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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.
Balboa is one of two Panama Canal ports operated by a unit of CK Hutchison. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Another storm brews for CK Hutchison under Panama ports partnership proposal

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

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong prohibits financial dealings with 16 national security fugitives

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Hong Kong economy

Accelerating Northern Metropolis considered priority by Hongkongers: John Lee

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.

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The one-off cash allowance of HK$20,000 has been distributed to 48,984 applicants as of the end of June. Photo: Nora Tam
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.

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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.

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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.

The UK government is planning to reinstate some form of extradition cooperation with Hong Kong on a “case-by-case basis” after suspending arrangements five years ago. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

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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.

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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.

Hong Kong last week placed bounties on 15 activists and issued new arrest warrants for four more over their involvement in the “Hong Kong Parliament”, a group deemed subversive by authorities. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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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.

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Hong Kong national security police have placed bounties on 15 activists and issued new arrest warrants against four more. Photo: Jelly Tse
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 authorities have backed the setting up of an official registration system for same-sex partnerships. Photo: Felix Wong
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.

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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.

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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.

Couples who have a valid same-sex marriage, partnership or civil union registered in a jurisdiction outside Hong Kong can have their relationship recognised under the proposed registration mechanism. Photo: Felix Wong
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The new rules will take effect when the new Legco term starts on January 1, next year. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Legco poll to debut use of electronic vote counting for trade seats

Lawmakers call for greater use of technology to make casting ballots more convenient and improve turnout.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong pulls tenders for 2 sites to speed up Northern Metropolis development

Tenders for sites in Yuen Long and Hung Shui Kiu were scheduled to close on Friday and had repeatedly been extended.

The government had earlier designated a site in Hung Shui Kiu for logistics use. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | Hong Kong balances public housing targets with cost-saving measures amid review

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says possible project postponements will not hinder target of supplying 308,000 homes in the next decade.

Hong Kong authorities are seeking ways to reduce the construction costs of public housing. Photo: May Tse
John Lee

Opinion | Happiness in Hong Kong must be the focus, along with civil service efficiency

While promoting accountability in the civil service is laudable, policymakers must also concentrate on improving people’s livelihoods.

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Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | ‘Avoid harsh labels for Hong Kong homes certified under subdivided flat regime’

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho also says planned shake-up of standards for subdivided flats will not drive up rents.

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