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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.

Lau Siu-kai

Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest

Starry Lee calls on members to learn from incident involving William Wong and be more rigorous in their conduct to meet public expectations.

Beijing’s liaison office restructured, with focus on economy, district work

Why is Hong Kong holding Communist Party anniversary events? One word: stability

Hong Kong’s big economic dreams: what’s the reality and where do poor fit in?

Experts and industry leaders say thriving stock market and other robust macroeconomic indicators point to success but mask pain points.

What is Hong Kong’s role under China’s new vision for better global governance?

City can be important ‘convenor and superconnector’ and set standards under China’s vision for more equitable global governance, analysts say.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Hong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’

Large-scale publicity campaign to promote consultation includes television advertisements, banners and other public announcements, sources say.

Why the UK won’t shut Hong Kong’s London trade office despite spying verdict

Analysts say British authorities will prioritise stable ties with Beijing given current geopolitical uncertainties.

Beijing’s Xia Baolong, top energy official meet with CLP’s Michael Kadoorie

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, National Energy Administration hold separate meetings with energy tycoon.

Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?

Former ministers, senior officials and observers point to practical challenges of attributing responsibility.

Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform

Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates.

Hong Kong urged to be more proactive in removing barriers with Shenzhen

New Shenzhen party chief Jin Lei has conducted high-profile visits to major joint projects between two cities in his first month.

Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire

Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest.

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks

Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.

Hong Kong’s national security better protected with changes, experts say

Revisions that came into effect on Monday give police powers enjoyed in other jurisdictions and will speed up investigations, they say.

How will Hong Kong follow mainland China’s ethnic unity promotion law?

Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress set to be passed at the closing session of 14th National People’s Congress.

‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations.

What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?

Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs

Even if the government drafted perfect laws, lawmakers must scrutinise them without being afraid of performing their constitutional duty.

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

What’s behind plan to adopt multi-operator model for Panama Canal ports?

Panamanian president reportedly vowed his country will ‘never again’ grant concession contracts to run terminals to single company.

US ‘pressure’ a challenge in CK Hutchison’s arbitration against Panama: experts

Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract.

Hong Kong to formulate first 5-year plan to align with national blueprint

Task force led by Chief Executive John Lee will formulate plan, which one expert says signals greater government role in city’s development.

Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts say

Officials and lawmakers have to put themselves in the public’s shoes when formulating policies, political observers say.

Starmer stresses Hong Kong’s stability as key to stronger ties in meeting with Xi

Meeting focused on shared interests to bolster Sino‑British relations, with Jimmy Lai’s national security case also touched upon in ‘respectful’ discussions.

Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?

What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.

Hong Kong liaison office’s Qi Bin to take up role in Beijing on economic affairs

Qi Bin expected to be appointed deputy director of economic committee under Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

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.

Exclusive | Hong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’

Opinion | Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs