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- Legco president Andrew Leung also said the legislature would come up with follow-up action to provide a safe working environment for staff
- Incident on Saturday in which pro-democracy group Demosisto stormed desk of committee chairman followed by one on Monday involving legislator
In all, the Department of Justice spent HK$300 million on ‘briefing out’ cases in the 2017-18 financial year.
In all, the Department of Justice spent HK$300 million on ‘briefing out’ cases in the 2017-18 financial year.
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong is using the grief of a bereaved family to push legislation that benefits the Chinese government.
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong is using the grief of a bereaved family to push legislation that benefits the Chinese government.
The recent death of a tourist and revelation that a pane plunges every five days shows there is no room for complacency.
The recent death of a tourist and revelation that a pane plunges every five days shows there is no room for complacency.
- Lawmakers who insult China’s national anthem in Legco may no longer be shielded by free speech ordinance, but two pro-Beijing lawmakers disagree.
- Lawmakers who insult China’s national anthem in Legco may no longer be shielded by free speech ordinance, but two pro-Beijing lawmakers disagree.
Move to buy private property for building care facilities could lead to collusion between government and property investors, critics fear.
Move to buy private property for building care facilities could lead to collusion between government and property investors, critics fear.
The finance chief should address the prevailing woes the city faces and explore new areas of growth.
The finance chief should address the prevailing woes the city faces and explore new areas of growth.
Taxi owners should be held responsible if they rent out their vehicle to repeat traffic offenders without any form of advice or retraining.
Taxi owners should be held responsible if they rent out their vehicle to repeat traffic offenders without any form of advice or retraining.
Pro-democracy lawmakers agree to join economic research trip to Yangtze River Delta in April, but say it does not mean any greater prospect of dialogue with Beijing on political reform.
Pro-democracy lawmakers agree to join economic research trip to Yangtze River Delta in April, but say it does not mean any greater prospect of dialogue with Beijing on political reform.
But Carrie Lam not forthcoming with the specifics, disappointing opposition members.
But Carrie Lam not forthcoming with the specifics, disappointing opposition members.
Civic Party’s Dennis Kwok says pro-democracy camp wants to talk policy, not ‘entertainment and feasts’. Legco president Andrew Leung laments move, saying the bloc will miss out on a good opportunity to discuss societal issues
Civic Party’s Dennis Kwok says pro-democracy camp wants to talk policy, not ‘entertainment and feasts’. Legco president Andrew Leung laments move, saying the bloc will miss out on a good opportunity to discuss societal issues
Pan-democrats have turned down an invitation to a Spring Festival reception at the Central Government’s Liaison Office
Pan-democrats have turned down an invitation to a Spring Festival reception at the Central Government’s Liaison Office
More than 20 years after Legco inquiry into mysterious sacking of Laurence Leung, documents on the episode have finally been released, but a block on the public making photocopies is strange and unwarranted, ex-director of official records Simon Chu says.
More than 20 years after Legco inquiry into mysterious sacking of Laurence Leung, documents on the episode have finally been released, but a block on the public making photocopies is strange and unwarranted, ex-director of official records Simon Chu says.
The government is our biggest enterprise and we should have the best of the best leading it: we cannot spare any cost in that regard.
The government is our biggest enterprise and we should have the best of the best leading it: we cannot spare any cost in that regard.
Implementation of ‘one country, two systems’ policy is not up for discussion, chief executive warns, as she talks of the tests of her first 19 months in office.
Implementation of ‘one country, two systems’ policy is not up for discussion, chief executive warns, as she talks of the tests of her first 19 months in office.
Security minister John Lee makes clear the government will proceed with a proposal to change fugitive laws to include mainland China, Macau and other parts of the world.
Security minister John Lee makes clear the government will proceed with a proposal to change fugitive laws to include mainland China, Macau and other parts of the world.
The policy change is aimed at plugging loopholes exposed by a homicide case in which Taiwanese authorities were unable to prosecute a Hongkonger accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend in Taipei.
The policy change is aimed at plugging loopholes exposed by a homicide case in which Taiwanese authorities were unable to prosecute a Hongkonger accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend in Taipei.
A proposal aimed at reining in runaway prices and rent rises at former government-owned shopping centres and wet markets by one of the Hong Kong leader’s own cabinet reflects widespread concern.
A proposal aimed at reining in runaway prices and rent rises at former government-owned shopping centres and wet markets by one of the Hong Kong leader’s own cabinet reflects widespread concern.
Wu Chi-wai mulls handing his constituency in Wong Tai Sin to fellow veteran democrat Rosanda Mok.
Wu Chi-wai mulls handing his constituency in Wong Tai Sin to fellow veteran democrat Rosanda Mok.
Politicians who are members of both Legco and a district council have their pay from the latter cut by a third under current rules, but government says that belittles their efforts.
Politicians who are members of both Legco and a district council have their pay from the latter cut by a third under current rules, but government says that belittles their efforts.
Legislators variously say officials bowing to cabby pressure and failing to get with the times.
Legislators variously say officials bowing to cabby pressure and failing to get with the times.
Hong Kong’s lack of legislation ensuring important records are preserved is an obvious failing, and a commission is recommending this is put right
Hong Kong’s lack of legislation ensuring important records are preserved is an obvious failing, and a commission is recommending this is put right
Pro-Beijing parties have followed pan-democrats in reaching out to foreign politicians, diplomats and businesspeople. Both sides are concerned after a US advisory commission suggested reviewing separate trade status Hong Kong enjoys from China.
Pro-Beijing parties have followed pan-democrats in reaching out to foreign politicians, diplomats and businesspeople. Both sides are concerned after a US advisory commission suggested reviewing separate trade status Hong Kong enjoys from China.
Hong Kong’s pan-democrat lawmakers may try to thwart the government at every turn, but administrators also bear some responsibility for allowing troublemakers to run amok.
Hong Kong’s pan-democrat lawmakers may try to thwart the government at every turn, but administrators also bear some responsibility for allowing troublemakers to run amok.
The Post filed an access-to-information request in 2015 regarding the departure of Laurence Leung Ming-yin, who was asked to quit over investments on the mainland, but some believe this was a cover story.
The Post filed an access-to-information request in 2015 regarding the departure of Laurence Leung Ming-yin, who was asked to quit over investments on the mainland, but some believe this was a cover story.
Local officials should stress what the US gains by granting Hong Kong special status - like two decades of trade surpluses - rather than giving them ideas on how to end it.
Local officials should stress what the US gains by granting Hong Kong special status - like two decades of trade surpluses - rather than giving them ideas on how to end it.
Citing an independent inquiry under way, chief secretary says move involving legislature would only result in duplication and redundancy. Police meanwhile say they have not received details of latest missing documents case.
Citing an independent inquiry under way, chief secretary says move involving legislature would only result in duplication and redundancy. Police meanwhile say they have not received details of latest missing documents case.
Several issues have come to a head in rapid succession to knock the chief executive off her confident stride.
Several issues have come to a head in rapid succession to knock the chief executive off her confident stride.
Central government will not accept enacting legislation in Hong Kong to extend anti-bribery law to govern the chief executive, whom Beijing appoints.
Central government will not accept enacting legislation in Hong Kong to extend anti-bribery law to govern the chief executive, whom Beijing appoints.
As the debate goes on as to whether Beijing’s grand plan will be a success, what is being missed is that the trend of the megacity is already happening