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Innovation, fostering unity among top tasks for Hong Kong’s John Lee: observers
Chief Executive John Lee ends duty visit to Beijing on Saturday after meeting President Xi Jinping the previous day.
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Xi Jinping pledges full support for Hong Kong’s John Lee to reform economy
13 Dec 2024 - 11:24PM
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Hong Kong’s John Lee urges Beijing-based firms to take lead on integration
Chief Executive John Lee met 15 Hong Kong business representatives during his duty visit to capital.
12 Dec 2024 - 8:48PM
John Lee (standing) meets members of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China during his visit to Beijing. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong leader departs for Beijing duty visit, set to brief Xi Jinping on Friday
Sources say John Lee to meet Beijing-based Hong Kong business leaders on Thursday, a day before briefing Xi on city’s development.
11 Dec 2024 - 8:34PM
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Washington slams China’s visa curbs on US officials over Hong Kong interference
‘We condemn retaliatory actions by the People’s Republic of China against US officials,’ America’s Department of State says.
11 Dec 2024 - 5:23PM
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Beijing to slap visa curbs on US officials for ‘behaving poorly’ on Hong Kong
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning says Beijing has stated its position to the US.
10 Dec 2024 - 11:30PM
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Beijing has urged the US to respect the nation’s sovereignty. Photo: AP
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Hong Kong’s new culture minister vows to turn commercial spaces into arts venues
Rosanna Law pledges to examine restrictions related to fire safety, building structure and land use preventing factory spaces from being used for performances.
9 Dec 2024 - 9:04PM
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Hong Kong’s John Lee promotes city during meeting with officials from 12 countries
Government says leader promoted city’s market-oriented advantages and business-friendly environment in meeting with ambassadors and other officials.
9 Dec 2024 - 9:34PM
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Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai ‘very cautious’ in interviews after security law passed
But he says call for sanctions could not have been hidden, even as law would prompt public to ‘conceal’ their thinking in their actions.
9 Dec 2024 - 5:29PM
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Unpacking John Lee’s firing of 2 ministers: Hong Kong needs a win
New faces part of gambit to minimise any damage to his government’s standing and even secure decisive short-term wins on the tourism and aviation fronts, analysts say.
6 Dec 2024 - 8:36AM
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Senior Beijing official Xia Baolong (right) meets Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing. Photo: Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office
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High hopes for low-profile operator Mable Chan as new Hong Kong transport chief
Transport chief expected to form a strong partnership with new tourism minister.
5 Dec 2024 - 11:59PM
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Hong Kong leader planned to axe ministers far earlier, sources say
Chief Executive John Lee held off to ensure his administration projected strong image in lead-up to passage of domestic national security law, according to insiders.
5 Dec 2024 - 9:31PM
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Sacking of Hong Kong tourism and transport chiefs sets record for shortest tenure
Firings bring the number of ministers who have been sacked to eight over course of five administrations since city’s handover in 1997.
5 Dec 2024 - 7:54PM
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Hong Kong tourism boss Rosanna Law: tough on housing abuse, fan of Mirror star
Law rose through the ranks as an administrative officer and served in various bureaus and departments after joining the public service in 1989.
5 Dec 2024 - 7:25PM
Rosanna Law was made housing director in August 2023 and has been praised for her crackdown on well-off tenants abusing public housing resources. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Hong Kong’s John Lee targets mission critical priorities with minister reshuffle
City leader has replaced tourism minister Kevin Yeung and transport chief Lam Sai-hung with Rosanna Law and Mable Chan, respectively.
5 Dec 2024 - 11:34PM
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Hong Kong’s John Lee sacks tourism and transport ministers in unexpected move
Rosanna Law to replace Kevin Yeung, while Mable Chan will succeed Lam Sai-hung.
5 Dec 2024 - 5:45PM
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Hong Kong must be vigilant, never ‘forget pain’ despite stability: Beijing envoy
Zheng Yanxiong warns against acting ‘as kind person with wishful thinking’, as city marks first Constitution Day since passing Article 23 law.
4 Dec 2024 - 7:49PM
A flag-raising ceremony takes place to mark Constitution Day. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Cathay says sorry, removes Family Guy episode with Tiananmen ‘Tank Man’ scene
Carrier apologises after internet user complains over content potentially breaching national security law.
4 Dec 2024 - 11:35PM
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Hong Kong to be cautious while tapping income sources to cut deficit: John Lee
Chief executive also says economic outlook bright with Beijing’s backing and local push to expand presence in new overseas markets.
3 Dec 2024 - 7:26PM
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Hong Kong’s Democratic Party re-elects chairman Lo Kin-hei
‘Too early’ to say whether opposition party will run in next year’s Legislative Council election, according to Lo.
1 Dec 2024 - 10:55PM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
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