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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.
Londoners bask in the sunshine near the British capital’s Tower Bridge. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Nearly 10,000 Hongkongers granted permanent UK residence under BN(O) scheme

British National (Overseas) visa pathway was launched five years ago.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong trade office in London can continue ‘legitimate activity’: UK official

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Hong Kong

Historic Legco trip to Beijing to include tech sector tours, seminars and visits

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Hong Kong housing

Anxiety, depression plague up to 66% of Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants: NGO

NGO survey reveals 40 per cent of earnings go to rent as families struggle to raise children with special needs in cramped flats.

As many as two-thirds of 158 subdivided housing tenants supported by an NGO in Hong Kong have shown signs of anxiety or depression. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Central Asia pivot aims to boost belt and road role, analysts say

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are logical destinations for city to pursue business opportunities amid geopolitical uncertainty, analysts say.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po blaze: Hong Kong to ban smoking at construction sites from July 17

Workers violating law face HK$3,000 fine, while contractors who fail to prevent them from lighting up can be hit with HK$400,000 penalty.

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Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp on track with new Tung Chung West station

MTR Corporation says it will complete tunnel boring by September.

Construction works on the western section of the Tung Chung Line Extension on Tuesday. Photo: Karma Lo
2026 Xi-Trump summit

China will actively help to resolve international conflicts, diplomat says

Han Zhiqiang delivers pledge at Global Prosperity Summit, where political heavyweight Regina Ip also calls for creating Apec think tank council.

United States

Hong Kong to benefit as Xi-Trump summit signals ‘more stability’, John Lee says

‘The consensus reached by the two heads of government injects more certainty and stability into the China-US economic and trade relationship,’ city leader says.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong earmarks additional HK$5 billion for national security

Fresh allocation brings total funding to HK$18 billion over five years.

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The latest funding marks the third non-recurrent expenditure from the city government for national security spending. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong officials should rethink their response to feedback

Can an administration that finds it hard to take feedback from lawmakers truly listen to the public in consultation on the city’s five-year plan?

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Chief Executive John Lee listens to views during a 2025 policy address district forum on July 27, 2025. Photo: ISD
International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed)

Editorial | Hong Kong mediation body’s successful case resolution will be first of many

Settling the International Organisation for Mediation’s first case is a key step in Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a mediation capital.

Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Why set a limit for Hong Kong’s ride-hailing services?

The administration’s views on how to best regulate ride-hailing are mostly sound, with one glaring exception.

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Jimmy Lai

Trump ‘not optimistic’ on Jimmy Lai’s release after raising case with Xi

Chinese leader ‘said Jimmy Lai is a tough one for him to do’, US president says on his return trip from Beijing.

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US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: AP
Press freedom in Hong Kong

Opinion | Jimmy Lai’s case a reminder that the media cannot behave with impunity

To ignore or condone the Jimmy Lais and Apple Dailies of the world is to encourage the hypocrisy and abuses seen in news reporting today.

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Correctional Services Department vehicles leave the West Kowloon Court where former media boss Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating the national security law, on February 9. Photo: Eugene Lee
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Hong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’

Large-scale publicity campaign to promote consultation includes television advertisements, banners and other public announcements, sources say.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Tightened rules for Hong Kong’s money lenders will protect helpers

Moves to regulate the moneylender sector must be accompanied by strengthening law enforcement and stepping up education efforts.

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2026 Xi-Trump summit

China backs Hong Kong courts, ignores calls to free Jimmy Lai ahead of Trump visit

Beijing reaffirms support for Hong Kong judiciary as foreign ministry calls former media boss ‘principal mastermind’ of 2019 anti-government protests.

Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, defended Hong Kong’s handling of the Jimmy Lai case after being asked whether authorities would consider freeing the jailed former media tycoon. Photo: Johannes Neudecker/dpa
Hong Kong society

Opinion | As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated

Given the addictive potential of the machines and complaints about rigging, regulation is a step in the right direction and must protect children.

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Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Editorial | Beijing trip will help Legco sharpen Hong Kong’s development blueprint

The historic visit transcends symbolism; insights gained will strengthen the city’s edge while cementing its role in national development.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (front and centre) poses for pictures with newly elected legislators at the Legislative Council building in Admiralty on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong housing

Janice Tse is the ‘property queen’ of Hong Kong ministers. Here’s what she owns

Tse was appointed constitutional affairs chief in March to succeed Erick Tsang, who stepped down in January, citing poor health.

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Janice Tse has been tasked with formulating Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and aligning the city with the national blueprint for the country’s development from 2026 to 2030. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong-UK spying row

Why the UK won’t shut Hong Kong’s London trade office despite spying verdict

Analysts say British authorities will prioritise stable ties with Beijing given current geopolitical uncertainties.

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Britain

Video | UK court convicts 2 men from HK trade office of spying

Hong Kong government claims case ‘absolutely unrelated’ to the administration, while Chinese embassy in UK condemns ‘political move’.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong needs the people’s wisdom for its 5-year plan to succeed

The city can fuse market dynamism with strategic direction – but the key is support from the private sector and the public.

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People run along the Island Eastern Corridor in North Point during the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in 2025, with Lion Rock in the background. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong-UK spying row

Beijing hits out at UK over conviction of 2 men tied to Hong Kong trade office

Foreign ministry accuse UK of abusing the law after Bill Yuen and Peter Wai found guilty of spying on Hong Kong activists in Britain.

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The case has put the role of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices under the spotlight. Photo: Google Maps
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Entire Hong Kong Legco to visit Beijing for first time since 1997 handover

Lawmakers have been told visit to the capital will run from July 19 to 25, SCMP has learned.

Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Legco issues warning to lawmaker Judy Chan over traffic offence

Judy Chan says she’s deeply sorry for disappointing the public, with Legco stressing the incident had a negative impact on its reputation.

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