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Executive Council of Hong Kong

Executive Council of Hong Kong
The Executive Council, or Exco, is a body of advisers that helps the chief executive in policymaking.
Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong will keep strengthening Middle East ties despite regional unrest and fuel price pressures. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to press ahead with expanding Middle East ties despite regional unrest

Chief Executive John Lee vows to keep pursuing business opportunities in the region, hailing Hong Kong as an ‘irreplaceable’ investment gateway.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong to unveil plans this month for Tai Po fire victims to retrieve items

Education in Hong Kong

Tung Wah College to undergo review in April on bid to gain university status

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s minimum wage set to rise by HK$1 per hour to HK$43.10

Exco backs Minimum Wage Commission’s suggested 2.38 per cent increase.

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The statutory minimum wage is currently HK$42.10 per hour. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

‘Outcomes, not output’: Exco held 25% fewer meetings over John Lee’s tenure so far

Figures show advisory body convened 119 meetings and discussed 602 items over first 3½ years of Chief Executive John Lee’s tenure.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts

Ricky Cheng’s trip to Macau suspected of breaching provisions under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance regarding civil servants, government says.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Starry Lee or Ronick Chan? Lawmakers’ choice will reveal their priorities

How legislators vote will show how they see their roles and whether they prioritise national and city interests above personal political gain.

Starry Lee and Ronick Chan separately take their oaths at the Legislative Council chamber on January 1. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Judge-led panel to probe deadly blaze as Hong Kong goes ahead with election

Death toll from Wang Fuk Court inferno rises to 156 after five more bodies found.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

No tolerance for sabotage of Hong Kong fire relief efforts, John Lee warns

City leader issues warning following arrests for allegedly seditious remarks related to last week’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po.

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Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Hong Kong comeback queen Regina Ip reflects on 50-year career in public service

After bringing a 17-year stint as a lawmaker to a close, Regina Ip also reveals her behind-the-scenes struggles that led to her decision.

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Regina Ip has been a lawmaker since 2008. Photo: Nora Tam
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong to take hard line on Legco poll disruptions, civil servants urged to vote

City leader writes to civil servants to encourage them to vote but has no ‘hard target’ for election turnout rate.

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The election will take place on December 7. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must not be hasty in seeing off its ‘silver’ officials

There is a case for refreshing stock by having a reasonable turnover, but it needs to be tempered by the benefits of retaining experience.

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Hong Kong politics

No Exco changes despite veteran Hong Kong lawmakers stepping down: John Lee

Exco’s term aligns with government’s five-year tenure, he says, as another lawmaker, Martin Liao, announces he will not seek re-election.

John Lee

Extreme-weather body tasked with improving Hong Kong’s typhoon-response work

City leader John Lee asks committee to evaluate experiences from Super Typhoon Rasaga, make improvements.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa struck Hong Kong last week, bringing the city to a standstill. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s John Lee cites lack of consensus in shelving waste-charging scheme

But chief executive stresses that government’s goal of promoting waste reduction and recycling and achieving ‘zero landfill’ by 2035 remains unchanged.

Household waste piles up at Yiu Tung Estate. The waste-charging scheme was first proposed in 2004 and passed by the legislature in 2021, before it was shelved in May last year. Photo: Eugene Lee
John Lee policy address 2025

Policy address 2025: Hong Kong’s John Lee in big push on economic reforms

Chief executive aims to speed up key infrastructure projects and entice more high value-added industries and enterprises to the city.

Hong Kong politics

Hongkongers increasingly dissatisfied with Legco’s performance: poll

Local think tank says findings serve as warning to incumbent lawmakers ahead of general election in December.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Urgent matter’ stopped me voting on same-sex rights bill: Hong Kong’s Stanley Ng

Ng was the only lawmaker also sitting on Executive Council who failed to attend vote for Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill.

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Last month, the lawmaker (pictured) apologised to the city’s constitutional affairs minister after slamming his “annoying” attempts to gather support for the bill. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmakers vote down bill recognising same-sex partnerships

71 of 87 lawmakers vote against legislation despite landmark court ruling.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong relaxes proposed ride-hailing vehicle age limit to attract part-timers

Proposed regulatory framework now includes penalty clauses aimed at clamping down on motorists illegally offering such services, source says.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong seeks inclusion in trademark treaty to boost IP economy, global reach

Commerce and economic development chief says challenges caused by US-China trade tensions and Ukraine war mean Hong Kong, mainland must adapt.

Hong Kong’s IP economy has experienced a recent boom, with the city’s giant pandas proving popular. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Supporters of Hong Kong’s Regina Ip celebrate birthday in ‘Ip Lau Bay’

Veteran lawmaker thanks attendees for ‘heart-melting support’ after gathering held at popular Causeway Bay site for fan-led birthday tributes.

The celebration was organised by a Facebook group of supporters. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to begin Legislative Council nominations on October 24

Government aligns nomination and end of current term dates ahead of election on December 7.

Hong Kong politics

Is Hong Kong’s legislature becoming too timid, too tame? A year in review

Legislative Council has approved 117 bills since January 1, 2022, but has efficiency come at the expense of some scrutiny?

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker apologises to minister after dispute over same-sex bill

Executive Council member Stanley Ng tries to make peace after criticising constitutional and mainland affairs chief Erick Tsang.

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Hong Kong lawmakers have scrutinised the Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill, which seeks to establish a framework for the recognition of such partnerships. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Same-sex partnerships in Hong Kong: conscience vote would set good precedent

Letting lawmakers vote their conscience is a good opportunity for the city’s executive-led system to earn the backing of public opinion.

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Two people pose for a photo with pride flags in Causeway Bay as they hold promotional booths on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on May 17. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong leader vows to ‘consider all things’ for future extreme weather prep

John Lee defends day school suspension last Friday and says decision by No 2 official was ‘absolutely correct’, after backlash by parents.

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Crime in Hong Kong

AI porn case student facing criminal probe by Hong Kong privacy watchdog

Law student at the University of Hong Kong is accused of using AI to generate pornographic images of classmates and other women.

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