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Regina Ip

Regina Ip
Regina Ip
Born
24 Feb 1950
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Politician
Campaign promotional materials are displayed in Wan Chai on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Legislative Council election 2025

3 serving lawmakers make urgent appeals in Hong Kong Island West

New People’s Party’s Judy Chan, DAB’s Chan Hok-fung and FTU’s Kwok Wai-keung competing against two newcomers for two seats.

Video | From reviled to beloved: Regina Ip’s 50 years in public service

Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Hong Kong comeback queen Regina Ip reflects on 50-year career in public service

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong democracy is ‘precious gift’ from Beijing, Regina Ip says

Veteran politician urges public to cast ballots on December 7, notes Hongkongers unable to get involved in Legco under British governors.

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A total of 161 candidates are competing in the race for the 90 Legco seats. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council election 2025

Surprises in Hong Kong Legco election nominations as tycoons back unions

Business and trade union leaders in a show of cross-sector support for coming election.

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Hong Kong politics

As I see it | Turnover among Hong Kong legislators should not be surprising

The revamped electoral system is designed to attract patriotic but also professional people to Legco. Beijing has zero reason to interfere with the coming election.

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Hong Kong politics

As I see it | Regina Ip: flawed, relatable and a true Hong Kong public servant

After staging a remarkable political comeback in the 2000s, she has earned respect for her dedication and policy experience that few can match.

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New People’s Party founder Regina Ip announces that she will not seek another term as a lawmaker in this December’s Legislative Council elections, at a press conference on October 25. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

No ‘Beijing’s blessing’ or special treatment in Hong Kong election, office says

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says younger, more professional and innovative lawmakers will be elected.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Urgent matter’ stopped me voting on same-sex rights bill: Hong Kong’s Stanley Ng

Ng was the only lawmaker also sitting on Executive Council who failed to attend vote for Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmakers vote down bill recognising same-sex partnerships

71 of 87 lawmakers vote against legislation despite landmark court ruling.

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Lawmakers said the bill had not managed to gain social consensus. Photo: elly Tse
Hong Kong society

Supporters of Hong Kong’s Regina Ip celebrate birthday in ‘Ip Lau Bay’

Veteran lawmaker thanks attendees for ‘heart-melting support’ after gathering held at popular Causeway Bay site for fan-led birthday tributes.

The celebration was organised by a Facebook group of supporters. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong authorities have ‘ongoing legal duty’ to fulfil same-sex couples ruling

Government earlier proposed legislation related to same-sex couples in response to 2023 court ruling, but faces strong Legco opposition.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong should tap space economy, attract more top-end gatherings: Regina Ip

Ip’s party also calls for fund to train musicians for overseas competitions and salary tax exemptions for mums with two or more children.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s new bounce, 5 years post-national security law

There are signs that the city has bounced back, but worsening US-China tensions keep storm clouds lingering.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong science and tech

Can space become Hong Kong’s new frontier industry? Experts think so

Experts raise suggestion at Global Prosperity Summit and call on city to act as ‘superconnector’ for building consensus on industry rules.

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A model of mainland China’s BeiDou navigation satellite system in 2018. Photo: AP
Hong Kong national security law

Hongkongers must obey orders on photography at 6 ‘prohibited places’: officials

Officials explain what residents can and can’t do when taking photos or approaching locations that are part of Beijing’s national security office.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firms should step up ties abroad to tackle Western bias: Regina Ip

Exco convenor says non-government efforts can help build trust and in turn influence officials and politicians overseas amid US-China tensions.

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Education in Hong Kong

21 Hong Kong teachers punished for improper conduct with students, a 5-year high

Authorities struck off 10 of the 21 teachers last year, while the others received advisory, warning and reprimand letters.

In 2024, a total of 71 teachers were deregistered for a range of offences. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools slammed for poor performance despite getting more resources

Lawmaker and government adviser Regina Ip also calls for authorities to set KPIs to track cost-effectiveness of resource allocation to schools.

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Hong Kong economy

Lawmakers push for ‘Monaco-style’ marina in Hong Kong’s Hung Hom development

Suggestions for ‘world-class’ yacht berthing facility include incorporating luxury properties to attract high-end tourists and investors.

Hong Kong economy

US business sector also ‘victim’ of Trump tariff war: Hong Kong’s Regina Ip

Top government adviser says city must distinguish between the US administration and business sector as tariff turmoil persists.

Tsing Yi Container Terminal. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

No need to merge Hong Kong’s RTHK with government press department: minister

Commerce chief Algernon Yau rejects suggestion, says two bodies ‘have different requirements in the nature of work, skills and experience’.

RTHK falls under the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, while the Information Services Department comes under the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Explainer | Budget 2025: how public servant pay cuts will impact you and Hong Kong’s finances

The Post examines whether reducing or freezing salaries of 173,000 government employees will help Hong Kong’s fiscal health.

Hong Kong economy

Regina Ip’s party proposes higher traffic fines to cut Hong Kong deficit

New People’s Party also suggests freezing civil service salaries and suspending recruitment for six months.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | The problem with Hong Kong officials’ rising salaries

We are facing bleak times, and the government has a perception problem. Will top officials take a pay cut, as previous administrations did?

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A woman walks past a real estate agency in Tai Koo featuring properties where prices have been slashed, on July 24. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Top Hong Kong political adviser Regina Ip calls on Israelis to move to city

Regina Ip urges Israelis wanting safe place to live and raise children to move to Hong Kong, prompting consulate to defend country’s values.

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Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles on October 1. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Japanese schools in Hong Kong have ‘tightened security’ after Shenzhen stabbing

Kenichi Okada, country’s consul general in Hong Kong, also requested a minute of silence for the boy, 10, during Japanese festival in city.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Exco convenor Regina Ip appeals for retail rent cuts to help businesses

Regina Ip says she and New People’s Party colleagues found 104 vacant stores and stalls in two shopping centres and market in Southern district

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