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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.
The Central Government Offices in Tamar on January 26. Photo: Jelly Tse
Civil Service Bureau (HK)

Editorial | Hong Kong’s civil service accountability push is long overdue

Efforts to ensure accountability can nurture a more proactive culture and tackle problems before they spill into public view.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Why Hong Kong is hitting pause on basketball betting

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to be more proactive in removing barriers with Shenzhen

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Hong Kong

Government should probe department heads prudently under new system: Regina Ip

Convenor of city’s Executive Council says proposed accountability system should be preventive and avoid undermining morale among civil servants.

The Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How markets will test Hong Kong’s new economic model

Industrial policy can guide and catalyse but it cannot substitute for a genuine competitive advantage.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong Housing Society aims to boost supply of subsidised sale flats

Chairman Ling Kar-kan says society will still supply more rental flats.

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Hong Kong

Public opinion a factor in government’s decision to investigate officials: minister

Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says permanent secretaries, while not covered under new mechanism, could still be taken to task if found culpable.

Government headquarters (background) and the Legislative Council building in Admiralty. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets city’s leaders in capital

HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, finance chief Paul Chan and new mainland affairs minister Janice Tse.

Hong Kong national security law

Ex-lawmaker convicted in Hong Kong 47 trial struck off medical register

Medical Council orders specialist urologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki, 64, to be removed indefinitely from General Register.

Hong Kong national security law

Opinion | Hong Kong must stay watchful to protect its hard-won prosperity

During a ceremony marking National Security Education Day, leaders spoke of the need to be vigilant against various risks and challenges.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu attends the opening ceremony and seminar of the National Security Education Day held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on April 15. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong

Advisory body to be given power to probe department heads for serious offences

Hong Kong authorities will introduce subsidiary legislation as early as June, as part of broader effort to institutionalise official accountability.

The Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s basketball betting U-turn ‘aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown’

Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | 4 identities Hong Kong must embrace to provide global leadership

The city can be a bedrock for world commerce, finance, governance and civilisational exchange as we enter a new phase of globalisation.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Path to rehabilitation of those arrested in 2019 unrest is welcome

A recently publicised Security Bureau programme opens the door for thousands to put the baggage of political turmoil behind them.

Police arrest anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, on May 11, 2020. Photo: AP
Hong Kong

Hong Kong to slash over 10,000 civil service posts by mid-2027, minister vows

Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung says close to 60 per cent of cuts will be junior roles and about 3 per cent at senior level.

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Civil servants leave the office in Tamar during lunch hour. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong increasingly seen as a safe haven in troubled world

The city’s role is evolving and detractors must now acknowledge its strengths.

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Hong Kong society

Time to act on stalled proposal toughening child abuse penalties, lawmakers say

SCMP check finds that only one of 13 cases of serious child abuse offences over more than two decades resulted in close to maximum 10-year sentence.

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Mainland China

Hong Kong’s ministerial team spent HK$46.6 million on visits in past 3 years

Former lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen asks whether taxpayer money is being well spent, but government says quantifying value of trips not always possible.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan (right) meets with Yasir Othman Al-Rumayyan, governor of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund during a trip to Saudi Arabia last year. Photo: Facebook/Paul Chan
Hong Kong

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks

Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.

Hong Kong housing

Landlords of 5,557 subdivided homes seek 3-year grace period to fix flats

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says 780 subdivided homes have been granted a grace period.

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Hong Kong

Tighter civil service disciplinary rules risk becoming excessive: union head

Federation of Civil Service Unions chairman raises concerns over civil servant retention amid efforts to deal with underperforming staff.

A union leader has cautioned that increasing pressure on frontline staff could further strain morale, particularly among younger recruits. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Health chief hails tobacco control efforts as smoking rate falls to 8.5%

Prevalence of daily cigarette smokers aged 15 and older fell from 9.1 per cent in 2023.

The smoking rate in Hong Kong has reached a historic low following a continuous decline in recent years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Civil Service Bureau (HK)

151 Hong Kong civil servants dismissed for misconduct, convictions in past 3 years

Police accounted for highest number of cases, but overall civil servant dismissals declined steadily between 2022 and 2025.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021

Authorities point to rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for increased expenditure.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong immigration chief granted service extension past retirement age

Government says Benson Kwok’s extension aims to ensure a smooth leadership transition within Immigration Department.

Immigration chief Benson Kwok. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

City to set up company this year to fast-track San Tin I&T hub as firms eye move

Government expects to set up fully owned firm by end of year, with CEO and board appointments set for second and third quarters, official Kevin Choi says.

Authorities have said they will set up a company this year to accelerate the development of the San Tin Technopole. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong must keep its unique edge even as it enjoys deeper mainland ties

As mainland officials manage Hong Kong affairs through the ‘one of us’ lens, it should not affect the city’s role as a superconnector.

Hong Kong transport

KMB told to probe machines that gave free bus rides as new HK$2 scheme launched

Faulty machines offered full rebates to customers who tapped their Octopus cards.

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