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Society president Chan Chak-ming confirms three-member committee to look into case involving now-defunct 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund.
Society president Chan Chak-ming confirms three-member committee to look into case involving now-defunct 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund.
Unlike the chief secretary or finance chief, the justice minister currently does not have anyone to take over the portfolio in her absence.
Unlike the chief secretary or finance chief, the justice minister currently does not have anyone to take over the portfolio in her absence.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls on incoming incoming chief executive to ‘turn a new chapter’ for ‘one country, two systems’.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang calls on incoming incoming chief executive to ‘turn a new chapter’ for ‘one country, two systems’.
John Lee will become first leader since handover to establish deputy minister posts, with ones for chief secretary, financial secretary and secretary for justice.
John Lee will become first leader since handover to establish deputy minister posts, with ones for chief secretary, financial secretary and secretary for justice.
Size of governments has been getting bigger to meet public expectations, but more bureaus could ‘create more silos and therefore more coordination problems’.
Size of governments has been getting bigger to meet public expectations, but more bureaus could ‘create more silos and therefore more coordination problems’.
Victor Dawes says he won’t duck or hide from important issues, but pledges to steer clear of politics
Victor Dawes says he won’t duck or hide from important issues, but pledges to steer clear of politics
State media reports remarks made by Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at Beijing meeting.
State media reports remarks made by Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference at Beijing meeting.
Investigation revealed some solicitors, barristers had allegedly taken money from the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund as legal fees, the force says
Investigation revealed some solicitors, barristers had allegedly taken money from the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund as legal fees, the force says
Hong Kong Catholic diocese says it is ‘extremely concerned’ for safety, condition of Cardinal Joseph Zen.
Hong Kong Catholic diocese says it is ‘extremely concerned’ for safety, condition of Cardinal Joseph Zen.
Warning from analysts comes days after document issued by Chinese foreign ministry denounces National Endowment for Democracy for funding Hong Kong protests.
Warning from analysts comes days after document issued by Chinese foreign ministry denounces National Endowment for Democracy for funding Hong Kong protests.
7 Republican congressmen urge US President Biden to impose sanctions on judges and prosecutors as part of ‘more rigorous and lasting measures’.
7 Republican congressmen urge US President Biden to impose sanctions on judges and prosecutors as part of ‘more rigorous and lasting measures’.
Incumbent chief executive says she hopes go-ahead from her successor will give officials enough time to fight for Legco support.
Incumbent chief executive says she hopes go-ahead from her successor will give officials enough time to fight for Legco support.
With only 54 days to go before he is sworn in, Lee says forming his cabinet will be a top priority.
With only 54 days to go before he is sworn in, Lee says forming his cabinet will be a top priority.
Former schoolmates at Wah Yan College, Kowloon recall the boy who aced exams but kept a low profile.
Former schoolmates at Wah Yan College, Kowloon recall the boy who aced exams but kept a low profile.
Former No 2 official John Lee had no public activities on Saturday, but sources said he was calling Election Committee members in a bid to secure as many votes as possible.
Former No 2 official John Lee had no public activities on Saturday, but sources said he was calling Election Committee members in a bid to secure as many votes as possible.
Some observers say Lee’s presentation lacked human touch compared with Carrie Lam’s in 2017 and Leung Chun-ying’s in 2011.
Some observers say Lee’s presentation lacked human touch compared with Carrie Lam’s in 2017 and Leung Chun-ying’s in 2011.
Former policeman offers rare glimpse into childhood, sharing story about how his father was able to afford luxury of buying television set.
Former policeman offers rare glimpse into childhood, sharing story about how his father was able to afford luxury of buying television set.
Professor Jeffrey Timmermans says Arizona State University will take over Hong Kong press group’s event from 2023, ‘so we aren’t involved in this year’s awards’.
Professor Jeffrey Timmermans says Arizona State University will take over Hong Kong press group’s event from 2023, ‘so we aren’t involved in this year’s awards’.
Meanwhile, Arizona State University’s journalism school says it will take over the Foreign Correspondents’ Club’s annual human rights media awards.
Meanwhile, Arizona State University’s journalism school says it will take over the Foreign Correspondents’ Club’s annual human rights media awards.
Outgoing chief executive slams hindrance in legislature as ‘unexpected’.
Outgoing chief executive slams hindrance in legislature as ‘unexpected’.
Cap on patrons per table at eateries to be expanded to eight from the current four, while beaches, swimming pools and water playgrounds can reopen.
Cap on patrons per table at eateries to be expanded to eight from the current four, while beaches, swimming pools and water playgrounds can reopen.
In a one-hour televised forum, Lee says he plans to keep property prices stable, stops short of saying if he will introduce vacancy tax and vows to make border reopening a priority.
In a one-hour televised forum, Lee says he plans to keep property prices stable, stops short of saying if he will introduce vacancy tax and vows to make border reopening a priority.
Lee delivers remarks at public forum jointly organised by seven television and radio stations, just nine days before the city’s leadership election.
Lee delivers remarks at public forum jointly organised by seven television and radio stations, just nine days before the city’s leadership election.
Chief executive candidate to tackle housing crisis by establishing two new task forces to speed up construction, develop private land.
Chief executive candidate to tackle housing crisis by establishing two new task forces to speed up construction, develop private land.
Candidate aims for a plan, within first 100 days, to roll out more public flats, cut waiting time
Candidate aims for a plan, within first 100 days, to roll out more public flats, cut waiting time
Chief Executive Carrie Lam attributes public’s concerns to misunderstandings on the extent of press freedom is covered by constitutional safeguards.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam attributes public’s concerns to misunderstandings on the extent of press freedom is covered by constitutional safeguards.
Carrie Lam says the government will push on with relaxing social-distancing measures unless there is a sudden, ‘unlikely’ surge in Covid-19 infections.
Carrie Lam says the government will push on with relaxing social-distancing measures unless there is a sudden, ‘unlikely’ surge in Covid-19 infections.
The creation of two new top posts could help with the government’s workload but could also create friction in a big team, analysts warn.
The creation of two new top posts could help with the government’s workload but could also create friction in a big team, analysts warn.
John Lee plans to reinstate official policy think tank, previously called Central Policy Unit, to address current deficiency in administration, insiders reveal.
John Lee plans to reinstate official policy think tank, previously called Central Policy Unit, to address current deficiency in administration, insiders reveal.
YouTube terminated Lee’s campaign channel on Wednesday, citing compliance with US sanction laws, but fellow American tech giant Facebook did not follow suit.
YouTube terminated Lee’s campaign channel on Wednesday, citing compliance with US sanction laws, but fellow American tech giant Facebook did not follow suit.