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Latest news, analysis and opinion on politics in Hong Kong, covering the Legislative Council, John Lee, pro-establishment and opposition camps, protests, the national security law and the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest funding marks the third non-recurrent expenditure from the city government for national security spending. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong earmarks additional HK$5 billion for national security

Fresh allocation brings total funding to HK$18 billion over five years.

Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong officials should rethink their response to feedback

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International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed)

Editorial | Hong Kong mediation body’s successful case resolution will be first of many

Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Why set a limit for Hong Kong’s ride-hailing services?

The administration’s views on how to best regulate ride-hailing are mostly sound, with one glaring exception.

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Taxis and other vehicles are seen on Harcourt Road in Central on September 5, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Jimmy Lai

Trump ‘not optimistic’ on Jimmy Lai’s release after raising case with Xi

Chinese leader ‘said Jimmy Lai is a tough one for him to do’, US president says on his return trip from Beijing.

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Press freedom in Hong Kong

Opinion | Jimmy Lai’s case a reminder that the media cannot behave with impunity

To ignore or condone the Jimmy Lais and Apple Dailies of the world is to encourage the hypocrisy and abuses seen in news reporting today.

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SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Hong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’

Large-scale publicity campaign to promote consultation includes television advertisements, banners and other public announcements, sources say.

A source has said the consultation will feature a preliminary framework designed to facilitate “more focused” discussions about how local policies should align with China’s 15th five-year plan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Tightened rules for Hong Kong’s money lenders will protect helpers

Moves to regulate the moneylender sector must be accompanied by strengthening law enforcement and stepping up education efforts.

2026 Xi-Trump summit

China backs Hong Kong courts, ignores calls to free Jimmy Lai ahead of Trump visit

Beijing reaffirms support for Hong Kong judiciary as foreign ministry calls former media boss ‘principal mastermind’ of 2019 anti-government protests.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated

Given the addictive potential of the machines and complaints about rigging, regulation is a step in the right direction and must protect children.

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A person tries their luck at a claw machine in Causeway Bay on May 4. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

Currently, smoking in an outdoor area of a construction site is only illegal if it occurs near flammable materials. Photo: Jelly Tse
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Editorial | Beijing trip will help Legco sharpen Hong Kong’s development blueprint

The historic visit transcends symbolism; insights gained will strengthen the city’s edge while cementing its role in national development.

Hong Kong housing

Janice Tse is the ‘property queen’ of Hong Kong ministers. Here’s what she owns

Tse was appointed constitutional affairs chief in March to succeed Erick Tsang, who stepped down in January, citing poor health.

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Hong Kong-UK spying row

Why the UK won’t shut Hong Kong’s London trade office despite spying verdict

Analysts say British authorities will prioritise stable ties with Beijing given current geopolitical uncertainties.

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Hong Kong’s economic and trade office in London. Photo: Google Maps
Britain

Video | UK court convicts 2 men from HK trade office of spying

Hong Kong government claims case ‘absolutely unrelated’ to the administration, while Chinese embassy in UK condemns ‘political move’.

Chinese embassy in Britain slams conviction of 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office
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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong needs the people’s wisdom for its 5-year plan to succeed

The city can fuse market dynamism with strategic direction – but the key is support from the private sector and the public.

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Hong Kong-UK spying row

Beijing hits out at UK over conviction of 2 men tied to Hong Kong trade office

Foreign ministry accuse UK of abusing the law after Bill Yuen and Peter Wai found guilty of spying on Hong Kong activists in Britain.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Entire Hong Kong Legco to visit Beijing for first time since 1997 handover

Lawmakers have been told visit to the capital will run from July 19 to 25, SCMP has learned.

All 90 lawmakers are expected to join the delegation to visit Beijing in July. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Legco issues warning to lawmaker Judy Chan over traffic offence

Judy Chan says she’s deeply sorry for disappointing the public, with Legco stressing the incident had a negative impact on its reputation.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | With Beijing’s backing, Hong Kong can plan for future energy crises

Fuel subsidies and toll discounts are temporary measures. The city needs to align its energy strategy with China’s five-year plan.

Infrastructure

Opinion | Hong Kong should study how Singapore awards infrastructure contracts

A system that rewards the lowest bidder encourages a race to the bottom, while rewarding bids close to the average promotes honest pricing.

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Workers are seen at a construction site in Mong Kok on March 24. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Opinion | Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it

Far from being ‘alarmist’, legislators are right to raise concerns about the administration’s fiscal plans and their impact on the city’s future.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan leaves the chamber in the Legco Building after delivering his 2026-27 budget address on February 25. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Former police spokesman John Tse set for top government media role

John Tse is expected to take over as director of Information Services Department on Tuesday.

Civil Service Bureau (HK)

Top civil servants ‘liable if they don’t flag systemic loopholes’ under proposal

Civil service chief also says public perception can play role in decisions on pay adjustments for government employees.

CLP Group

Beijing’s Xia Baolong, top energy official meet with CLP’s Michael Kadoorie

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, National Energy Administration hold separate meetings with energy tycoon.

Top Beijing official Xia Baolong (centre right) meets CLP Holdings chairman Michael Kadoorie (centre left). Photo: Handout
Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai case in press freedom index

Authorities accuse some media groups of conflating Lai case with press freedom to vilify Hong Kong and mislead public.

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Former media boss Jimmy Lai. The founder of the now-defunct tabloid-style newspaper Apple Daily was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong

Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?

Former ministers, senior officials and observers point to practical challenges of attributing responsibility.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong surplus hits HK$11 billion as finance chief ‘monitors’ Mideast war

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says surplus revised to HK$11 billion, HK$8.1 billion higher than the HK$2.9 billion originally forecast in budget.

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