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The Legislative Council of Hong Kong is made up of 70 members who debate and pass bills. Half of the Legco members are directly elected by voters in geographical constituencies and the remaining 35 members are returned by 29 functional constituencies. The next elections will be held in September 2020.
Despite some good news, too many people continue to struggle to survive or achieve a better standard of living in increasingly expensive Hong Kong.
Despite a pledge that the local Hong Kong bodies will be de-politicised, it is important their functions are restored and carried out in accordance with the Basic Law.
Placing the office under the purview of the Central Committee also enhances a clearer chain of command and the implementation of “one country, two systems” at a time of growing tensions between East and West.
With customers of city’s two energy companies having to pay more in these hard post-Covid times, government assistance is required.
- Proposed bill by Labour and Welfare Bureau will head to legislature next month, but concerns raised over whether employees may unintentionally run afoul of law
- Certain professionals will be required to report case if they have reasonable grounds to suspect child has been suffering serious harm or is at risk
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says ‘ill-intentioned people spreading fake information must be condemned by the whole city’.
Chief secretary tells lawmakers course providers asked to submit promotional materials to check they are in line with aims of Continuing Education Fund.
Chief Executive John Lee says he understands the concerns over scheme, but stopped short of confirming if review is needed.
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan says city will consider lowering permitted rate of return.
Some sectors already offering higher pay to retain staff amid labour shortages, industry representatives say.
Amendments to Talent List of Hong Kong brings number of desirable job types up to 51, with suitable candidates offered streamlined work visa process.
Government has responsibility to foster social values among young generation in face of foreign interference, city leader John Lee says during revamped Legco exchange.
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui says stamp duty bill will benefit about 37,000 homebuyers.
Under proposed changes, people will be banned from displaying the Hong Kong flag or emblem ‘upside down’ and in any way that ‘undermines dignity’.
Labour minister Chris Sun says government has commissioned study into dropping proposal as current insolvency fund sufficient safety net for workers.
With only 88 elected councillors from 44 constituencies, ‘campaigning and representation will be affected’.
Lawmaker says central computer database would make it easier for people to store and change advance directives on terminal care.
One-hour closed-door seminar marks first time Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong has formally addressed city’s lawmakers.
Lawmakers suggest hike after suspected cases of abuse reached 314 last year, two times more than 156 registered in 2020.
Tourism figures from February to this month show 86 per cent of tour trips from mainland China lasted one to two days and 54 per cent cost less than 500 yuan.
Approved amendment of Legal Practitioners Ordinance gives chief executive final say on involvement of foreign counsel in sensitive cases.
Readers discuss the lessons we should learn from Japan’s defeat in World War II, the wisdom in Hong Kong’s district council revamp, and the appeal of a Biden-Trump rematch in the 2024 presidential election.
Chief Executive John Lee says first meeting to focus instead on policies and national development.
Some of Hong Kong’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have either had their credit lines trimmed or their collateral asks raised, lawmakers said during a meeting of the city’s Legislative Council on Monday.
Shrinking number of opportunities to express views leaves observers asking if government still values input.
Chan upbeat about city’s prospects after Legco approves budget by 82-0 majority.
Move comes as Advisory Council on the Environment to look at eight additional pieces of information on biodiversity and hydrology on site.
Chief Executive John Lee says bill will be implemented on Labour Day two years from now.
Liu Guangyuan, Chinese foreign ministry commissioner in Hong Kong, will give closed-door speech to lawmakers on May 11, according to official schedule.
Proposed legislation for remote hearing to be introduced to Legislative Council by fourth quarter of this year, with judiciary aiming to implement approved version after six months.
