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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong is made up of 70 members who debate and pass bills. Half of the Legco members are directly elected by voters in geographical constituencies and the remaining 35 members are returned by 29 functional constituencies.  The next elections will be held in September 2020.
The government has announced a quota of 10,000 permits for ride-hailing operators. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing cap of 10,000 ‘prudent’ start for Hong Kong, transport chief says

Mable Chan says government will dynamically adjust quota based on operational data, but she stops short of setting time frame for review.

Hong Kong economy

Lawmakers push for answers on spending for HK$9.96b project with fencing arena

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong unveils proposed overhaul of fire safety laws as consultation begins

Hong Kong politics

Historic Legco trip to Beijing to include tech sector tours, seminars and visits

All 90 lawmakers are expected to visit capital from July 19 to 25, marking Legco’s first collective trip to Beijing since 1997 handover.

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The trip will be held during the summer recess of the Legislative Council. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s top court reviews law criminalising calls to boycott elections

Appellant warns ‘extraordinary’ ban blocks informed decisions before voting, while government argues it lies beyond constitutional review.

Hong Kong transport

‘Several thousand’ ride-hailing licences won’t cover demand, advisory panel says

Transport Advisory Committee chairman says he expects initial level to be ‘somewhere around 10,000’ vehicle licences.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong officials should rethink their response to feedback

Can an administration that finds it hard to take feedback from lawmakers truly listen to the public in consultation on the city’s five-year plan?

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Chief Executive John Lee listens to views during a 2025 policy address district forum on July 27, 2025. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong economy

Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator eyes bond issuance, tax cuts for firms

Incoming chairman Jeffrey Lam outlines park’s financing and offerings, says operator will first rely on government’s HK$10 billion injection.

Hong Kong society

Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class

‘Publicly built, privately run’ model will provide more diverse, higher-quality services and allow operators to meet wider range of needs, official says.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated

Given the addictive potential of the machines and complaints about rigging, regulation is a step in the right direction and must protect children.

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A person tries their luck at a claw machine in Causeway Bay on May 4. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

Currently, smoking in an outdoor area of a construction site is only illegal if it occurs near flammable materials. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Beijing trip will help Legco sharpen Hong Kong’s development blueprint

The historic visit transcends symbolism; insights gained will strengthen the city’s edge while cementing its role in national development.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong needs the people’s wisdom for its 5-year plan to succeed

The city can fuse market dynamism with strategic direction – but the key is support from the private sector and the public.

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Hong Kong politics

Entire Hong Kong Legco to visit Beijing for first time since 1997 handover

Lawmakers have been told visit to the capital will run from July 19 to 25, SCMP has learned.

All 90 lawmakers are expected to join the delegation to visit Beijing in July. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco issues warning to lawmaker Judy Chan over traffic offence

Judy Chan says she’s deeply sorry for disappointing the public, with Legco stressing the incident had a negative impact on its reputation.

Lawmaker Judy Chan (left) and Legco president Starry Lee. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to tighten grip on claw machines under new licensing proposal

Move follows surge in claw and pinball machines across city, sparking concern over addiction to games with gambling elements.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Opinion | Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it

Far from being ‘alarmist’, legislators are right to raise concerns about the administration’s fiscal plans and their impact on the city’s future.

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Property management sector cites 25% guard shortage amid imported labour backlash

Scrutiny of employing imported workers comes after Richland Gardens says 31 guards from mainland China will be hired through government labour scheme.

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The owners’ corporation of Richland Gardens in Kowloon Bay has come under fire after announcing that 31 guards from mainland China would be hired through a government labour scheme. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong sports

Editorial | Improving sports governance in Hong Kong will take more than rules on paper

An annual review of governance standards is a good start but there is still work to be done to bring all sports associations into compliance with guidelines.

Hong Kong politics

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.

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Hong Kong courts

2 months’ jail for security guard who shared post urging Legco poll boycott

Magistrate reduces Wong Wah-kwong’s sentence by a third after 63-year-old pleads guilty to inciting others to avoid voting in last year’s election.

The West Kowloon Court building. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tough penalties planned to stop unapproved fire system shutdowns in Hong Kong

Security Bureau plans to propose legal amendments to improve oversight following deadly Tai Po fire last November.

The proposed measures aim to combat malpractice in light of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

‘All risks must be controlled,’ John Lee says on basketball betting U-turn

City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Why Hong Kong is hitting pause on basketball betting

As prediction platforms rise, the problem is not so much gambling but sports corruption. Unregulated betting offers temptingly large sums.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | How markets will test Hong Kong’s new economic model

Industrial policy can guide and catalyse but it cannot substitute for a genuine competitive advantage.

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Pedestrians cross a road in Tsim Sha Tsui on August 26 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Call to check tech trends when drafting policies after basketball betting U-turn

Development of technology is faster than the pace of legislation, ex-lawmaker notes.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club says it respects the authorities’ decision and will wait for further advice on its basketball betting licence application. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Advisory body to be given power to probe department heads for serious offences

Hong Kong authorities will introduce subsidiary legislation as early as June, as part of broader effort to institutionalise official accountability.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s basketball betting U-turn ‘aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown’

Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions.

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