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Chief executive election 2017

Woo Kwok-hing in Facebook Live Q&A with SCMP politics reporter Joyce Ng

November 1, 2016
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Retired judge Woo Kwok-hing launched his campaign for the Chief Executive election at a social service centre in Wan Chai. Woo is the first person to formally declare his intentions to run for the...01:47
Chief executive election 2017
Retired judge throws hat in the ring for Hong Kong’s Chief Executive election
October 27, 2016
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Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying and Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun-wah attended a press conference on the controversial Wang Chau housing project. ...02:10
Leung Chun-ying (CY Leung)
'You always agree with your boss': CY Leung and John Tsang clarify their role in Wang Chau project
September 21, 2016
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A few days after losing in the Legislative Council elections on Sunday despite his high-profile “ABC” - Anyone But CY Leung - campaign, maverick businessman Ricky Wong Wai-kay has set his sights on...01:56
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Election Committee race is next battleground for Ricky Wong’s “Anyone but CY” campaign
September 8, 2016
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An emotional John Tsang held back tears as he faced supporters after losing the chief executive election to Carrie Lam. Meanwhile, Lam vowed to defend Hong Kong’s "core values". (Photo: SCMP's Sam...02:14
Chief executive election 2017
John Tsang: I fought the good fight
March 26, 2017
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Carrie Lam has become Hong Kong's first female chief executive. The 1,194-member Election Committee voted for the city’s new leader at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on...01:02
Chief executive election 2017
Carrie Lam is Hong Kong's next chief executive
March 26, 2017
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To the rest of China it may seem like they’re a side show, but for Hong Kong delegates, their attendance at the "two sessions" this year is an extra big deal - and recent history shows why.01:24
China's Two Sessions 2017
The Hong Kong show at the 'two sessions'
March 4, 2017
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Ip made the announcement on Wednesday hours before the nomination deadline, stating: “I cannot proceed with my campaign.”00:55
Regina Ip
Regina Ip drops out of Hong Kong chief executive race
March 1, 2017
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Chief executive candidate Carrie Lam  answers questions in this #FacebookLive Q&A, hosted by SCMP senior editor Yonden Lhatoo. (Photo: SCMP's Dickson Lee)11:41
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Carrie Lam talks to SCMP about her CE bid
March 1, 2017
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The election for Chief Executive of Hong Kong is a numbers game: learn how the head of Hong Kong's government is elected, who does the voting and how this year's election is just a bit different to...00:59
Chief executive election 2017
Hong Kong's Chief Executive race explained in 60 seconds
February 17, 2017
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Chief executive hopeful John Tsang answers questions in this FacebookLive Q&A, hosted by SCMP senior editor Yonden Lhatoo. (Photo: SCMP's Nora Tam)20:37
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John Tsang talks to SCMP about his CE bid, Silver Surfer and Bruce Lee
February 16, 2017
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The four contenders vying to become the city's next Chief Executive share their Lunar New Year messages to Hongkongers.  01:39
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Chief Executive contenders greet Hong Kong on Lunar New Year
January 27, 2017
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Hong Kong leadership hopeful Regina Ip wrote a fai chun message at the New People's Party’s Lunar New Year market stall.01:03
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Leading Hong Kong to a more harmonious future Is Regina Ip’s Lunar New Year wish
January 22, 2017
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Professor Leow Chee Seng has studied the body language of three likely contenders for the post of Chief Executive to see what the non-verbal language reveals about what they are really thinking.02:23
Chief executive election 2017
What body language reveals about our politicians
December 31, 2016
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Hong Kong's financial chief quit on Monday, in what was widely seen as a prelude to a leadership bid for the southern Chinese city's top job. (Photo: SCMP's Dickson Lee)01:00
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang resigns
December 13, 2016
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Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying will not seek a second term, citing "family reasons”. (Photo: AFP)01:13
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Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying will not seek a second term
December 9, 2016
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The US move came a day after President Trump imposed a 10% US tariff on Chinese goods01:40
United States & Canada
US stops accepting parcels from mainland China, Hong Kong
February 5, 2025
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The church group that purchased the theatre plans to convert the building into a community centre  15:14
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Sunset for Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre
March 23, 2025
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A gym manager and former rugby player is attempting to run 50km (31 miles) daily for seven days straight to raise money for a Hong Kong charity. Kevin Field, who has been training for the...03:39
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Running 50km a day for 7 days straight
March 22, 2025
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For more on this story: https://sc.mp/319pi ...01:32
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Hong Kong denies sending anonymous reward letters
March 19, 2025
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Hong Kong construction worker stranded in mid-air
March 17, 2025
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A quirky, rubber-coated plush character has become a favourite among young adults in Asia. Labubu was created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung. Speaking exclusively to the Post, Lung shared...02:08
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Meet the creator of the trending Labubu
March 16, 2025
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Disneyland is being recommended on social media as not just a place for rides and attractions, but also a venue for studying or even remote work03:18
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What is it like to study or work in the ‘happiest place on Earth’?
March 15, 2025
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