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John Lee
John Lee to begin public consultation on term’s final policy address on Monday
Hong Kong leader also says exercise set to gauge views on the city’s first five-year plan, due in third quarter.
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Hong Kong national security law
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Repentant protesters will be given priority case review, minister says
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SCMP Exclusives
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Loss of fugitive transfer deals a ‘pity’ and only helps criminals: Chris Tang
25 Jun 2026 - 10:06AM
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Law
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Power of Hong Kong’s new national security regulation must be prudently deployed
The new powers conferred on the chief executive must be exercised in a way that is consistent with rights and freedoms entrenched in the Basic Law.
25 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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‘No limits’ to accountability over Tai Po fire, security chief Chris Tang says
Secretary for security says committee investigating blaze will deliver results in a timely manner and commission of inquiry not needed.
25 Jun 2026 - 9:08AM
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Hong Kong
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Hong Kong to reform Medical Council to improve handling of complaints
Proportion of lay members to be increased and time frames for cases made public under amendments headed to Legco in about two weeks, SCMP learns.
25 Jun 2026 - 7:03AM
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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.
23 Jun 2026 - 11:05PM
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Hong Kong tourism
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Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna Law
‘If Hong Kong hopes that our neighbouring cities or competitors can stand still … I think that is unrealistic,’ tourism minister says.
23 Jun 2026 - 8:43AM
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Mainland China
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What Hong Kong can learn from mainland cities’ 5-year plans
Amid intensifying international competition, Hong Kong’s alignment with national strategies is a critical path forward.
23 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong society
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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.
22 Jun 2026 - 11:59AM
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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.
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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.
21 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong economy
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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.
21 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM
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.
19 Jun 2026 - 9:08PM
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.
19 Jun 2026 - 7:53PM
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Hong Kong
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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.
19 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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United Nations
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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.
18 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
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Greater Bay Area
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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.
18 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
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.
18 Jun 2026 - 1:17AM
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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.
17 Jun 2026 - 10:06AM
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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.
15 Jun 2026 - 8:26PM
Hong Kong
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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.
15 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM
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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.
15 Jun 2026 - 11:20PM
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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.
15 Jun 2026 - 2:13PM
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.
16 Jun 2026 - 12:04AM
John Lee
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‘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’.
15 Jun 2026 - 10:03AM
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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’.
14 Jun 2026 - 10:26PM
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Hong Kong economy
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‘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.
14 Jun 2026 - 12:03PM
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