Ministries with portfolios focused on investment, trade and international affairs received orders on the phone ban last month, sources say.
Woman detained by national security police on Friday over alleged links to wanted activist Nathan Law, but later released without charge.
Military graft-busters are targeting the force’s current commander, Li Yuchao, and a past and present deputy, Zhang Zhenzhong and Liu Guangbin.
The elder statesman’s meeting with the Chinese leader is in contrast to Janet Yellen and John Kerry’s recent trips.
Liu Liehong has worked in electronics and information technology for decades and will be its first director, sources say.
Decline in top scorers in city follows global trend, with only 179 candidates achieving full marks compared with 640 the previous year.
Numerous sources said the former vice-premier is regularly consulted by the leadership on important financial and economic affairs.
Li embarks on his first term in the job as China tries to emerge from the economic aftermath of three years of zero-Covid.
Qin says containment and suppression will not make America great and won’t stop China.
Premier Li Keqiang delivers his last government work report before handing over to his successor.
People no longer have to wear masks indoors or outdoors, although they may have to use them in ‘high-risk’ venues.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says ‘Happy Hong Kong’ drive will feature collaborations with theme parks to boost local spending.
Chief Executive John Lee reveals all-out ‘Hello Hong Kong’ campaign.
Post discovers buyers and sellers of Covid-19 antiviral drugs Paxlovid and Molnupiravir on popular online marketplace Carousell.
It will be the first time a top Chinese leader has travelled to the World Economic Forum meeting since the pandemic began.
Recent raids and investigations in Thailand have highlighted potential links between Chinese gangsters and Thai local officials, and the extent of illicit Chinese money in Thailand.
Xi credits Jiang with leading the country through difficult times, upholding the rule of socialism and persisting in opening up and economic reform.
From bartering with neighbours for food to supply chain slowdowns, the five-episode feature details the wide-ranging hardships of the pandemic.
Series exploring impact of inflation wins bronze prize in feature award category.
Promotion to the apex of power eluded the 62-year-old in reshuffle but observers say he is still likely to make it to the top team in another five years.
Huang Kunming is expected to replace Li Xi in the southern province, according to sources.
Rising stars Li Qiang, Li Xi, Ding Xuexiang and Cai Qi join China’s highest decision-making body.
Communist veterans Li and Wang among those left off the list of the party’s Central Committee.
Leading the race for China’s next premier is Shanghai party boss Li Qiang, but he has never served as vice-premier as tradition demands.
Chief Executive John Lee has laid out plans targeting immigration, tech innovation, housing and healthcare, among other areas, but are residents confident his plan will work?
Chief executive sets out vision for rejuvenating a city closed off from the world for nearly three years amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Wang is already a core member of the Politburo Standing Committee and could rise up the order as many other faces change.
As many as four top positions on the Politburo Standing Committee could change hands and nearly half the Central Committee expected to be replaced.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivers a report summarising the party’s achievements of the past five years at a gathering expected to produce sweeping changes.
The 15th century painting of an envoy from Samarkand, a lioness and a lion tamer illustrates the gifting of exotic animals to Chinese emperors as tribute. Court officials did all they could to stop the practice.
