Kadoorie met other tycoons three weeks ago to share his grand plan, source says.
Office spokesman confirms move from prime commercial building with annual rent of HK$5.67 million to government premises for next three years.
Security minister says Robert Chung has not been arrested and investigation is unrelated to polls.
Observatory says it received more than 10 reports of minor shaking, with duration of a few seconds.
Members will vote on new line-up at AGM on January 23, with Jose-Antonio Maurellet set to succeed chairman Victor Dawes.
Police say 56-year-old suspect had known victim for a few years.
City continues to deal with consequences of 2019 unrest with a UK spying case, banning of a song and jailing of activists.
At Macau inauguration ceremony, president says values of peace, tolerance, openness and sharing are enshrined in the governing principle and deserve to be safeguarded.
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Chinese president says Macau and Hong Kong must maintain ‘one country, two systems’ principle for long time.
City leader also promises smooth border crossing for mainland Chinese tourists ahead of Christmas holiday.
Incidents took place over one week, with suspects believed to have targeted cash in passengers’ carry-on bag.
Man escapes major injuries and is rescued by passing vessel.
Observatory records lowest temperatures so far this season in urban areas, while mercury fell to below 6 degrees on city’s tallest peak.
Washington ‘playing despicable tricks by distorting facts’ in advisory hitting out at national security law, office says.
The 45 opposition figures found guilty of subversion for their roles in a plot to overthrow the government have learned their fates.
US ‘taking steps’ to impose visa restrictions on ‘multiple Hong Kong officials’ after 45 activists jailed in landmark national security trial.
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Claudia Mo among four set to be released in six months, after spending nearly four years in custody, but others still face years behind bars.
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‘Clear message’ sent over seriousness of offences, minister Chris Tang says, as government considers appeal to push for longer jail terms.
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People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong garrison reveals vessel will be in city from Monday to Wednesday on ‘technical stop’.
Beijing slams some Taiwanese politicians who attacked Andy Lau for performing his song ‘Chinese people’.
Qi Bin, vice-president of China’s sovereign wealth fund, will serve as a deputy at the central government’s liaison office.
Police officers appear at opposition party’s 30th anniversary celebrations, but leave without making any arrests.
Real estate companies have been asked to support city by bidding on projects related to mega developments such as Northern Metropolis, minister says.
No 3 warning expected to remain until 10am on Sunday, with back-to-back storms possible amid arrival of another typhoon next week.
Hong Kong economy will inevitably be hurt as the US is likely to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and toughen tech policies, academic says.
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US diplomat Gregory May also says he expects America’s approach to Hong Kong to remain the same regardless of who wins US presidential poll.
Cui Jianchun also stresses city must remain competitive in legal field and build itself into a preferred destination for global dispute resolution.
Suspect, who was upset over previous conviction, was carrying four knives, flammable liquid, lighters and quantity of unidentified powder.
Supply was originally expected to be restored at 6am on Monday, before it was pushed back to 7am, then 8am and eventually 10am.
Security chief says establishing cut-off risks ‘legalising illegal acts’ amid calls for cases to be wrapped up after five-year wait.