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Lau Siu-kai

Lau Siu-kai is a distinguished Hong Kong sociologist and Emeritus Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, specialising in social and political development. He previously headed the HKSAR Government’s Central Policy Unit (2002-2012) and served as a Hong Kong Affairs Advisor to the Chinese Government. Currently, he is a consultant to the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, a key Beijing think tank. Awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star and Grand Bauhinia Medal, he is known for his pro-Beijing stance, advocating for Hong Kong’s integration and echoing the sentiment that the city has ‘bounced back’ and embraced its Chinese identity.

Delegates at the opening session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong politics

‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

3 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

22 Feb 2026 - 9:04AM

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?

20 Feb 2026 - 8:36AM

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs

Even if the government drafted perfect laws, lawmakers must scrutinise them without being afraid of performing their constitutional duty.

9 Feb 2026 - 12:37PM

The Legislative Council Complex in Admiralty on January 7. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong politics

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

8 Feb 2026 - 7:33PM

Hong Kong politics

What’s behind plan to adopt multi-operator model for Panama Canal ports?

Panamanian president reportedly vowed his country will ‘never again’ grant concession contracts to run terminals to single company.

7 Feb 2026 - 6:45PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

US ‘pressure’ a challenge in CK Hutchison’s arbitration against Panama: experts

Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract.

4 Feb 2026 - 6:39PM

An aerial view of the port of Balboa, operated by Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, in Panama City. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to formulate first 5-year plan to align with national blueprint

Task force led by Chief Executive John Lee will formulate plan, which one expert says signals greater government role in city’s development.

2 Feb 2026 - 8:55PM

Hong Kong transport

Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts say

Officials and lawmakers have to put themselves in the public’s shoes when formulating policies, political observers say.

31 Jan 2026 - 10:21PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Starmer stresses Hong Kong’s stability as key to stronger ties in meeting with Xi

Meeting focused on shared interests to bolster Sino‑British relations, with Jimmy Lai’s national security case also touched upon in ‘respectful’ discussions.

31 Jan 2026 - 12:07PM

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, greets Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in Beijing. Photo: Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP

Hong Kong economy

Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?

What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.

2 Jan 2026 - 10:15AM

The Panama port deal still hung in the balance by the close of 2025. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong liaison office’s Qi Bin to take up role in Beijing on economic affairs

Qi Bin expected to be appointed deputy director of economic committee under Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

28 Dec 2025 - 8:50PM

Jimmy Lai trial

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.

16 Dec 2025 - 1:25AM

Legislative Council election 2025

‘High-quality democracy’: what does Beijing’s new phrase for Hong Kong mean?

Beijing seeks orderly form of politics with executive-led government working closely with lawmakers not in confrontation with each other, analysts say.

9 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM

Election Committee constituency results are announced at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong’s new legislature to be youngest in 2 decades, averaging 51 years old

Legco rejuvenation driven in part by departure of 35 incumbent lawmakers, including 12 aged 70 or above.

8 Dec 2025 - 10:15PM

Hong Kong’s new legislature will be the youngest in the past two decades. Photo: Sam Tsang

Legislative Council election 2025

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

6 Dec 2025 - 11:38PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong kindergarten moves Japan tour to mainland China as row deepens

‘We have decided to relocate the tour to Chengdu, Sichuan, to ensure the safety of parents and children,’ Victoria Educational Organisation says.

25 Nov 2025 - 9:08PM

Hong Kong society

Explainer | How China-Japan row is disrupting travel and what it means for Hong Kong

Recent tensions erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might take military action if Beijing invaded Taiwan.

21 Nov 2025 - 8:14PM

About 491,000 air tickets from mainland China to Japan were cancelled within a short period after carriers swiftly announced free refunds or itinerary changes for flights booked through December 31. Photo: AFP

Legislative Council election 2025

What are Hong Kong Legco election candidates prioritising in their manifestos?

The Post reviews the manifestos of all 161 candidates for December 7 poll, but only 38 contenders offer versions in English.

17 Nov 2025 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | 30% of 161 Hong Kong Legco election candidates linked to mainland Chinese firms

Higher proportion marks significant increase from 2021 poll and reflects growing prominence of mainland capital in Hong Kong’s economy.

5 Nov 2025 - 11:18PM

Legislative Council election 2025

Race heats up for directly elected seats in Hong Kong Legco’s election

At least 49 candidates plan to run in the 10 geographical constituencies in the December 7 poll.

31 Oct 2025 - 10:56PM

The two-week election nomination period runs until November 6. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong economy

Panama seeks partners in new port plan that ‘may ease US-China rivalry’

Panama Canal Authority says it has ‘launched a consultation process with representatives of the maritime industry to identify potential partners’.

28 Oct 2025 - 9:43PM

The Panama Canal Authority has met key industry players ahead of tendering its US$2.6 billion plan to build two new port terminals. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong politics

Regina Ip, Hong Kong’s colourful ‘Iron Lady’, says ‘mission accomplished’

Once reviled, founder of New People’s Party transformed herself into pragmatic, approachable politician.

25 Oct 2025 - 11:49PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to align with national blueprint, seize opportunities: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee says recommendations adopted at fourth plenum are of great significance and impact to Hong Kong.

23 Oct 2025 - 11:55PM

Hong Kong politics

US ‘overstretching’ national security fears by threatening HKT, Hong Kong says

US has sent HKT International an order to justify why it should not be revoked from providing services to and from country.

17 Oct 2025 - 4:10PM

HKT International is a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based PCCW, which was founded by tycoon Richard Li Tzar-kai. Photo: Jelly Tse

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong’s new lawmakers must demonstrate ‘effective democracy’: John Lee

City leader says at high-level seminar that new legislature must continue momentum of current Legco and reflect ‘perfect partnership of patriots’.

16 Oct 2025 - 9:41PM

Lawmakers in the Legislative Council in Admiralty. The election will be held on December 7. Photo: Nora Tam

Legislative Council election 2025

Competition heats up for Hong Kong’s Legco poll as more veterans decline to run

Contests are expected in all three types of constituencies, source says.

13 Oct 2025 - 4:22PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firms urged to find alternatives due to US tariffs, software controls

In anticipation of export curbs on critical software, technology experts warn of a ‘painful’ transition for firms reliant on US-made systems.

12 Oct 2025 - 9:40PM

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Lau Siu-kai

‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Opinion | Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs

Even if the government drafted perfect laws, lawmakers must scrutinise them without being afraid of performing their constitutional duty.

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

What’s behind plan to adopt multi-operator model for Panama Canal ports?

Panamanian president reportedly vowed his country will ‘never again’ grant concession contracts to run terminals to single company.

US ‘pressure’ a challenge in CK Hutchison’s arbitration against Panama: experts

Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract.

Hong Kong to formulate first 5-year plan to align with national blueprint

Task force led by Chief Executive John Lee will formulate plan, which one expert says signals greater government role in city’s development.

Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts say

Officials and lawmakers have to put themselves in the public’s shoes when formulating policies, political observers say.

Starmer stresses Hong Kong’s stability as key to stronger ties in meeting with Xi

Meeting focused on shared interests to bolster Sino‑British relations, with Jimmy Lai’s national security case also touched upon in ‘respectful’ discussions.

Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?

What began as a strategic exit for a Hong Kong conglomerate has devolved into a high-stakes stand-off between Washington and Beijing.

Hong Kong liaison office’s Qi Bin to take up role in Beijing on economic affairs

Qi Bin expected to be appointed deputy director of economic committee under Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

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.

‘High-quality democracy’: what does Beijing’s new phrase for Hong Kong mean?

Beijing seeks orderly form of politics with executive-led government working closely with lawmakers not in confrontation with each other, analysts say.

Hong Kong’s new legislature to be youngest in 2 decades, averaging 51 years old

Legco rejuvenation driven in part by departure of 35 incumbent lawmakers, including 12 aged 70 or above.

Last-ditch effort to get Hongkongers to vote in Legco poll, but turnout uncertain

City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate.

Hong Kong kindergarten moves Japan tour to mainland China as row deepens

‘We have decided to relocate the tour to Chengdu, Sichuan, to ensure the safety of parents and children,’ Victoria Educational Organisation says.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | How China-Japan row is disrupting travel and what it means for Hong Kong

Recent tensions erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might take military action if Beijing invaded Taiwan.

What are Hong Kong Legco election candidates prioritising in their manifestos?

The Post reviews the manifestos of all 161 candidates for December 7 poll, but only 38 contenders offer versions in English.

Exclusive | 30% of 161 Hong Kong Legco election candidates linked to mainland Chinese firms

Higher proportion marks significant increase from 2021 poll and reflects growing prominence of mainland capital in Hong Kong’s economy.

Race heats up for directly elected seats in Hong Kong Legco’s election

At least 49 candidates plan to run in the 10 geographical constituencies in the December 7 poll.

Panama seeks partners in new port plan that ‘may ease US-China rivalry’

Panama Canal Authority says it has ‘launched a consultation process with representatives of the maritime industry to identify potential partners’.

Regina Ip, Hong Kong’s colourful ‘Iron Lady’, says ‘mission accomplished’

Once reviled, founder of New People’s Party transformed herself into pragmatic, approachable politician.

Hong Kong to align with national blueprint, seize opportunities: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee says recommendations adopted at fourth plenum are of great significance and impact to Hong Kong.

US ‘overstretching’ national security fears by threatening HKT, Hong Kong says

US has sent HKT International an order to justify why it should not be revoked from providing services to and from country.

Hong Kong’s new lawmakers must demonstrate ‘effective democracy’: John Lee

City leader says at high-level seminar that new legislature must continue momentum of current Legco and reflect ‘perfect partnership of patriots’.

Competition heats up for Hong Kong’s Legco poll as more veterans decline to run

Contests are expected in all three types of constituencies, source says.

Hong Kong firms urged to find alternatives due to US tariffs, software controls

In anticipation of export curbs on critical software, technology experts warn of a ‘painful’ transition for firms reliant on US-made systems.

Opinion | Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs

Explainer | How China-Japan row is disrupting travel and what it means for Hong Kong