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The landmark national security trial lasted for 118 days. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong 47: sentencing hearing for 45 activists set for November 19

Forty-five opposition activists in landmark national security case to learn fate next month.

25 Oct 2024 - 1:01AM

Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam asked to move from expensive office when lease ends in 2025

6 Oct 2024 - 12:15AM

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

13 Sep 2024 - 6:14PM

Opinion | How Hong Kong can help overturn narrative of China turning inwards

With its world-class biotech research and unique East-meets-West culture, Hong Kong could facilitate cooperation between China and the rest of the world.

4 Aug 2024 - 4:27PMvideocam

Elderly people rest in the park in Hong Kong’s Cheung Sha Wan district in August last year. Hong Kong could develop its health industry and help address common concerns such as population ageing. Photo: Jelly Tse

Ex-Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam makes surprise visit to food carnival

Former chief executive visits ‘Hometown Market’ at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, tours several stalls and watches martial arts performance.

3 Jun 2024 - 6:55AM

‘Past administration to blame for lack of food bins needed in Hong Kong waste plan’

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan says current administration had to ‘start from scratch’ with rolling out food-waste collection bins.

1 Jun 2024 - 5:56PM

Letters | This time, Hong Kong must resist pressure to delay waste charging

Readers discuss how Hong Kong can avoid another delay by making a few tweaks, why city need not chase after foreign pop stars, and the perks enjoyed by former leader Carrie Lam.

24 May 2024 - 11:30AM

Designated garbage bags must be used when Hong Kong’s waste charging scheme starts in August. Photo: Eugene Lee

Office politics: is HK$9 million too much for ex-Hong Kong leader’s plush space?

Lawmakers have questioned rising expenses of ex-leaders amid lack of clarity over roles after leaving office.

17 May 2024 - 8:56AM

UK spying case puts Hong Kong trade offices in London, elsewhere in cross hairs

Hong Kong trade office in London was where former city leader Carrie Lam and ex-finance chief John Tsang nurtured their budding government careers.

15 May 2024 - 8:30AMvideocam

Shenzhen authorities consider new Luohu co-location checkpoint with Hong Kong

Official says the plan is to build a control point in Luohu, with co-location arrangements adopted.

12 May 2024 - 11:08PMvideocam

Travellers at the Lo Wu control point in Hong Kong head to Shenzhen during a recent holiday. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Hong Kong leader John Lee says no need for law targeting fake news

Lee says some media practitioners and outlets are already ‘refuting or correcting’ misinformation.

23 Apr 2024 - 7:14PM

The idea to legislate against fake news and misinformation was first mooted by then-city leader Carrie Lam in 2021. Photo: Shutterstock

Letters | Hong Kong Jockey Club could get off its high horse with fractional ownership

Readers discuss how to revive interest in horse racing, reasons for the rising divorce rate, and an office fit for a former leader.

23 Apr 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Hong Kong lawmakers’ demands on MTR are a bridge too far

Readers discuss criticism of the rail operator, and concerns over a former leader’s expenditure.

20 Apr 2024 - 11:30AM

Editorial | Spending by former Hong Kong leaders begs scrutiny

As Hong Kong taxpayers are left with ballooning bills for offices, ex-chief executives must be reminded to act conscientiously and responsibly with money.

18 Apr 2024 - 6:15AM

Former Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor is the city’s only ex-leader with an office at prime commercial premises. Photo: Dickson Lee

Ex-Hong Kong leader Lam needs office with HK$9 million budget ‘to match status’

No suitable government premises available when Lam finished her term as leader, Director of Administration Millie Ng tells lawmakers.

16 Apr 2024 - 8:52PM

Carrie Lam’s five-year term as chief executive ended in 2022. Photo: Robert Ng

Annual operating costs for offices of ex-Hong Kong leaders reach HK$21 million

Revised estimate of recurrent expenditure for Carrie Lam’s office at Pacific Place in Admiralty was around HK$9.17 million, director of administration says.

16 Apr 2024 - 10:09AM

Opinion | Hong Kong must enforce safety rules before more buildings go up in flames

Latest fire at New Lucky House broke out after building owners were allowed to ignore safety orders for 16 years. Inspections and advisory letters are not enough. There must be real enforcement

15 Apr 2024 - 6:30AMvideocam

Pilot cross-border hospital transfer scheme extended to non-Hongkonger patients

New cross-border ambulance transfer service pilot scheme to include non-Hongkonger patients from mainland China and Macau.

10 Apr 2024 - 7:48PM

Mainland Chinese ambulances will transfer patients from across the border and Macau, as well as Hongkongers, to the financial hub for treatment. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | Article 23: after the victory lap, what’s next for Hong Kong?

In passing Hong Kong’s domestic national security law, John Lee has pulled off a historic feat which none of his predecessors were able to accomplish. But, much explanation and clarification are needed to assuage concerns. Now, the campaign to tell the real story about the legislation begins.

24 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM

Hong Kong 47: court hears closing submissions over subversion allegations

Hong Kong 47: Prosecution tells court ‘unlawful means’ do not require an element of violence to put country’s safety at risk.

29 Nov 2023 - 8:41PM

Hong Kong officials laud city’s first Chinese chief justice at private memorial

Chief Executive John Lee, former leaders Carrie Lam and Donald Tsang among those attending private memorial for Ti-liang Yang, who died earlier this year at age 93.

14 Oct 2023 - 10:23PM

Ti-liang Yang (centre), Hong Kong’s first ethnic Chinese chief justice, at the opening of the legal year in 1995. Photo: Robert Ng

Hong Kong leader says he will look at public’s ideas on ways to boost birth rate

Chief Executive John Lee tells consultation session on his second policy address he will look at suggestions to boost birth rate; tourism and talent acquisition also priorities.

20 Aug 2023 - 8:54PMvideocam

Chief Executive John Lee promises to look at public suggestions to bump up the city’s low birth rate. Photo: Jelly Tse

‘Hong Kong should copy Macau for quicker border clearance with simple check’

Legislators point to automated model which cuts out second identity card check regularly required at crossings with mainland China.

27 Jul 2023 - 1:59AM

Third Hong Kong government adviser calls for U-turn over housing plan on golf course

Executive Council member Ronny Tong joins convenor Regina Ip and fellow Jeffrey Lam in urging city to reconsider building flats on section of Fanling golf course.

13 Jul 2023 - 11:08PM

Hong Kong heroes who tried to save double knife murder victims on honours list

Hero chef who tackled knife-wielding Plaza Hollywood double killer with two stools awarded the Bronze Medal for Bravery.

1 Jul 2023 - 9:08AM

Ho Siu-fai, a chef who took on a knife-wielding double killer in a shopping centre, is awarded a medal in city leaderJohn Lee’s first honours list. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong to look into completing rail link in Northern Metropolis earlier

Development chief Bernadette Linn tells lawmakers that enterprises could move into Northern Metropolis by 2030, followed by residents, triggering questions on plan’s feasibility.

30 Jun 2023 - 6:49PM

The proposed Northern Metropolis, located on land near the mainland border, is expected to create up to 650,000 jobs. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong environmental groups’ warning over development risk to bird haven

Nine organisations say the planned San Tin Technopole plan could endanger 117 bird species of special conservation value, including critically endangered ones.

21 Jun 2023 - 12:57PM

Explainer | What to know about new Hong Kong public-private scheme to tackle housing crisis

Housing minister Winnie Ho says developers could help boost construction capacity and efficiency, as well as unleash private land potential.

15 Jun 2023 - 11:53AM

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Carrie Lam

Latest news and updates on Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, who took office as chief executive of Hong Kong on July 1, 2017, covering her speeches, announcements and annual policy address, the measures she introduced to combat the coronavirus and her handling of the Hong Kong protests.

Born

13 May 1957

Industry

Politics

Job Title

Former Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR

last updated:

7 October, 2024