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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.
Hong Kong is one of Asia's leading international financial centres. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Hong Kong welcomes expiry of US emergency order as Trump eases 2020 policy

Move ends the declaration behind city’s loss of US special status, though related sanctions laws and key penalties remain in place.

Hong Kong national security law

5 Hong Kong booksellers arrested for alleged sedition released on bail

Hong Kong national security law

Booksellers must ensure titles don’t violate national security laws: Chris Tang

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong set to pass Huanggang crossing bill on Friday at the earliest

Legislature will hold additional meeting on Friday to vet Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill ahead of facility’s commissioning deadline.

A bill to ensure smooth travel through the new Huanggang complex is expected to be passed this week. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to fast-track Huanggang Port upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong national security laws must be continually improved, legal expert says

City ‘cannot put a full stop’ in improving legislation to address risks, Wang Zhenmin says, while highlighting harsher laws in US, UK and Singapore.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Opinion | Avoiding by-elections out of cost concerns sets a dangerous precedent

If we believe in our electoral system, in which each lawmakers plays an important role, no seat should be considered insignificant.

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William Wong Kam-fai is absent from the House Committee of Legislative Council meeting at Legislative Council Complex on July 3. Wong resigned from Legco that day. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong expected to plead guilty in foreign collusion case

High Court has scheduled a plea and sentencing hearing for the 29-year-old jailed activist on September 2.

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Hong Kong

Legco could tighten members’ code after Wong drink-driving case: Starry Lee

Wong was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, careless driving and failing to stop and report an accident late last month.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Lawmaker slams ‘unsatisfactory’ past bid to scrap 16-year probe against doctor

David Lam says guilty verdict in misconduct case that left boy disabled for life shows medical watchdog’s bid to end probe on fairness grounds was unfounded.

Dr Sit Sou-chi was found guilty of professional misconduct and struck off the General Register for nine months over his handling of a newborn who suffered a seizure in 2009 and was later left with cerebral palsy and quadriplegia. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

‘I didn’t want to miss it’: Hongkongers see off PLA warships after port call

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says it was a precious opportunity for residents to appreciate the country’s achievements in defence and the military.

Guided-missile destroyer Nanning departs Hong Kong. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong society

Editorial | PLA vessels’ port call in Hong Kong highlights nation’s support

Regular visits from Chinese naval vessels also signal the city’s responsibility to protect sovereignty and fortify a sense of national identity.

Hong Kong

Opinion | Anti-drug video fiasco not a vote of confidence in Hong Kong’s AI goals

If the authorities can’t use the technology appropriately for one video, one wonders how they can address other concerns posed by artificial intelligence.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest

Starry Lee calls on members to learn from incident involving William Wong and be more rigorous in their conduct to meet public expectations.

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Legislative Council president Starry Lee says William Wong’s case has sparked intense discussion in society as she reminded members of the high expectations the public has of them. Photo: Dickson Lee
China’s military

PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day

Visitors receive first-hand account of mission to take 940 Chinese nationals, including two Hongkongers, to safety during civil war in 2023.

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Visitors at the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks get a closer look at the PLA Navy ships on Saturday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong national security law

Ex-opposition lawmaker Andrew Wan released after serving sentence for subversion

Wan, of now-defunct Democratic Party, served four years and eight months in jail for his role in unofficial Legco primary.

Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Editorial | Latest lawmaker letdown a reminder that accountability matters

William Wong Kam-fai’s resignation highlights that those vested with power in Hong Kong carry the highest expectations of society.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ministers get 1.3% pay rise after civil servants secure 2% salary bump

South China Morning Post calculates monthly salary of chief secretary for administration, city’s No 2 official, has risen to HK$422,755.

Authorities have said the decision was based on recommendations from an independent commission. Photo: Jelly Tse
China’s navy

Hong Kong students tour PLA Navy warships for lesson on national defence

Students describe being ‘very moved’ by sight of destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang moored at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks.

CUHK

William Wong becomes first to resign from Legco over scandal in 26 years

Resignation comes hours after Chinese University of Hong Kong suspended Wong, an associate dean, following his arrest on Monday.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Proposed sexual offences overhaul extensive but advocacy groups cite concerns

While government’s plan goes beyond law reform body’s suggestions, groups say ‘honest but mistaken’ defence over consent could be a loophole.

Hong Kong authorities’ plan to revamp sexual offence laws has gone further than suggestions proposed by the Law Reform Commission. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must reform its sexual offence laws for the 21st century

Aside from introducing a statutory definition of consent and removing gender-based distinctions, reforms should ensure support for survivors.

The statue of Themis, the blindfolded goddess of justice, is seen perched on the roof of the Court of Final Appeal building in Central on March 13. Hong Kong’s proposed updates to its sexual offence laws include the outlawing of grooming and the establishment of a uniform age of consent at 16. Photo: Jelly Tse
Taiwan

Taiwan’s leader pays tribute to Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee after his death

‘I want to express my deepest condolences to his family, friends and all those who care about freedom and democracy in Hong Kong,’ William Lai says in Facebook post.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Lawmaker William Wong failed to tell Legco about arrest, set for committee probe

Sources say Wong’s silence over drink-driving arrest constitutes breach of members’ code related to ‘timely reporting of legal proceedings’.

Hong Kong

Beijing’s liaison office restructured, with focus on economy, district work

Office’s Economic Department also split into two, reflecting central government’s greater focus on financial matters, analyst says.

Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong, located in Sai Ying Pun. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police search 15 in former July 1 protest areas, man taken away

Man, 32, questioned over T-shirt with political undertones but was later released, police say.

A “Saber-toothed tiger” armoured vehicle on standby outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Editorial | Prospects for Hong Kong are looking up, 29 years after the handover

On the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to China and 105 years since the Communist Party’s founding, President Xi expressed high expectations of Hong Kong and Macau.

Hong Kong

Why is Hong Kong holding Communist Party anniversary events? One word: stability

Film screenings, tours and other youth-oriented events planned as experts say high-profile activities now possible after years of suspicion and opposition.

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