Crowds of tourists have caused outcry in several Hong Kong districts, with lawmakers wondering how many more visitors the city can hold.
Deputy editor-in-chief Lu Xinning, 52, has also been chairwoman of the paper’s listed company since September last year.
Deputy editor-in-chief Lu Xinning, 52, has also been chairwoman of the paper’s listed company since September last year.
The University of Hong Kong survey also found that the younger generation were more distrustful of Beijing than others.
The University of Hong Kong survey also found that the younger generation were more distrustful of Beijing than others.
Secretary for justice will have the final say on whether there will be .
Secretary for justice will have the final say on whether there will be .
- The anti-bribery ordinance cannot be used against the city’s chief executive. Pro-democracy lawmakers have tried to change the laws since 2012.
- The anti-bribery ordinance cannot be used against the city’s chief executive. Pro-democracy lawmakers have tried to change the laws since 2012.
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Yonden Lhatoo says the city’s leading opposition politicians should be ashamed and apologise, now that their story about a colleague being kidnapped and tortured by Beijing agents has turned out to be fake news.
Given strong opposition on both political and business fronts, government faces a rough ride meeting its summer deadline to get Legislative Council endorsement for proposal to expand law governing transfer of fugitives.
Yonden Lhatoo says the city’s leading opposition politicians should be ashamed and apologise, now that their story about a colleague being kidnapped and tortured by Beijing agents has turned out to be fake news.
Given strong opposition on both political and business fronts, government faces a rough ride meeting its summer deadline to get Legislative Council endorsement for proposal to expand law governing transfer of fugitives.
With all its risks and uncertainties the US-China trade war is not going away any time soon. And what does Trump mean by ‘real, structural change’ anyway?
Yonden Lhatoo hails a growing campaign in American politics to force the ultra-rich to pay higher taxes, even if the reformers pushing for a fairer system may never win their idealistic war
The president has told officials to be vigilant for possible ‘black swans’ and ‘grey rhinos’. The government here would do well to do the same for the city’s outlook.
Yonden Lhatoo is still picking his jaw up off the floor after the US president orders junk food from McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King for a candlelit banquet at the White House.
Financial Secretary must decide if this is a year for cash handouts and helping out first-time buyers, but conflicting views and the uncertainty created by the US-China trade war mean there are no simple answers.
Legco president Andrew Leung also said the legislature would come up with follow-up action to provide a safe working environment for staff.
Former pro-democracy lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung calls Japanese government ‘shameless’. Trial for activists to resume Tuesday.
Former pro-democracy lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung calls Japanese government ‘shameless’. Trial for activists to resume Tuesday.
Coalition hits out at city’s No 2 official over remarks made at five-yearly Universal Periodic Review session in Geneva. Campaigners point out that in previous event, member countries had not filed recommendations to Hong Kong about human rights and rule of law.
Coalition hits out at city’s No 2 official over remarks made at five-yearly Universal Periodic Review session in Geneva. Campaigners point out that in previous event, member countries had not filed recommendations to Hong Kong about human rights and rule of law.
Zhang Qianfan of Peking University says giving more autonomy to the city would help quell separatist sentiment.
Zhang Qianfan of Peking University says giving more autonomy to the city would help quell separatist sentiment.
Leung Fuk-yuen, 62, had said last year that he was calling time on his political career but will stay on, along with his two sons, both now elected officials.
Leung Fuk-yuen, 62, had said last year that he was calling time on his political career but will stay on, along with his two sons, both now elected officials.
Democratic Party founding member out on bail pending an appeal, and source says he faces internal investigation after court proceedings. In Facebook Live session, Lam stands by his claims of innocence and refutes court evidence.
Democratic Party founding member out on bail pending an appeal, and source says he faces internal investigation after court proceedings. In Facebook Live session, Lam stands by his claims of innocence and refutes court evidence.
- China says concerns of Hongkongers and foreigners have been noted but urges respect for the legislative process.
- China says concerns of Hongkongers and foreigners have been noted but urges respect for the legislative process.
Citing ‘effect amendments could have on EU citizens’, 28-member bloc becomes first foreign governmental body to officially air worries over Security Bureau’s plan.
Citing ‘effect amendments could have on EU citizens’, 28-member bloc becomes first foreign governmental body to officially air worries over Security Bureau’s plan.
Some in the city worried it would miss out on benefits of tweaks to how overseas companies are treated. But premier offers highest-level affirmation yet that it will not.
Some in the city worried it would miss out on benefits of tweaks to how overseas companies are treated. But premier offers highest-level affirmation yet that it will not.
Group of five women launch sit-in in building’s lobby, before police arrive to arrest them and their supporters.
Group of five women launch sit-in in building’s lobby, before police arrive to arrest them and their supporters.
Former No 2 official-turned-government critic Anson Chan and lawmakers Dennis Kwok and Charles Mok will embark on their 10-day trip next Tuesday.
Former No 2 official-turned-government critic Anson Chan and lawmakers Dennis Kwok and Charles Mok will embark on their 10-day trip next Tuesday.
Democratic Party lawmaker James To was contacted for help by family of Kwok Chun-sang who was arrested in Shenzhen in 2007 and prosecuted in 2009.
Democratic Party lawmaker James To was contacted for help by family of Kwok Chun-sang who was arrested in Shenzhen in 2007 and prosecuted in 2009.
State Department says incidents including disqualification of pro-democracy lawmakers are evidence of ‘substantial interference’ in city’s freedom.
State Department says incidents including disqualification of pro-democracy lawmakers are evidence of ‘substantial interference’ in city’s freedom.
John Lee says of 4,500 submissions, 3,000 support agreement that would allow fugitive transfers to Taiwan, Macau and mainland China.
John Lee says of 4,500 submissions, 3,000 support agreement that would allow fugitive transfers to Taiwan, Macau and mainland China.
Joint Committee on Human Rights issues report criticising foreign office’s failure to ‘maintain required freedoms’ for city’s residents under 1984 joint declaration.
Joint Committee on Human Rights issues report criticising foreign office’s failure to ‘maintain required freedoms’ for city’s residents under 1984 joint declaration.