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Governing principle of ‘one country, two systems’ can make difference and is key to new economic plan.
Governing principle of ‘one country, two systems’ can make difference and is key to new economic plan.
Newly released blueprint is heavy on initiatives but light on implementation, leaving questions on how policies would be carried out and issues on intercity rivalry.
Newly released blueprint is heavy on initiatives but light on implementation, leaving questions on how policies would be carried out and issues on intercity rivalry.
Years in the making, scheme embodies President Xi Jinping’s ambition to build innovation and finance powerhouse to rival Silicon Valley and Tokyo Bay Area.
Years in the making, scheme embodies President Xi Jinping’s ambition to build innovation and finance powerhouse to rival Silicon Valley and Tokyo Bay Area.
China’s cabinet, the State Council, is due to reveal the blueprint, according to a source, while constitutional and mainland affairs chief Patrick Nip says document will mark a new beginning in the working relationship between Hong Kong and central authorities.
China’s cabinet, the State Council, is due to reveal the blueprint, according to a source, while constitutional and mainland affairs chief Patrick Nip says document will mark a new beginning in the working relationship between Hong Kong and central authorities.
Paul Chan posts dampened outlook on his official blog, estimating the growth rate for last year to be only 3 per cent, compared with 3.8 for 2017. Retail volumes and commodities exports also on a low.
Paul Chan posts dampened outlook on his official blog, estimating the growth rate for last year to be only 3 per cent, compared with 3.8 for 2017. Retail volumes and commodities exports also on a low.
The organisation’s chief spoke at a spring reception attended by Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and other top officials.
The organisation’s chief spoke at a spring reception attended by Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam and other top officials.
Pro-Beijing parties have followed pan-democrats in reaching out to foreign politicians, diplomats and businesspeople. Both sides are concerned after a US advisory commission suggested reviewing separate trade status Hong Kong enjoys from China.
Pro-Beijing parties have followed pan-democrats in reaching out to foreign politicians, diplomats and businesspeople. Both sides are concerned after a US advisory commission suggested reviewing separate trade status Hong Kong enjoys from China.
The weather was much kinder than the forecasters had predicted, and fog and drizzle held off so visitors mostly enjoyed a clear view of the 23-minute show.
The weather was much kinder than the forecasters had predicted, and fog and drizzle held off so visitors mostly enjoyed a clear view of the 23-minute show.
Chief Executive rejects suggestion she believes HK$500 million cash boost was answer to all problems and says she has been listening to what health care professionals have to say.
Chief Executive rejects suggestion she believes HK$500 million cash boost was answer to all problems and says she has been listening to what health care professionals have to say.
Two girls and three boys were born in Hong Kong in the first hour of the Year of the Pig.
Two girls and three boys were born in Hong Kong in the first hour of the Year of the Pig.
City residents take in traditional festivities, heading to the soccer and making offerings to the Wishing Tree.
City residents take in traditional festivities, heading to the soccer and making offerings to the Wishing Tree.
A 34-second video posted on the PLA garrison’s official Weibo account which features more than 100 military personnel wins praise for its humour and creativity.
A 34-second video posted on the PLA garrison’s official Weibo account which features more than 100 military personnel wins praise for its humour and creativity.
Association highlights disparity in health care as it emerges that public sector treats 90 per cent of inpatients, but employs only half of the city’s doctors.
Association highlights disparity in health care as it emerges that public sector treats 90 per cent of inpatients, but employs only half of the city’s doctors.
Suspect drew a knife on officers and resisted arrest, police say.
Suspect drew a knife on officers and resisted arrest, police say.
Our Hong Kong Foundation, the Lion Rock Institute and Civic Exchange all move up in 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index.
Our Hong Kong Foundation, the Lion Rock Institute and Civic Exchange all move up in 2018 Global Go To Think Tank Index.
The four, drawn from business, government and academia, received their awards from Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong Xie Feng. Xie also paid tribute to city leader Carrie Lam and two of her predecessors as chief executive, as well as a former World Health Organisation chief.
The four, drawn from business, government and academia, received their awards from Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong Xie Feng. Xie also paid tribute to city leader Carrie Lam and two of her predecessors as chief executive, as well as a former World Health Organisation chief.
Beijing supporter plays down significance, but Democratic Party chairman says this shows central government wants to emphasise sovereignty. Pan-democrats also quick to reject invitation by office head Wang Zhimin to next gathering.
Beijing supporter plays down significance, but Democratic Party chairman says this shows central government wants to emphasise sovereignty. Pan-democrats also quick to reject invitation by office head Wang Zhimin to next gathering.
Welfare minister Law Chi-kwong appears to accede to public pressure by saying penalty for those aged 60 to 64 who fail to seek work may never be implemented after all.
Welfare minister Law Chi-kwong appears to accede to public pressure by saying penalty for those aged 60 to 64 who fail to seek work may never be implemented after all.
Central government’s power to interpret Basic Law has helped to ensure Hong Kong’s prosperity since handover in 1997, chief executive says.
Central government’s power to interpret Basic Law has helped to ensure Hong Kong’s prosperity since handover in 1997, chief executive says.
Speaking at Davos, Hong Kong’s chief executive says more fundamental problems could be undermining relations between the two countries. Lam also expects 2019 to be a difficult year for the global economy.
Speaking at Davos, Hong Kong’s chief executive says more fundamental problems could be undermining relations between the two countries. Lam also expects 2019 to be a difficult year for the global economy.
New People’s Party vice-chairwoman says her caesarean section went smoothly.
New People’s Party vice-chairwoman says her caesarean section went smoothly.
Police and customs investigated 14 cases between them in 2014, and 182 last year. No cases resulted in charges as the government deregistered suspect companies or denied suspicious ships entry.
Police and customs investigated 14 cases between them in 2014, and 182 last year. No cases resulted in charges as the government deregistered suspect companies or denied suspicious ships entry.
Observatory says northeast monsoon means temperatures over southern China will fall significantly on Monday and Tuesday.
Observatory says northeast monsoon means temperatures over southern China will fall significantly on Monday and Tuesday.
Few cars seen on 4.5km link after three-hour jam on Sunday prompts drivers to take alternative routes, but traffic picked up in evening.
Few cars seen on 4.5km link after three-hour jam on Sunday prompts drivers to take alternative routes, but traffic picked up in evening.
Hong Kong tycoon and US citizen says Beijing’s negotiators failed to pick up key points in early discussions and explains how Trump’s tweets influenced ‘old friends’ to turn hawkish.
Hong Kong tycoon and US citizen says Beijing’s negotiators failed to pick up key points in early discussions and explains how Trump’s tweets influenced ‘old friends’ to turn hawkish.
Health secretary Sophia Chan shows up to talk to protesters but is booed.
Health secretary Sophia Chan shows up to talk to protesters but is booed.
University of Hong Kong professor Paul Yip and Anthony Wong, business director of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, call on government to recognise the challenges in working past 60 and take action.
University of Hong Kong professor Paul Yip and Anthony Wong, business director of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, call on government to recognise the challenges in working past 60 and take action.
Former legislator Wong Kwok-hing floats idea at Eastern District Council meeting, but proposal is dismissed because boars can swim.
Former legislator Wong Kwok-hing floats idea at Eastern District Council meeting, but proposal is dismissed because boars can swim.
University of Hong Kong poll finds pair’s popularity slipping amid elderly welfare cuts and criticism of decision not to prosecute former city leader.
University of Hong Kong poll finds pair’s popularity slipping amid elderly welfare cuts and criticism of decision not to prosecute former city leader.
Legislation makes disrespecting song a criminal offence, but will teachers report students to police?
Legislation makes disrespecting song a criminal offence, but will teachers report students to police?