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Chief Secretary Eric Chan (second from left) and his working group visit a university campus in mainland China in 2024. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

University town to be fast-tracked, Eric Chan says after mainland China visit

Hong Kong’s No 2 official also says authorities will devise plan to attract top institutions from across border and overseas to take part.

Hong Kong politics

New constitutional affairs chief Janice Tse to lead Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Errors in Hong Kong Tai Po blaze hearing transcript raise transparency concerns

Hong Kong politics

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong meets tycoons, leaders as he wraps up Hong Kong visit

City state’s prime minister says trip ‘short but meaningful’ and calls for closer cooperation to boost regional growth.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meets former Hong Kong Chief Justice Andrew Li (left) and ex-chairwoman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Laura Cha. Photo: Facebook/Lawrence Wong
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) meets former Hong Kong Chief Justice Andrew Li (left) and ex-chairwoman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Laura Cha. Photo: Facebook/Lawrence Wong
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing summons US envoy in Hong Kong over alert on national security law changes

City authorities also issue statement after US consulate in Hong Kong warns citizens about new rule criminalising refusal to reveal phone passwords.

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Greater Bay Area

Beijing official visits Greater Bay Area cities to explore integrating Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says its director, Xia Baolong, visited Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, and Foshan this week.

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Singapore to explore Northern Metropolis opportunities: Lawrence Wong

City state’s leader says relations with Hong Kong ‘more important than ever’ amid fragmenting world.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (second left) is briefed by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong (third left) during his visit to the Hong Kong park in the Hetao cooperation zone. Photo: Handout
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (second left) is briefed by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong (third left) during his visit to the Hong Kong park in the Hetao cooperation zone. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong slams UK for undermining rule of law with calls to release Jimmy Lai

City government accuses Britain of interfering in local affairs after UK publishes report on Sino-British Joint Declaration’s implementation.

Hong Kong politics

Zhang Dongmei named new deputy director of office overseeing Hong Kong affairs

Selection of former vice-president of All-China Women’s Federation makes her first female deputy director since office’s elevation in 2023.

John Lee

Hong Kong, Hainan can ‘forge strong partnership’, build on strengths: John Lee

Lee says the launch of Hainan’s separate customs regime presents business opportunities for Hong Kong companies.

A worker keeps an eye on the shelves of a duty-free grocery shop in Hainan province. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong national security law

‘Specified persons’ will be able to decrypt devices in national security cases

Security chief says amendments to implementation rules have not created new law enforcement powers.

The national security law’s implementation rules have recently been amended. Photo: Jelly Tse
The national security law’s implementation rules have recently been amended. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to meet uncertainty with openness, John Lee tells Boao Forum for Asia

‘Regional economies are joining hands to ensure we continue to be a driver of global growth and a pillar of stability,’ city leader says at annual event in Hainan.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s national security better protected with changes, experts say

Revisions that came into effect on Monday give police powers enjoyed in other jurisdictions and will speed up investigations, they say.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong makes it illegal to deny device passwords in national security probes

Under amended rules to national security law, authorities can order removal of dangerous online messages but give assurance people’s daily lives unaffected.

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Hong Kong authorities can punish those who refuse to provide passwords for electronic devices during national security investigations under new rules. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to press ahead with expanding Middle East ties despite regional unrest

Chief Executive John Lee vows to keep pursuing business opportunities in the region, hailing Hong Kong as an ‘irreplaceable’ investment gateway.

Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong will keep strengthening Middle East ties despite regional unrest and fuel price pressures. Photo: AFP
Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong will keep strengthening Middle East ties despite regional unrest and fuel price pressures. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong government will work with Legco to craft 5-year plan, John Lee says

City leader says collaborative mechanism will reflect executive-led governance model, with blueprint to be released by end of the year after public consultation.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong cannot extradite Tates without UK or Romania requests, lawmakers say

Videos show Andrew and Tristan Tate surrounded by crowds in Lan Kwai Fong, where onlookers are seen taking photographs and selfies with the influencers.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong in new push to get young people to register as voters

Youngsters will be exempted from producing proof of address to register as electors as part of campaign.

Residents leave a polling station after voting in December’s Legco election. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Residents leave a polling station after voting in December’s Legco election. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Panama urges Chinese shipping giant Cosco to resume operations at canal

Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza says Cosco’s 4 per cent of cargo transshipped in Balboa is ‘significant’ and hopes company returns.

Two Sessions 2026

What are Hong Kong’s next best steps after ‘two sessions’ in Beijing?

Analysts and members of NPC and CPPCC lay out their suggestions for city’s next moves following key political meetings in capital.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to align with nation’s new 5-year plan

‘Hong Kong must seize every opportunity to align proactively with national strategic requirements,’ city leader says.

The closing meeting of the fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Two Sessions 2026

How will Hong Kong follow mainland China’s ethnic unity promotion law?

Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress set to be passed at the closing session of 14th National People’s Congress.

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The law aims to forge a strong “sense of community for the Chinese nation” and advance “common prosperity” among the country’s 56 ethnic groups. Photo: Jelly Tse
The law aims to forge a strong “sense of community for the Chinese nation” and advance “common prosperity” among the country’s 56 ethnic groups. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco to explore mainland-style oversight system for bills enforcement

Legco president Starry Lee’s proposal follows Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang’s call for city’s legislature to deliver more ‘practical outcomes’.

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Hong Kong politics

Agility and adaptability are in Hong Kong’s DNA, former leader CY Leung says

Geopolitical uncertainties will not hamper city’s ability to carry out its responsibilities to national development, he says.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firms rethink global operations amid Middle East turmoil

Businesses with operations in region say they are looking to Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia to hedge against geopolitical uncertainty.

A projectile is seen over Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: AP
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