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Matthew Cheng
Reporter, City
Matthew joined SCMP in 2025 and covers Hong Kong politics. Prior to joining the Post, he was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Matthew joined SCMP in 2025 and covers Hong Kong politics. Prior to joining the Post, he was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong politics, Hong Kong general news
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
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.
Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet also says association will propose that key construction safety guidelines become legally binding.
Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.
President also calls on Hong Kong to proactively align with the nation’s 15th five-year plan; extends condolences to families of victims of Tai Po fire.
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Chairman Lo Kin-hei urges Hongkongers to live with kindness, honesty and integrity, and expresses faith in the city’s democracy movement.
City leader will spend one day less in capital than he did during past years, reflecting priority of work at home following fire, analysts say.
Long-time district councillor and ‘Queen of Votes’ in recent Legco election pledges to ‘share honour and disgrace’ with government.
The 59-year-old district councillor and engineer secured a Legco seat with 58,828 votes in the December 7 election.
Former media boss awaits his fate as High Court judges prepare to deliver verdict that could result in him being jailed for life.
Outgoing legislator Tien says proposal will broaden the political spectrum and boost voter turnout.
Outgoing Legco president Andrew Leung calls on veteran and new legislators to communicate with one another, serve residents in wake of Tai Po fire.
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong secures 250,000 fewer votes for directly contested seats compared with 2001.
Several voters direct anger at DAB political party after member played role in renovation bid at Wang Fuk Court, while others want to give incumbents a chance.
Hongkongers head to polling stations on December 7 to elect 90 lawmakers
Hong Kong ‘must be able to cultivate solidarity and strength to move forward from grief’, liaison office deputy director says.
Philippines Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac says his government will also provide financial assistance to affected helpers.
City leader issues warning following arrests for allegedly seditious remarks related to last week’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.
Workers’ rights organisation, three other concern groups urge public to refrain from donating directly to victims’ families, citing fraudulent appeals.
Wang Chi House residents will be allowed to return home to retrieve valuables and personal belongings on a one-off visit.
Secretary Alice Mak also rejects claims that care teams had asked police to disperse volunteers and rumours members were rude to residents.
More than 200 domestic helpers worked in Wang Fuk Court, with nearly 80 missing and many more displaced along with employers.
Firefighters search late into the night, combing flats across seven blocks of Wang Fuk Court and finding more bodies.
‘We want everyone to enjoy a happy and festive mood. The purpose of these government offers is to encourage people to vote,’ Eric Chan says.
Community group urges UK to exempt existing BN(O) visa holders from tougher language and financial tests under new settlement criteria.
B2-level English requires understanding of complex passages, solid grounding in grammar and broad vocabulary, says teacher Pauline Chow.
City leader John Lee hails humanitarian efforts by CY Leung’s charity GX Foundation at opening ceremony for new headquarters in Sai Ying Pun.
Joint bid with Guangdong and Macau will be a ‘super-strong alliance’, sports chief Rosanna Law says after ex-IOC chief backs region as host.
UK says it expects ‘vast majority of BN(O)s’ already able to meet revised English requirement, which will be equivalent to British A-level.
Permanent secretary for innovation, technology and industry also says strategic ‘white space’ will be reserved for future expansion of hub.
