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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
The hydrogen-powered train used in a test run. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong may drop plan to use hydrogen-powered light rail trains: lawmakers

MTR Corp faces double whammy of restrictive safety rules and need to adapt light rail platforms, pair of lawmakers say.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong should open third medical school sooner amid Sino-US tensions: expert

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis MOU a ‘general expression’ of support: minister

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Hong Kong economy

Xi’s vision for Macau, Hong Kong boon to confidence amid geopolitics: Paul Chan

Hong Kong’s finance chief says president’s speech at inauguration of new Macau administration sums up ‘one country, two systems’.

President Xi Jinping and Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai at the inauguration ceremony held earlier this week. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong slams US report alleging ‘repressive policies’ against dissidents

Annual report of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China also calls on Washington to sanction city officials.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong will not restore land-sale scheme axed in 2013, development chief says

Mechanism allowed developers to apply for sites listed by the government and offer a minimum price, triggering a public auction or tender.

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Macau

Editorial | Xi tells Macau it shares national development responsibility with HK

Stability and prosperity stressed as former Portuguese city marks 25th anniversary of return to China and inaugurates new leader.

President Xi Jinping and Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai at the inauguration ceremony, which also celebrated Macau’s 25th anniversary as a special administrative region. Photo: Eugene Lee
Macau

‘One country, two systems’ belongs to world, not just to China: Xi Jinping

At Macau inauguration ceremony, president says values of peace, tolerance, openness and sharing are enshrined in the governing principle and deserve to be safeguarded.

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Macau

Xi’s speech tasks Macau and Hong Kong with ‘one country, two systems’ mission

Both cities should take greater advantage of governing principle and convince world of its global appeal, president says at leader’s inauguration.

Macau

Xi Jinping stresses projects in Hengqin zone must align with Beijing policies

Central government developing Hengqin to promote diversification of Macau’s economy and give convenience to residents, president says at inauguration of city’s new leader.

The Macau Tower and Hengqing in the distance. Photo: Xinhua
Macau

Xi lays out 4 demands for Macau, Hong Kong to keep prospering – as it happened

Chinese president says Macau and Hong Kong must maintain ‘one country, two systems’ principle for long time.

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President Xi Jinping swears in Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai. Photo: Eugene Lee

Too early to think about retirement, president of Hong Kong’s legislature says

Andrew Leung notes current lawmakers passed nearly 50 per cent more bills than their predecessors did.

Macau

Xi Jinping tells Hong Kong leader country has ‘very high expectations’

Pair meet for second time in a week as John Lee travels to Macau for celebrations marking 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration.

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Macau

Xi Jinping urges Macau to avoid complacency, attract talent and take global role

Chinese president lays out ‘three expectations’ for city with ‘embracing a broader vision’ at top of list.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat-seng shake hands at the city’s airport on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Cooperate to tackle Hong Kong money laundering

US allegations against Hong Kong are not only misguided but also counterproductive to battling a crime that recognises no borders.

Hong Kong customs officers lead away a suspect in a HK$1.6 billion money laundering case in October. Hong Kong is hard at work combating money laundering, which relies on international cooperation to be effective. Photo: Handout
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong shelves plan to use ‘smart ballot boxes’ for elections

Legco welcomes government’s decision to heed concerns raised by lawmakers that machines would undermine privacy and vote secrecy.

Macau

Macau ‘gradually unleashing deep potential’ in push for better future: Xi

President and his wife Peng Liyuan arrive in Macau on visit to mark 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese administration.

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Hong Kong's national security law

Lawyer group has ‘frank’ talk with Beijing about Hong Kong post-Article 23

Bar Association speaks with officials from Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office about areas of concern among general public, legal sector.

The Hong Kong Bar Association last year resumed its ice-breaking trips to Beijing after a five-year pause. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong mustn’t rush to establish a third medical school

Readers discuss the risks of starting another medical school, officials’ job performance, the quality of life in the city, and esteem for Jesus Christ.

Hong Kong lawmakers raise privacy concerns over ‘smart ballot boxes’ for elections

Government aims to introduce technology that would check ballots as they are submitted and sound alarm if any irregularity is found.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | The problem with Hong Kong officials’ rising salaries

We are facing bleak times, and the government has a perception problem. Will top officials take a pay cut, as previous administrations did?

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A woman walks past a real estate agency in Tai Koo featuring properties where prices have been slashed, on July 24. Photo: Eugene Lee
My Take

My Take | YouTuber rounded on the Hong Kong government, then apologised

Pro-Beijing commentator who goes by the pseudonym ‘Wah Kee’ should have the courage of his convictions when it comes to criticising officials.

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John Lee delivers a speech. Photo: Nora Tam
Education in Hong Kong

Hongkongers in England, Wales extend record birth numbers under BN(O) scheme

Hongkongers had 2,129 babies last year in England and Wales, even as birth numbers hit nearly 50-year low in their new homes.

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John Lee

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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Hong Kong environmental issues

Food recycling surges at Hong Kong estates even without waste-charging scheme

Asked if shelved waste-charging scheme will be relaunched, environment chief says tools ‘we use are actually secondary’.

A resident of Lung Hang Estate in Sha Tin places a food waste in a machine for recycling. Photo: Jelly Tse
John Lee

Hong Kong’s John Lee wraps up Beijing duty visit with meeting on talent

Officials and Exco members also give backing to John Lee’s reform efforts after Xi Jinping pledges full support.

Chief Executive John Lee (left) with the country’s human resources and social security minister, Wang Xiaoping, during a meeting on Saturday in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Xi Jinping

China’s Xi Jinping to make 3-day visit to Macau from Wednesday

The Chinese president will inaugurate Sam Hou-fai as Macau’s new leader on Friday.

John Lee

Editorial | Xi puts faith in Lee to deliver on Hong Kong economic development, reform

Hong Kong chief executive on duty visit to Beijing receives praise as well as being instructed to focus on national goals and advantages under ‘one country, two systems’.

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