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Xia Baolong

Xia Baolong
Xia Baolong is a prominent Chinese politician with extensive experience in regional governance and national affairs. Currently, he serves as Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, a role he assumed in February 2020. Previously, he held significant positions including Vice Mayor of Tianjin and Governor and Party Secretary of Zhejiang province, where he worked closely with President Xi Jinping. Known for a firm approach, he has publicly emphasised national security and economic development in Hong Kong and Macau.
Xia Baolong (third from right) tours the office of a firm in Huizhou. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks

Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.

Greater Bay Area

Beijing official visits Greater Bay Area cities to explore integrating Hong Kong

Hong Kong politics

Zhang Dongmei named new deputy director of office overseeing Hong Kong affairs

Hong Kong economy

Finance chief urges Hong Kong to enhance global standing amid shifting geopolitics

Paul Chan calls on the city to ‘seize the moment’ by deepening integration with mainland China and expanding its bridge role to the West.

Hong Kong has been urged to deepen links with mainland China and expand global engagement. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong finance chief stresses flexibility in pitch for Northern Metropolis

Government will discuss land and financial support with mainland and overseas businesses seeking to take part in project, Paul Chan tells Beijing seminar.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong must keep pace with China’s development push

In the run-up to and during China’s ‘two sessions’, Beijing leaders have made it clear to the Hong Kong government that it must improve its governance and efficiency.

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Two Sessions 2025

Editorial | Vital to consolidate executive-led system for Hong Kong’s development

Chinese leaders stress that all of Hong Kong, from government branches to society, have a shared responsibility to ensure the system truly works.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (right), beside Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai, at the opening meeting of the fourth annual session of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 5. Photo: Handout
Two Sessions 2026

Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance

Ding Xuexiang calls the executive-led model vital for aligning the city with China’s five-year plan and national integration.

Hong Kong politics

Focus on development and cherish stability, Xia Baolong urges Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director meets local delegates ahead of annual political gatherings in capital.

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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.

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 society

Opinion | Executive-led governance in Hong Kong must start by listening to the people

As the head of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office has stressed, an executive-led system must be coherent to be effective, and this requires building consensus.

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Morning rush hour at the North Point MTR station in Hong Kong in December 2025. To build public confidence in governance, Hong Kong people must see that their concerns are addressed before decisions are locked in. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Government must reflect on its failures as we enter Year of the Horse

The past year has been a difficult one and it is important for the administration to assess its performance and embrace change.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong councillor warned over parking offence as misconduct scrutiny widens

Home affairs chief Alice Mak to warn councillors to uphold public expectations, with Poon Chi-shing the latest to come under fire amid recent traffic breaches.

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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.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to focus on economic progress, align with national development

Liaison office chief Zhou Ji also calls on the city to strengthen executive-led governance model.

Liaison office director Zhou Ji (left) with Chief Executive John Lee at the Lunar New Year reception. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Executive-led model key to Hong Kong’s success

With the city’s new legislature in place, it is time to further reinforce the executive-led system laid out in the constitutional order.

Hong Kong politics

Perform on ‘same stage’, don’t undermine: Xia tells Hong Kong lawmakers, judges

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs calls for stronger ‘ownership’ of city, rejects hostile forces promoting separation of powers.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s SHKP secures HK$1.4 billion land deal in Northern Metropolis

Property giant says site could yield over 1.2 million sq ft of floor area and 2,700 flats, making it one of the biggest housing projects in the area.

According to SHKP, the site in Kwu Tung South could yield over 1.2 million sq ft of floor area and more than 2,700 flats. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | New strategy for the Northern Metropolis may be a game changer

The more agile corporate-led strategy, which balances government leadership with market mechanics, could be a blueprint for managing other projects.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong politics in 2025: Jimmy Lai verdict, Legco poll and Panama port saga

The Post rounds up major political events that made 2025 a significant year for the city.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery

But Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office does not reveal what was discussed in meeting between Xia Baolong and HSBC chief in Beijing.

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong meets HSBC Group CEO Georges Elhedery in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong must look beyond age in selecting ‘capable’ lawmakers

Amid the push for an improved Legislative Council, considering age as a metric for public service distracts from more practical considerations.

Chief Executive John Lee attends a question and answer session on the 2025 policy address at the Legco complex in Admiralty on September 18. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Alumni, politicians gather for Hong Kong vigil of ‘Father of Shue Yan’ Henry Hu

‘I would regret it for the rest of my life if I didn’t return for this occasion,’ says retired professor who was among Shue Yan’s first journalism students.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong visit by No 2 man at Beijing office linked to megaproject: analysts

Xu Qifang, the executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made first official visit to the city last week.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong pulls tenders for 2 sites to speed up Northern Metropolis development

Tenders for sites in Yuen Long and Hung Shui Kiu were scheduled to close on Friday and had repeatedly been extended.

The government had earlier designated a site in Hung Shui Kiu for logistics use. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong politics

My Take | Building railways as ‘one country, one system’ may save Hong Kong a lot of money

Adopting mainland standards to build the mass transit links for the Northern Metropolis can reduce construction costs by up to 30%.

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An aerial view of Kwu Tung MTR Station. The station is expected to be topped out by the end of this year and is scheduled for completion in 2027. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Will speeding up rail line for Northern Metropolis entice Hong Kong developers?

Government’s deal with MTR Corp that brings forward completion of spur line should make project more appealing to developers, but will they bite?

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MTR Corporation

Editorial | Northern Metropolis rail links must be completed on time as pledged

The adoption of mainland rail standards and other breakthroughs will help, but it’s up to the government and MTR to ensure progress.

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