UAE prince’s Hong Kong private office shares space with established casino-linked firm; news comes after surprise postponement of opening.
Office says ‘urgent matters in Dubai required the sheikh’s attention’.
John Lee says legislation will take effect from Saturday, as city passes bill nearly 27 years after return to Chinese rule.
Among changes in draft bill, those convicted of endangering national security, or those on trial for such offences, will not be eligible for early release.
Wang also says conflict with US is ‘unimaginable’ and repeats China’s support for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a two-state solution.
Premier unveiled this year’s economic targets as he delivered his first work report amid growing concerns about the state of the economy.
All decade-old property cooling measures scrapped with immediate effect as authorities look to revive market.
From zodiac predictions and what to wear, to traditions, the wood element and lucky foods, numbers, stones and colours, this is your complete Lunar New Year guide for the Year of the Dragon 2024.
Nine chapters released in consultation paper for residents to offer their views, with activities such as treason, insurrection and theft of state secrets targeted.
First half of Legco Q&A session focuses on how to attract more mega events to Hong Kong, with second part addressing progress on home-grown security law.
Lai took the lead early in the vote count and held on to it, keeping the KMT and TPP candidates at bay.
State-backed developer China South City said it would not be able to pay interest on its dollar bonds before a Monday deadline to restructure debt terms. Its stock slipped by almost 5 per cent in Hong Kong.
City’s 4.3 million registered voters had a chance to pick 88 of 470 members of 18 district councils.
At least a dozen of those companies that preceded the 1903 birth year of the South China Morning Post remain to this day.
Two sources say Li – whose body has been flown to Beijing – had previously had coronary artery bypass surgery.
Post dives into what the people most directly affected by the new policies – or lack of them – feel about the address
John Lee’s second major blueprint for city’s future comes amid sluggish economy, shrinking reserves and falling birth rate.
China’s former vice-premier may be staying out of the public limelight, but President Xi Jinping has kept the 71-year-old in a position of influence, skirting customs and traditions in difficult economic times.
Multiple award-winning infographic ‘Life in Hong Kong’s shoebox housing’ awarded another two golds, while weekly Lunar newsletter on women and gender issues in Asia also scoops top prize.
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.