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Xia Baolong

Xia Baolong
Xia Baolong is a prominent Chinese politician with extensive experience in regional governance and national affairs. Currently, he serves as Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, a role he assumed in February 2020. Previously, he held significant positions including Vice Mayor of Tianjin and Governor and Party Secretary of Zhejiang province, where he worked closely with President Xi Jinping. Known for a firm approach, he has publicly emphasised national security and economic development in Hong Kong and Macau.
The Hong Special Administrative Region and Chinese national flags outside the Legislative Council complex on March 19, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Executive-led model key to Hong Kong’s success

With the city’s new legislature in place, it is time to further reinforce the executive-led system laid out in the constitutional order.

Hong Kong politics

Perform on ‘same stage’, don’t undermine: Xia tells Hong Kong lawmakers, judges

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s SHKP secures HK$1.4 billion land deal in Northern Metropolis

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | New strategy for the Northern Metropolis may be a game changer

The more agile corporate-led strategy, which balances government leadership with market mechanics, could be a blueprint for managing other projects.

The Hung Shui Kiu development area in the Northern Metropolis is seen on December 30, 2025. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong politics in 2025: Jimmy Lai verdict, Legco poll and Panama port saga

The Post rounds up major political events that made 2025 a significant year for the city.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery

But Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office does not reveal what was discussed in meeting between Xia Baolong and HSBC chief in Beijing.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong must look beyond age in selecting ‘capable’ lawmakers

Amid the push for an improved Legislative Council, considering age as a metric for public service distracts from more practical considerations.

Chief Executive John Lee attends a question and answer session on the 2025 policy address at the Legco complex in Admiralty on September 18. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Alumni, politicians gather for Hong Kong vigil of ‘Father of Shue Yan’ Henry Hu

‘I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn’t return for this occasion,’ says retired professor who was among Shue Yan’s first journalism students.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong visit by No 2 man at Beijing office linked to megaproject: analysts

Xu Qifang, the executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made first official visit to the city last week.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong pulls tenders for 2 sites to speed up Northern Metropolis development

Tenders for sites in Yuen Long and Hung Shui Kiu were scheduled to close on Friday and had repeatedly been extended.

The government had earlier designated a site in Hung Shui Kiu for logistics use. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong politics

My Take | Building railways as ‘one country, one system’ may save Hong Kong a lot of money

Adopting mainland standards to build the mass transit links for the Northern Metropolis can reduce construction costs by up to 30%.

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An aerial view of Kwu Tung MTR Station. The station is expected to be topped out by the end of this year and is scheduled for completion in 2027. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Will speeding up rail line for Northern Metropolis entice Hong Kong developers?

Government’s deal with MTR Corp that brings forward completion of spur line should make project more appealing to developers, but will they bite?

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MTR Corporation

Editorial | Northern Metropolis rail links must be completed on time as pledged

The adoption of mainland rail standards and other breakthroughs will help, but it’s up to the government and MTR to ensure progress.

Hong Kong economy

Why investor confidence is key to acing Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis ‘test’

Megaproject near border with mainland is a measure of city’s governance capability in Beijing’s eyes, analyst says.

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Around 300 hectares of land is earmarked for I&T in San Tin Technopole and its neighbouring Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Loop. Photo: May Tse
China’s Communist Party

Beijing taps personnel veteran Xu Qifang for Hong Kong and Macau post

Xu takes over as deputy head of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.

Xu Qifang has taken over as deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong ‘tourism hotspots’ show promise, now to ensure visitors come and stay

Authorities must make sure new offerings are not only interesting, but also visitor-friendly and accessible, industry experts say.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong justice minister says ‘soft resistance’ term political, not legal

‘Soft resistance is not a legally defined principle. It was never meant to be a term that had a very rigid definition,’ Paul Lam says.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s new bounce, 5 years post-national security law

There are signs that the city has bounced back, but worsening US-China tensions keep storm clouds lingering.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong national security law

What’s next after 5 years of national security law in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has put economic development and livelihood issues at the top of the agenda since the return to stability.

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