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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 rapid start to scrutiny of proposed Article 23 security legislation by lawmakers, there should be no compromise on making changes and improvements.
Relaxing daily cross-border remittance caps will make it easier to purchase homes in the development zone, and thus provide incentive for jobseekers and entrepreneurs to move
Taxi drivers who give their colleagues and city a bad name face punishment under a demerit system that is sorely needed.
City again risks turning itself into a laughing stock over artistic images as a Renaissance masterpiece fails to impress prison guards.
Influential congressional figures also looking at expediting legislation to strip the city’s American-based trade offices of special privileges.
Justice minister Paul Lam and security chief Chris Tang address range of public concerns over new law in interview with the Post.
City’s flag carrier made upbeat forecast about cheaper airfares amid pressure from lawmakers after it posted HK$9.78 billion net profit last year.
The Transport and Logistics Bureau says it ‘will further enrich the discussion documents … to facilitate the Finance Committee’s deliberation on the relevant project’.
Cathay CEO Ronald Lam stops short of offering any perks and discounts for airline services as he speaks before Legco’s economic development panel.
Hong Kong’s Cathay to reinstate service to Riyadh in advance of meeting with lawmakers on Friday as government seeks closer business ties with Saudi Arabia.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hits out at statements made by UK and EU after Hong Kong’s legislature passes domestic national security law.
Experts say government must ‘redouble’ efforts to tackle worries raised by overseas community over domestic national security law to preserve city’s position as international hub.
No hint of dissent in Legislative Council as all 88 members take turns over 10 hours to speak of their ‘historic mission’ to plug legal loopholes.
John Lee says legislation will take effect from Saturday, as city passes bill nearly 27 years after return to Chinese rule.
After cutting costs by about 20 per cent throughout 2023, Hex Trust sees the cryptocurrency market’s revival ‘directly translating into profitability’ for the company.
Special meeting will be convened at 9am on Tuesday, paving way for lawmakers to pass the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
Insiders reveal calculated strategy to catch foreign powers off guard and curb impact of potential sanctions or smear campaigns ahead of passing of Article 23 bill.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says handing chief executive powers to make subsidiary legislation is long-standing practice in common law systems.
Report covered sentencing of Hong Kong actor Gregory Wong, who was among three political activists and 10 others charged with rioting and breaching Legco complex.
One-time British Army block at Whitfield Barracks to become centre to promote Chinese culture, history and achievements.
Catholic diocese addresses concerns that religious figures may breach law by failing to report acts or thoughts endangering national security.
One of the most notable clauses empowers chief executive in council to make subsidiary legislation ‘for the needs of’ safeguarding national security.
If bill clears House Committee on Friday, lawmakers will be able to resume second reading and possibly pass legislation at full Legco meeting.
Government submitted amended bill based on the previous days’ discussions after 10pm, giving lawmakers no more than 11 hours to read changes
Insider says US-funded Radio Free Asia has four full-time and up to four part-time staff; some to move to Taiwan or Washington, some to lose jobs.
Committee finishes review of Safeguarding National Security Bill and lawmakers to meet on Thursday to examine modified clauses.
Security chief Chris Tang gives first indication of possible amendments, with suggested plan to scrap six-month waiting period to label absconders.
Source says meetings part of efforts to gather views on Hong Kong’s future in the context of broader US-China relations.
Police would be able to apply for an extension of a detention period for up to 14 days from the courts.
Justice minister Paul Lam says sharing fake government documents might come under proposed security law’s raft of offences covering state secrets.
Possessing seditious publications will be incorporated into a new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance under proposed legislation.
While acknowledging need to enact new legislation as a constitutional obligation, some experts also raised concerns about potential abuse of power.