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While the measures were not formally deliberated, they were addressed by officials on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee session.
While the measures were not formally deliberated, they were addressed by officials on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee session.
Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang told the Legislative Council on Thursday that the government planned to amend the oaths ordinance as early as next month.
Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang told the Legislative Council on Thursday that the government planned to amend the oaths ordinance as early as next month.
Some 200 members of the political bloc are bound for Shenzhen on Friday for first of two Sinopharm doses.
Some 200 members of the political bloc are bound for Shenzhen on Friday for first of two Sinopharm doses.
The remarks came as the Legislative Council debated the passage of a formal motion of thanks for the chief executive’s policy address, a traditional symbolic gesture.
The remarks came as the Legislative Council debated the passage of a formal motion of thanks for the chief executive’s policy address, a traditional symbolic gesture.
CY Leung, the city leader’s predecessor, on Monday noted the position can also be filled ‘through consultations’.
CY Leung, the city leader’s predecessor, on Monday noted the position can also be filled ‘through consultations’.
Health authorities expand screening in hard-hit Yau Tsim Mong district to include even buildings where no cases are found.
Health authorities expand screening in hard-hit Yau Tsim Mong district to include even buildings where no cases are found.
Civil service chief says while voicing concerns about pay and working conditions is fine, oaths of allegiance make taking aim at policy problematic.
Civil service chief says while voicing concerns about pay and working conditions is fine, oaths of allegiance make taking aim at policy problematic.
Saga centres on possible action by China to bar BN(O) passport owners from holding public office in Hong Kong.
Saga centres on possible action by China to bar BN(O) passport owners from holding public office in Hong Kong.
Lawmaker Kwok Wai-keung says he will ‘deeply reflect’ on his behaviour following the incident, and cooperate in the event of an investigation.
Lawmaker Kwok Wai-keung says he will ‘deeply reflect’ on his behaviour following the incident, and cooperate in the event of an investigation.
Jade Lai, the political assistant to home affairs chief Caspar Tsui since 2017, is the second top political appointee to leave since Carrie Lam took office.
Jade Lai, the political assistant to home affairs chief Caspar Tsui since 2017, is the second top political appointee to leave since Carrie Lam took office.
Federation of Trade Unions lawmaker Kwok Wai-keung was seen in his car asking a government minister a question at a housing panel meeting.
Federation of Trade Unions lawmaker Kwok Wai-keung was seen in his car asking a government minister a question at a housing panel meeting.
Sources say plan could be raised at coming meeting of China’s top legislative body, even though it is not yet included on agenda.
Sources say plan could be raised at coming meeting of China’s top legislative body, even though it is not yet included on agenda.
Carrie Lam says her cabinet has not discussed a proposal to strip Hongkongers acquiring foreign citizenship of residency rights.
Carrie Lam says her cabinet has not discussed a proposal to strip Hongkongers acquiring foreign citizenship of residency rights.
Seven more residents confirmed infected in the interconnected buildings along Reclamation Street in Jordan, taking the total to 21.
Seven more residents confirmed infected in the interconnected buildings along Reclamation Street in Jordan, taking the total to 21.
Except for one suspect, all were released with no charges and passports confiscated, with analysts puzzled over the police move.
Except for one suspect, all were released with no charges and passports confiscated, with analysts puzzled over the police move.
Alarm raised after survey on two universities shows most students harbour simmering grievances described as ‘powder keg waiting to go off’.
Alarm raised after survey on two universities shows most students harbour simmering grievances described as ‘powder keg waiting to go off’.
Lu Siwei has been told his licence could be revoked in three days.
Lu Siwei has been told his licence could be revoked in three days.
Revelation by authorities comes after public backlash in separate case involving demolition of century-old reservoir in Shek Kip Mei.
Revelation by authorities comes after public backlash in separate case involving demolition of century-old reservoir in Shek Kip Mei.
The chief executive says her biggest hope for 2021 is social harmony, so the government and public bodies have more room to solve problems.
The chief executive says her biggest hope for 2021 is social harmony, so the government and public bodies have more room to solve problems.
Beyond the bail issue for Lai, the case has put the spotlight on the extent of power and jurisdiction of the Court of Final Appeal under the city’s mini-constitution.
Beyond the bail issue for Lai, the case has put the spotlight on the extent of power and jurisdiction of the Court of Final Appeal under the city’s mini-constitution.
A Shenzhen court jailed eight defendants guilty of illegal border crossing for seven months, while the two organisers of the crime will stay behind bars for up to three years. Opposition activists say the sentences are excessive, while pro-establishment figures call the terms appropriate.
A Shenzhen court jailed eight defendants guilty of illegal border crossing for seven months, while the two organisers of the crime will stay behind bars for up to three years. Opposition activists say the sentences are excessive, while pro-establishment figures call the terms appropriate.
Tang Kai-yin and Quinn Moon, convicted of organising the illegal border crossing, sentenced to three and two years, respectively.
Tang Kai-yin and Quinn Moon, convicted of organising the illegal border crossing, sentenced to three and two years, respectively.
Judgment on illegal border crossing charges will be announced at later date, judicial body says. The 10 defendants reportedly pleaded guilty, while families urge court to quickly release verdict.
Judgment on illegal border crossing charges will be announced at later date, judicial body says. The 10 defendants reportedly pleaded guilty, while families urge court to quickly release verdict.
Analysts say chief executive feeling weight of expectations by central government and pro-Beijing camp to control health crisis.
Analysts say chief executive feeling weight of expectations by central government and pro-Beijing camp to control health crisis.
Beijing is weighing measures to sideline the opposition from the chief executive election.
Beijing is weighing measures to sideline the opposition from the chief executive election.
China’s top legislative body could begin process to scrap 117 committee seats decided by district councillors as it meets this week. Beijing may also axe five legislative ‘super seats’ dominated by opposition camp.
China’s top legislative body could begin process to scrap 117 committee seats decided by district councillors as it meets this week. Beijing may also axe five legislative ‘super seats’ dominated by opposition camp.
Political heavyweight Tam Yiu-chung makes public an appeal he sent to Chief Executive Carrie Lam to consider adopting more compulsory measures to achieve zero infections.
Political heavyweight Tam Yiu-chung makes public an appeal he sent to Chief Executive Carrie Lam to consider adopting more compulsory measures to achieve zero infections.
Administration says HK$5.5 billion will be distributed to restaurants, bars and beauty parlours, among others, with the remainder set aside for emergency use.
Administration says HK$5.5 billion will be distributed to restaurants, bars and beauty parlours, among others, with the remainder set aside for emergency use.
Two of the Hongkongers were charged with organising an illegal border crossing, and eight others were charged with taking part. The remaining two suspects are underage.
Two of the Hongkongers were charged with organising an illegal border crossing, and eight others were charged with taking part. The remaining two suspects are underage.
Carrie Lam’s official Beijing visit typically held this time every year, but sources expect it be to delayed until she has the crisis under control, state officials’ diaries are clearer.
Carrie Lam’s official Beijing visit typically held this time every year, but sources expect it be to delayed until she has the crisis under control, state officials’ diaries are clearer.