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Former media boss Jimmy Lai. Photo: Edmond So
Jimmy Lai trial

European Parliament debates moves to punish Hong Kong after Jimmy Lai conviction

Vote in European Parliament to revoke city’s special trade status and on sanctions to take place Thursday evening.

Hong Kong politics

John Lee calls Hong Kong’s CPPCC delegates a ‘steadfast patriotic force’

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts

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Hong Kong courts

International Bar Association ‘will speak out’ if US sanctions Hong Kong judges

Chairman Claudio Visco says IBA has consistently spoken out against violations of international law and Hong Kong will not be excluded from monitoring efforts.

International Bar Association president Claudio Visco. Photo: Edmond So
International Bar Association president Claudio Visco. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Rule of law in Hong Kong ‘more robust’ than any single case: chief justice

Calls for early release of any defendant on political grounds strike against the rule of law, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung says of Jimmy Lai case.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams US senators for ‘malicious’ bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices

Foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says bid to strip offices’ privileges or force their closure reflects ‘Cold War mentality’ and ‘prejudice’.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Exclusive | Several Hong Kong lawmakers omit unpaid directorships in Legco declarations

Legco House Committee chairman Ronick Chan calls on lawmakers to be more rigorous and register all directorships to avoid controversy.

Newly elected legislators gather after the Legco swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Sam Tsang
Newly elected legislators gather after the Legco swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s CineArt Cinema to open branch at newly vacated Ma On Shan site

Firm says it will open new branch at former Emperor Cinemas location before Lunar New Year, bucking trend of closures.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Pledges fall short of fixing building sector after Hong Kong inferno: experts

Experts warn new building maintenance measures in the wake of the deadly fire in Tai Po only scratch the surface of deeper systemic issues.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Exclusive | 3 new Hong Kong lawmakers fail to declare company shareholdings

Newcomers blame omissions on heavy workloads or misunderstandings.

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Legco held the first meeting of its new term on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu leads Legco affluence list with 54 properties

Five of Hong Kong’s new lawmakers own more than 10 properties, while nine have overseas holdings.

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Duncan Chiu speaks during the first meeting of the eighth Legislative Council on January 14. Photo: Karma Lo
Duncan Chiu speaks during the first meeting of the eighth Legislative Council on January 14. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong entertainment

Hong Kong Cantopop singer Raymond Lam cancels 2 concerts in Japan

Lam’s shows scheduled for January 31 and February 1 at the Tokyo Garden Theatre have been postponed indefinitely.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to step up crackdown on bid-rigging, Legco told – as it happened

City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco president sets up group of coordinators to improve efficiency

Starry Lee says 12-member group will have fellow lawmakers Ronick Chan and Stanley Ng as ‘chief coordinators’.

A view of the Legislative Council’s chamber in Admiralty. Photo: Eugene Lee
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation

Conviction of former media boss shows that any plots to undermine national security will fail, constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says.

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Jimmy Lai, pictured in 2020 after being arrested, faces at least 10 years in prison. Photo: AP
Jimmy Lai, pictured in 2020 after being arrested, faces at least 10 years in prison. Photo: AP
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-fire support but question session cancelled

New Legco’s first chamber meeting will also debate lawmaker’s motion calling for review of building maintenance system and crackdown on bid rigging.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong political leaders pay tribute to late ex-commerce minister Gregory So

Political heavyweights, including former city leaders Donald Tsang and Leung Chun-ying, attend memorial service for So, who died on December 13.

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Hong Kong politics

Starry Lee wins Hong Kong Legco presidency after 5-vote margin over Ronick Chan

Beijing’s top office overseeing city affairs hails selection of Legco president as a success of ‘patriots ruling Hong Kong’ principle.

Starry Lee (left) and Ronick Chan. Photo: Karma Lo
Starry Lee (left) and Ronick Chan. Photo: Karma Lo
Legislative Council election 2025

Tight race for Hong Kong’s Legco presidency as parties allow free vote

Lawmakers to choose between Starry Lee and Ronick Chan as divided support and free voting set the stage for a closely fought contest on Thursday.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong I&T minister cancels US trip 4 hours after schedule unveiled

Tech chief Sun Dong’s trip scrapped, with analyst calling move ‘sensible’ after US invasion of Venezuela further fuels geopolitical tensions.

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Legislative Council election 2025

New Hong Kong lawmaker Julia Lau vows to strengthen oversight after Tai Po fire

Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism.

Lawmaker-elect Julia Lau has suggested conducting third-party risk assessments before contractors start major repairs on buildings in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Veteran Hong Kong lawmakers Starry Lee, Ronick Chan to vie for Legco presidency

Lee and Chan are running to succeed Andrew Leung as Legco president, with a vote on January 8.

Starry Lee (left) and Ronick Chan at the Legco oath-taking this week. Photo: Elson Li
Starry Lee (left) and Ronick Chan at the Legco oath-taking this week. Photo: Elson Li
John Lee

Hong Kong’s John Lee suffering from sciatica, Chief Executive’s Office says

Lee apparently stood in pain for 1½ hours at lawmakers’ swearing-in ceremony on New Year’s Day, with cane placed nearby.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Be public representatives,’ John Lee tells Hong Kong lawmakers at oath-taking

John Lee, first city leader to speak at Legco oath-taking ceremony, urges lawmakers to proactively advise government and provide effective solutions.

Hong Kong politics

‘Hong Kong has lived up to expectations,’ Beijing says in new year message

City leader John Lee vows to deepen reform and seize opportunities in online post, following President Xi Jinping’s wishes for the city.

The flags of China and Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong
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