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Hong Kong politics
Latest news, analysis and opinion on politics in Hong Kong, covering the Legislative Council, John Lee, pro-establishment and opposition camps, protests, the national security law and the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
People visit the Lunar New Year fair at Hong Kong’s Victoria Park on January 25. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Why the worst may be over for Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s economy is bouncing back, but the government must be committed to technological and political innovation to see the city thrive.

Hong Kong society

Assets of new Hong Kong ministers revealed nearly 2 months after starting roles

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John Lee

John Lee: Hong Kong will remain resilient like a snake

Hong Kong national security law

US sanctions on Hong Kong judges may ‘result in Beijing taking over trials’

Basic Law Committee member Priscilla Leung says US bill shows American politicians are ‘completely ignorant’ of the national security law.

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Existing US sanctions have had little impact on officials so far, observers say. Photo: AP
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man, 29, lured to Southeast Asian ‘scam farm’ returns home

Security official will remain in Bangkok to continue efforts to rescue 10 other residents stranded in similar fraud centres in region.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong top talent scheme applications fall 20% as candidates warned

Immigration Department approved around 140,000 applications across all its talent schemes last year.

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Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Why Hong Kong need not get defensive about national security

It has a great legal system, and the constant harping on security only creates a false impression of the city as a hotbed of dissension.

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Chief Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung inspects the ceremonial guard mounted by the Hong Kong Police Force at Edinburgh Place ahead of his speech to mark the opening of the legal year, on January 20. Photo: Dickson Li
Hong Kong environmental issues

Should Hong Kong end Japanese seafood import ban after Chinese test results?

Restaurants urge review of ban, but others cautious after tests of samples near Fukushima show no signs of negative impact on marine life.

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Hong Kong transport

HK$2 fare scheme: 56% of Hongkongers support raising age level, survey finds

More than half of residents in favour of raising age threshold to original 65, up from current 60, according to Democratic Party poll.

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Hong Kong economy

European fintech firms eyeing Hong Kong as Asia base, Paul Chan says

Finance minister has wrapped up Davos trip, says leading fintech players showing interest in expanding to Hong Kong.

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Finance chief Paul Chan says Beijing’s support for collaboration gives the global economy stability. Photo: May Tse
BN(O) passport

Hongkongers seeking UK citizenship decry fee hikes, fearing more set to come

Residents using BN(O) visa scheme face 40 per cent increase in associated fees compared with what authorities charged in 2021.

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The UK’s Home Office last week proposed to increase four immigration fees, including the newly implemented Electronic Travel Authorisation application fee from £10 to £16, a 60 per cent increase. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing slams US sanctions bill targeting Hong Kong judges, prosecutors

Bill broadens sanctions to include Hong Kong justice minister Paul Lam, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung and Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Backlash over Hong Kong lawmaker’s verbal attack a wake-up call, observers say

Joephy Chan’s aggressive stance towards former opposition politician questioned in ‘stable’ climate after 2019 social unrest.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger stuck in Thailand to fly home on Monday after scam farm ordeal

Security chief Chris Tang ‘thankful’ to secure return of 29-year-old in time for Lunar New Year.

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Members of a Hong Kong task force met the man on Friday night. Photo: Handout
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai denies approving proposed sanctions against Hong Kong, Beijing

Former media boss says his praise for American lobbyist’s suggestions was only meant as words of encouragement.

Former media boss Jimmy Lai in 2020. Photo: AP
Hong Kong courts

New Hong Kong Bar Association chair vows to cultivate more talent for country

Jose-Antonio Maurellet also pledges to uphold the core values of the rule of law and judicial independence.

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Hong Kong housing

Developers worried over risks in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project

Authorities urged to bring forward infrastructure work to ensure sites’ development potential is met, reducing uncertainties for investors.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police question 2 polling institute workers as part of fugitive probe

The force asked two staff members to help with investigation, after questioning leading pollster and family of fugitive Chung Kim-wah.

Chung Kim-wah moved to the UK in 2022. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Thailand assures Hongkongers over safety amid forced labour scams

Thai consulate in Hong Kong says country is working with neighbouring countries to clamp down on scam farms.

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Hong Kong economy

Trump tariffs would be bad news for Hong Kong’s biggest exports to US: experts

It will be a lose-lose situation if the US president goes ahead with threat of 10 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods, experts say.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits to urging US to revoke visas of officials’ children

Prosecutors question Lai about his overseas political connections on 31st day of media owner’s verbal testimony in marathon trial.

Jimmy Lai has denied two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third count of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong’s ombudsman urges more legal action over public housing abuse

Watchdog finds Housing Authority had prosecution rate of 4.2 per cent last year for cases of public flats being misused.

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The government earlier proposed amending the Housing Ordinance to tackle certain cases of abuse of public flats. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China relations

Letters | For ‘TikTok refugees’ on RedNote, kindness should be the watchword

Readers discuss social media etiquette, Hong Kong think tanks, abuse of public housing, and a show of Hong Kong professionalism.

Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies stirring up trouble on ex-US diplomat’s orders

But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong may require minimum stay to obtain ‘local student’ university status

Minister says she will take reference from overseas as government responds to claims of talent schemes being abused to secure cheaper tuition.

Students who first received dependant visas or entry permits when they were under 18 years old are considered local under the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas). Photo: Photo: Handout
John Lee

Hong Kong’s John Lee hoping for ‘positive relations’ with US under Trump

But city leader warns against any attempts to interfere politically in Hong Kong’s political and judicial affairs.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee speaks to the media at government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to launch all-in-one app to improve tourist experience

Industry leaders call for more engaging experiences as tourism minister Rosanna Law writes to Post to promote road map.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Waste-to-energy plant backs recycling push in Hong Kong

Government insists new Hong Kong facility complements existing strategy and does not signal a shift away from the reduction of rubbish to burning it.

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