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Latest news, analysis and opinion on politics in Hong Kong, covering the Legislative Council, John Lee, pro-establishment and opposition camps, protests, the national security law and the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
US Consul General Julie Eadeh is flanked by Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong (left) and Hua You, deputy commissioner of the foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

American envoy in Hong Kong upbeat on US-China ties, aims to engage officials

US Consul General Julie Eadeh says recent Xi-Trump summit set a vision for continued dialogue despite challenges.

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Hong Kong tourism

Exclusive | Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna Law

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Mainland China

Opinion | What Hong Kong can learn from mainland cities’ 5-year plans

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new poverty metric blinds government to issue’s sources

While the government lauds its efforts, discarding the income-based poverty line obscures a full accounting of the problem.

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A man rests in a makeshift shelter in Mong Kok on June 18. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong handover anniversary

Where is Hong Kong 29 years after handover?

As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the Lee administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead.

Hong Kong

Concerns raised as Hong Kong stops compiling voter turnout data by age and sex

While authorities cite lack of operational need, politician and analysts say data important for electoral transparency and good governance.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | As Hong Kong’s internet cafes enjoy a revival, safety must be a priority

With online gaming hubs offering overnight accommodation, more rigorous regulation of the sector is warranted.

People surf the internet at a cybercafe in Sham Shui Po in December 2018. Internet cafes in Hong Kong are subject to a voluntary code of practice that dates back to 2003. Photo: Winson Wong
Education in Hong Kong

University town framework unlikely to be unveiled before five-year plan released

Government previously planned to publish Northern Metropolis University Town Development Conceptual Framework in the first half of year.

Hong Kong

Chinese embassy in UK denounces jailing of 2 Hongkongers for spying

Embassy slams ‘slander and suppression against Chinese citizens’ after Bill Yuen and Peter Wai sentenced on Thursday to eight and 10 years in prison.

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Hong Kong

Opinion | 10 steps Hong Kong can take to make the most of its 5-year plan

Whether it’s fintech, gold trading or investment migration, Hong Kong has a role in supporting the nation’s 15th five-year plan.

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A member of the public collects a copy of the consultation document for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan from the Wan Chai District Office on June 15. Photo: Karma Lo
United Nations

Opinion | Hong Kong has a chance to think bigger about its place in the world

With international organisations moving away from the West, Hong Kong has an opportunity to go beyond being ‘Asia’s World City’ and become a multilateral hub.

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The International Organisation for Mediation’s Hong Kong headquarters at the site of the old Wan Chai Police Station in Wan Chai on May 30, 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Greater Bay Area

Editorial | Hong Kong on the right track in aligning with national goals

The repeated visits of Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, reflect the central government’s firm support for the city’s economic development.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges 10-fold expansion of new university town

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, wraps up two-day trip following meetings with officials and visits to key projects.

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Northern Metropolis

Xia ‘fully recognises’ Hong Kong I&T efforts, urges city to seize opportunities

Beijing official visits Northern Metropolis sites, including Yuen Long microelectronics centre and Hetao hub.

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Xia Baolong (second right), with John Lee (right) and other officials, greets residents at a light public housing project in Yuen Long. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Ex-Hong Kong police deputy commissioner Albert Yuen set for hygiene chief role

Yuen will assume office on Tuesday after retiring from nearly four-decade police career.

Albert Yuen was appointed as an adviser for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.for a year in November 2023. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results

The challenge is not simply identifying problems. It is mustering the political will and building the capacity to overcome them.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tightens imported worker scheme but open to making it permanent

Two-tier vetting system for employers comes into effect on Tuesday, with tougher rules for catering industry.

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John Lee

Exclusive: The John Lee interview

Hong Kong’s chief executive reflects on four years in office and looks ahead at the city’s future, touching on economic reforms, boosting birth rates and the Northern Metropolis.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu is interviewed by the Post at the Chief Executive’s Office in Tamar. Photo: Dickson Lee
Xia Baolong

Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong to visit city on Tuesday, check on megaproject

Hong Kong government says Xia Baolong to gauge city’s alignment with national five-year plan and development of Northern Metropolis.

John Lee

Exclusive | ‘A year is a long time’ – John Lee on whether he will run again in 2027

City leader discusses goals for final year of current term and reflects on previous four, saying: ‘Hong Kong’s interest takes priority over my personal interests’.

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Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong slams Washington Post commentary on national security law changes

Editorial describes new mechanism allowing city leader to classify legal cases as national security ones as ‘repressive’.

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The Hong Kong government has slammed The Washington Post for making “groundless allegations”. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | ‘Further reforms’: John Lee vows more changes ahead for economy

Hong Kong leader also says city’s five-year plan will secure policy continuity while ensuring ‘attention, energy and resources’ align with wider developments.

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City leader John Lee has cited broad-based recoveries across multiple sectors, including the tourism industry, as signs that the economy is rebounding strongly. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Why executive branches are best placed to gauge national security risks

Courts the world over sit on national security cases but defer to executive judgment on national security issues. Hong Kong is no different.

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John Lee

Exclusive | ‘Not giving up on any market’: John Lee on his push for Hong Kong’s interests

Traditional markets such as US and Europe matter just as much even as city seeks new partners, Hong Kong leader says.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hongkong Post must deliver on innovation to survive

As the city’s postal service seeks an injection of funds, it is clear that operations need a serious revamp.

The interior of a post office at Windsor House in Causeway Bay is seen on May 29. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Opinion | Scott Pelley’s firing from 60 Minutes offers Hong Kong food for thought

Internal scrutiny and public engagement are a must for institutions to gain support and show they are working in the people’s best interests.

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Scott Pelley, former CBS journalist, is seen in New York City on May 15, 2013. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Can Hong Kong’s upgraded Shenzhen crossing really cut clearance to just 5 minutes?

New Huanggang crossing will feature joint clearance with 134 automated channels, cutting immigration process by 25 minutes, authorities say.

Hong Kong economy

Union warns low civil servant pay rise after Tai Po fire would ‘bow to populism’

Unions argue that an across-the-board pay rise of 2 per cent will not offset inflation or reflect overall performance.

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