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Executive Council of Hong Kong

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The Executive Council, or Exco, is a body of advisers that helps the chief executive in policymaking.
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US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng took Singapore job before raids: university letter

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Wang Xiaofeng, whose homes in Indiana were raided on Friday, has focused his recent research on data protection to support AI and using AI technologies to protect computing systems and 5G networks. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

China vows to retaliate after ‘bullying’ US imposes 34% reciprocal tariffs

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US President Donald Trump with a chart of the reciprocal tariffs during his presentation in the Rose Garden at the White House on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

Global Economy

China contends ‘key pillar’ agriculture is off-limits in US trade war

Farmers harvest soybeans in the US state of Illinois. Photo: EPA-EFE

Science

Exclusive | US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng ‘is safe’ after FBI raids, source says

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Wang Xiaofeng was a tenured professor at Indiana University Bloomington. Photo: Handout

Science

On way to nuclear fusion, Chinese HL-3 reactor hits ‘dual 100 million degrees’

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HL-3 chief designer Zhong Wulu told Chinese state media the HL-3 tokamak reactor in Chengdu had achieved a plasma state with ion temperatures of 117 million degrees Celsius and electron temperatures of 160 million degrees, bringing it closer to the extreme conditions required to ignite fusion. Photo: CCTV
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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

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

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

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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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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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.

Chief Executive John Lee (left) with the country’s human resources and social security minister, Wang Xiaoping, during a meeting on Saturday in Beijing. Photo: Handout
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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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.

KMB and Citybus have applied to increase fares by 6.5 and 9.5 percent, respectively. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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Hong Kong transport

3 Hong Kong franchised bus firms apply to increase fares by up to 9.5%

KMB and New Lantao Bus want to raise fares by 6.5 per cent, while Citybus is seeking an increase of nearly 9.5 per cent for most routes.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s free-trade deal with Peru expected to help firms enter Latin America

Business leaders eye opportunities in areas from finance to transport, saying deal will also help promote city as trading and investment hub.

Peru’s capital, Lima. The new free-trade agreement covers goods and services, as well as investment and other related areas. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong will ‘deepen cooperation’ with other Apec members at Lima summit

City leader will also meet members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Peru to bolster bid to join world’s largest free-trade pact.

The entrance of the Lima Convention Center. The annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit will be held in the Peru’s capital this year. Photo: AFP
John Lee

US to ‘reap what it sows’ with ban on China tech investment: Hong Kong’s John Lee

City leader warns rules targeting investment in semiconductors, quantum technologies, AI to hurt both free markets and US’s own interests.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to hold drills at Kai Tak stadium ahead of Coldplay shows: John Lee

‘These drills should not only focus on the number of people, but also different time slots and weather conditions,’ chief executive says.

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John Lee

John Lee warns of strong response to US bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices

City leader reiterates closure of outposts will damage trade relations, deliver political gains for politicians at the expense of US businesses.

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Hong Kong’s trade office in San Francisco. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

My Take | Possible closure of Hong Kong trade missions in US is no big deal

The annual high cost of running these offices with diminishing value for money in a hostile America could be a blessing in disguise.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong firms ‘will see US as more difficult, risky’ if trade offices close

Analysts say US bill to close Hong Kong outposts in country has high chance of becoming law, but some shrug off move as ‘highly symbolic’.

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Hong Kong must keep faith with West Kowloon Cultural District

As a showcase of Hong Kong stories and a launching pad for Chinese soft power, the West Kowloon Cultural District is a public good deserving of public funds.

Families take part in a workshop at the WestK Fun Fest. If Hong Kong is prepared to use infrastructure bonds to fund major developmental projects like bridges, roads and entire islands, it should also come to the aid of West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Hong Kong politics

Deng Xiaoping’s one country, two systems path for Hong Kong – a work in progress

Hong Kong analysts and experts discuss how Deng Xiaoping’s policy approach to the city has changed amid protests, pandemics and economic changes.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Exco convenor Regina Ip appeals for retail rent cuts to help businesses

Regina Ip says she and New People’s Party colleagues found 104 vacant stores and stalls in two shopping centres and market in Southern district

Hong Kong

Editorial | Doraemon success a sign Hong Kong mega subsidies not always necessary

City tour of blue cartoon robot cat attracted 5 million people and boosted food and beverage sales, without any government handouts.

Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Hong Kong should work with mainland China to host ‘Belt and Road Games’: Ip

Regina Ip says city must also reposition itself in new geopolitical landscape and tap emerging markets such as Middle East.

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Regina Ip gives a keynote speech at the Post’s Redefining Hong Kong conference. Photo: Dickson Lee
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Hong Kong’s Regina Ip defends fencer Vivian Kong’s thesis against ‘rabid attacks’

Ip mounts defence of Kong after fencer attacked over 2021 thesis defending ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle and ‘patriots only’ rule.

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Exco convenor Regina Ip has leapt to the defence of Olympic gold medallist Vivian Wong after online attacks on her 2021 master’s degree thesis. Photo: SF&OC
John Lee

Exclusive | Hong Kong out to ‘make friends’, grow economy through new networks: John Lee

City will also continue to fight ‘a serious disinformation campaign’ orchestrated by the West, chief executive says.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong leader to ‘fully pursue’ economic growth, livelihood issues

John Lee will travel to Guangzhou to discuss collaboration on range of issues, says constitutional reform not a priority.

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