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China’s top legislative body could begin process to scrap 117 committee seats decided by district councillors as it meets this week. Beijing may also axe five legislative ‘super seats’ dominated by opposition camp.
China’s top legislative body could begin process to scrap 117 committee seats decided by district councillors as it meets this week. Beijing may also axe five legislative ‘super seats’ dominated by opposition camp.
Financial secretary warns of possible rise in unemployment if fourth wave of coronavirus not brought under control.
Financial secretary warns of possible rise in unemployment if fourth wave of coronavirus not brought under control.
Apple Daily boss is accused of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security.
Apple Daily boss is accused of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security.
Only permanent secretaries and department heads will need to take oath, while other ranks will be asked to sign declaration of loyalty.
Only permanent secretaries and department heads will need to take oath, while other ranks will be asked to sign declaration of loyalty.
Andrew Heyn says relations between British and local officials have been ‘more difficult’ recently, especially in wake of the new law.
Andrew Heyn says relations between British and local officials have been ‘more difficult’ recently, especially in wake of the new law.
After arriving in Copenhagen, Ted Hui declares intention to resettle in Britain. He faces charges related to protests in Hong Kong and by leaving the city could push courts to reconsider bail conditions for activists awaiting trial.
After arriving in Copenhagen, Ted Hui declares intention to resettle in Britain. He faces charges related to protests in Hong Kong and by leaving the city could push courts to reconsider bail conditions for activists awaiting trial.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Post, city leader Carrie Lam says she ‘does not feel guilty’ about sparking last year’s protests, adding she has ‘regained confidence’ after low point.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Post, city leader Carrie Lam says she ‘does not feel guilty’ about sparking last year’s protests, adding she has ‘regained confidence’ after low point.
James To, Fernando Cheung and Ip Kin-yuen speak about their decision to quit Legco, the state of politics in Hong Kong and what lies ahead for them.
James To, Fernando Cheung and Ip Kin-yuen speak about their decision to quit Legco, the state of politics in Hong Kong and what lies ahead for them.
Having postponed her annual policy address by over a month, Carrie Lam faced heightened public expectations as she delivered a speech lasting more than two hours.
Having postponed her annual policy address by over a month, Carrie Lam faced heightened public expectations as she delivered a speech lasting more than two hours.
US and allies described Beijing’s move, triggering the removal of four opposition legislators, as part of silencing campaign.
US and allies described Beijing’s move, triggering the removal of four opposition legislators, as part of silencing campaign.
Executive Council member Ronny Tong says that any reforms coming from outside the city’s legal system will be seen as disrupting judicial independence.
Executive Council member Ronny Tong says that any reforms coming from outside the city’s legal system will be seen as disrupting judicial independence.
Opposition trio Ted Hui, Raymond Chan and Eddie Chu were arrested on Wednesday and are expected to appear in court on Thursday in connection with incidents in the Legislative Council chamber.
Opposition trio Ted Hui, Raymond Chan and Eddie Chu were arrested on Wednesday and are expected to appear in court on Thursday in connection with incidents in the Legislative Council chamber.
Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China was allowed to run three stalls at the Lunar New Year fair after officials withheld its registration earlier in the day citing the need for more information.
Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China was allowed to run three stalls at the Lunar New Year fair after officials withheld its registration earlier in the day citing the need for more information.
China’s top legislative body has changed how the city’s lawmakers can be disqualified. Here’s what the resolution said, how it can be applied and a look at what’s next for the legislature.
China’s top legislative body has changed how the city’s lawmakers can be disqualified. Here’s what the resolution said, how it can be applied and a look at what’s next for the legislature.
China’s top legislative body empowers city authorities to unseat legislators without need to go through courts, sparking pro-democrats’ vow to quit.
China’s top legislative body empowers city authorities to unseat legislators without need to go through courts, sparking pro-democrats’ vow to quit.
Democratic Party lawmaker Wu Chi-wai says Beijing has completely abandoned the Basic Law.
Democratic Party lawmaker Wu Chi-wai says Beijing has completely abandoned the Basic Law.
Beijing’s latest plan to unseat four pan-democrats over filibustering has put opposition lawmakers in a difficult position, exposing long-existing rifts within the bloc and raising questions over their relevance in the future.
Beijing’s latest plan to unseat four pan-democrats over filibustering has put opposition lawmakers in a difficult position, exposing long-existing rifts within the bloc and raising questions over their relevance in the future.
Four facing risk of being thrown out of Legco are the Civic Party’s Alvin Yeung Ngok-kiu, Dennis Kwok and Kwok Ka-ki, and Kenneth Leung of the Professionals Guild, source says.
Four facing risk of being thrown out of Legco are the Civic Party’s Alvin Yeung Ngok-kiu, Dennis Kwok and Kwok Ka-ki, and Kenneth Leung of the Professionals Guild, source says.
Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung follows up on city leader Carrie Lam’s trip to Beijing where state officials reminded her of containment priority.
Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung follows up on city leader Carrie Lam’s trip to Beijing where state officials reminded her of containment priority.
New restrictions to accessing government databases leave little room for public interest searches by journalists, restricting press freedom, observers say.
New restrictions to accessing government databases leave little room for public interest searches by journalists, restricting press freedom, observers say.
Contributor Choy Yuk-ling, who helped produce episode of Hong Kong Connection on last year’s July 21 incident, arrested on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Ordinance.
Contributor Choy Yuk-ling, who helped produce episode of Hong Kong Connection on last year’s July 21 incident, arrested on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Ordinance.
Arrests of eight opposition figures in connection with stormy Legco meeting may signal a shift in how once-tolerated antics will now cross a red line, they fear.
Arrests of eight opposition figures in connection with stormy Legco meeting may signal a shift in how once-tolerated antics will now cross a red line, they fear.
Many who fled to other countries believed linked to last year’s anti-government protests, leaving scholars split on whether applicants are criminals fearing jail or residents who have lost hope.
Many who fled to other countries believed linked to last year’s anti-government protests, leaving scholars split on whether applicants are criminals fearing jail or residents who have lost hope.
Pan-democrats in the Legislative Council have sought to delay proceedings over the past two days with tactics such as forcing frequent headcounts.
Pan-democrats in the Legislative Council have sought to delay proceedings over the past two days with tactics such as forcing frequent headcounts.
CY Leung says elements of the profession are polluting young minds. Lawmaker Ip Kin-yuen counters, saying radicalism is being fuelled by government’s contempt for the public.
CY Leung says elements of the profession are polluting young minds. Lawmaker Ip Kin-yuen counters, saying radicalism is being fuelled by government’s contempt for the public.
Teen environmentalist joins global campaign demanding the group’s return to Hong Kong.
Teen environmentalist joins global campaign demanding the group’s return to Hong Kong.
Finance secretary, former city leader among those urging residents to seek ways to maintain edge in wake of last week’s speech by President Xi Jinping.
Finance secretary, former city leader among those urging residents to seek ways to maintain edge in wake of last week’s speech by President Xi Jinping.
A lawmaker says he was told by an employee of Beijing’s liaison office not to meet any officials from Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, the US, and European countries.
A lawmaker says he was told by an employee of Beijing’s liaison office not to meet any officials from Australia, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, the US, and European countries.
Plain-clothes officers arrived at the office in Millennium City at about 10.30am and seized boxes of documents during hour-long raid, but no one was arrested.
Plain-clothes officers arrived at the office in Millennium City at about 10.30am and seized boxes of documents during hour-long raid, but no one was arrested.
Human rights lawyer expects verdict to come around New Year’s Day or at Lunar New Year at the earliest for 12, who were arrested in August while trying to flee to Taiwan.
Human rights lawyer expects verdict to come around New Year’s Day or at Lunar New Year at the earliest for 12, who were arrested in August while trying to flee to Taiwan.