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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.
Starry Lee and Ronick Chan separately take their oaths at the Legislative Council chamber on January 1. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Starry Lee or Ronick Chan? Lawmakers’ choice will reveal their priorities

How legislators vote will show how they see their roles and whether they prioritise national and city interests above personal political gain.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Judge-led panel to probe deadly blaze as Hong Kong goes ahead with election

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

No tolerance for sabotage of Hong Kong fire relief efforts, John Lee warns

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Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Hong Kong comeback queen Regina Ip reflects on 50-year career in public service

After bringing a 17-year stint as a lawmaker to a close, Regina Ip also reveals her behind-the-scenes struggles that led to her decision.

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Regina Ip has been a lawmaker since 2008. Photo: Nora Tam
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong to take hard line on Legco poll disruptions, civil servants urged to vote

City leader writes to civil servants to encourage them to vote but has no ‘hard target’ for election turnout rate.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must not be hasty in seeing off its ‘silver’ officials

There is a case for refreshing stock by having a reasonable turnover, but it needs to be tempered by the benefits of retaining experience.

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Hong Kong politics

No Exco changes despite veteran Hong Kong lawmakers stepping down: John Lee

Exco’s term aligns with government’s five-year tenure, he says, as another lawmaker, Martin Liao, announces he will not seek re-election.

Chief Executive John Lee addresses the media before his meeting with the Executive Council at the Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Dickson Lee
John Lee

Extreme-weather body tasked with improving Hong Kong’s typhoon-response work

City leader John Lee asks committee to evaluate experiences from Super Typhoon Rasaga, make improvements.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s John Lee cites lack of consensus in shelving waste-charging scheme

But chief executive stresses that government’s goal of promoting waste reduction and recycling and achieving ‘zero landfill’ by 2035 remains unchanged.

John Lee policy address 2025

Policy address 2025: Hong Kong’s John Lee in big push on economic reforms

Chief executive aims to speed up key infrastructure projects and entice more high value-added industries and enterprises to the city.

Chief Executive John Lee leaves the Legco chamber after delivering his fourth policy address. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Hongkongers increasingly dissatisfied with Legco’s performance: poll

Local think tank says findings serve as warning to incumbent lawmakers ahead of general election in December.

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More than half of Hongkongers polled have said they are dissatisfied with the Legislative Council. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

‘Urgent matter’ stopped me voting on same-sex rights bill: Hong Kong’s Stanley Ng

Ng was the only lawmaker also sitting on Executive Council who failed to attend vote for Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmakers vote down bill recognising same-sex partnerships

71 of 87 lawmakers vote against legislation despite landmark court ruling.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong relaxes proposed ride-hailing vehicle age limit to attract part-timers

Proposed regulatory framework now includes penalty clauses aimed at clamping down on motorists illegally offering such services, source says.

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A source has said the lower threshold seeks to make it easier for part-time drivers to join the industry. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong seeks inclusion in trademark treaty to boost IP economy, global reach

Commerce and economic development chief says challenges caused by US-China trade tensions and Ukraine war mean Hong Kong, mainland must adapt.

Hong Kong’s IP economy has experienced a recent boom, with the city’s giant pandas proving popular. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Supporters of Hong Kong’s Regina Ip celebrate birthday in ‘Ip Lau Bay’

Veteran lawmaker thanks attendees for ‘heart-melting support’ after gathering held at popular Causeway Bay site for fan-led birthday tributes.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to begin Legislative Council nominations on October 24

Government aligns nomination and end of current term dates ahead of election on December 7.

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Hong Kong politics

Is Hong Kong’s legislature becoming too timid, too tame? A year in review

Legislative Council has approved 117 bills since January 1, 2022, but has efficiency come at the expense of some scrutiny?

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker apologises to minister after dispute over same-sex bill

Executive Council member Stanley Ng tries to make peace after criticising constitutional and mainland affairs chief Erick Tsang.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Same-sex partnerships in Hong Kong: conscience vote would set good precedent

Letting lawmakers vote their conscience is a good opportunity for the city’s executive-led system to earn the backing of public opinion.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong leader vows to ‘consider all things’ for future extreme weather prep

John Lee defends day school suspension last Friday and says decision by No 2 official was ‘absolutely correct’, after backlash by parents.

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Parents criticised the early suspension announcement for schools after last Friday saw limited rainfall. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

AI porn case student facing criminal probe by Hong Kong privacy watchdog

Law student at the University of Hong Kong is accused of using AI to generate pornographic images of classmates and other women.

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People take pictures at the University of Hong Kong campus in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Dickson Lee
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

There are signs that the city has bounced back, but worsening US-China tensions keep storm clouds lingering.

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Hong Kong national security law

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

Chief executive says criticism of local government is acceptable only if it does not intend to undermine national security.

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A poster marking the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed national security law. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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