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

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.

Jimmy Lai trial

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

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Hong Kong politics

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

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
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.

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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Members of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong meet the press on Monday at its party headquarters in Fortress Hill. Photo: Jelly Tse
Members of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong meet the press on Monday at its party headquarters in Fortress Hill. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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Legislative Council election 2025

From ‘Ne Zha’ to ‘Queen of Votes’: Christine Fong’s path to Hong Kong Legco win

After five failed attempts, 59-year-old Fong finally clinches Legco seat with 58,828 votes.

Legislative Council election 2025

Tackling aftermath of deadly Hong Kong blaze among first tasks for new lawmakers

Election turnout rate of 31.9 per cent slightly higher than in 2021, with city leader saying poll will have profound impact on reforms after Tai Po fire.

Winners and their supporters pose for pictures in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong Legco poll: 8 things to know, from youngest to ‘toughest’ lawmakers

The Post looks at some highlights of Sunday’s poll, which delivered a few surprises despite a slight improvement in voter turnout rate.

The Election Committee constituency results are announced at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Election Committee constituency results are announced at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council election 2025

4 incumbents lose seats as Hong Kong’s Legco records 43.8% turnover

DAB’s Edmund Wong and FTU’s Kwok Wai-keung among those who failed to secure another term in Sunday’s poll.

Legislative Council election 2025

Surprises and defeats in Hong Kong Legco election – as it happened

DAB chairman Gary Chan defends party’s strategy of fielding two candidates in some geographical constituencies, says ‘it’s a thorough decision’.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong Legco election’s 31.9% turnout surpasses record low of 2021

But number of registered voters declines by 7.6 per cent to about 4,131,000 in sombre election held less than two weeks after deadly blaze.

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Voter Sunny Leung entered the polling station in Tai Po just one minute before voting ended. Photo: Jelly Tse
Legislative Council election 2025

3 serving lawmakers make urgent appeals in Hong Kong Island West

New People’s Party’s Judy Chan, DAB’s Chan Hok-fung and FTU’s Kwok Wai-keung competing against two newcomers for two seats.

Campaign promotional materials are displayed in Wan Chai on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Campaign promotional materials are displayed in Wan Chai on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Legislative Council election 2025

Constituency home to deadly Tai Po blaze records lowest turnout rate in Hong Kong

Several voters direct anger at DAB political party after member played role in renovation bid at Wang Fuk Court, while others want to give incumbents a chance.

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong property tycoons turn heads at poll, urge voters to fulfil civic duty

Tycoons from SHKP, Sino Group, Henderson Land Development, New World Development, CK Hutchison and Chinese Estates cast ballots.

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Legislative Council election 2025

New Hong Kong polling stations praised but few ethnic minority voters use them

Civil servants dominate sign-ups while fewer than 20 from ethnic minority groups use new arrangement.

Staff members on duty at Kowloon Park Sports Centre polling station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Staff members on duty at Kowloon Park Sports Centre polling station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Legislative Council election 2025

Civic duty drives some Hongkongers to vote, while others drawn by incentives

Residents give range of reasons for voting, with some saying they want society to improve and others pointing to time off work and discounts.

Hong Kong politics

1.3 million vote in Hong Kong Legco poll as turnout edges up – as it happened

Residents vote in sombre atmosphere, as city elects its legislators while dealing with aftermath of catastrophic blaze.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

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Workers set up a polling station in Sai Kung ahead of Sunday’s Legislative Council election. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing warns foreign media in Hong Kong over crossing ‘red lines’ during meeting

In meeting with wire agencies and other outlets, national security office says reports on fire relief efforts and Legco poll must adhere to law.

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Flowers surround trees at the Kwong Fuk Sitting-out Area near the scene of the fire at Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Elson Li
Flowers surround trees at the Kwong Fuk Sitting-out Area near the scene of the fire at Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong government hits out at US politicians’ ‘absurd’ Jimmy Lai resolution

Members of Select Committee on China claimed ex-media boss being mistreated in prison and called for his immediate release.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Legco election hopefuls scale back campaigning in Hong Kong fire aftermath

Contenders also unveil new policy platforms in run-up to Sunday’s poll, including calls for thorough investigation into fire.

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Beijing confident of Hong Kong’s ability to handle Legco election, fire aftermath

Hong Kong ‘must be able to cultivate solidarity and strength to move forward from grief’, liaison office deputy director says.

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The Legislative Council election is scheduled for this Sunday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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