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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.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
One Pacific Place in Admiralty. The office of Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, former Chief Executive, is located on the eighth floor of the building. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Get balance right on offices of Hong Kong’s ex-leaders

Former Hong Kong chief executives still have a role to play, but there is also a need to spend wisely during difficult financial times.

Crime in Hong Kong

Explainer | How can Hongkongers protect themselves from Southeast Asian job scams?

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong will redevelop 3 towers in Wan Chai into convention centre: city leader

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong task force receives ‘eager response’ from Thailand over detainees

Government hopes to rescue victims as soon as possible but there is no timeline in place, task force official says.

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Undersecretary for Security Michael Cheuk says the group has had “good communications on the latest situation and intelligence”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

70% of Hongkongers in same-sex relationships want to get married: survey

Researchers urge government to take note of poll as deadline for devising official legal framework for same-sex partnerships nears.

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Panama

What is at stake for China from Trump’s Panama threat

Panama has rejected the president-elect’s threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake

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Carrie Lam

Former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam ‘welcomes’ cost-saving office relocation

Office spokesman confirms move from prime commercial building with annual rent of HK$5.67 million to government premises for next three years.

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One Pacific Place in Queensway, where former Hong Kong city leader Carrie Lam’s office is currently located. Photo: Nora Tam
Donald Trump

Trump wants the Panama Canal. Just empty talk, or a real threat for Hong Kong?

Panama has rejected president-elect’s threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s reformed district councils need more transparency playing

Tai Po district councillors’ opposition to a government construction plan shows why district officers must be held accountable too.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong waste-to-energy plant won’t harm recycling push: minister

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan pushes back against ‘misunderstandings’ over facility opening this year.

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I•PARK1 is located on an island off Lantau. Photo: Sam Tsang
Carrie Lam

Exclusive | Former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s office moving to government premises

Lam’s current office at One Pacific Place has been under scrutiny for costing taxpayers an estimated HK$9.17 million last year.

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The lease on Carrie Lam’s current office will expire in mid-May. Photo: Nora Tam
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong sends task force to Thailand to look into cases of trapped residents

Authorities also warn kidnappers have changed tactics, pretending to arrange for victims to take goods to Japan or Taiwan before changing destinations.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s leader calls on entrepreneurs to seize opportunities over border

City leader John Lee tells Shenzhen summit that opportunities are waiting for companies willing to pursue innovation and embrace change.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong minister backs city’s care teams despite critical viral video

Secretary for home and youth affairs defends teams in face of viral news clip in which officials duck requests for performance reports.

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau holds a pledging ceremony for care teams in Tsuen Wan in May 2023. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Ex-Hong Kong opposition lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun dies at 55 after cancer battle

Shiu, who underwent a procedure to remove half of his stomach in November, died at 12.41am on Friday.

Former opposition lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun has died. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong cultural district’s housing scheme to include more arts elements

District councillors express concerns the proposed residential development may undermine art hub’s image.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong to end pilot plastic recycling scheme as Green@Community expands

‘Centralised Waste Plastics Collection’ pilot programme will end on January 19 as recycling habits in the city have matured, official says.

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Macau

Xi’s orders for Macau serve as reference for Hong Kong, Beijing official says

Xia Baolong also calls on Hong Kong and Macau to fully unleash the benefits of the ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle.

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The president’s recent remarks on Macau also apply to Hong Kong, a senior Beijing official says. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s top court questions grounds for convicting June 4 alliance trio

Court of Final Appeal judges question how group can be defined as ‘foreign agent’ and denied evidence substantiating that allegation when mounting defence.

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Crime in Hong Kong

26 Hongkongers trapped in Southeast Asia for forced labour seek government help

Security Bureau says 26 cases involving residents detained and unable to leave Southeast Asian countries had been logged as of December 31.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan on Indonesia mission as city’s firms eye huge market

Financial secretary has arrived in Jakarta with a business delegation to promote Hong Kong’s advantages to local companies.

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Paul Chan is the second Hong Kong official to visit Jakarta in recent days. Photo: Shutterstock
Jimmy Lai trial

Judges grill Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai over calls for Taiwan to join US alliance

Remarks prompt two High Court judges to question Apple Daily founder over his earlier claim that he opposed Taiwan’s independence.

Jimmy Lai Lai has pleaded not guilty to three conspiracy charges concerning foreign collusion and sedition. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong housing

District councillors oppose first project under Hong Kong land sharing scheme

More than 10 council members oppose plan to build over 1,700 homes in Tai Po, citing transport capacity concerns.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hongkongers deserve credit for getting through a tough 2024

If John Lee had hoped to rally people to rise to the challenge of 2025 in his New Year’s address, he should have learned from Xi Jinping’s focus on people.

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Law

Hong Kong Bar Association to pick new leaders with veteran set to helm body

Members will vote on new line-up at AGM on January 23, with Jose-Antonio Maurellet set to succeed chairman Victor Dawes.

Jose-Antonio Maurellet (left) is expected to succeed Victor Dawes as chairman. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Pay cut for Hong Kong lawmakers will not benefit city: Legco president

Andrew Leung says reduced salaries for public servants will lead everyone ‘to have less confidence about spending money’.

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Andrew Leung, president of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong

Editorial | Get set for the next phase of Hong Kong’s war on plastics

Despite city’s battle against such pollution by restaurants getting off to a good start, stronger punishment may be needed along way.

Hong Kong housing

Opinion | How government plans to improve lot of Hongkongers in poor housing playing

The government is determined to address the needs of Hongkongers living in substandard housing and help them improve their lives.

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