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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
Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs also reminds the city to be adequately prepared for risks arising from current political tensions.
Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions.
Industry also called on authorities to step up random inspections during coming Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday.
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Home Affairs and Youth Bureau concerned over effects of rapidly growing prediction market, with Jockey Club saying it respects government’s move.
Authorities did not pay special attention to fire hazards at residential estates undergoing large-scale maintenance before deadly fire, official says.
Assistant director of Fire Services Department says shutting down fire systems not necessary for draining rooftop tanks.
Government proposes to raise borrowing ceiling from HK$700 billion to HK$900 billion to fund infrastructure development.
Fire services company also concedes it acted as ‘rubber stamp’ for renovation contractor, during hearing into deadly inferno.
Director of contractor responsible for estate’s fire services equipment suspects workers drew water from tanks, calling it a serious problem.
Home affairs chief Alice Mak says issues can be more easily addressed at briefing, allowing residents to understand the details better.
Rescuers find He Chengan conscious near Kwan Tai Temple along Section 10 of MacLehose Trail, where he had last been seen on Saturday.
Hong Kong’s No 2 official also says authorities will devise plan to attract top institutions from across border and overseas to take part.
More residents are travelling to mainland China for the break because of the Middle East war, Tourism Association head says.
In his Easter message, Cardinal Stephen Chow says prolonged investigations can cause mental stress, without directly referring to 2019 protests.
Energy firm says it hopes coupons can help stimulate local spending, unleash potential consumption and accelerate economic growth.
Clerk tells hearing she knew hose reel system had been shut down for months but did not know alarms would also be deactivated.
Electrical worker Wong Kin-wa says Wang Fuk Court office staff told him the switches were shut off for water tank repair work.
Pak Shui-lin’s husband, Sdanni Yip, and neighbour Lam Yin-ming say heroine, who died during fire, ‘did not deserve to suffer such a fate’.
Residents recall irregular voting procedures, long deactivation of fire alarm system and rubbish piled high in light well where fire started.
Many passengers unaware of new rule, with few signs or announcements throughout airport.
The South China Morning Post finds multiple factual errors in official transcript, leading to calls for future proceedings to be live-streamed.
While more than 99 per cent own smartphones, only 55 per cent find information provided by government apps is user-friendly, equality watchdog says.
Task force led by Professor Alexander Wai will steer School of Continuing Education’s bid to become private university of applied sciences next year.
Selection of former vice-president of All-China Women’s Federation makes her first female deputy director since office’s elevation in 2023.
Environment minister Tse Chin-wan tells Legislative Council government open to reviewing tender policy for petrol station sites to bring down soaring fuel prices.
Lee says the launch of Hainan’s separate customs regime presents business opportunities for Hong Kong companies.
