Post learns Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong has sent out survey to consulates to see if they are facing obstacles reaching officials.
Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of state previously had a key role in getting bills against Hong Kong passed.
City leader echoes senior Beijing official Xia Baolong’s call on real estate tycoons and business leaders to take ‘concrete actions’.
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office head meets real estate tycoons and tells them to ‘recognise their responsibilities’.
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No 1 warning signal will be issued between midday and 3pm on Friday, Observatory says.
Post learns Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs to hold closed-door meeting in Shenzhen to boost confidence in business environment.
John Lee says government can reserve land and dismisses concerns earlier raised by former leader Leung Chun-ying about risks of oversupply.
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Local forecaster cancels No 1 typhoon signal at 12.20am on Sunday.
Observatory says Severe Tropical Storm Trami will soon enter within 800km of Hong Kong.
New rules to eradicate substandard subdivided flats and measures to attract visitors from Middle East, Asean and mainland among highlights.
City leader also says annual blueprint guided by some 9,500 written opinions and views gathered in the past three months.
City leader should prioritise tapping into emerging markets, diversifying the economy and amplifying Hong Kong’s attractiveness, observers say.
Harris or Trump? US election result won’t make a difference in ‘new norm’, think tank chief Bernard Chan says.
After already spending time in prison, Chung Pui-kuen will serve nine months, while Patrick Lam walked out of court a free man.
27 Sep 2024 - 3:33PM videocam
Media-shy energy and hotel tycoon Kadoorie and his son and heir apparent Philip discuss future of country’s economy in rare interview.
Financial secretary also says extent of Hong Kong’s alignment with US rate cut will depend on ‘local capital flows and market conditions’.
Source says Lo, famed for pioneering non-invasive prenatal test, to be offered similar employment package to outgoing CUHK head Rocky Tuan.
‘It was a critical situation. The man was holding weapons in both hands as he advanced towards our colleagues,’ superintendent says.
City leader also discusses plans to join world’s largest free-trade pact at Hong Kong-Asean Summit organised by South China Morning Post.
Hong Kong tycoon Victor Fung also says region can be a ‘launching pad’ for local businesses at forum attended by Middle Eastern leaders.
Macau’s former top judge will run uncontested in leadership poll, set for October 13.
No injuries reported after landslide forces Bride’s Pool Road in Tai Po to close; more rain expected in coming days.
Cultural hub says it removed Margaret Ng’s latest book to abide with law, while publisher’s earlier online post lamented lack of reasons given.
Authorities also call on students to consider singing Cally Kwong’s song in music classes and choirs.
Commerce minister Wang Wentao and key legal official Shen Chunyao brief political elites on third plenum resolution in Hong Kong session.
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Firms, talent featured in government video tout city’s access to mainland China market and opportunities it brings.
Mainland media report Lu appointed member of Communist Party Standing Committee of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.