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Han Zheng was 48 when first named mayor of Shanghai in 2003, the youngest person to hold the post in 50 years. He is strongly tipped to become the city's party chief and a Politburo member having successfully overseen Shanghai's hosting of the World Expo in 2010, its rise as the world's busiest container port and the current strides it is making towards becoming the top renminbi trading, clearing and pricing centre by 2015. However, his lack of experience outside Shanghai might hinder his chances of becoming a member of the Politburo.
- New law will focus solely on those who try to damage China’s interests while preserving the personal rights of most citizens
- Western complaints about China rightfully upholding its national security are baseless and grounded in hypocrisy
The central government is looking to safeguard national security as well as the city’s stability through the new law, according to Lam.
The central government is looking to safeguard national security as well as the city’s stability through the new law, according to Lam.
Hang Seng Index ekes out a small gain after losing as much as 1.8 per cent in a market roiled by rising political temperatures. HKEX surges by the most in 18 months on improving IPO outlook.
Hang Seng Index ekes out a small gain after losing as much as 1.8 per cent in a market roiled by rising political temperatures. HKEX surges by the most in 18 months on improving IPO outlook.
China’s Vice-Premier Han Zheng told the World Economic Forum that commitments to buy more from the US are in line with World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.
China’s Vice-Premier Han Zheng told the World Economic Forum that commitments to buy more from the US are in line with World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules.
Chief executive to meet top state officials behind closed doors, and analysts believe topics of discussion will include national security and rebuilding ties with pro-establishment camp.
Chief executive to meet top state officials behind closed doors, and analysts believe topics of discussion will include national security and rebuilding ties with pro-establishment camp.
Wang Zhimin, head of the liaison office, refused to discuss reports that he would be moved to another post and asked reporters if they thought he was ‘looking great’.
Wang Zhimin, head of the liaison office, refused to discuss reports that he would be moved to another post and asked reporters if they thought he was ‘looking great’.
Analyst says central government is concerned that if polls cannot proceed, this would ‘create a bigger mess in the next few years’.
Analyst says central government is concerned that if polls cannot proceed, this would ‘create a bigger mess in the next few years’.
Han Zheng makes comment in meeting with city’s leader Carrie Lam and says task of solving crisis lies with entire administration, as he includes judiciary among those who must work to end civil unrest.
Han Zheng makes comment in meeting with city’s leader Carrie Lam and says task of solving crisis lies with entire administration, as he includes judiciary among those who must work to end civil unrest.
Sources say she will be briefed on key policies on protest crisis, as well as enactment of national security law.
Sources say she will be briefed on key policies on protest crisis, as well as enactment of national security law.
Revelation comes three weeks after chief executive said she had decided on her own to withdraw the legislation in bid to break the political impasse.
Revelation comes three weeks after chief executive said she had decided on her own to withdraw the legislation in bid to break the political impasse.
Four missions listed to National People’s Congress delegates: show more care for the city’s youth, safeguard ‘one country, two systems’, participate in mainland exchanges, and support the local government.
Four missions listed to National People’s Congress delegates: show more care for the city’s youth, safeguard ‘one country, two systems’, participate in mainland exchanges, and support the local government.
Top official lauds group for improving quality and governance under Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
Top official lauds group for improving quality and governance under Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
Chinese Vice-Premier Han Zheng pushed for the training so officials could better connect with Hongkongers.
Chinese Vice-Premier Han Zheng pushed for the training so officials could better connect with Hongkongers.
Chinese vice-premier Han Zheng makes comments during meeting with Hong Kong’s Federation of Trade Unions, and says Beijing has always valued people from special administrative regions.
Chinese vice-premier Han Zheng makes comments during meeting with Hong Kong’s Federation of Trade Unions, and says Beijing has always valued people from special administrative regions.
The former Shanghai mayor and party chief is described as employing a softer touch than his predecessor, with an expected focus on the city’s economy over its politics.
The former Shanghai mayor and party chief is described as employing a softer touch than his predecessor, with an expected focus on the city’s economy over its politics.
Discussion comes ahead of roll-out of national development scheme to link Hong Kong, Macau and nine Guangdong cities into economic and innovation powerhouse.
Discussion comes ahead of roll-out of national development scheme to link Hong Kong, Macau and nine Guangdong cities into economic and innovation powerhouse.
Officials travel to Beijing for training and to hear Han ‘fully endorse’ their work in government
Officials travel to Beijing for training and to hear Han ‘fully endorse’ their work in government
Veteran Wang Yang is expected to go up a rung to executive vice-premier, while Shanghai chief Han Zheng will head political advisory body, sources say.
Veteran Wang Yang is expected to go up a rung to executive vice-premier, while Shanghai chief Han Zheng will head political advisory body, sources say.
The central government may have quashed rumours that Hong Kong’s leader will be replaced soon, but it wants order restored and social problems tackled.
City is not being thrust forward as a leader in regional development plans as it once might have been, and grand ideas for Hainan province mean Hong Kong will have to play to its strengths.