Brave Chan Yung, a new National People's Congress delegate from the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, said the proposal was one of 20 suggestions to be made at next...
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30 Oct 2012
The government moved a step closer to passing its controversial old age allowance scheme on Tuesday, when the city’s largest pro-establishment party pledged its support for the measure.
22 Oct 2012
The government appears to have won crucial support for its monthly HK$2,200 Old Age Living Allowance schemeafter the biggest pro-establishment party softened its stance yesterday, saying it would...
16 Oct 2012
A pro-government lawmaker wants to cut down on opposition filibusters by limiting the number of amendments each legislator can propose during committee debates.
Rivalries within the Beijing-loyalist camp were rare in the past, given the careful orchestration of its members.
Veteran politician Lau Kong-wah says he will not seek chairmanship of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, after his attempt at becoming a "super lawmaker" ended...
This year's election claimed a number of popular heavyweights, among them Lau Kong-wah, a vice-chairman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong.
The election watchdog yesterday censured Legco election contender Pamela Peck Wan-kam for choosing a misleading number to represent her candidacy.
John Swaine
1932-2012
John Swaine, QC, SC, one of the city's most senior barristers and a former Legislative Council president, died on Tuesday. He was 80.
Local politics have dominated the headlines this year, with the Legislative Council playing a central part in public life. But despite lawmakers' high profile, many remain barely recognisable to...
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