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China’s top legislative body will discuss the nation’s next five-year development plan in its annual session in March. Photo: AP

Politics

Hong Kong’s role to be discussed in China’s top legislature annual session

Sole delegate to National People’s Congress Starry Lee expects the city’s role in finance, trade, and innovation to be discussed in 15th five-year plan.

Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O–Lam Tin Tunnel fully reopens after fuel truck crash

Hong Kong records 10% rise in festive period visitors as outbound trips surge 22%

Society

Hong Kong police arrest off-duty officer after elderly man knocked down by car

Police say driver was travelling along On Lok Road towards Tai Kiu Road on Saturday afternoon when he lost control of his Porsche.

The driver of the white Porsche lost control and crashed through a barricade. Photo: Handout
The driver of the white Porsche lost control and crashed through a barricade. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

2 more arrested in Hong Kong over illicit cigarette murder, taking tally to 27

Two men, aged 29 and 32, apprehended at border crossing, police say.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong man arrested after extendable baton found in US-bound air luggage

Preliminary investigations show man, 62, hid suspected extendable baton, an unauthorised weapon, in his checked suitcase, police say.

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Law and Crime

‘Hell car parks’: mainland Chinese drivers hit bumps navigating Hong Kong roads

Southbound travel scheme driver fined for illegal parking, while another investigated for tinted windows.

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The Southbound travel scheme started on Tuesday and allows 100 drivers to travel to Hong Kong for three days. Photo: Handout
The Southbound travel scheme started on Tuesday and allows 100 drivers to travel to Hong Kong for three days. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

Hong Kong to deploy 1,000 hospital staff to guide patients through fee reform

Public hospital systems, including billing and dispensing, have been updated to reflect adjusted fees aimed at tackling structural challenges.

Society

6 injured after vehicle swerves to avoid detached container at Hong Kong airport

Driver of light goods vehicle suffers hand injuries, while five passengers, aged between 46 and 70, sustain minor injuries.

Politics

Back reforms and align with nation, Legco chief tells new Hong Kong lawmakers

Andrew Leung ‘confident new lawmakers can draw on their professional expertise … to fully support government in driving reform’.

Elected lawmakers meet the media at the Legislative Council complex. Photo: Edmond So

Society

How a Hong Kong mum is finding strength to rebuild life after Tai Po fire

Christy Lee, 40, lost everything in the Wang Fuk Court inferno but says she cannot allow herself to dwell on negative thoughts.

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Christy Lee lost her husband in the tragic fire of Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Elson Li
Christy Lee lost her husband in the tragic fire of Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Elson Li

Society

Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus boosted by Morgan Stanley’s enduring support

Firm on course for its ninth successive year as charity’s top corporate supporter, raising millions for local causes and Tai Po fire recovery.

Society

Shorter Hong Kong quarantine time drives rise in pet imports from mainland China

City recorded 291 import applications in first 10 months of the year, up from 283 in 2024 as quarantine time reduced from 120 to 30 days.

Health & Environment

Genomic sequencing puts Hong Kong at forefront of cancer care innovation

Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development.

Aya El Helali is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Hong Kong’s department of clinical oncology. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong

Greater ambition: how Hong Kong and bay area could host Asian Games, Olympics

The cooperation showcased by the co-hosted National Games has further fuelled calls to launch a bid to welcome the world.

The Greater Bay Area’s successful staging of the National Games has added momentum to calls for it to stage bigger events. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
The Greater Bay Area’s successful staging of the National Games has added momentum to calls for it to stage bigger events. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Law and Crime

2 decoration workers remanded in custody over 1 billion yen robbery in Hong Kong

Lee Wan-kwong is alleged to be mastermind behind operation, while Lee Chun-wa accused of handling stolen cash.

Society

Old Hong Kong police station gets new role hosting film-related show

‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ exhibition opens on January 2 at the popular selfie spot.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%

Return tickets for adults will cost HK$116 from next Monday, while fares for children and the elderly will jump to HK$75.

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The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Fate of 600 goats in the balance as deadline nears to move for Hong Kong project

Cheung Siu-ling says she has until end of January next year to make way for Northern Metropolis, or her herd will be put down.

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Education

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion

80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Jane Lee,Victor Kwok

Opinion | Hong Kong should offer an international DSE to boost education hub goal

Jane Lee
Victor Kwok
Jose-Antonio Maurellet

Legal Tales | Free for all or fees for all? Hong Kong’s legal aid levels the scales

Jose-Antonio Maurellet
Grenville Cross

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws

Grenville Cross
Ken Ip

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan

Ken Ip
Alice Wu

Opinion | Frenzy around Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Egyptian show offers food for thought

Alice Wu
Cui Jianchun

Opinion | West must face the facts of Jimmy Lai’s trial and conviction

Cui Jianchun
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Body restoration experts help families of Hong Kong fire victims bid farewell

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Hongkongers urged to use eMPF to ward off scams

Hongkongers urged to sign up for eMPF platform as defence against scams
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Hong Kong chatbot still a work in progress

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