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John Tse is expected to take up the post as early as Tuesday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Former police spokesman John Tse set for top government media role

John Tse is expected to take over as director of Information Services Department on Tuesday.

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Beijing’s Xia Baolong, top energy official meet with CLP’s Michael Kadoorie

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Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai case in press freedom index

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Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?

Former ministers, senior officials and observers point to practical challenges of attributing responsibility.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong
Hong Kong politics

Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform

Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates.

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New Hong Kong accountability system aims to improve, not blame, John Lee says

City leader says new mechanism is meant to target genuine problems or mistakes and address them through a proper system, not ‘pick on’ individuals.

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Hong Kong to launch public consultation on first 5-year plan this quarter

City leader John Lee urges public to weigh in as government accelerates preparations for city’s first five-year plan.

Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee
Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to be more proactive in removing barriers with Shenzhen

New Shenzhen party chief Jin Lei has conducted high-profile visits to major joint projects between two cities in his first month.

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Government should probe department heads prudently under new system: Regina Ip

Convenor of city’s Executive Council says proposed accountability system should be preventive and avoid undermining morale among civil servants.

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Public opinion a factor in government’s decision to investigate officials: minister

Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says permanent secretaries, while not covered under new mechanism, could still be taken to task if found culpable.

Government headquarters (background) and the Legislative Council building in Admiralty. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets city’s leaders in capital

HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, finance chief Paul Chan and new mainland affairs minister Janice Tse.

HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, Financial Secretary Paul Chan, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse and other officials. Photo: Handout
HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, Financial Secretary Paul Chan, Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse and other officials. Photo: Handout
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Ex-lawmaker convicted in Hong Kong 47 trial struck off medical register

Medical Council orders specialist urologist Dr Kwok Ka-ki, 64, to be removed indefinitely from General Register.

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Macau finance minister steps down for ‘personal reasons’

Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai thanks Tai Kin-ip for his hard work and temporarily assumes duties until a new candidate is appointed.

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Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire

Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest.

Chief Executive John Lee has pledged reforms to strengthen governance and public safety following the deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Nora Tam
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‘Show patriotism through concrete actions,’ Xia Baolong tells businesspeople

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs also reminds the city to be adequately prepared for risks arising from current political tensions.

Xia Baolong, director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. Photo: Nora Tam
Xia Baolong, director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. Photo: Nora Tam
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Advisory body to be given power to probe department heads for serious offences

Hong Kong authorities will introduce subsidiary legislation as early as June, as part of broader effort to institutionalise official accountability.

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Hong Kong to slash over 10,000 civil service posts by mid-2027, minister vows

Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung says close to 60 per cent of cuts will be junior roles and about 3 per cent at senior level.

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Hong Kong’s ministerial team spent HK$46.6 million on visits in past 3 years

Former lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen asks whether taxpayer money is being well spent, but government says quantifying value of trips not always possible.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan (right) meets with Yasir Othman Al-Rumayyan, governor of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund during a trip to Saudi Arabia last year. Photo: Facebook/Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan (right) meets with Yasir Othman Al-Rumayyan, governor of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund during a trip to Saudi Arabia last year. Photo: Facebook/Paul Chan
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Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks

Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.

Hong Kong politics

Tighter civil service disciplinary rules risk becoming excessive: union head

Federation of Civil Service Unions chairman raises concerns over civil servant retention amid efforts to deal with underperforming staff.

Hong Kong politics

151 Hong Kong civil servants dismissed for misconduct, convictions in past 3 years

Police accounted for highest number of cases, but overall civil servant dismissals declined steadily between 2022 and 2025.

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Police officers have accounted for the highest number of dismissals. Photo: Edmond So
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Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021

Authorities point to rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for increased expenditure.

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HK$149 million was spent on promoting the December election. Photo: Jelly Tse
HK$149 million was spent on promoting the December election. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong immigration chief granted service extension past retirement age

Government says Benson Kwok’s extension aims to ensure a smooth leadership transition within Immigration Department.

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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.

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

Former environment permanent secretary appointed to post after city leader John Lee nominated her, citing Tse’s 38 years in government.

Former permanent secretary for the environment Janice Tse has replaced Erick Tsang as Hong Kong’s constitutional and mainland affairs minister. Photo: Sam Tsang
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