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Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong has cancelled his visit to the US, without explaining the reason behind the decision. Photo: Dickson Lee
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

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

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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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Chief Executive John Lee delivers a speech during the swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Elson Li
Chief Executive John Lee delivers a speech during the swearing-in ceremony. Photo: Elson Li
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.

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Hong Kong leader vows to boost livelihoods, fast-track housing projects in 2026

Chief Executive John Lee also pledges to strengthen I&T development and align with nation’s 15th five-year plan.

The city leader pledged to expedite the construction of public housing. Photo: Jelly Tse
The city leader pledged to expedite the construction of public housing. Photo: Jelly Tse
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

Ex-shipping leader joins Hong Kong liaison office amid stalled ports deal

Former executive of Chinese shipping giant Cosco will replace Qi Bin, who is set to take up role in top national advisory body.

Hong Kong politics

Incoming Hong Kong lawmaker Vivian Kong to shift to Jockey Club consultant role

Former boss Freely Cheng says Olympian will continue to promote racing tourism in her new role with the club.

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Vivian Kong joined the Jockey Club in August 2024 as an assistant external affairs manager. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong liaison office’s Qi Bin to take up role in Beijing on economic affairs

Qi Bin expected to be appointed deputy director of economic committee under Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

Qi Bin, who turned 57 last month, was appointed by the State Council in November last year to take up the post of deputy director of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images
Qi Bin, who turned 57 last month, was appointed by the State Council in November last year to take up the post of deputy director of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s Starry Lee seeks to unite lawmakers, but quiet about Legco presidency

Asked if she plans to run for position, Lee says her roles as a delegate to China’s top legislative body and at Legco do not conflict.

Hong Kong society

Requests for help after 2 Hongkongers reportedly killed in Ukraine war

Two men reportedly volunteered to fight for Ukraine in war, but died in Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s role to be discussed in China’s top legislature annual session

Sole delegate to National People’s Congress Starry Lee expects the city’s role in finance, trade, and innovation to be discussed in 15th five-year plan.

China’s top legislative body will discuss the nation’s next five-year development plan in its annual session in March. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

Back reforms and align with nation, Legco chief tells new Hong Kong lawmakers

Andrew Leung ‘confident new lawmakers can draw on their professional expertise … to fully support government in driving reform’.

Elected lawmakers meet the media at the Legislative Council complex. Photo: Edmond So
Elected lawmakers meet the media at the Legislative Council complex. Photo: Edmond So
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Young people’s input needed on pressing Hong Kong issues, incoming lawmaker says

Lawmaker-elect Grace Chan also says there is room for more effective communication within the social welfare sector.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Deadly Tai Po blaze affected Hong Kong Legco election voter turnout: minister

Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says city’s worst fire in decades ‘dampened enthusiasm’, leading to second-lowest rate since 1997.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong lawmaker says win will spur more vocal candidates in future polls

Mark Chong also calls on government to improve public trust by boosting oversight to avoid situations like the bottled water scandal and Tai Po fire.

Lawmaker-elect Mark Chong of the Roundtable party says he believes his win will inspire more outspoken candidates to step forward in the future. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Lawmaker-elect Mark Chong of the Roundtable party says he believes his win will inspire more outspoken candidates to step forward in the future. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Labour MPs urge UK to protect Hong Kong BN(O) migrants from residency reforms

Lawmakers voice ‘significant concerns’ that tighter residency criteria could undermine efforts to safeguard Hongkongers’ settlement pathway.

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SCMP Highlights

China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Jimmy Lai trial

Beijing, Hong Kong slam G7 over criticism of Jimmy Lai trial verdict

Chinese ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says attempts to pressure nation akin to ‘mantis trying to stop a chariot or ant trying to shake a tree’.

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A national flag flies outside the Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong. Photo: Warton Li
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Hong Kong lawmakers-elect want more exchanges with government in policymaking

Elected legislators say sharing session shows government values ties with lawmakers and call for earlier engagement to create better policies.

About 70 of the 90 newly elected lawmakers joined the 1½-hour exchange with top government officials on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
About 70 of the 90 newly elected lawmakers joined the 1½-hour exchange with top government officials on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
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Peking University keen to start research lab in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis

City leader John Lee meets university’s party secretary on final day of duty visit to Beijing and shares plans to accelerate project’s development.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly

Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Open court, detailed ruling in Lai trial ‘prove Hong Kong rule of law strong’

Lawyers urge members of public to study the court’s judgment before drawing conclusions after Western countries hit out at Lai verdict.

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Jimmy Lai’s national security trial ran for 156 days. Photo: Sam Tsang
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