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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: RTHK

Politics

Developing | Xi calls on Hong Kong to align with 15th 5-year plan, hails city government

On city leader’s three-day visit to Beijing, Xi also extends condolences to families of victims of Tai Po fire, including that of dead firefighter.

Hong Kong jobless rate unchanged at 3.8% on back of ‘solid’ economic expansion

31% of Hong Kong firms to boost hiring next quarter but AI threatens junior jobs

Society

Worker unconscious with head injury after falling from scaffolding in Hong Kong

Police say male construction worker, 65, was conducting renovation works at house in Tai Po when he fell and lost consciousness.

The worker fell unconscious from the fall and was sent to Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin for treatment. Photo: Jelly Tse
The worker fell unconscious from the fall and was sent to Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin for treatment. Photo: Jelly Tse

Arts

Hong Kong selects 2 artists to represent the city at 2026 Venice Biennale

The pairing of Kingsley Ng and Angel Hui for Hong Kong’s exhibition at the 2026 Venice Biennale presents a study in contrasts.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority vows flexible approach to A&E fee transition

Hospitals to make allowances as well as deploying more staff during shift to new healthcare payment arrangements from January 1.

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Education

Hong Kong schools to get HK$500,000 each under AI education plan

Public primary and secondary schools interested are required to submit their application forms by February 2026.

Hong Kong education authorities will offer HK$500,000 to each public primary and secondary school that applies for funding to introduce AI in classrooms. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong education authorities will offer HK$500,000 to each public primary and secondary school that applies for funding to introduce AI in classrooms. Photo: Karma Lo

Business

Hong Kong shipping baron’s nephew buys US$9.6 million flat in Repulse Bay

An entity linked to Raymond Pao, a nephew of the late Y.K. Pao, acquired the 2,491 sq ft, four-bedroom flat in Grand Garden on December 8.

Arts

Hong Kong classical concert to pay tribute to fallen Tai Po firefighter

Proceeds from the December 22 show, featuring some of Hong Kong’s biggest classical musicians, will go to the family of Ho Wai-ho.

Law and Crime

‘Don’t be misled,’ Beijing tells foreign media in Hong Kong after Lai verdict

Commissioner’s Office of China’s Foreign Ministry in the city explains ‘facts and truths’ behind the verdict against the former media boss.

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Jimmy Lai (pictured here in April 2020) was found guilty on all three conspiracy charges in his national security trial on Monday. Photo: Edmond So

Society

Hong Kong police deployed to Tai Po fire site show resilience: psychologist

Frontline officers are coping emotionally, despite inevitable triggers and strains of investigating catastrophic Wang Fuk Court blaze.

Officers of the Disaster Victim Identification Unit search the remains of a building destroyed in last month’s catastrophic fire in Tai Po. Photo: Handout
Officers of the Disaster Victim Identification Unit search the remains of a building destroyed in last month’s catastrophic fire in Tai Po. Photo: Handout

Politics

‘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 spokesman says.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong court’s verdict in Jimmy Lai trial sheds light on law, experts say

Judges stress that Lai’s actions before enactment of national security law were not the subject of any charges, serving only as background.

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Tech

China fintech giant Ant upgrades AI health app to tap eldercare, wellness demand

App AQ integrates Apple and Huawei devices, adds family health profiles and smart reminders to boost user engagement.

Ant Group’s AI health app AQ has accumulated 15 million monthly active users since its launch in June 2025. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Jimmy Lai trial: Post sketches offer public a glimpse of courtroom moments

Illustrations by Post senior designer Victor Sanjinez captured some of the drama inside the court as Jimmy Lai’s trial progressed.

The scene inside the court on Monday as Jimmy Lai learned his fate. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
The scene inside the court on Monday as Jimmy Lai learned his fate. Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Law and Crime

Court finds Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai guilty after landmark national security trial

Lai, 78, was mastermind behind three conspiracies to instigate international sanctions against Hong Kong and mainland China, judges find.

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Law and Crime

Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, West

Western nations unlikely to hit city with more sanctions as they need Beijing’s cooperation to offset unfair US trade practices, experts say.

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Politics

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

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong leverages Greater Bay Area ties to help low-altitude economy take off

Transport chief Mable Chan sets sights on seamless airspace, linking manned and unmanned aviation to drive growth in burgeoning sector.

Transport

New Hong Kong bypass to open on December 21, cut Kai Tak commute to 5 minutes

‘The Yau Ma Tei section … designed to bypass congested transport corridors and reduce peak hour journey time,’ John Lee says.

Society

‘Devastating’ losses: scammers targeting mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong

Fraudsters have cheated mainland students out of HK$110 million in first nine months this year.

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A Chinese University of Hong Kong student was scammed into transferring 200,000 yuan. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Legco election shows disruption can be good for Hong Kong politics

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Transparency, accountability essential after Tai Po fire as Hong Kong heals

Mike Rowse
Dennis Lee

Opinion | Frank Gehry’s vision for Hong Kong’s arts hub was an opportunity lost

Dennis Lee
Ken Chu

Opinion | How Hong Kong can capitalise on Chinese creative destruction

Ken Chu
Bernard Chan

Opinion | After Tai Po fire, Hong Kong needs support, compassion – and answers

Bernard Chan
Ningrong Liu

Opinion | How Hong Kong became the trusted bridgehead for China firms going out

Ningrong Liu
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How a block of online text led to a cafe’s viral stardom

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