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Chief Executive John Lee (second from left) and industry and IT minister Jin Zhuanglong (second from right) at a signing ceremony for the deal. Photo: ISD

Beijing IT chief backs Hong Kong to build ‘new productive forces’ in new deal

Jin Zhuanglong says agreement will bring Hong Kong, Beijing authorities closer on advanced manufacturing, new energy, biomedicine and more.

Jin Zhuanglong says agreement will bring Hong Kong, Beijing authorities closer on advanced manufacturing, new energy, biomedicine and more

19 Sep 2024 - 10:49PM

Authorities urged to set up electoral roll of Hongkongers living on the mainland

19 Sep 2024 - 7:40PM

Macau clears former top judge Sam Hou-fai to stand for election next month

18 Sep 2024 - 4:16PM

John Lee warns of strong response to US bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices

City leader reiterates closure of outposts will damage trade relations, deliver political gains for politicians at the expense of US businesses.

17 Sep 2024 - 9:43PM

Hong Kong’s trade office in San Francisco. Photo: Handout

Only US politicians will benefit if Hong Kong trade offices are closed: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee slams Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act and accuses US lawmakers of ‘ugly political tactics’.

14 Sep 2024 - 10:09PMvideocam

Hong Kong government hits out at UK lawyers for Jimmy Lai over UN appeal

Lawyers have defamed judicial system with false claims about Lai’s treatment in prison, government says.

14 Sep 2024 - 12:35AM

Hong Kong journalists’ union says massive harassment campaign targeting reporters

Undersecretary for security says he is unaware of claims, urges anyone being threatened to ‘come out and report [it]’.

13 Sep 2024 - 11:18PM

HKJA chairwoman Selina Cheng says the association is determined to bring attention to the intimidation campaign and send a signal it will not be tolerated. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam slams ‘hegemonic’ US bill targeting trade offices

Speaking at seminar held by Chinese University’s Shenzhen campus, former leader also urges public administrators to ramp up capabilities.

13 Sep 2024 - 6:14PM

Former leader Carrie Lam speaks at a seminar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Shenzhen campus. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong government lambasts UK’s ‘despicable’ 6-month monitoring report on city

Strongly-worded statement defends city’s ‘law-based governance’ and rejects British claim that China fell short on commitment to Joint Declaration.

13 Sep 2024 - 1:11PM

Beijing may look beyond Hong Kong to hit back at US over trade offices: experts

Beijing will want to craft response equal in weight to closure of trade offices and its target could fall anywhere within Sino-US ties, academics say.

12 Sep 2024 - 9:07PM

Hong Kong firms ‘will see US as more difficult, risky’ if trade offices close

Analysts say US bill to close Hong Kong outposts in country has high chance of becoming law, but some shrug off move as ‘highly symbolic’.

12 Sep 2024 - 1:18AMvideocam

An analyst says the Chinese embassy and consulates in the US could still carry out “public relations” for the city if the trade offices close. Photo: Jelly Tse

Explainer | What are Hong Kong’s trade offices and why are they in cross hairs of US bill?

Role of outposts in spotlight amid US politicians’ bid to close branches and spying allegations against Hong Kong office director in UK.

11 Sep 2024 - 9:28PMvideocam

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco, one of three that could close if a bill is signed into law. Photo: Handout

Beijing tells US to drop bill to close Hong Kong offices or face countermeasures

Chinese embassy issues warning after legislation advances through Congress targeting city’s three trade offices in US.

11 Sep 2024 - 11:02PM

Hong Kong authorities reject coalition’s claims about state of media freedom

Media Freedom Coalition says conviction of editors for sedition falls against wider backdrop of increased media self-censorship.

10 Sep 2024 - 10:21PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong will be ‘superconnector’ in region, John Lee tells youth summit

City leader stresses strong ties with Taiwan, while Kuomintang vice-chairman Sean Lien expresses ‘confidence’ in people of Hong Kong.

10 Sep 2024 - 6:51PM

John Lee speaks at the launch of the Hong Kong-Guangdong-Macau-Taiwan Youth Entrepreneurs’ Summit on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li

Sam Hou-fai becomes sole candidate for Macau’s top job with 383 nominations

Macau’s former top judge will run uncontested in leadership poll, set for October 13.

10 Sep 2024 - 11:23PM

Macau’s former chief justice Sam Hou-fai has officially submitted his bid to run in the chief executive election. Photo: Elson Li

Nearly 60% of Hongkongers uninterested in politics, university survey finds

Political scientists warn widespread lack of interest may harm governance while calling on officials, legislators to better engage public.

9 Sep 2024 - 8:53PM

Beijing hits out again at US business advisory over ‘heightened risk’ in Hong Kong

Advisory warns that Hong Kong authorities could attempt to use national security law’s ‘broadly defined offences’ to prosecute those engaging in ‘routine business activities’.

9 Sep 2024 - 9:19PM

Ex-Hong Kong justice boss urges society to give young offenders second chance

We must give them a chance to start fresh once they have learned from their mistakes and accepted legal responsibility, Elsie Leung says.

9 Sep 2024 - 5:06PM

A former justice minister has called for more job opportunities for young offenders. Photo: Dickson Lee

‘Profits over politics’: firms won’t flee Hong Kong after US alert, observers say

Updated advisory has warned of heightened risks for companies operating in Hong Kong, but limited impact expected on the ground.

8 Sep 2024 - 11:26PM

Thirty US companies have set up or expanded their business in the city during the first half of the year, according to InvestHK. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong social worker code of conduct ‘to have national security provisions’

Social Workers Registration Board chairman announces extra provisions to tackle national security offenders, months after watchdog’s shake-up.

7 Sep 2024 - 6:45PM

Hong Kong, Beijing slam US advisory on security law as ploy to hurt economy

China’s foreign ministry arm in the city also demanded Washington lift all sanctions and stop its interference of local affairs.

7 Sep 2024 - 11:12PMvideocam

Hong Kong suspends construction labour import scheme applications

Labour minister Chris Sun responds after allegations emerge over workers having debit cards seized and salaries stolen, among other claims.

8 Sep 2024 - 12:10AM

A union has raised allegations of migrant workers being exploited by management companies. Photo: Jelly Tse

Christopher Tang

Opinion | Despite setbacks, Hong Kong is still the best place to do business

Christopher Tang

17 Sep 2024 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Why equating Jimmy Lai’s failed appeal to broken rule of law is false

Ronny Tong

20 Aug 2024 - 10:14AM

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new taxi licensing scheme is old wine in new bottles

Mike Rowse

11 Aug 2024 - 4:30PM

Opinion | The world is indeed open to hearing about the real Hong Kong

Bernard Chan

9 Aug 2024 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Like Hong Kong, US must heed lesson: corrosive politics breeds hate

Bernard Chan

26 Jul 2024 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Smooth sailing on Lee’s KPIs means little if residents get left behind

Alice Wu

1 Jul 2024 - 9:30AM

Stand News editors found guilty of sedition by Hong Kong court

Hong Kong policy address consultation kicks off with glitzy promotional video

Geopolitics has dented Hong Kong law enforcement but crooks still being caught: security chief

Hong Kong reporter accuses WSJ of unfair sacking

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