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Can Hongkongers make it big in Peru? The country’s Chinese community weighs in

The South American country is set to sign a free-trade agreement with Hong Kong, but dozens of city residents have called it home for decades.

Hong Kong to sign free-trade deal with Peru, John Lee says ahead of Apec summit

Hong Kong can woo South American companies with sourcing, tech support: experts

Tech giant Baidu applies to launch autonomous vehicle trials in Hong Kong

Baidu, which operates driverless taxis across the border in Wuhan, wants to test autonomous vehicles at Hong Kong airport.

Baidu operates a fleet of driverless taxis in Wuhan, Hubei province. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong urged to deepen bay area ties, help region’s firms expand abroad

Recent bay area trade show that drew 2.26 trillion yuan in investments is a sign of revived investor confidence, observers say.

Hong Kong will ‘deepen cooperation’ with other Apec members at Lima summit

City leader will also meet members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Peru to bolster bid to join world’s largest free-trade pact.

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Hong Kong’s business leaders have autonomy but can contribute more: John Lee

City leader’s assurance follows call from Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, for the business sector to support growth.

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Kwai Chung Container Terminal. Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, has urged the business sector to support growth. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong to seek ‘win-win’ trade ties with US after Trump’s victory: John Lee

But chief executive says city will adopt bottom-line approach to protect legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong businesses.

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Editorial | Hong Kong’s officials and business leaders can overcome challenges together

Heads of Hong Kong’s private sector are urged to take ‘concrete actions’ by senior Beijing figure to restore economic confidence.

Exclusive | Why didn’t Hong Kong set stricter rules to wipe out its notorious shoebox flats?

Setting a larger minimum size for subdivided flats would have meant delays in supplying homes to those affected, minister says.

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A 50 sq ft subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Eugene Lee

Don’t threaten Hong Kong’s rule of law if you want close ties: Paul Lam

Justice minister weighs in on ‘absurd’ requests from Hong Kong-based US representatives and Donald Trump’s vow over jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai.

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Donald Trump pledged last month he would “100 per cent” get former media tycoon Jimmy Lai out of China. Photo: AP

Hong Kong ramps up efforts to boost status as legal hub with launch of academy

City’s new academy will work with global organisations, strengthening exchanges in regions under the Belt and Road Initiative, John Lee says.

Hong Kong’s John Lee confident over Shanghai ties, says focus on economy

Chief executive wraps up three-day visit to mainland China for world-leading expo, with deals signed to bring more companies to city.

Letters | Asean must ditch neutrality and stand up for rule of law

Readers discuss Asean’s challenge to remain relevant, a Hong Kong company’s celebration of the panda cubs, and how John Lee compares with past leaders.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (from left), Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone applaud after a group photo during the 2nd Asia Zero Emission Community Leaders Meeting on the sidelines of the Asean Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on October 11. Photo: AP

Shanghai mayor vows more listings in Hong Kong as key trade show opens

Gong Zheng makes pledge at symposium in Shanghai organised by the Hong Kong government and Trade Development Council.

A Beijing official has said Hong Kong and Shanghai (pictured) play crucial roles in connecting international and domestic markets. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong leader vows to attract Shanghai business as he heads to prominent expo

Chief Executive John Lee leads delegation of ministers to China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to rethink its branding – it can’t be a hub of everything

The government’s messaging problem and hub obsession stem from misplaced priorities.

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Hong Kong talent urge clearer visa extension rules, more job-matching services

‘I hope the government can relax the visa renewal requirements for those who have already brought their children to study in Hong Kong,’ visa holder says.

The Top Talent Pass Scheme, under which top earners and graduates of renowned universities can obtain a two-year visa to enter Hong Kong, was launched in late 2022. Photo: Dickson Lee

John Lee vows to bolster Asean ties as Hong Kong becomes No 2 investor in Indonesia

Indonesia’s ambassador to mainland China reveals Hong Kong has become second-largest investor in country during consulate-run forum in city.

Ex-Hong Kong leader crosses swords with John Lee again over land supply

Former leader Leung Chun-ying questions wisdom of current administration’s strategy of continuously creating land supply so as to control market.

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s legal system needs reform to stay vibrant

With national security laws in place, the city can focus on other areas, from strengthening the judiciary to cross-border litigation.

The Court of Final Appeal in Central, Hong Kong, on June 7. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong’s goal of retaining 50,000 talent scheme visa holders is ‘extremely low’

Legislator Jesse Shang Hailong also says the low bar may send the wrong message that the city has limited opportunities.

People cross the street in Hong Kong’s financial heart, Central. Photo: Dickson Lee

US to ‘reap what it sows’ with ban on China tech investment: Hong Kong’s John Lee

City leader warns rules targeting investment in semiconductors, quantum technologies, AI to hurt both free markets and US’s own interests.

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Hong Kong to create tourism offerings based on site where dinosaur fossils found

City leader John Lee says new offerings will combine geopark’s existing attractions, such as hexagonal rock columns, with fossil exhibits.

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Ongoing land creation key to ensure Hong Kong is in control of supply: John Lee

John Lee says government can reserve land and dismisses concerns earlier raised by former leader Leung Chun-ying about risks of oversupply.

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John Lee has said the continuous creation of land is needed to protect the people’s interests. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong minister says goal to retain only 50,000 talent a year will be met

Government does not intend to ‘babysit’ talent but rather help them settle in Hong Kong by providing them with opportunities, labour chief Chris Sun says.

Hong Kong’s talent trawl has been expanded to retain 50,000 professionals a year. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong social enterprise helps tenants find better subdivided housing

ComHome Social Realty urges government to help subsidise renovation costs for landlords ahead of plans to clamp down on subpar flats.

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Hong Kong authorities to sell large land parcel next year to fast-track megaproject

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also hints government may separately sell more land in last quarter of 2024-25 financial year.

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John Lee
John Lee Ka-chiu, a former policeman, was elected Hong Kong's chief executive in 2022.
Born
7 Dec 1957
Industry
Politics
Job Title
Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
last updated:
5 November, 2024
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