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Michael Tien Puk-sun

(田北辰)

Michael Tien Puk-sun
田北辰
Michael Tien Puk-sun is a prominent Hong Kong politician and businessman. Currently a lawmaker in the Legislative Council for New Territories North West, he also serves as a Hong Kong deputy to the National People’s Congress and chairs the G2000 Group, which he founded.
Work on Kwu Tung MTR station is scheduled for completion in 2027. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong launches own rail standards to boost efficiency and cut costs

New standards will enable use of a broader selection of advanced construction technologies, materials, equipment and systems for railway projects.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan

Education in Hong Kong

Will allowing more Hong Kong schools to use English be too testing for pupils?

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs

Even if the government drafted perfect laws, lawmakers must scrutinise them without being afraid of performing their constitutional duty.

The Legislative Council Complex in Admiralty on January 7. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to raise fines for 19 traffic offences on January 1

New penalties to range from HK$480 for minor offences to HK$1,500 for serious violations such as driving more than 45km/h over speed limit.

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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.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien calls for expanding directly elected Legco seats

Outgoing legislator Tien says proposal will broaden the political spectrum and boost voter turnout.

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Michael Tien (left) and Mark Chong, of the Roundtable party, have called for political reform. Photo: Jelly Tse
Legislative Council election 2025

Tackling aftermath of deadly Hong Kong blaze among first tasks for new lawmakers

Election turnout rate of 31.9 per cent slightly higher than in 2021, with city leader saying poll will have profound impact on reforms after Tai Po fire.

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong Legco poll: 8 things to know, from youngest to ‘toughest’ lawmakers

The Post looks at some highlights of Sunday’s poll, which delivered a few surprises despite a slight improvement in voter turnout rate.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Lessons not learned, Hong Kong construction council says after site checks

Head of industry association says flammable materials and cigarette butts still found at sites after deadly Tai Po blaze.

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No-smoking signs at a construction site in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

My Take | Ask questions but do not jump to conclusions about the Tai Po fire tragedy

The community badly needs answers from the government but spreading conspiracy theories and scapegoating will not help. All of Hong Kong now needs to mourn and work together to rebuild.

A firefighter works in a flat in one of the eight blocks of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on the afternoon of November 26. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s Legco election should prioritise substance over spectacle

Preventing voter apathy means ensuring that the issues take centre stage and candidates are able to communicate their visions.

2025 National Games

GBA’s Olympics hopes get major boost after Bach praises ‘world-class facilities’

Former IOC president Thomas Bach says region has all it takes to host future Olympics, praises ‘very exciting’ Kai Tak Stadium.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp faces renewed backlash over station sign changes

Complaints mount over ‘Amoy Gardens’ exit sign replacement at Kowloon Bay station shortly after rail giant reinstates public estate names at Ho Man Tin.

The MTR restored the names of two public housing estates to an exit at Ho Man Tin station after facing a backlash for replacing them with the name of the new luxury estate (top). Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Nomination rules play a part in public apathy, says Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien

Ahead of ending 13-year tenure in the Legislative Council, 75-year-old says rules alienate voters and urges new members to regain public trust.

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Michael Tien is retiring as a lawmaker after 13 years. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park could close Water World to plug losses, boss says

Chairman Paulo Pong also says park will ‘actively consider’ any government offer to take over water attraction.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must not be hasty in seeing off its ‘silver’ officials

There is a case for refreshing stock by having a reasonable turnover, but it needs to be tempered by the benefits of retaining experience.

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Hong Kong transport

Guangdong drivers to get 3-day stay in Hong Kong under new cross-border scheme

Authorities set to launch the ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme next month.

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An artificial island on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong society

Balloon festival organiser was urged to cancel rides: Hong Kong tourism minister

Rosanna Law says authorities told organiser eight days before event began on September 4 there was not enough time to test balloon rides.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities look into complaints over new shoes procured for lifeguards

Lifeguard union says it received more than 100 reports of discomfort or foot injuries, resulting in second procurement issue in recent weeks.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong orders probe into procurement processes amid bottled water scandal

Lawmaker says authorities ‘flustered and panicking’ amid accusations supplier of bottled water to government offices used brand without permission.

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Xin Ding Xin Trade Company have been accused of unauthorised use of a Chinese manufacturer’s brand. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong police arrest 1, seek 3 others over ride-hailing fraud syndicate ties

Man, 53, suspected of providing personal information used to open accounts for unqualified drivers, while three others wanted over case.

A male driver using the Amap ride-hailing platform to provide service admitted to not holding any Hong Kong ID card, following a passenger’s complaint. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Can taxis and ride-hailing services co-exist in Hong Kong under new rules?

Government also likely to grab slice of lucrative sector while reining in ride-hailing operators, analysts say.

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Hong Kong transport

How can Hong Kong’s MTR Corp get back on track amid funding, manpower woes?

Sluggish real estate market weakens ‘rail-plus-property’ strategy to raise funds and shortage of technical staff is a big worry, experts say.

Hong Kong politics

My Take | Building railways as ‘one country, one system’ may save Hong Kong a lot of money

Adopting mainland standards to build the mass transit links for the Northern Metropolis can reduce construction costs by up to 30%.

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An aerial view of Kwu Tung MTR Station. The station is expected to be topped out by the end of this year and is scheduled for completion in 2027. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Average cost of EV licence in Hong Kong could rise 536% under government proposal

Transport and Logistics Bureau has proposed increasing fees annually over five-year period, alongside plans to raise fines for traffic violations.

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The average EV licence fee under the current weight-based system is HK$1,100, but could reach HK$7,000 under the power rating system after five years. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong transport

‘Using mainland Chinese standards for Hong Kong rail project can cut costs by 30%’

Highways Department also says cost of first phase of Northern Link is HK$31.4 billion and construction set to begin in 2027.

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Hong Kong transport

Major rail links in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis to be completed 2 years early

Deal between MTR Corp and government involves HK$39.05 billion in financing from land premiums and gives momentum to project.

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