Correspondent, Hong Kong
Tony Cheung became a political journalist in 2007. He joined the Post in 2012 and now leads the Hong Kong-mainland relations team on the Hong Kong desk. Tony also writes about the economy, and reports from mainland China, the United States, Germany and Britain. He is a Correspondent and Team Leader for the Hong Kong desk, covering cross-border issues.
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Force believes radicals intended to deploy the arsenal during Sunday’s demonstrations on Hong Kong Island. Eleven arrested in early-morning raids across the city.
Force believes radicals intended to deploy the arsenal during Sunday’s demonstrations on Hong Kong Island. Eleven arrested in early-morning raids across the city.
Activists champion the anti-government movement’s demands in Causeway Bay, Kwai Chung, San Po Kong and other parts of city on Friday.
Activists champion the anti-government movement’s demands in Causeway Bay, Kwai Chung, San Po Kong and other parts of city on Friday.
Basic Law Committee member Han Dayuan says there is a need to boost sense of recognition towards ‘constitution and country’.
Basic Law Committee member Han Dayuan says there is a need to boost sense of recognition towards ‘constitution and country’.
Hong Kong leader says city is highly free in many aspects and the American law will dampen business confidence.
Hong Kong leader says city is highly free in many aspects and the American law will dampen business confidence.
Officials to ‘target businesses and sectors that are facing difficulties’, with GDP forecast to contract this year and government coffers on course for first budget deficit in 15 years.
Officials to ‘target businesses and sectors that are facing difficulties’, with GDP forecast to contract this year and government coffers on course for first budget deficit in 15 years.
Democratic Party leader Wu Chi-wai calls election the first step on a long road to full democracy, while Chief Executive Carrie Lam issues statement acknowledging that the people have spoken.
Democratic Party leader Wu Chi-wai calls election the first step on a long road to full democracy, while Chief Executive Carrie Lam issues statement acknowledging that the people have spoken.
Emphatic rejection of pro-establishment candidates in swathes of Hong Kong also pours cold water on idea that silent majority supports them on radical protests, experts say.
Emphatic rejection of pro-establishment candidates in swathes of Hong Kong also pours cold water on idea that silent majority supports them on radical protests, experts say.
Patrick Nip vows to clarify the facts around the hotly contested votes, after online claims of early poll closures and facial recognition technology inside booths.
Patrick Nip vows to clarify the facts around the hotly contested votes, after online claims of early poll closures and facial recognition technology inside booths.
The district council elections, held in the midst of an unrest now into its sixth month, will have knock-on effects on the legislative polls next year.
The district council elections, held in the midst of an unrest now into its sixth month, will have knock-on effects on the legislative polls next year.
Radical protesters have controlled the Kowloon campus for almost two weeks, leading to a police siege. Matthew Cheung says site is strewn with explosives and increasingly filthy.
Radical protesters have controlled the Kowloon campus for almost two weeks, leading to a police siege. Matthew Cheung says site is strewn with explosives and increasingly filthy.
Nearly 400 people start repairs and maintenance on the key link between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
Nearly 400 people start repairs and maintenance on the key link between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
Pro-establishment camp fears it will bear the brunt of anger from voters who blame government for chaos in the city while opposition lawmakers may pay price for recent escalation in violence, including fiery showdowns at two universities.
Pro-establishment camp fears it will bear the brunt of anger from voters who blame government for chaos in the city while opposition lawmakers may pay price for recent escalation in violence, including fiery showdowns at two universities.
After spokesman for NPCSC’s Legislative Affairs Commission said High Court ruling did not comply with Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, city’s legal scholars suggest ‘ill advised’ remarks could be ‘disastrous’ for politically charged cases.
After spokesman for NPCSC’s Legislative Affairs Commission said High Court ruling did not comply with Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, city’s legal scholars suggest ‘ill advised’ remarks could be ‘disastrous’ for politically charged cases.
China’s top legislative affairs body says only Beijing has right to decide on issues of constitutionality after High Court rules mask ban contravenes Basic Law.
China’s top legislative affairs body says only Beijing has right to decide on issues of constitutionality after High Court rules mask ban contravenes Basic Law.
Group claiming to be students posts letter online that says protests are only way to ‘express our discontent’, while mainland Chinese students release letter to Chinese University president Rocky Tuan accusing him of defending ‘violent protesters’
Group claiming to be students posts letter online that says protests are only way to ‘express our discontent’, while mainland Chinese students release letter to Chinese University president Rocky Tuan accusing him of defending ‘violent protesters’
After five straight days of traffic disruption and chaos, city had enjoyed a relatively calm Saturday but familiar scenes return by night.
After five straight days of traffic disruption and chaos, city had enjoyed a relatively calm Saturday but familiar scenes return by night.
Government warns 180,000 employees they face immediate suspension if arrested while taking part in unlawful public activities.
Government warns 180,000 employees they face immediate suspension if arrested while taking part in unlawful public activities.
Crowds out in Central, Tai Koo, Causeway Bay and Wong Chuk Hang, but in Central, there was a noticeably reduced presence of radical protesters.
Crowds out in Central, Tai Koo, Causeway Bay and Wong Chuk Hang, but in Central, there was a noticeably reduced presence of radical protesters.
Jacky So denied bid for temporary injunction after CUHK was the site of clashes between protesters and riot police that led to 119 people being injured.
Jacky So denied bid for temporary injunction after CUHK was the site of clashes between protesters and riot police that led to 119 people being injured.
Local and overseas speakers discuss ways to encourage dialogue, reconciliation.
Local and overseas speakers discuss ways to encourage dialogue, reconciliation.
After a recent party plenum, Beijing called for stronger safeguards of national security. But former legislature president says leaders will need to elaborate on how they intend to bring them in.
After a recent party plenum, Beijing called for stronger safeguards of national security. But former legislature president says leaders will need to elaborate on how they intend to bring them in.
Riot officers were filmed on Tuen Mun footbridge taunting protesters below, with one heard shouting ‘we are opening a bottle of champagne to celebrate [death of Chow Tsz-lok] tonight’.
Riot officers were filmed on Tuen Mun footbridge taunting protesters below, with one heard shouting ‘we are opening a bottle of champagne to celebrate [death of Chow Tsz-lok] tonight’.
Chief executive, speaking in Beijing, makes it clear that Hong Kong’s role under the ambitious national development project has not diminished despite ongoing unrest.
Chief executive, speaking in Beijing, makes it clear that Hong Kong’s role under the ambitious national development project has not diminished despite ongoing unrest.
Han Zheng makes comment in meeting with city’s leader Carrie Lam and says task of solving crisis lies with entire administration, as he includes judiciary among those who must work to end civil unrest.
Han Zheng makes comment in meeting with city’s leader Carrie Lam and says task of solving crisis lies with entire administration, as he includes judiciary among those who must work to end civil unrest.
Xi Jinping also took a measured approach in giving his assessment of the political crisis roiling the city, analysts said.
Xi Jinping also took a measured approach in giving his assessment of the political crisis roiling the city, analysts said.
Sources say she will be briefed on key policies on protest crisis, as well as enactment of national security law.
Sources say she will be briefed on key policies on protest crisis, as well as enactment of national security law.
Statements issued after Communist Party gathering stress importance of ‘one country, two systems’ but suggest closer focus on security and national sovereignty.
Statements issued after Communist Party gathering stress importance of ‘one country, two systems’ but suggest closer focus on security and national sovereignty.
Communist Party mouthpiece urges city’s justice department to appeal community service order, and says 21-year-old’s actions were ‘tantamount to open statement of separatism’.
Communist Party mouthpiece urges city’s justice department to appeal community service order, and says 21-year-old’s actions were ‘tantamount to open statement of separatism’.
Leung Chun-ying compares sentence to case of mainland tourist jailed for four weeks for spraying paint on the outer walls of US consulate.
Leung Chun-ying compares sentence to case of mainland tourist jailed for four weeks for spraying paint on the outer walls of US consulate.
Demosisto leader says criticism shows his disqualification was a central-government directive. US politicians come to young activist’s defence, calling for passage of Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.
Demosisto leader says criticism shows his disqualification was a central-government directive. US politicians come to young activist’s defence, calling for passage of Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.
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