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‘Take action, don’t be bystanders,’ John Lee urges Hong Kong businesspeople
City leader echoes senior Beijing official Xia Baolong’s call on real estate tycoons and business leaders to take ‘concrete actions’.
11 Nov 2024 - 6:59PM
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Hong Kong needs credible fertility policies, not baby photos in offices
11 Nov 2024 - 9:30AM
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Why didn’t Hong Kong set stricter rules to wipe out its notorious shoebox flats?
11 Nov 2024 - 10:35AM
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Hong Kong tycoons should take lead in reinventing city: Beijing official
‘Today’s world is not yesterday’s world, and Hong Kong cannot rely solely on its traditional advantages by relying on just one trick,’ Xia Baolong says.
10 Nov 2024 - 11:16PM
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Don’t threaten Hong Kong’s rule of law if you want close ties: Paul Lam
Justice minister weighs in on ‘absurd’ requests from Hong Kong-based US representatives and Donald Trump’s vow over jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai.
10 Nov 2024 - 4:06PM
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Hong Kong’s Democratic Party hosts banquet after several forced cancellations
Police officers appear at opposition party’s 30th anniversary celebrations, but leave without making any arrests.
9 Nov 2024 - 11:30PM
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Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs urges tycoons to bid on long-term projects
Real estate companies have been asked to support city by bidding on projects related to mega developments such as Northern Metropolis, minister says.
9 Nov 2024 - 9:00PM
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Exco convenor condemns Trump pledge to get Jimmy Lai out of Hong Kong jail
National security case is being heard by independent court and request to release Lai will amount to interfering in rule of law, Regina Ip says.
8 Nov 2024 - 9:27PM
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Xia Baolong says US containment to continue as he meets Hong Kong tycoons
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office head meets real estate tycoons and tells them to ‘recognise their responsibilities’.
9 Nov 2024 - 12:48AM
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Hong Kong ramps up efforts to boost status as legal hub with launch of academy
City’s new academy will work with global organisations, strengthening exchanges in regions under the Belt and Road Initiative, John Lee says.
8 Nov 2024 - 9:49PM
Legal challenge against planned Hong Kong tech hub could be put on hold
Judicial review applicant says he has not received final decision from Legal Aid Department on whether cost of action will be covered.
8 Nov 2024 - 4:41PM
Will it be a case of when, not if, Trump closes Hong Kong trade offices in US?
Bill allowing president to close city’s trade missions has passed House and could become tool for Trump to negotiate with China, experts say.
8 Nov 2024 - 2:14PM
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Hong Kong set for pain after Trump victory but businesses ready, experts say
Hong Kong economy will inevitably be hurt as the US is likely to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and toughen tech policies, academic says.
7 Nov 2024 - 11:25AM
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Hong Kong’s newest border checkpoint can handle big crowds, security chief says
Security chief Chris Tang tells lawmakers that Heung Yuen Wai crossing handles an average of 70,000 passenger trips per day.
6 Nov 2024 - 9:01PM
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Hong Kong’s John Lee confident over Shanghai ties, says focus on economy
Chief executive wraps up three-day visit to mainland China for world-leading expo, with deals signed to bring more companies to city.
6 Nov 2024 - 8:12PM
Hong Kong must improve treatment of ‘political prisoners’ to bolster US ties: envoy
US diplomat Gregory May also says he expects America’s approach to Hong Kong to remain the same regardless of who wins US presidential poll.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:22PM
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Trump, Harris both like ‘poison’ for Beijing, says ex-top US envoy to Hong Kong
Former consul general Kurt Tong also urges Hong Kong government to change Americans’ tainted perceptions about the city through advocacy.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:15AM
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Hong Kong to speed up inclusion of ‘space oil’ in dangerous drugs law
Security chief says original time frame for completing legislative work in second quarter has been revised and authorities now aiming for February date.
5 Nov 2024 - 11:25PM
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Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own
Government initiatives are expensive and not enough. For effective youth development, collaboration is needed with businesses and the community.
5 Nov 2024 - 4:30PM
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Beijing official to hold closed-door meeting to hear views from Hong Kong companies
Post learns Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs to hold closed-door meeting in Shenzhen to boost confidence in business environment.
5 Nov 2024 - 9:02PM
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Hong Kong’s legal system shows ‘strong resilience’ to threats: Beijing official
Cui Jianchun also stresses city must remain competitive in legal field and build itself into a preferred destination for global dispute resolution.
5 Nov 2024 - 4:35PM
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Hong Kong’s luxury yacht tourism needs wind in its sails
Hong Kong should build more berths and develop services to attract the vessels and their well-heeled and high-spending passengers.
5 Nov 2024 - 8:15AM
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Hong Kong think tanks are a resource officials can tap for sound advice
The many successes of these bodies show the value of adopting this underused pool of high-quality research to help shape policy for Hong Kong.
5 Nov 2024 - 7:45AM
Hong Kong’s Law Society sends warning letters to lawyers linked to protest fund
City’s biggest lawyer group did not disclose how many members received letters over complaints involving 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund.
5 Nov 2024 - 12:49AM
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Beijing official says common law jurisdiction key to Hong Kong’s ‘connector’ role
Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong, also says critical comments about curtailed freedoms in city are ‘rumours made by insane people’.
4 Nov 2024 - 9:20PM
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Hong Kong needs to rethink its branding – it can’t be a hub of everything
The government’s messaging problem and hub obsession stem from misplaced priorities.
4 Nov 2024 - 9:30AM
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From logistics to health services, Mongolia can learn much from Hong Kong: envoy
Dual stock market listings, double-taxation agreement on envoy’s to-do list to boost business, investments.
4 Nov 2024 - 8:30AM
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3 ways Hong Kong can boost economic growth and development
The city should take advantage of ‘one country, two systems’ to boost economic growth through internationalisation, integration and innovation.
4 Nov 2024 - 9:27AM
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9 September, 2024
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