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Hong Kong’s Legco election turnout rose slightly from 2021, but officials say the deadly fire in Tai Po impacted the public’s will to vote. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council election 2025

Deadly Tai Po blaze affected Hong Kong Legco election voter turnout: minister

Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says city’s worst fire in decades ‘dampened enthusiasm’, leading to second-lowest rate since 1997.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong lawmaker says win will spur more vocal candidates in future polls

Hong Kong politics

Labour MPs urge UK to protect Hong Kong BN(O) migrants from residency reforms

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SCMP Highlights

China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Excavators unload coal in Binzhou, in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP
Excavators unload coal in Binzhou, in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Beijing, Hong Kong slam G7 over criticism of Jimmy Lai trial verdict

Chinese ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says attempts to pressure nation akin to ‘mantis trying to stop a chariot or ant trying to shake a tree’.

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Hong Kong lawmakers-elect want more exchanges with government in policymaking

Elected legislators say sharing session shows government values ties with lawmakers and call for earlier engagement to create better policies.

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Peking University keen to start research lab in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis

City leader John Lee meets university’s party secretary on final day of duty visit to Beijing and shares plans to accelerate project’s development.

Chief Executive John Lee (second from right) meets with Peking University’s party secretary He Guangcai (second from left) on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook
Chief Executive John Lee (second from right) meets with Peking University’s party secretary He Guangcai (second from left) on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly

Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Open court, detailed ruling in Lai trial ‘prove Hong Kong rule of law strong’

Lawyers urge members of public to study the court’s judgment before drawing conclusions after Western countries hit out at Lai verdict.

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Hong Kong politics

Xi offers ‘strong support’ for Hong Kong efforts after Lai trial: John Lee

President also calls on Hong Kong to proactively align with the nation’s 15th five-year plan; extends condolences to families of victims of Tai Po fire.

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President Xi Jinping (right) meets Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Jimmy Lai trial

‘Despicable’: Hong Kong slams Western ‘smears’ as US calls for Jimmy Lai release

‘These biased statements and malicious smears from external forces precisely reflect that the national security risks we face are real,’ government says.

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A Correctional Services Department vehicle carrying Jimmy Lai is escorted by police officers to West Kowloon Court. Photo: Karma Lo
A Correctional Services Department vehicle carrying Jimmy Lai is escorted by police officers to West Kowloon Court. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

End of an era as Hong Kong’s Democratic Party disbands after 31 years

Chairman Lo Kin-hei urges Hongkongers to live with kindness, honesty and integrity, and expresses faith in the city’s democracy movement.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee to visit Beijing this week for annual duty visit

City leader will spend one day less in capital than he did during past years, reflecting priority of work at home following fire, analysts say.

Hong Kong politics

Vote to disband Hong Kong’s Democratic Party looms as members weigh ‘rough ride’

Once the biggest opposition party, the Democrats are close to folding, with members reflecting on their struggles since political changes of 2020.

Democratic Party members meet the press earlier this year. Photo Edmond So
Legislative Council election 2025

Record tally of spoiled votes in Hong Kong poll ‘not due to pressure on public’

Authorities may reconsider introducing ‘smart ballot boxes’ to cut chance of voters wrongly marking papers, constitutional affairs chief says.

Votes are counted following last Sunday’s Legislative Council election. Photo: Karma Lo
Votes are counted following last Sunday’s Legislative Council election. Photo: Karma Lo
Legislative Council election 2025

Incoming Hong Kong legislator Christine Fong disavows fiery mode of politics

Long-time district councillor and ‘Queen of Votes’ in recent Legco election pledges to ‘share honour and disgrace’ with government.

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Hong Kong politics

Tributes pour in after former Hong Kong commerce minister Gregory So dies at 67

Lawyer served as commerce chief from 2011 to 2017 and oversaw broadcast regulation, including controversial licence bid by businessman Ricky Wong.

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Hong Kong to host Apec finance ministers’ meeting in October 2026

Central authorities also reveal dates for Apec economic leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen next year, while Macau set to hold tourism ministers’ event.

Hong Kong will hold the Apec finance ministers’ meeting in November next year, the Post has learned. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong will hold the Apec finance ministers’ meeting in November next year, the Post has learned. Photo: Sun Yeung
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong court to deliver verdict in Jimmy Lai national security trial on Monday

Former media boss awaits his fate as High Court judges prepare to deliver verdict that could result in him being jailed for life.

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Hong Kong politics

Bar Association is first Hong Kong delegation to visit Beijing after fire, poll

15-member delegation expected to hold meetings with Basic Law Committee, Ministry of Justice and Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien calls for expanding directly elected Legco seats

Outgoing legislator Tien says proposal will broaden the political spectrum and boost voter turnout.

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Michael Tien (left) and Mark Chong, of the Roundtable party, have called for political reform. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Elected and outgoing Hong Kong lawmakers meet media in show of solidarity

Outgoing Legco president Andrew Leung calls on veteran and new legislators to communicate with one another, serve residents in wake of Tai Po fire.

Lawmakers of Hong Kong’s seventh and eighth Legislative Councils pose for photos during a media event at the Legco building in Central on Tuesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Lawmakers of Hong Kong’s seventh and eighth Legislative Councils pose for photos during a media event at the Legco building in Central on Tuesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council election 2025

‘High-quality democracy’: what does Beijing’s new phrase for Hong Kong mean?

Beijing seeks orderly form of politics with executive-led government working closely with lawmakers not in confrontation with each other, analysts say.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong’s DAB party loses popular support, but retains crown as Legco’s biggest

Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong secures 250,000 fewer votes for directly contested seats compared with 2001.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong’s new legislature to be youngest in 2 decades, averaging 51 years old

Legco rejuvenation driven in part by departure of 35 incumbent lawmakers, including 12 aged 70 or above.

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Hong Kong’s new legislature will be the youngest in the past two decades. Photo: Sam Tsang
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