Time for opposition camp, supporters to accept Hong Kong’s Basic Law: CY Leung
It’s wrong to disregard original intent of mini-constitution and ‘turn Hong Kong into a political city’, Leung says.
Chinese electric-car maker BYD eyes production in Europe
The Shenzhen-based company, backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, confirms it is looking into building local factories in Europe, but did not reveal a timeline, locations or capacities.
Art Hong Kong exhibition pairs modern and contemporary Chinese paintings
Art Hong Kong exhibition brings together paintings by 20th-century Chinese modernists and contemporary artists to spark dialogue about traditional Chinese culture.
From egg tarts to the Star Ferry: 25 objects that tell us this is Hong Kong
Trams and cast-iron postboxes speak to the history of the city, while delicacies such as fishballs and egg waffles are street food essentials.
‘The longer you stay, the more you fancy it’: drifters who call Hong Kong home
Over the past 25 years, many ‘Hong Kong drifters’ have been part of the city’s rapidly growing presence of mainland enterprises as well as joining the ranks of other international firms.
Opinion | How Hong Kong can continue to find success for the next 25 years
Hong Kong’s legal safeguards, wealth and depth of talent remain intact, while its mainland connections and international mindset continue to be its greatest strengths. It’s up to Hongkongers to build on these unique advantages and voice its role to both the mainland and the rest of world.

Hong Kong Sevens pays tribute to late Wan Chai and Lan Kwai Fong legend Melvis
Stadium will screen video tribute to Elvis impersonator Kwok Lam-sang, made by producer of Melvis documentary being filmed when Kwok died during pandemic.
Vienna Philharmonic orchestra to play in Hong Kong in October
One of the world’s greatest orchestras, the Vienna Philharmonic will give two concerts in Hong Kong at the start of its Asia tour. It will be the first major international orchestra to visit the city in over two years.
Hong Kong schools and kindergartens to receive copies of speech by Xi Jinping
Education Bureau to make copies of Xi’s handover speech available to collect from Tuesday, marking first time a state leader’s address will be given to teachers for study.
Hong Kong schools and kindergartens to receive copies of speech by Xi Jinping
Education Bureau to make copies of Xi’s handover speech available to collect from Tuesday, marking first time a state leader’s address will be given to teachers for study.
exclusive | Hong Kong justice chief vows to act on concerns over trial delay for activists
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice Paul Lam says prosecutors have been grappling with a much heavier workload in recent years.
PLA’s Hong Kong garrison marks military anniversary at Central zone
Plot spanning 150 metres was declared a military dock by Hong Kong government after much back and forth between administration and politicians over the years.
Hong Kong poised to leap ahead as East-meets-West hub: John Lee
Chief executive delivers keynote address at opening of the Post’s China Conference: Hong Kong 2022.
Hong Kong youth ‘should learn Chinese history to cultivate national identity’
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says many young people had wrong ideas about country and city government during 2019 social unrest and had to ‘bear the legal consequences’.
Chinese electric-car maker BYD eyes production in Europe
The Shenzhen-based company, backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, confirms it is looking into building local factories in Europe, but did not reveal a timeline, locations or capacities.
Revealed: the politics-free bauhinia replaced The Queen on Hong Kong’s coins
The look of Hong Kong’s post-1997 coins and notes was shrouded in secrecy and the top agenda item in the Sino-British Confidential Financial Dialogue from 1987 to 1997.
Hong Kong leader vows to roll out talent drive in coming policy address
John Lee tells technology forum he is aware of calls for greater effort to ‘fight’ for talent, develop innovation sector in city.
exclusive | Hong Kong appoints officer in Europe to attract family offices
The Hong Kong government will station a new officer in Brussels to encourage European family offices to invest in the city and use it as a gateway to the Greater Bay Area.
Hong Kong Sevens pays tribute to late Wan Chai and Lan Kwai Fong legend Melvis
Stadium will screen video tribute to Elvis impersonator Kwok Lam-sang, made by producer of Melvis documentary being filmed when Kwok died during pandemic.
‘Hong Kong, add oil’ should not be taboo, says Canto-pop legend Jacky Cheung
Cheung was target of complaints over the border after state broadcaster reportedly shelved clip he recorded for city’s handover anniversary that featured phrase.
Hong Kong’s John Lee convenes cabinet meeting to discuss to-do list from Xi
Source says first cabinet meeting mainly discussed matters such as political principles and governing style.
Hong Kong at 25: where mainland ‘drifters’ have made their home
For thousands of gangpiao, or mainland ‘drifters’ who first arrived to work or study, Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area are the future.
Art Hong Kong exhibition pairs modern and contemporary Chinese paintings
Art Hong Kong exhibition brings together paintings by 20th-century Chinese modernists and contemporary artists to spark dialogue about traditional Chinese culture.
Vienna Philharmonic orchestra to play in Hong Kong in October
One of the world’s greatest orchestras, the Vienna Philharmonic will give two concerts in Hong Kong at the start of its Asia tour. It will be the first major international orchestra to visit the city in over two years.
Thousands throng Hong Kong Palace Museum to see 900 precious relics
Enthusiasts were in the queue from 8am, with museum opening its doors from 9am after a one-day delay caused by typhoon.
Hong Kong composer Gustav Mak celebrates Confucius in new opera
The Legend of Confucius, to be performed in Mandarin, ‘can be a window to understanding China’.
Hong Kong Olympians the poster children for 25 years of rapid sporting growth
Medal winners Doo Hoi-kem, Cheung Ka-long and Siobhan Haughey were all born months either side of the city’s emergence from British colonial rule. In the years since, government funding for elite sport has risen to more than HK$735 million a year.
‘Hong Kong, add oil’ should not be taboo, says Canto-pop legend Jacky Cheung
Cheung was target of complaints over the border after state broadcaster reportedly shelved clip he recorded for city’s handover anniversary that featured phrase.
25 memorable sporting moments for Hong Kong since the 1997 handover
Highlights from the 25 years since the handover to China include shoot-outs and showjumpers, Fiji’s Sevens and Shane Warne’s Sixes, a Tokyo medal flood and an infamous waterlogged pitch.
From egg tarts to the Star Ferry: 25 objects that tell us this is Hong Kong
Trams and cast-iron postboxes speak to the history of the city, while delicacies such as fishballs and egg waffles are street food essentials.
The Events That Shaped Hong Kong
Dive into the Post’s archives and revisit the incidents that have shaken, shocked and stunned the city since the 1997 handover.