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Executive Council of Hong Kong

Executive Council of Hong Kong
The Executive Council, or Exco, is a body of advisers that helps the chief executive in policymaking.
Lawmaker Regina Ip’s party has made submissions to Chief Executive John Lee ahead of his third policy address. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong should tap space economy, attract more top-end gatherings: Regina Ip

Ip’s party also calls for fund to train musicians for overseas competitions and salary tax exemptions for mums with two or more children.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s new bounce, 5 years post-national security law

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Hong Kong national security law

‘Soft resistance’ is real and still exists in Hong Kong, John Lee warns

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s rise to third in competitiveness index ‘due to civil service reform’

‘This is also the first time Hong Kong is back in the top three since 2019,’ city leader John Lee says.

City leader John Lee has said the score reaffirms his earlier decision to reform the local civil service culture to be “results-oriented”. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s annual national security arrests ‘make up 0.2% of wider police tally’

Chief Executive John Lee says ‘small portion’ of national security arrests reinforces message that such legislation only affects minority.

Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong to start 5-day visit to Hong Kong on Wednesday: John Lee

Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs will meet university heads on Thursday, attend forum on national security law on Saturday.

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Hong Kong economy

2 global conferences to make Hong Kong debut this month: John Lee

City leader says authorities to keep pushing Hong Kong as site for major events to lure high-end tourists and enhance city’s global network.

Hundreds of buyers gather at the 41st International Jewellery Show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in March. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong’s John Lee vows action against security threats, as June 4 nears

City leader says any activity on any day must comply with legal requirements, adding no one should violate the law.

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Hong Kong society

‘No special privileges for tax evasion,’ John Lee tells Hongkongers

Asked about tax reviews on Hong Kong Journalists Association members, city leader says groups trying to pressure government will ‘only expose their true nature’.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong leader downplays business closures, cites anticipated GDP growth

John Lee also urges businesses to reform amid what he calls a ‘transitional period’, following closure of congee chain Ocean Empire.

A branch of congee chain Ocean Empire on Johnston Road in Wan Chai. The company has closed down amid worsening operating and financial conditions. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firms should step up ties abroad to tackle Western bias: Regina Ip

Exco convenor says non-government efforts can help build trust and in turn influence officials and politicians overseas amid US-China tensions.

A top Hong Kong government adviser has called for more exchanges with think tanks and opinion leaders abroad. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Regina Ip reveals reason for earlier cancellation of US trip

Executive Council convenor Regina Ip says timing was not good for US trip as she provides details of key business summit in city.

Hong Kong tourism

Make all tourists welcome, John Lee tells Hongkongers amid surge in budget tours

‘There will be high-end travellers and there will also be non-high-end travellers, but we must look at tourism as a whole,’ city leader says.

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Hong Kong economy

US business sector also ‘victim’ of Trump tariff war: Hong Kong’s Regina Ip

Top government adviser says city must distinguish between the US administration and business sector as tariff turmoil persists.

Tsing Yi Container Terminal. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong tram fares to rise from May 12 with adults paying 10% more

Hong Kong Tramways is also set to launch a mobile app providing real-time arrival data this quarter.

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Trams have been trundling along the streets of Hong Kong Island for more than 120 years. Photo: Sam Tsang
John Lee

Hong Kong lawmakers question need for 3 new roles in Chief Executive’s Office

Planned recruitment of two information officers and driver will cost taxpayers HK$2.66 million annually in total.

Hong Kong politics

‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal

HKMAO shares scathing piece that warns Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate against making ‘historic mistakes’.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee urges Kai Tak Sports Park to boost crisis management

Chief Executive John Lee says some arrangements at the newly opened venue have caused ‘issues’.

The Kai Tak Sports Park has suffered a series of blunders since it officially opened on March 1. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong’s minimum wage to increase by 5.25% from HK$40 to HK$42.10 per hour

Government accepts Minimum Wage Commission’s recommendation, with revised rate coming into effect on May 1 pending Legco approval.

Hong Kong politics

Why are Hong Kong think tanks facing a bleak future?

City’s once vibrant think tank scene has entered what some are calling a ‘dark winter’.

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Hong Kong economy

Regina Ip’s party proposes higher traffic fines to cut Hong Kong deficit

New People’s Party also suggests freezing civil service salaries and suspending recruitment for six months.

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A Hong Kong party has proposed an increase in traffic fines to help cut the deficit. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | The problem with Hong Kong officials’ rising salaries

We are facing bleak times, and the government has a perception problem. Will top officials take a pay cut, as previous administrations did?

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A woman walks past a real estate agency in Tai Koo featuring properties where prices have been slashed, on July 24. Photo: Eugene Lee
John Lee

Hong Kong’s John Lee wraps up Beijing duty visit with meeting on talent

Officials and Exco members also give backing to John Lee’s reform efforts after Xi Jinping pledges full support.

Hong Kong politics

High hopes for low-profile operator Mable Chan as new Hong Kong transport chief

Transport chief expected to form a strong partnership with new tourism minister.

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Hong Kong housing

Golf course ruling won’t have ‘huge impact’ on Hong Kong flats supply: John Lee

But chief executive says court ruling will significantly affect the number of flats, density and completion date of the project.

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Part of the Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong urged to rethink plan for Fanling golf course flats after court ruling

‘Given the complexities and variables of the case, the government needs to reconsider the usage of this land,’ lawmaker Andrew Lam says.

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The High Court has overturned authorities’ conditional approval for building 12,000 public flats on the Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases

Nearly 20 lawmakers question bus firms’ proposed increases of 6.5 to 9.5 per cent in a two-hour transport panel meeting.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s spending on HK$2 transport fares scheme rises for 3 years in a row

Welfare chief also reveals there were almost 10,000 cases of passengers misusing concessionary scheme since June last year.

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