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Hong Kong handover anniversary

Hong Kong handover anniversary
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong handover anniversary. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
From July 1 to 3, trams trips will be free of charge. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

What are Hong Kong’s best deals, discounts for this year’s July 1 celebrations?

Free MTR tickets, Ocean Park discounts and dining deals among the offers available on anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to mark July 1 anniversary with 71,000 free MTR tickets: John Lee

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Hong Kong

The giant pandas in Hong Kong before An An and Ke Ke

Taiwan

Editorial | Hong Kong must rise to role in the name of peaceful reunification

Speakers at key Chinese conference in city say benefits of ‘one country, two systems’ are there for Taiwan to see.

Honor guards lower the flag of Taiwan in Taipei. Beijing emphasised its zero tolerance for the island’s independence this week at a high-level Hong Kong conference. Photo: EPA-EFE

Video | Hong Kong marks 27th anniversary of handover

Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong delegation to head to Sichuan to ensure safe arrival of 2 pandas

Delegation to meet officials, panda experts to discuss procedures as animals will need to undergo quarantine, city leader John Lee says.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Double delight for Hong Kong on 27th anniversary of return to Chinese rule

The central government has given the city not one but two gifts to mark the occasion: a pair of giant pandas; and permits for non-Chinese permanent residents to travel across the border.

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People hold regional and national flags outside the Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s pandas

Explainer | Bear necessities: here’s what you need to know about pandas coming to Hong Kong

Beijing is set to give Hong Kong two giant pandas to mark 27th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese sovereignty, echoing moves from 1999 and 2007.

Hong Kong society

Hongkongers capitalise on discounts drive marking July 1 handover anniversary

Post observes thousands taking advantage of free entry to museums, and hundreds watching fishing boat parade along Victoria Harbour.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Smooth sailing on Lee’s KPIs means little if residents get left behind

Unless the public sees the value of John Lee’s KPIs and relates them to the government improving their lives, they will have little impact.

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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu speaks during an interview in Admiralty on June 26. Lee has praised his administration for meeting many of the indicators he laid out in his first policy address, though his government has also made some high-profile missteps such as the waste charging scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Permits and pandas: Hong Kong gets 2 gifts to mark July 1 handover anniversary

July 1 celebrations under way; Beijing says Hong Kong’s non-Chinese permanent residents can apply for mainland travel permit valid for 5 years.

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A visitor to Ocean Park snaps a photo with giant panda Ying Ying during the July 1 holiday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Home from Home | Hong Kong’s handover: a day of uncertainty, excitement, sadness … and rain

The end of British rule in Hong Kong was greeted with mixed emotions, recalls Cliff Buddle, who reported on the handover for the Post. He explains why he is glad he stayed for another 25 years.

Hong Kong politics

My Take | Hong Kong’s unique features are as vital now as they were in 1997

As the city seeks to move on from recent troubles and meet the challenges ahead, the concept behind “one country, two systems” is the best hope.

Hong Kong police

Exclusive | Hong Kong police to deploy 4,000 officers on July 1 amid warning over seditious acts

Sources warn that anyone seen wearing seditious clothing on 27th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule could face arrest.

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Officers from elite units will also be on patrol, a source has said. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Tasty deals for Hong Kong July 1 handover anniversary include HK$7.1 egg tarts

About 2,000 establishments have joined the campaign, slashing prices on pork chop rice, egg tarts and offering special hotel buffets.

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More than 2,000 of restaurants are offering selective deals with prices related to “7” and “1” to mark the date July 1. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to offer discounts as part of July 1 handover anniversary celebrations

City will also offer free museum visits, tram rides and discounted tickets for some attractions on July 1, John Lee says.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Fruit Chan film trilogy traces cultural change amid Hong Kong handover

Fruit Chan Gor’s Made in Hong Kong, The Longest Summer and Little Cheung depict Hong Kong working-class life at the time of the handover from British to Chinese rule, and the start of cultural change.

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SCMP’s 120th anniversary

120 years of SCMP: our photographer chasing after the perfect shot for 34 years

While covering tragedies such as the Thailand tsunami in 2004 and Sichuan earthquake in 2008, Robert Ng confronted tragedy but reminded himself he has a job to do.

The Post’s Robert Ng says handover night in 1997 was one of the most memorable of his career. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong courts

Former Hong Kong technician admits to urging copycat knife attacks on police

Lai Chit, 36, pleads guilty to incitement to wound with intent over provocative posts he made on popular LIHKG online forum.

Hong Kong

My Take | Values that make Hong Kong unique just as important as they were in 1997

The core values including a high degree of autonomy, an independent judiciary and the protection of rights should not be forgotten

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong dining perks fall short for some but restaurants report brisk business

Some patrons were unaware of the discounts, while others say they were a pleasant surprise, but did not make much of a difference.

Italian restaurant Baci in Lan Kwai Fong slashed 29 per cent off its HK$188 and HK$98 packages for free-flow drinks as part of the celebrations. Photo: Dickson Lee

Video | Free tram rides and Victoria Park installations mark the 26th anniversary of HK’s handover

Free tram rides and discounted meals to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover
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John Lee

Hong Kong leader vows to win public trust with concrete actions and results

John Lee addresses political and business leaders at ceremony marking July 1 handover anniversary as he takes stock of his first year in office.

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Hong Kong society

Record 23,000 flock to M+ museum during Hong Kong handover celebrations

Long queues form at M+ museum as it does not require registration in advance, while the Palace Museum does.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police seize 7 imitation guns, other weapons and arrest suspect

Force has not ruled out possibility of case being related to 26th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule.

The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing offensive and prohibited weapons, as well as imitation firearms. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police

Police ring of steel for July 1 Hong Kong handover commemorations

More than 6,000 officers to be out on the streets on Saturday in wake of spate of stabbings and to deter potential trouble at handover commemoration events

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Police officers outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday, where a flag raising ceremony and cocktail reception will be held as part of the commemoration. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Will a 2-month shopping festival boost Hong Kong’s retail, catering sectors?

Catering industry hoping for a 20 per cent surge in business, buoyed by the second round of the government’s consumption vouchers in mid-July.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong forecast to experience a rainy week during handover celebrations

Observatory predicts rain for next nine days, with city to mark 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule on Saturday.

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