-us-china-relations?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:08:36 +0000 Emily Hung,Denise Tsang,Simpson Cheung,Matthew Cheng,Orange Wang,Danny Mok Emily Hung,Denise Tsang,Simpson Cheung,Matthew Cheng,Orange Wang,Danny Mok Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive who oversaw the city’s 1997 return to Chinese rule, has died. According to a statement from his office issued in the early hours on Wednesday, he died on Tuesday at the age of 89, surrounded by his loved ones. It is understood that he died at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital. Tung was also a vice-chairman of China’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. In this live blog, the South China Morning... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3366843/tributes-pour-hong-kong-mourns-death-tung-chee-hwa-first-chief-executive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3366843/tributes-pour-hong-kong-mourns-death-tung-chee-hwa-first-chief-executive?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Sep 2026 02:07:50 +0000 Natalie Wong Natalie Wong A shipping tycoon who was thrust onto the international stage as Hong Kong’s first chief executive and went on to become an elder statesman and consummate diplomat, Tung Chee-hwa will be remembered as a defining figure of the city’s modern history. The legacy of Tung, who died on Tuesday at age 89, is closely tied to his role as a patriot who led Hong Kong through uncharted waters, navigating a stormy post-handover period beset with economic, public health and political crises. With his Shanghai... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3366827/hong-kongs-first-chief-executive-tung-chee-hwa-dies-aged-89?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3366827/hong-kongs-first-chief-executive-tung-chee-hwa-dies-aged-89?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:36 +0000 Julie Zhang,Alice Li Julie Zhang,Alice Li Hong Kong is stepping up its efforts to invest in a cluster of biotech companies, positioning itself as a linchpin in Beijing’s push to reach new levels of innovation and challenge the United States for dominance in the global pharmaceutical market. Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), which manages about US$8 billion in assets and is wholly owned by the Hong Kong government, has built a biotech and healthcare technology investment portfolio covering both traditional Chinese and Western... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3363320/us-china-pharma-rivalry-heats-can-hong-kongs-us8b-fund-be-global-bridge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3363320/us-china-pharma-rivalry-heats-can-hong-kongs-us8b-fund-be-global-bridge?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:12:36 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong’s legislature may review and tighten its code for members in light of the resignation of a lawmaker arrested for alleged drink-driving and failing to report an accident, its president has said. “We routinely review the code for Legislative Council members, usually during the latter stage of the term,” Starry Lee Wai-king said on Monday. “This incident will definitely serve as an important reference if we consider amending the code in the future.” William Wong Kam-fai, a lawmaker and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3359624/legco-could-tighten-members-code-after-william-wong-drink-driving-case-starry-lee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3359624/legco-could-tighten-members-code-after-william-wong-drink-driving-case-starry-lee?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:02:59 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai failed to report his arrest for alleged drink-driving to the Legislative Council as required under its code of conduct and is expected to face an internal investigation that could result in stiff penalties, the South China Morning Post has learned. Legco’s Supervisory Committee said on Thursday that it would handle cases involving lawmakers’ conduct “in a serious and solemn manner” based on the code for members, acknowledging the public was highly... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3359144/lawmaker-william-wong-failed-tell-legco-about-arrest-set-committee-probe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3359144/lawmaker-william-wong-failed-tell-legco-about-arrest-set-committee-probe?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:33 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Jess Ma,Wynna Wong Matthew Cheng,Jess Ma,Wynna Wong Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai has apologised for “causing inconvenience” to the public following his arrest for suspected drink-driving, careless driving and failing to stop and report an accident, after a crash involving his car and two parked vehicles. “I sincerely apologise for the traffic incident involving me on the campus of the Chinese University of Hong Kong [CUHK] a few days ago, which has sparked public discussion and caused inconvenience to the Legislative Council, the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3359019/lawmaker-william-wong-arrested-over-alleged-drink-driving-crash-cuhk-campus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3359019/lawmaker-william-wong-arrested-over-alleged-drink-driving-crash-cuhk-campus?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:39:45 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong is the only place in the country able to replicate the short-window growth model that US tech giant SpaceX used, former city leader Leung Chun-ying has said, calling for the development of local professional services for the emerging aerospace industry. Leung, a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the country’s top political advisory body, also said Hong Kong should make trade-offs when formulating its first five-year plan, prioritising initiatives... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357807/hong-kong-only-place-china-can-adopt-model-akin-spacex-cy-leung-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3357807/hong-kong-only-place-china-can-adopt-model-akin-spacex-cy-leung-says?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:49:11 +0000 Jane Cai Jane Cai “I can’t wait to watch the game – it’s Lion’s Head Meatballs versus Hairy Crab!” Liu Jieling, a 42-year-old company executive from Suzhou, joked about a derby clash pitting a side inspired by her city’s signature crustacean cuisine against one by Yangzhou’s steamed meatballs. The 2026 season of the Jiangsu City Football League – popularly known as the Su Super League – kicks off on Saturday, and the amateur tournament in Jiangsu, a province in eastern China, is already generating huge buzz... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349732/winners-chinas-growing-intercity-football-rivalries-may-surprise-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/diplomacy/article/3349732/winners-chinas-growing-intercity-football-rivalries-may-surprise-you?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:00:17 +0000 Phoebe Zhang Phoebe Zhang Authorities in Beijing say peaceful reunification will solve Taiwan’s energy supply fears sparked by the hostilities in the Middle East, emphasising that “the removal of barriers between the two sides of the [Taiwan] strait will ensure the smooth flow of resources”. Chen Binhua, spokesman for Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that peaceful reunification would create enormous opportunities for the island’s economic and social development and bring tangible benefits to the people... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/politics/article/3347012/mainland-china-says-taiwan-can-ease-iran-energy-supply-anxiety-peaceful-reunification?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/politics/article/3347012/mainland-china-says-taiwan-can-ease-iran-energy-supply-anxiety-peaceful-reunification?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:34:51 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong should move beyond a “city-centred” approach that merely seeks Beijing’s policy support and instead take steps to align with national priorities by advancing the internationalisation of the yuan and supporting mainland Chinese enterprises’ global expansion, observers have said as this year’s “two sessions” came to a close. With the annual political gathering ending amid the widening war in the Middle East, observers also said Beijing would expect local companies to pursue investments... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3346563/what-are-hong-kongs-next-best-steps-after-two-sessions-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3346563/what-are-hong-kongs-next-best-steps-after-two-sessions-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:23 +0000 Alcott Wei Alcott Wei China is using AI to help its radars better detect low-altitude drones, according to a top Chinese military scientist who said drone swarm tactics – as used in the US’ ongoing attack on Iran – were an emerging challenge for radar systems. Xu Jin, a leading air-defence radar expert and a member of China’s top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, revealed the AI initiative in an interview with the South China Morning Post on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/military/article/3346493/china-announces-ai-boost-radar-drone-swarms-confound-detectors-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/military/article/3346493/china-announces-ai-boost-radar-drone-swarms-confound-detectors-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:01:31 +0000 Xinyi Wu Xinyi Wu Some Chinese lawmakers and advisers are pushing to secure higher pensions for elderly farmers, underscoring the persistent income disparity between the country’s urban and rural residents. The latest government work report, approved on Thursday, confirmed a 20-yuan (US$2.91) monthly increase to basic pension payments for a third consecutive year, bringing the national minimum to 163 yuan. However, some deputies from China’s top legislature contend that this level is inadequate. “A pension of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3346368/chinas-rural-pensions-focus-lawmakers-fight-farmers-fair-share-amid-income-gap?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3346368/chinas-rural-pensions-focus-lawmakers-fight-farmers-fair-share-amid-income-gap?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Xinyi Wu Xinyi Wu Chinese firms should prioritise regional political stability when they make overseas investment decisions, as mounting geopolitical tensions and currency fluctuations increase the risks of doing business abroad, a prominent Chinese entrepreneur has warned. “The current unrest in the Middle East, fluctuations of the US dollar and international complexities serve as a reminder for firms expanding abroad: we must go to locations that offer relative stability,” said Liu Yonghao, founder and chairman... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3346370/chinese-firms-should-focus-investing-politically-stable-regions-entrepreneur?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3346370/chinese-firms-should-focus-investing-politically-stable-regions-entrepreneur?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:08 +0000 Edith Lin,Matthew Cheng Edith Lin,Matthew Cheng Hong Kong should step up education on Chinese history and culture while highlighting security threats to cultivate public awareness about the need to defend the country, experts have said, as the nation’s legislature is set to pass a law promoting ethnic unity. The expert’s comments came ahead of the closing session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on Thursday, which is due to pass the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. The law aims to forge a strong “sense of community for... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3346246/how-will-hong-kong-follow-mainland-chinas-ethnic-unity-promotion-law?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3346246/how-will-hong-kong-follow-mainland-chinas-ethnic-unity-promotion-law?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:30:08 +0000 SCMP SCMP We have put together stories from our coverage of China’s ongoing “two sessions”. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Taiwan, trade war, PLA and AI: Li Qiang lays out priorities at ‘two sessions’ China’s premier pledged to champion “orderly” multipolarism and “inclusive” globalisation at the opening ceremony of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing. 2. Xi Jinping calls on China’s provincial powerhouses to lead in tech, risk control President... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/article/3346187/chinas-two-sessions-2026-everything-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/article/3346187/chinas-two-sessions-2026-everything-you-need-know?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:15:08 +0000 Wency Chen Wency Chen China’s semiconductor entrepreneurs – including artificial intelligence chipmaker Cambricon Technologies and testing-and-packaging leader Tongfu Microelectronics – have voiced support for the country’s 15th five-year plan, which places renewed emphasis on the chip industry as a cornerstone of Beijing’s technology ambitions. “National policy direction and planning are very well designed,” said Chen Tianshi, founder and CEO of Beijing-based Cambricon. Speaking on the sidelines of the opening of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/article/3345996/chinas-chip-bosses-endorse-semiconductor-push-next-5-year-plan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/article/3345996/chinas-chip-bosses-endorse-semiconductor-push-next-5-year-plan?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:00:11 +0000 Ann Cao Ann Cao Representatives of China’s semiconductor industry are calling for stronger state backing in artificial intelligence chips and critical materials, aiming to fast-track core technology breakthroughs. During last week’s “two sessions” – the annual meetings of China’s top legislature and advisory body – scholars and entrepreneurs in the semiconductor sector urged Beijing to leverage the nation’s advantage in strategic chip raw materials and accelerate the commercial application of AI chips to secure... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3345997/chinas-chip-industry-seeks-more-state-support-ai-dominance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/big-tech/article/3345997/chinas-chip-industry-seeks-more-state-support-ai-dominance?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:12 +0000 Themis Qi Themis Qi Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, former heir apparent to Hong Kong property giant New World Development (NWD), plans to spend more time in mainland China and increase his tech investments this year, with a focus on a range of sectors from artificial intelligence to aerospace, echoing China’s latest five-year plan. “If our country can realise [the 15th five-year plan], we would be stable and secure, and our future will definitely be promising,” Cheng, who is a member of the Chinese People’s Political... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/money/markets-investing/article/3345918/hong-kong-tycoon-adrian-cheng-doubles-down-tech-step-chinas-5-year-plan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/money/markets-investing/article/3345918/hong-kong-tycoon-adrian-cheng-doubles-down-tech-step-chinas-5-year-plan?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:12:38 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Edith Lin Matthew Cheng,Edith Lin Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has urged Hong Kong’s legislature to deliver more “practical outcomes” that align with the city’s actual conditions and meet Beijing’s expectations under the executive-led governance system. Emphasising the importance of the executive-led system for the second day in a row, the state leader reiterated on Saturday that its implementation was not solely the responsibility of the city leader or the government, as he outlined his expectations for the Legislative... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345787/deliver-more-practical-outcomes-chinese-vice-premier-tells-hong-kong-legco?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345787/deliver-more-practical-outcomes-chinese-vice-premier-tells-hong-kong-legco?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:37:20 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Lam Ka-sing,Edith Lin Matthew Cheng,Lam Ka-sing,Edith Lin Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has acknowledged it is no “easy task” to truly implement Hong Kong’s executive-led governance system, stressing that it must be a “shared responsibility” of the legislative and judicial branches and society as a whole. The state leader also urged the city to “grasp” the opportunities of China’s 15th five-year plan as he highlighted key areas such as quantum technology, aerospace and the low-altitude economy, while calling on local entrepreneurs to proactively... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345644/chinese-vice-premier-stresses-shared-duty-hong-kongs-executive-led-governance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345644/chinese-vice-premier-stresses-shared-duty-hong-kongs-executive-led-governance?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:21:09 +0000 Coco Feng,Mia Nurmamat,Ann Cao Coco Feng,Mia Nurmamat,Ann Cao China’s policymakers want the digital economy to account for 12.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2030, as Beijing accelerates its push to build a modern industrial system anchored in advanced manufacturing. The goal represents a significant increase from the 10.5 per cent share achieved in 2025, which was announced on Thursday during the annual “two sessions” parliamentary meetings and exceeded the initial target. A large part of China’s digital economy – activities facilitated by data,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3345611/china-bets-ai-manufacturing-integration-narrow-digital-economy-gap-us?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3345611/china-bets-ai-manufacturing-integration-narrow-digital-economy-gap-us?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:12 +0000 Yulu Ao,Themis Qi Yulu Ao,Themis Qi Hong Kong can reinforce its role as an international financial centre by deepening integration with mainland capital markets and expanding cross-border investment channels, financial industry leaders said on Thursday during China’s annual “two sessions”. Stronger collaboration between Hong Kong and mainland exchanges would enhance the resilience of the mainland’s financial system while supporting the internationalisation of the yuan, said Tan Yueheng, permanent honorary president of the Chinese... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3345601/lean-harder-hong-kong-mainland-china-market-ties-two-sessions-delegates-urge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3345601/lean-harder-hong-kong-mainland-china-market-ties-two-sessions-delegates-urge?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:30:07 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong Baptist University is “actively considering” issuing bonds to finance its future development, including campus redevelopment and its new Chinese medicine hospital, according to its president. But Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong also told the South China Morning Post on Thursday that the public institution would be cautious with bond issuance to avoid creating pressure on future management. “Our university needs funding in many aspects, such as our Chinese medicine hospital and the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/education/article/3345579/hong-kong-baptist-university-may-issue-bonds-finance-development?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/education/article/3345579/hong-kong-baptist-university-may-issue-bonds-finance-development?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:07:34 +0000 Wency Chen,Ann Cao,Ben Jiang Wency Chen,Ann Cao,Ben Jiang Wang Jian, a prominent Chinese artificial intelligence scholar and director at Zhejiang Lab, said China had both the “resources and responsibility” to make AI more accessible globally at a time when other countries, such as the US, were increasingly acting in their own interests. Speaking to the South China Morning Post on Wednesday on the sidelines of China’s annual legislative “two sessions” meetings in Beijing, Wang said the world remained far from the goal of turning AI into an... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/article/3345451/china-poised-expand-global-access-ai-despite-rivalry-us-wang-jian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/article/3345451/china-poised-expand-global-access-ai-despite-rivalry-us-wang-jian?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:01:18 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Lam Ka-sing Matthew Cheng,Lam Ka-sing Beijing will roll out further favourable measures for Hong Kong while the coming 15th five-year plan will also step up support for the city in leveraging its unique strengths, a spokesman for the nation’s legislature has said. National People’s Congress (NPC) spokesman Lou Qinjian said on Wednesday that the central government would make further arrangements in the 15th five-year plan to support Hong Kong in “leveraging its unique strengths and to perform a significant role”. “More beneficial... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345402/chinas-top-advisory-body-urges-greater-bay-area-cities-align-rules-regulations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345402/chinas-top-advisory-body-urges-greater-bay-area-cities-align-rules-regulations?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:42:57 +0000 Wency Chen,Ann Cao Wency Chen,Ann Cao China’s tech leaders, including Xiaomi’s Lei Jun, 360 Security Technology’s Zhou Hongyi and Xpeng’s He Xiaopeng, have put forward policy proposals ahead of the “two sessions”, as Beijing seeks to accelerate development in strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence and robotics. The executives aim to promote the industrial use of humanoid robots, speed up the deployment of AI agents and expand computing infrastructure – areas increasingly viewed as key battlegrounds in the global... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/policy/article/3345372/chinas-tech-leaders-urge-faster-ai-humanoid-robot-adoption-two-sessions-proposals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/tech/policy/article/3345372/chinas-tech-leaders-urge-faster-ai-humanoid-robot-adoption-two-sessions-proposals?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:37:05 +0000 Julie Zhang Julie Zhang Beijing should create a “connect” scheme for initial public offerings (IPOs) in the Greater Bay Area to allow mainland Chinese and Hong Kong investors to buy into new listings across the border, HSBC Asia-Pacific chairman Peter Wong Tung-shun said on the eve of China’s annual “two sessions” meetings. “If investors in both Shenzhen and Hong Kong are further allowed to participate simultaneously in IPOs in both markets – achieving a more comprehensive IPO connect mechanism for the Greater Bay Area... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/banking-finance/article/3345285/hsbc-chairman-floats-ipo-connect-hong-kong-shenzhen-ahead-chinas-two-sessions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/banking-finance/article/3345285/hsbc-chairman-floats-ipo-connect-hong-kong-shenzhen-ahead-chinas-two-sessions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:30:09 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Lam Ka-sing,Emily Hung Matthew Cheng,Lam Ka-sing,Emily Hung Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has urged the city to focus on development amid heightening geopolitical tensions and to cherish its hard-earned stability, according to local delegates visiting the capital for the annual “two sessions” political gatherings. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), also said on Tuesday that the city enjoyed “favourable timing, advantageous location and unity of the people” in pursuing development, while calling for work on... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345243/starry-lee-propose-boosting-hong-kongs-role-offshore-yuan-hub-two-sessions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3345243/starry-lee-propose-boosting-hong-kongs-role-offshore-yuan-hub-two-sessions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:41:24 +0000 Zhang Shidong Zhang Shidong Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is the sixth entry in a series examining the complex economic recalibration driving China’s growth philosophy and its wide-ranging implications for local governments, financial investors and private enterprises. Stock investors will zero in on China’s annual parliamentary gathering this week for signals it could revive equity momentum, as fears of artificial intelligence-driven... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3345073/investors-lock-npc-markets-seek-policy-lift-amid-ai-jitters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3345073/investors-lock-npc-markets-seek-policy-lift-amid-ai-jitters?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:30:07 +0000 Themis Qi Themis Qi Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is the fifth entry in a series examining the complex economic recalibration driving China’s growth philosophy and its wide-ranging implications for local governments, financial investors and private enterprises. Chinese government and industry officials are likely to discuss plans to control domestic electric-vehicle (EV) makers’ output, while encouraging them to prioritise... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-evs/article/3344899/top-chinese-officials-industry-leaders-may-discuss-capping-ev-output-two-sessions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-evs/article/3344899/top-chinese-officials-industry-leaders-may-discuss-capping-ev-output-two-sessions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:08 +0000 Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow Chinese lawmakers gather next week for the annual “two sessions” legislative meetings, where they will approve the 15th five-year plan and likely see a shift towards less emphasis on economic growth. Premier Li Qiang will summarise the new five-year plan and announce the 2026 GDP target on March 5, the first day of meetings for the National People’s Congress, the country’s legislature. Lawmakers will likely give near-unanimous support to the plan, which runs through 2030, when the meeting... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/plus/news/china/politics/article/3344851/two-sessions-trump-tariffs-jdcom-earnings?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/plus/news/china/politics/article/3344851/two-sessions-trump-tariffs-jdcom-earnings?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:08 +0000 Edith Lin Edith Lin Hong Kong delegates to China’s top political advisory body are a “steadfast patriotic force” and make an important contribution to the city’s long-term prosperity and stability, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said. The city leader praised the delegates of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Wednesday as he hosted Jiang Zuojun, vice-chairman of the body’s 14th National Committee, at Government House. The meeting took place less than two months before the fourth... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340731/john-lee-calls-hong-kongs-cppcc-delegates-steadfast-patriotic-force?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340731/john-lee-calls-hong-kongs-cppcc-delegates-steadfast-patriotic-force?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:45:32 +0000 Zhao Ziwen Zhao Ziwen President Xi Jinping issued a rallying cry for the country to double down on efforts to boost economic growth and technological advancement as he delivered his annual televised New Year’s speech on Wednesday. The call came as Beijing faces complicated geopolitical challenges while pushing for economic transition at home, with the coming years seen as critical to consolidating its position in its rivalry with Washington. Xi also mentioned Taiwan, describing the island’s reunification with the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338333/new-years-speech-xi-urges-growth-and-vows-unstoppable-taiwan-reunification?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338333/new-years-speech-xi-urges-growth-and-vows-unstoppable-taiwan-reunification?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:59:21 +0000 Alice Wu Alice Wu With less than three weeks left of the current Legislative Council term, speculation is high about who’s in and who’s out for the next Legco. Elections are due to take place on December 7. However, before voters head to the polls, candidates must first clinch their nominations from the Election Committee. To run for either the Election Committee, functional or geographical constituencies, a person must get nominated by at least two Election Committee members from each of the committee’s five... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3327903/hong-kong-must-look-beyond-age-selecting-capable-lawmakers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3327903/hong-kong-must-look-beyond-age-selecting-capable-lawmakers?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Oct 2025 01:30:08 +0000 Ng Kang-chung Ng Kang-chung Hong Kong’s Leung Chun-ying has received a top honour from Cambodian officials in recognition of his contributions to healthcare, with the former city leader revealing that his charity hopes to clear a backlog of cataract-related blindness cases in the country. Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Neth Savoeun on Monday awarded Leung the Knight Grand Officer class of the Royal Order of Monisaraphon. The title is primarily awarded to individuals who have made outstanding achievements and contributions... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3325640/former-hong-kong-leader-cy-leung-receives-top-honour-healthcare-contributions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3325640/former-hong-kong-leader-cy-leung-receives-top-honour-healthcare-contributions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:35:42 +0000 Willa Wu,Leopold Chen,Ambrose Li Willa Wu,Leopold Chen,Ambrose Li Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has led 360 representatives from Hong Kong – the city’s largest-ever delegation – in attending a military parade in Beijing to mark China’s victory over Japan in World War II, while other senior officials, students and residents observed commemorative events held locally. Former city leader Leung Chun-ying was seated at the main podium of Tiananmen Square’s gate tower for Wednesday morning’s parade. Leung is now a state leader as a vice-chairman of the Chinese... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3324153/let-us-make-even-greater-hong-kong-contribution-john-lee-beijing-parade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3324153/let-us-make-even-greater-hong-kong-contribution-john-lee-beijing-parade?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:17:48 +0000 Willa Wu,Vivian Au Willa Wu,Vivian Au Former Hong Kong leader Leung Chun-ying has voiced reservations about a proposal by the city’s largest political party to set up a scheme allowing mainland Chinese to buy local property through direct remittance, saying it is not in the best interests of residents. Leung, now a vice-chairman of the country’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, said on Tuesday that the local government should always prioritise Hongkongers’ needs rather than seek to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3319173/cy-leung-warns-against-dab-scheme-sell-hong-kong-property-mainlanders?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3319173/cy-leung-warns-against-dab-scheme-sell-hong-kong-property-mainlanders?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:54:52 +0000 Xiaofei Xu,Sylvia Ma Xiaofei Xu,Sylvia Ma The Communist Party’s chief theoretician has urged groups outside the party – including China’s eight minor political parties, industry and commerce representatives, and public figures without party affiliation – to contribute to the discussion on how to boost domestic demand, as Beijing steps up efforts to entice the public to spend more. Improving domestic demand is a strategic priority and a necessary step towards ensuring the long-term and healthy development of China’s economy, said Wang... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3318450/actionable-results-new-ideas-needed-boost-chinas-consumption-no-4-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/china-economy/article/3318450/actionable-results-new-ideas-needed-boost-chinas-consumption-no-4-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:10 +0000 Carol Yang Carol Yang Former vice-minister of finance Zou Jiayi has been elected president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), leading the lender and its US$100 billion in capital through a decisive moment for globalisation and development finance. The decision was announced at the Beijing-based bank’s annual meeting on Tuesday, held with representatives of its 110 member states and other stakeholders at its headquarters to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Zou, 62, will serve a five-year term which... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/global-economy/article/3315673/chinas-zou-jiayi-former-finance-official-elected-aiib-president?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/economy/global-economy/article/3315673/chinas-zou-jiayi-former-finance-official-elected-aiib-president?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:00:10 +0000