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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?

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Hong Kong politics

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

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.

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

‘Deliver more practical outcomes,’ Chinese vice-premier tells Hong Kong Legco

Ding Xuexiang says he hopes Legco will explore and study executive-led governance for practical outcomes that meet the requirements of the central government.

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Cathay Pacific

Exclusive | Hong Kong authorities rule out chartering Cathay Pacific flights to Middle East

Sources say officials discussed with carrier to fly home stranded residents, but option deemed fraught with uncertainty.

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Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison escalates legal action over Panama ports seizure

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate accuses Panama authorities of ignoring requests for communication and keeping group in the dark.

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Panamanian police search a Panama Ports Company office. Photo Reuters
Two Sessions 2026

Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance

Ding Xuexiang calls the executive-led model vital for aligning the city with China’s five-year plan and national integration.

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang (centre) meets Hong Kong and Macau members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference on Friday. He is joined by CPPCC vice-chairmen and former chief executives Leung Chun-ying of Hong Kong (left) and Edmund Ho Hau-wah of Macau. Photo: Matthew Cheng
Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang (centre) meets Hong Kong and Macau members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference on Friday. He is joined by CPPCC vice-chairmen and former chief executives Leung Chun-ying of Hong Kong (left) and Edmund Ho Hau-wah of Macau. Photo: Matthew Cheng
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Beijing tasks Hong Kong with enhancing role as an international finance centre

City priorities in 15th five-year plan draft include development of a commodity trading ecosystem and deepening cross-border connections of financial markets.

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Hong Kong economy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls on Hong Kong to improve governance efficiency

Delivering work report at NPC opening session, Li also urges city to fully harness its unique advantages to act as bridge to world.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tycoons say Middle East outlook remains promising despite conflict

New World scion Adrian Cheng highlights city’s status as safe haven for capital; K Wah’s Francis Lui says property and stocks holding firm.

Iran has launched retaliatory strikes at targets in Dubai. AFP
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Ex-Apple Daily executive first to appeal sentence in landmark Hong Kong trial

Fung Wai-kong, former managing editor of Apple Daily’s English edition, filed appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday.

Apple Daily’s headquarters in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
Apple Daily’s headquarters in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Focus on development and cherish stability, Xia Baolong urges Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director meets local delegates ahead of annual political gatherings in capital.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

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Cathay Pacific suspends all Middle East operations after US-Israeli attack on Iran

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority says at least nine flights have been cancelled or postponed.

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A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on Saturday. Photo: AFP
A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on Saturday. Photo: AFP
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CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama over ‘unnotified intrusion’ at storage site

Panama Ports Company accuses Panamanian authorities of undermining due process with raid, slams earlier takeover of canal ports as ‘illegal’.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?

New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service.

Hong Kong politics

Open recruitment for hygiene chief ‘can attract innovator for tech push’

Hong Kong’s civil service chief defends shift from typical internal recruitment for head of Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.

The government’s decision to hold open recruitment for the director’s post marks a departure from the traditional practice of appointing career administrative officers. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations.

Paul Chan (right) is given a robot technology demonstration. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Paul Chan (right) is given a robot technology demonstration. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Protect Hongkongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked

Concerns over attack on resident in Sapporo amid tense relations between China and Japan over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments.

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Singapore

Hong Kong’s sports minister regrets comments about coach of local football team

Rosanna Law vows to be more careful with personal opinions after questioning Ashley Westwood’s coaching of team during Asian Cup qualifying match.

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John Lee

‘Move with agility, steadiness’ in Year of the Horse, John Lee tells Hongkongers

In his Lunar New Year message, city leader describes the horse as an animal that ‘boldly charges ahead’, a symbol of ‘speed and stamina’.

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City leader John Lee and his wife, Janet Lee, lead a horse on a stroll in their Lunar New Year video message. Photo: ISD
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