Edition:
HIGHLIGHTS
Donald Trump’s China policy
NEW
US-China relationsHong Kong economy
News
Hong KongChinaEconomyAsiaWorldSportThis Week in AsiaUS Elections
Business & Tech
BusinessTech
Opinion
Latest
Lifestyle
LifestylePeople & CultureStylePostMagK-popOutdoorCooking
More +
VideoTalking PostSCMP FilmsInfographicsPicturesPodcastsSCMP SeriesExplainedSCMP SpotlightNewslettersSpecial ReportsGames
Topics
Donald Trump’s China policyUS-China relationsHong Kong’s Article 23 national security lawChina’s militaryChina's economic recoveryTrending in ChinaTaiwanChina’s Communist PartyUkraine warWellness
Focus
Greater Bay Area
We use cookies to tailor your experience and present relevant ads. By clicking “Accept”, you agree that cookies can be placed per our Privacy Policy
ACCEPT
Advertisement
avatar image
TOPIC

Hong Kong politics

Related Topics:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong politics
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.
The city’s national security police have placed a new round of bounties on 15 overseas activists wanted for their involvement in a group called “Hong Kong Parliament”. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing slams G7 for ‘slandering and defaming’ Hong Kong police over bounties

Foreign ministry’s office, Hong Kong government blast Group of Seven over comments on recent bounties and arrest warrants on overseas activists.

videocam
38
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

New Hong Kong Hospital Authority chief vows to foster staff ‘speak-up’ culture

Hong Kong society

Opinion | How fear became a tool of manipulation, not just in Hong Kong

LGBTQ

Letters | Hong Kong must stand firm on same-sex rights in the face of ignorance

Readers discuss the deliberation on the same-sex partnership bill, the example Hong Kong can set on human rights, and changing attitudes to mainland Chinese.

The deliberation on the Registration of Same-sex Partnership Bill is a deliberation on the future of Hong Kong and the values it holds as a global city. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong needs real talent, not troublemakers and misfits

The city should recalibrate its talent admission policies to ensure they attract the best and brightest and can’t be exploited by bad actors.

videocam
6
Hong Kong economy

Another storm brews for CK Hutchison under Panama ports partnership proposal

State partnership plan floated by Panamanian president could trigger significant losses for Hong Kong-based conglomerate, experts warned.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong prohibits financial dealings with 16 national security fugitives

Security minister Chris Tang invokes Safeguarding National Security Ordinance to also cancel passports of 12 overseas activists.

5
Hong Kong national security police earlier placed bounties of up to HK$1 million on overseas activists involved in a group called the “Hong Kong Parliament”. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Accelerating Northern Metropolis considered priority by Hongkongers: John Lee

City leader says authorities must consider macro, micro issues as he wraps up public consultation exercise for annual policy address.

Hong Kong society

Should Hong Kong’s baby bonus scheme include talent to boost birth rate?

Lawmaker says some professionals have complained about being left out of bonus scheme.

11
Hong Kong economy

Panama ports deal: Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison urges respect for rule of law

Panama’s president has floated the idea of state partnerships taking over ports operation in country.

15
CK Hutchison operates two ports at the Panama Canal and is seeking to offload them as part of a US$23 billion sale. Photo: AP
Hong Kong

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.

5
Hong Kong lawmakers have scrutinised the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill, which seeks to establish a framework for the recognition of such partnerships. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong national security law

UK promises no extradition of resettled Hongkongers on political grounds

UK security minister Dan Jarvis stresses ‘extensive powers’ of UK courts to serve as gatekeepers.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong football fan, 19, convicted of insulting national anthem

Chinese University of Hong Kong student to be sentenced on August 13 for turning back to pitch during ceremony at World Cup qualifier.

22
Hong Kong economy

Will CK Hutchison’s plan to tap mainland Chinese firm for ports deal pay off?

Deal may become bargaining chip between US and China, experts say, as Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate looks to add ‘significant member’ to consortium.

videocam
CK Hutchison has revealed that it plans to invite a mainland Chinese firm to join a consortium behind the deal as a “significant member”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Will Hong Kong government’s more hands-on approach to development pay off?

As a number of economic initiatives mark significant anniversaries, it is worth looking back on the development strategy of a previous era.

The San Tin Technopole, which is part of the Hong Kong government’s Northern Metropolis project, on February 27. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong slams Western countries over criticism of bounties for second day

‘Anti-China organisations’ and foreign countries making ‘irresponsible remarks’ about Hong Kong, government says.

Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong visit by No 2 man at Beijing office linked to megaproject: analysts

Xu Qifang, the executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made first official visit to the city last week.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
John Lee

Hong Kong’s John Lee vows to ‘remove regulatory shackles’ ahead of policy address

City leader hears residents’ views on topics ranging from housing to supporting ethnic minority communities at town hall meeting.

6
Chief Executive John Lee has said this year’s policy address will be held in September. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong hits out at UK’s ‘untrue and biased’ criticism over bounties

Beijing’s foreign affairs arm in the city accuses ‘some individual politicians’ from the West of ‘smearing’ Hong Kong’s national security laws.

27
Hong Kong

Same-sex partnership registration system needed in Hong Kong: authorities

Record-keeping of such unions alone insufficient to verify whether applications meet criteria stipulated by the bill, official says.

Hong Kong national security law

Police slap HK$200,000 bounties on 15 from subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’

National security police also issue new arrest warrants for four more people.

12
Elmer Yuan (right) and Victor Ho are among 19 members of ‘Hong Kong Parliament’, which the city’s national security police calls a “subversive” group. Photo: Facebook
Britain

UK plans to restart extraditions to Hong Kong, sparking fears among activists

UK security minister Dan Jarvis tells Post that law change is simply a move to complete ‘the severing of ties’ between the extradition systems.

25
The proposed amendments to the UK’s Extradition Act would allow Britain and Hong Kong to make extradition deals on a “case-by-case basis”. Photo: AP
Hong Kong

Hong Kong LGBTQ groups in push to get public’s support for same-sex rights bill

Four groups launch petition as Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill faces strong opposition from most lawmakers.

Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Hong Kong should support its hawkers, not let them disappear

As an integral part of Hong Kong’s culinary culture, hawkers shouldn’t have to choose between retirement and the future of their business.

4
Hong Kong

UK made ‘Armageddon scenario’ plan for mass Hong Kong exodus in handover run-up

Newly unsealed UK government documents from 1989 show extent of evacuation planning in lead-up to Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule.

videocam
27
The British national archive documents date back to 1989 in the period immediately preceding and following the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Imported workers ‘lifeline’ for struggling Hong Kong restaurants: trade chiefs

Industry associations also dismiss accusations that restaurant operators are using importation scheme to hire cheap labour.

4
Hong Kong’s restaurant sector has struggled with staffing issues for years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve bill for tougher misconduct penalties

Amendment to allow Legco to withhold pay, allowances from suspended lawmakers for reasons other than specified in existing Rules of Procedure.

LGBTQ

Hong Kong authorities have ‘ongoing legal duty’ to fulfil same-sex couples ruling

Government earlier proposed legislation related to same-sex couples in response to 2023 court ruling, but faces strong Legco opposition.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement