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Hopes and fears: Zhang Dejiang visits Hong Kong

Hopes and fears: Zhang Dejiang visits Hong Kong
In May 2016, Zhang Dejiang became the first state leader from mainland China to visit Hong Kong since then-president Hu Jintao in 2012.
Secretary for the Civil Service Clement Cheung with Vice-President Li Yuanchao in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: CNS Images
Zhang Dejiang

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Occupy Central

Giant pro-democracy banner draped on Hong Kong hillside to mark second anniversary of Occupy movement

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North Korea

How a North Korean defector’s poems were considered ‘more grievous than murder’

Do Myung-hak hopes the film festival may lead Hongkongers to better understand the challenges faced by North Korean defectors. Photo: Edmond So

The case for better relations with the mainland is stronger than ever

Hong Kong localism, independence

Top Beijing official for Hong Kong claims pan-democrats can become ‘constructive force’ in restless city

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Hong Kong localism, independence

New law society head ‘100pc’ confident in Hong Kong courts but silent on whether advocating city’s independence is legal

So was chosen to lead the local solicitors’ body last week. Photo: David Wong
Legislative Council elections 2016

Former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa cites lack of party politics for poor Hong Kong governance

Hong Kong’s pan-democrats need to decide if they want reform, or a revolution

Hong Kong Basic Law

Zhang Dejiang’s visit to Hong Kong a reminder of what really matters

Pan-democrat lawmakers Joseph Lee, Alan Leong, Cyd Ho and Emily Lau seemed largely satisfied with their meeting with Zhang Dejiang. Photo: David Wong
City Beat

City Beat | Hard and soft: Zhang Dejiang lays down line on independence and localism

Zhang Dejiang (centre) surprised many with his comments on independence. Photo: AFP

The Zhang Dejiang speech Hong Kong had hoped to hear

Hong Kong localism, independence

Loose cannons, not talk of Hong Kong independence or shady karaoke dealings, are Beijing’s real problem

Hong Kong’s pan-democrats urged to respond with sincerity to state leader’s olive branch

Zhang Dejiang (left) with Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Opinion | On Second Thought: Chinese leadership needs to go the extra mile after Zhang Dejiang’s Hong Kong visit

Zhang Dejiang managed to walk the talk during his Hong Kong visit. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong Basic Law

Hong Kong’s judges must remain above the fray, as should Chinese leaders with their comments on our judiciary

Exclusive | Hong Kong police watchdog chief under fire as force snubbed advice during Zhang visit

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Beijing will use law and public opinion to handle Hong Kong independence issue, not guns, insists prominent lawyer

Hong Kong National Party convenor Chan Ho-tin speaks in Mong Kok. Photo: Sam Tsang
The View

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Beijing ‘has the laws, guns and cannons to prevent independence’, legal expert warns

Cheng Yiu-tong says re-election is Leung Chun-ying’s personal choice. Photo: Dickson Lee

Another olive branch? Hong Kong lawmakers may be invited to visit Shenzhen, says mainland Chinese source

Zhang Dejiang may be opening more doors to the pan-democrats. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong localism, independence

Zhang Dejiang: ‘One country, two systems’ is here to stay

Joshua Wong

Joshua Wong and four other Demosisto activists released after arrest for trying to get near Zhang Dejiang’s motorcade

Hong Kong businesses suffer amid tight security during Zhang visit

Streets were closed off during Zhang’s three day visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang

Zhang ‘navigated fine line’ on CY’s performance

Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, right, listens as Zhang Dejiang, chairman of China's National People's Congress speaks as they visit the foyer of a newly built public housing block due to open later this year in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP Pictures

‘Ball is in Beijing’s court’, Hong Kong pan-democrats say after meeting with Zhang Dejiang

Elite officers, machine guns disguised as briefcases and a 45-strong motorcade: inside Zhang Dejiang’s Hong Kong security detail

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