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Tony Cheung
Correspondent, Hong Kong
Tony Cheung became a political journalist in 2007. He joined the Post in 2012, and covers Hong Kong-mainland relations, public policies and political issues. Prior to joining the Post, he was a reporter at Asia Television in Hong Kong, Beijing and Guangzhou. He holds a Master of Laws in Human Rights degree from the University of Hong Kong.
With four new museums coming up, experts say they hope city will draw ideas from vibrant New York and London.
Travel sector needs government subsidies to recover from almost three years of Covid-19 curbs, industry leaders say.
City leader John Lee pledges that travel will return in safe, gradual manner.
Macau has eased entry rules, despite several businesses with infected staff forced to close and residents lining up outside clinics.
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Xi Jinping praises John Lee’s efforts to revive economy and calls on city to use unique advantages in pursuit of ‘extensive international cooperation’.
Premier Li Keqiang says ‘fate of Hong Kong and China linked together’, as he calls for further expansion of city’s technology, finance industries.
Health expert Professor David Hui calls for triple-jab requirement for all arrivals, quota for those coming from mainland to safeguard public healthcare system.
Poll held to fill four seats vacated by previous members who left to take up senior government posts.
Exco convenor warns if internet giant turns down invitation, lawmakers could invoke special powers to summon representatives.
Analyst raises concern that candidates’ failure to engage with public will make residents feel distant from lawmakers.
Incumbent Nancy Ip tops poll, while DAB chairwoman Starry Lee secures spot and appears poised for prominent role as city’s sole delegate to the NPC Standing Committee.
Tourism Board says it will work alongside local businesses on ‘Hello! Hong Kong’ campaign to offer a range of perks for travellers.
Observers call on the new Hong Kong representatives to the National People’s Congress to be more outspoken in local politics to safeguard Beijing’s interests.
‘Not interpreting it remains an option’ for Beijing, says Basic Law Committee member Priscilla Leung after Jimmy Lai trial at heart of debate postponed to 2023.
Immigration Department could consider refusing to issue or renew work visas of overseas lawyers, city’s sole delegate to China’s top legislative body says.
Deng Zhonghua, former deputy director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, says Beijing will continue to strengthen supervision of local executive, legislative and judicial branches.
Observers note foreign ministry’s muted response, in contrast with initial show of anger from local politicians, may signal Beijing does not want to affect improving Sino-Korean ties.
Tam Yiu-chung, 72, the sole Hong Kong NPC Standing Committee member, expected to call it a day on age grounds.
Number of scams shot up to 19,444 in first nine months of 2022, but police say it could have been much worse
Chief Executive John Lee orders police to investigate use of ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ instead of ‘March of the Volunteers’ anthem at overseas rugby fixture.
Financial secretary doubles down on prediction that city will record more than HK$100 billion deficit.
Health minister says mainland China’s new quarantine rules will allow it to open up to international travellers.
Beijing’s new policy allows inbound travellers to serve five days of hotel quarantine – down from a week – and three in home isolation.
Without specifying, Lo criticises political groups and health experts seeking further relaxation of the city’s social-distancing curbs.
Motion passed with show of hands during rare discussion on Chinese Communist Party’s report on development of country.
Police say 4,350 high risks found among 74,000 inquiries in October alone; 7,450 rated as lower risks.
Asked about concerns the plan would be counterproductive, chief executive says he believes such professionals ‘love Hong Kong’ and ‘want to serve society’.
He argues city has hosted mega events in the past week under tailor-made arrangements, and more activities could be carried out in similar manner.
Lawmakers discuss blueprint to create five specific new offences to rein in cyber-dependent crimes and say lack of long-arm jurisdiction would make proposal useless.
Current ban on feeding wild animals only includes select areas, such as Lion Rock, Kam Shan and Shing Mun country parks.
