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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.
Hua Liebing has been appointed to head the discipline inspection and supervision group of Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong affairs. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Former economic crime chief to head discipline team at Hong Kong, Macau office

Hua Liebing’s appointment fills vacancy left last year and marks another change in HKMAO’s top ranks.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | How has John Lee’s ‘new chapter’ for Hong Kong promise held up?

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s subdivided flats are turning into heat traps. But what’s the fix?

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Hong Kong’s Legco enters new stage of cooperation with the government

On their return from a visit to Beijing, lawmakers had an unprecedented dialogue session with the chief executive, a format that will foster constructive exchange.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and Legco President Starry Lee Wai-king, after the Chief Executive’s dialogue with council members on July 28. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Lawmakers return from historic Beijing trip with insights on Hong Kong’s 5-year plan

Legco president Starry Lee highlights delegation meeting with Xia Baolong, director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, at Great Hall of the People.

Hong Kong politics

Xia urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs makes call in a meeting with lawmakers during their week-long study tour to capital.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis university town tender to launch in 2 months

Education minister Christine Choi says 22-hectare site in Hung Shui Kiu will comprise three university campus sites.

The Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen new development area of the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How the Northern Metropolis university town can deliver on innovation

If done right, the university town could break down silos, liberate world-class research capacity and align academia with industrial goals.

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Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | High ceiling to clear? First rectified subdivided flat to be approved soon

Housing minister Winnie Ho also says government still needs at least four years to fulfil Beijing’s order to eradicate substandard homes.

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Hong Kong politics

John Lee to begin public consultation on term’s final policy address on Monday

Hong Kong leader also says exercise set to gauge views on city’s first five-year plan, which is due in third quarter.

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John Lee (left) and University Grants Committee chairman Tim Lui (right). Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Exclusive | Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna Law

‘If Hong Kong hopes that our neighbouring cities or competitors can stand still … I think that is unrealistic,’ tourism minister says.

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Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law says Hong Kong's answer "is not to expect or hope that our neighbours do not grow". Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

University town framework unlikely to be unveiled before five-year plan released

Government previously planned to publish Northern Metropolis University Town Development Conceptual Framework in the first half of year.

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Hong Kong on the right track in aligning with national goals

The repeated visits of Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, reflect the central government’s firm support for the city’s economic development.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges 10-fold expansion of new university town

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, wraps up two-day trip following meetings with officials and visits to key projects.

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HKMAO director Xia Baolong gives John Lee the thumbs up after his two-day visit to Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Xia ‘fully recognises’ Hong Kong I&T efforts, urges city to seize opportunities

Beijing official visits Northern Metropolis sites, including Yuen Long microelectronics centre and Hetao hub.

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Xia Baolong (second right), with John Lee (right) and other officials, greets residents at a light public housing project in Yuen Long. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | 5-year-plan will help Hong Kong hone its strengths to serve the nation

The recently launched public consultation on the blueprint is critical as it enables the community to come together and plan for the future.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong aims to publish first 5-year plan in third quarter

Government’s 32-page document lists Northern Metropolis megaproject as first of six core sections.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong to visit city on Tuesday, check on megaproject

Hong Kong government says Xia Baolong to gauge city’s alignment with national five-year plan and development of Northern Metropolis.

Xia Baolong (left), director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, shakes hands with Chief Executive John Lee during a previous visit to the city. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs visits Hengqin in push for integration

HKMAO’s Xia Baolong visits university town, research institutes and innovation and technology companies in Hengqin zone.

Hong Kong politics

Starry Lee urges Hong Kong officials to respect lawmakers’ dissent amid pushback

Legislative Council president warns against official rebuttals, saying policies ‘always have pros and cons’ and urges dialogue and respect for opposing views.

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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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People run along the Island Eastern Corridor in North Point during the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon in 2025, with Lion Rock in the background. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | With Beijing’s backing, Hong Kong can plan for future energy crises

Fuel subsidies and toll discounts are temporary measures. The city needs to align its energy strategy with China’s five-year plan.

A petrol station in Wan Chai on April 10, a day after the government proposed short-term measures including diesel subsidies of HK$3 per litre and reduced toll fees to ease pressures on the commercial transport sector. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

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.

Hong Kong transport

Rail giant using AR technology to fast-track work on Northern Link station

Augmented reality inspection system is being used at Kwu Tung station to help workers simulate future scenarios.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to launch public consultation on first 5-year plan this quarter

City leader John Lee urges public to weigh in as government accelerates preparations for city’s first five-year plan.

Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Patriotism is not a business plan for the Northern Metropolis

Beijing has upped the ante with help and pressure, including calling upon the business community’s patriotism, but the Hong Kong government must still sell the business plan.

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A view of Kwu Tung North Area 29, where a world-class fencing hall and swimming pool are planned for the Northern Metropolis, on April 7. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets city’s leaders in capital

HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, finance chief Paul Chan and new mainland affairs minister Janice Tse.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong must stay watchful to protect its hard-won prosperity

During a ceremony marking National Security Education Day, leaders spoke of the need to be vigilant against various risks and challenges.

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