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Lau Siu-kai

Lau Siu-kai is a distinguished Hong Kong sociologist and Emeritus Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, specialising in social and political development. He previously headed the HKSAR Government’s Central Policy Unit (2002-2012) and served as a Hong Kong Affairs Advisor to the Chinese Government. Currently, he is a consultant to the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, a key Beijing think tank. Awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star and Grand Bauhinia Medal, he is known for his pro-Beijing stance, advocating for Hong Kong’s integration and echoing the sentiment that the city has ‘bounced back’ and embraced its Chinese identity.

The ruling could send Jimmy Lai to jail for life. Photo: AP

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Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, West

Western nations unlikely to hit city with more sanctions as they need Beijing’s cooperation to offset unfair US trade practices, experts say.

16 Dec 2025 - 1:25AM

Legislative Council election 2025

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9 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM

Legislative Council election 2025

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8 Dec 2025 - 10:15PM

Legislative Council election 2025

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

6 Dec 2025 - 11:38PM

Workers set up a polling station in Sai Kung ahead of Sunday’s Legislative Council election. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong kindergarten moves Japan tour to mainland China as row deepens

‘We have decided to relocate the tour to Chengdu, Sichuan, to ensure the safety of parents and children,’ Victoria Educational Organisation says.

25 Nov 2025 - 9:08PM

Hong Kong society

Explainer | How China-Japan row is disrupting travel and what it means for Hong Kong

Recent tensions erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might take military action if Beijing invaded Taiwan.

21 Nov 2025 - 8:14PM

Legislative Council election 2025

What are Hong Kong Legco election candidates prioritising in their manifestos?

The Post reviews the manifestos of all 161 candidates for December 7 poll, but only 38 contenders offer versions in English.

17 Nov 2025 - 8:30AM

The Post reviewed the manifestos of all 161 candidates. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | 30% of 161 Hong Kong Legco election candidates linked to mainland Chinese firms

Higher proportion marks significant increase from 2021 poll and reflects growing prominence of mainland capital in Hong Kong’s economy.

5 Nov 2025 - 11:18PM

Legislative Council election 2025

Race heats up for directly elected seats in Hong Kong Legco’s election

At least 49 candidates plan to run in the 10 geographical constituencies in the December 7 poll.

31 Oct 2025 - 10:56PM

Hong Kong economy

Panama seeks partners in new port plan that ‘may ease US-China rivalry’

Panama Canal Authority says it has ‘launched a consultation process with representatives of the maritime industry to identify potential partners’.

28 Oct 2025 - 9:43PM

The Panama Canal Authority has met key industry players ahead of tendering its US$2.6 billion plan to build two new port terminals. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong politics

Regina Ip, Hong Kong’s colourful ‘Iron Lady’, says ‘mission accomplished’

Once reviled, founder of New People’s Party transformed herself into pragmatic, approachable politician.

25 Oct 2025 - 11:49PM

Regina Ip will now focus on nurturing new talent. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to align with national blueprint, seize opportunities: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee says recommendations adopted at fourth plenum are of great significance and impact to Hong Kong.

23 Oct 2025 - 11:55PM

Hong Kong politics

US ‘overstretching’ national security fears by threatening HKT, Hong Kong says

US has sent HKT International an order to justify why it should not be revoked from providing services to and from country.

17 Oct 2025 - 4:10PM

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong’s new lawmakers must demonstrate ‘effective democracy’: John Lee

City leader says at high-level seminar that new legislature must continue momentum of current Legco and reflect ‘perfect partnership of patriots’.

16 Oct 2025 - 9:41PM

Lawmakers in the Legislative Council in Admiralty. The election will be held on December 7. Photo: Nora Tam

Legislative Council election 2025

Competition heats up for Hong Kong’s Legco poll as more veterans decline to run

Contests are expected in all three types of constituencies, source says.

13 Oct 2025 - 4:22PM

The Legco poll on December 7 will be the second since Beijing overhauled the electoral system in 2021 to ensure only “patriots” can hold political power. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firms urged to find alternatives due to US tariffs, software controls

In anticipation of export curbs on critical software, technology experts warn of a ‘painful’ transition for firms reliant on US-made systems.

12 Oct 2025 - 9:40PM

Hong Kong politics

Legco delegations shun West for 4 years in a first since Hong Kong handover

But lawmaker hopes that next Legco will resume official visits, arguing that city can learn from West.

6 Oct 2025 - 11:12AM

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong revamping school history subjects, with Communist Party founding added

Education Bureau has announced significant changes to the framework for both the senior secondary Chinese history and history curriculums.

4 Oct 2025 - 6:52PM

Students take a look at a map of China in a gallery of the Hong Kong Museum of History. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong national security law

No country should harbour criminals, Hong Kong leader says after Nathan Law saga

John Lee sidesteps question on whether his administration asked Singapore to hand over wanted activist after city state denied Law entry.

30 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

Hong Kong politics

Hongkongers snap up tickets to visit PLA naval ships during National Day stop

Qi Jiguang training vessel and Yimeng Shan amphibious landing ship will be open to public on Wednesday and Thursday.

27 Sep 2025 - 11:31PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Beijing warns new US consul general in Hong Kong not to cross ‘red lines’

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts newspaper commentary condemning US envoy Julie Eadeh for inviting opposition figures to reception.

27 Sep 2025 - 11:29PM

The national flag outside Beijing’s Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong. Photo: Warton Li

John Lee policy address 2025

Hong Kong’s John Lee has aimed high in his policy address, but can he deliver?

John Lee will lead charge in fast-tracking development of Northern Metropolis and cultivate opportunities, such as ‘pet economy’.

18 Sep 2025 - 2:32PM

Spurring the development of the Northern Metropolis is a cornerstone of this year’s annual policy address. Photo: May Tse

John Lee policy address 2025

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee to tackle civil servant accountability in policy address

Move to curb incidents such as recent water scandal, although political observers warn of possible pushback from civil servants.

14 Sep 2025 - 9:11AM

Hong Kong economy

How will Hong Kong’s John Lee strike middle ground in policy address?

City’s leader is facing test of advancing economic reforms while rescuing ailing businesses and improving livelihoods ahead of policy address.

12 Sep 2025 - 8:35AM

John Lee policy address 2025

Hong Kong’s economy is growing, but why are some sectors still hurting?

Ahead of policy address, experts urge the government to support sectors and residents left behind despite the city’s recent growth figures.

9 Sep 2025 - 10:17AM

Hong Kong society

After The War | Keeping light shining on dark days of Japanese occupation of Hong Kong

Hong Kong was a key target for the Japanese, but guerilla forces played a crucial role in undermining the invaders as well as aiding in the Allied war effort.

30 Aug 2025 - 8:47AMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

New US Consul General Julie Eadeh arrives in Hong Kong after Beijing’s approval

Eadeh faced controversy in 2019 after photos of her meeting opposition activists were seen as evidence of ‘foreign forces’ at work in city.

28 Aug 2025 - 6:25AM

Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Hong Kong official, lawmaker pull out of Bitcoin Asia 2025 featuring Eric Trump

Analyst says ‘request’ was made not to interact with US president’s son to avoid impression of ‘cooperating with or flattering’ Donald Trump.

28 Aug 2025 - 9:09AM

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Lau Siu-kai

Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, West

Western nations unlikely to hit city with more sanctions as they need Beijing’s cooperation to offset unfair US trade practices, experts say.

‘High-quality democracy’: what does Beijing’s new phrase for Hong Kong mean?

Hong Kong’s new legislature to be youngest in 2 decades, averaging 51 years old

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

Hong Kong kindergarten moves Japan tour to mainland China as row deepens

‘We have decided to relocate the tour to Chengdu, Sichuan, to ensure the safety of parents and children,’ Victoria Educational Organisation says.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | How China-Japan row is disrupting travel and what it means for Hong Kong

Recent tensions erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might take military action if Beijing invaded Taiwan.

What are Hong Kong Legco election candidates prioritising in their manifestos?

The Post reviews the manifestos of all 161 candidates for December 7 poll, but only 38 contenders offer versions in English.

Exclusive | 30% of 161 Hong Kong Legco election candidates linked to mainland Chinese firms

Higher proportion marks significant increase from 2021 poll and reflects growing prominence of mainland capital in Hong Kong’s economy.

Race heats up for directly elected seats in Hong Kong Legco’s election

At least 49 candidates plan to run in the 10 geographical constituencies in the December 7 poll.

Panama seeks partners in new port plan that ‘may ease US-China rivalry’

Panama Canal Authority says it has ‘launched a consultation process with representatives of the maritime industry to identify potential partners’.

Regina Ip, Hong Kong’s colourful ‘Iron Lady’, says ‘mission accomplished’

Once reviled, founder of New People’s Party transformed herself into pragmatic, approachable politician.

Hong Kong to align with national blueprint, seize opportunities: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee says recommendations adopted at fourth plenum are of great significance and impact to Hong Kong.

US ‘overstretching’ national security fears by threatening HKT, Hong Kong says

US has sent HKT International an order to justify why it should not be revoked from providing services to and from country.

Hong Kong’s new lawmakers must demonstrate ‘effective democracy’: John Lee

City leader says at high-level seminar that new legislature must continue momentum of current Legco and reflect ‘perfect partnership of patriots’.

Competition heats up for Hong Kong’s Legco poll as more veterans decline to run

Contests are expected in all three types of constituencies, source says.

Hong Kong firms urged to find alternatives due to US tariffs, software controls

In anticipation of export curbs on critical software, technology experts warn of a ‘painful’ transition for firms reliant on US-made systems.

Legco delegations shun West for 4 years in a first since Hong Kong handover

But lawmaker hopes that next Legco will resume official visits, arguing that city can learn from West.

Hong Kong revamping school history subjects, with Communist Party founding added

Education Bureau has announced significant changes to the framework for both the senior secondary Chinese history and history curriculums.

No country should harbour criminals, Hong Kong leader says after Nathan Law saga

John Lee sidesteps question on whether his administration asked Singapore to hand over wanted activist after city state denied Law entry.

Hongkongers snap up tickets to visit PLA naval ships during National Day stop

Qi Jiguang training vessel and Yimeng Shan amphibious landing ship will be open to public on Wednesday and Thursday.

Beijing warns new US consul general in Hong Kong not to cross ‘red lines’

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts newspaper commentary condemning US envoy Julie Eadeh for inviting opposition figures to reception.

Hong Kong’s John Lee has aimed high in his policy address, but can he deliver?

John Lee will lead charge in fast-tracking development of Northern Metropolis and cultivate opportunities, such as ‘pet economy’.

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee to tackle civil servant accountability in policy address

Move to curb incidents such as recent water scandal, although political observers warn of possible pushback from civil servants.

How will Hong Kong’s John Lee strike middle ground in policy address?

City’s leader is facing test of advancing economic reforms while rescuing ailing businesses and improving livelihoods ahead of policy address.

Hong Kong’s economy is growing, but why are some sectors still hurting?

Ahead of policy address, experts urge the government to support sectors and residents left behind despite the city’s recent growth figures.

After The War | Keeping light shining on dark days of Japanese occupation of Hong Kong

Hong Kong was a key target for the Japanese, but guerilla forces played a crucial role in undermining the invaders as well as aiding in the Allied war effort.

New US Consul General Julie Eadeh arrives in Hong Kong after Beijing’s approval

Eadeh faced controversy in 2019 after photos of her meeting opposition activists were seen as evidence of ‘foreign forces’ at work in city.

Exclusive | Hong Kong official, lawmaker pull out of Bitcoin Asia 2025 featuring Eric Trump

Analyst says ‘request’ was made not to interact with US president’s son to avoid impression of ‘cooperating with or flattering’ Donald Trump.

Explainer | How China-Japan row is disrupting travel and what it means for Hong Kong