Some pro-establishment lawmakers are considering next move after filibustering by the pro-democracy camp stalled election of a chairman for a committee scrutinising extradition bill.

Last-minute proposal seeks a so-called sunset clause that would allow extradition to Taiwan for a limited time.

The separate bills, from either side of the political divide, aim to make it easier for overseas-trained doctors to practise in the city’s public health care system.

Authorities agree to relax regulations including dropping restrictions on number of Hongkongers in mainland Chinese productions, but city’s leader says filmmakers will still have to respect regulations across the border.

Health minister however urges caution and says reforms must be carried out step by step.

Former legislator Audrey Eu, who chaired the Civic Party from 2012 to 2016, also shares Wong’s optimism.

China flag flown upside down outside liaison office in Hong Kong, prompting ridicule and speculation on social media.

The MPs also voiced concerns about the Hong Kong government’s plan to change the city’s extradition law, including allowing fugitives to be handed to mainland China.

Group of seven pan-democrats withdraw from visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou and say political atmosphere has turned sour, as they turn their attention to stopping bill that would allow fugitives to be sent to mainland.

Electoral office chief Wong See-man says register has been missing since 2016 and attempts to find it have failed, and admits officers hid the fact it could not be located more than two years ago.

Each former chief executive receives a personal assistant, clerical officer and driver, but one lawmaker calls money spent on Tsang ‘wasted’.

Former chief executive comes back swinging after activist mockingly offers him one-way flight ticket to Beijing in full front page newspaper advertisement.

The page displaying the city’s founding document has been tweaked to put the Chinese constitution at the top. Pro-democracy politicians say the switch is inappropriate, and reflects that ‘the Basic Law is subordinate to the national constitution’.

The document, containing the details of 8,000 voters, had been used at a polling station in Kwai Tsing during the Legislative Council elections in September 2016.

Association that represents about 190 senior doctors expresses ‘extreme regret’ over proposals’ rejection while health minister Sophia Chan says consensus had been reached on plan to scrap internships for overseas doctors and expresses disappointment Medical Council scuppered the idea.

Pan-democrats and pro-establishment politicians alike want the government to buy back a full stake in the rail operator and monitor the beleaguered firm.

The motion, tabled by Democratic Party chairman Wu Chi-wai, was defeated 28 to 23 with nine abstentions, the 19th time it has been tabled and rejected since 1999.

Speaking at May Fourth Movement event, former People’s Daily editor reaches out to local media, saying ‘I was a journalist too.

Alex Kwok and Yim Man-wa have been held in Japan since being arrested for trespassing after they burned symbolic tablet of country’s wartime leader. Academic in question cannot be named for fear Tokyo will deny him entry, source says.

Organisers say 12,000 took part in the rally against plan to send fugitives across the border.

The 2022 Foundation, a think tank, set out 50 recommendations to push forward the national project which aims to rival Silicon Valley by 2035.

Health authorities look to preserve city’s limited supply of vaccinations as 31st case this year recorded.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says he is concerned that city’s high degree of autonomy is being reduced, citing HKNP and Victor Mallet controversies.

Airport Authority is expected to be given priority for batch of 30,000 vaccines, due to arrive in April. Hong Kong’s high vaccination rate means is strongly protected, says Hospital Authority.

From next year, children aged 18 months will receive the second jab instead of having to wait until they are six years old under the existing policy.

Suspect in death of pregnant Hongkonger killed on holiday cannot stand trial because there is no agreement between two places. Backlash from business community over mainland China fears means plan has been watered down.

City chief insists dropping the motion for a second time shows administration ‘willing to come up with solutions to the city’s problems’.

Deputy minister of island’s Mainland Affairs Council, Chiu Chui-cheng, says it is highly concerned by proposals and cites fears over threats to citizens’ human rights and safety.

Ted Hui pleaded not guilty to charges of common assault, obstructing a public officer in the performance of a public duty, and obtaining access to a computer with a view to dishonest gain for oneself or another.

Kuomintang veteran and possible presidential candidate brokers HK$628 million in trade deals and pays unprecedented visit to Beijing’s liaison office.