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Decision by previous government to spare green belts from development, but build on part of a golf course used by elites, may be reconsidered.
Young and aspiring pro-government figures are exploiting social media as a launch pad for a political career, beginning with next year’s Legco election.
No hint of dissent in Legislative Council as all 88 members take turns over 10 hours to speak of their ‘historic mission’ to plug legal loopholes.
If bill clears House Committee on Friday, lawmakers will be able to resume second reading and possibly pass legislation at full Legco meeting.
Lawmakers echo concerns of business chambers and professional bodies that criteria for external forces are ‘broad’ and ‘vague’.
The Post sets out what the consultation document says will be done and lists out key concerns raised by different players, ahead of the launch of the official bill.
Chief Executive John Lee also says his administration will report full results of one-month consultation exercise to legislature in due course.
Regina Ip echoes call by former city leader Leung Chun-ying to step up communication on coming legislation under Article 23 of Basic Law.
Top government adviser Regina Ip says foreign countries wrongly think ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle will disappear once home-grown national security legislation is enacted.
‘Some external forces have applied all kinds of tricks to justify, cover up and beautify Lai,’ says spokesman of China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong.
John Lee promises that clear explanations will be given to business, diplomats and foreign chambers of commerce to dispel misgivings on city’s national security law.
Chief Executive John Lee says luring superstars such as Taylor Swift is like ‘asking someone on a date’ and that hard work required.
The introduction of a capital gains tax was just a suggestion brought up during the budget consultation period, Paul Chan has told the Post.
Top government adviser suggests some public consultation could be skipped to avoid potential delays to ‘Safeguarding National Security Bill’.
City’s largest pro-establishment parties, DAB and FTU, take lion’s share of seats and votes in first municipal-level poll since overhaul of district councils earlier this year.
Political leaders Regina Ip, Stanley Ng and Priscilla Leung hit out at glitch that prompted extension of voting hours, with John Lee vowing investigation into failure.
Gay Games Hong Kong co-chair Lisa Lam says ‘it’s only a small step in a long journey’.
Political veterans Tam Yiu-chung, Regina Ip and Lau Siu-kai say sanctions may trigger ‘fallback measures’ included in security law for cases to be tried over border.
While some lawmakers and critics say event will undermine traditional Chinese family values, organisers call it milestone in long fight for recognition.
Hong Kong co-hosts Asia’s first Gay Games since sporting event was established in 1982, despite calls from critics for contest to be cancelled on national security grounds.
‘We are not a political party. We have no political causes. The games are to promote diversity and inclusion,’ says Lisa Lam, co-chair of the Games, as event begins.
Veteran politician Regina Ip hits back at anti-LGBTQ lawmakers calling for cancellation of Gay Games, with group seeking her resignation for officiating at event.
Chief Executive John Lee says US$450 million belt and road agreements part of drive to strengthen city’s role in China’s international trade plan.
John Lee says attendance of senior government figures at community events to be ‘coordinated’ and less extravagant ways of thanking civil servants should be considered.
Doctors and other experts weigh in after lawmakers suggests increase from 10 to 55 years storage time for frozen reproductive material might boost births.
New People’s Party proposes raft of measures to deal with city’s rapidly ageing population in submissions to city leader ahead of October policy address.
Ministers, top government advisers declare investments, properties and affiliation with community groups under transparency regulations.
Federation of Civil Service Union raises concerns after government briefing on speeding up process for sacking consistently underperforming staff.
Executive Council member Ronny Tong joins convenor Regina Ip and fellow Jeffrey Lam in urging city to reconsider building flats on section of Fanling golf course.
Former national security chief says bounties and targeting of ‘yellow economic circle’ underlines commitment to protection of country.