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Letters | How Hong Kong can become Asia’s world city for students

Readers discuss how to bolster the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand, Leung Chun-ying’s warning of housing oversupply, and a potential iconic tourist draw for Hong Kong.

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to rethink its branding – it can’t be a hub of everything

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Ex-Hong Kong leader crosses swords with John Lee again over land supply

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Ongoing land creation key to ensure Hong Kong is in control of supply: John Lee

John Lee says government can reserve land and dismisses concerns earlier raised by former leader Leung Chun-ying about risks of oversupply.

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John Lee has said the continuous creation of land is needed to protect the people’s interests. Photo: Edmond So

Former Hong Kong leader CY Leung cautions on housing oversupply

Leung warns of potential housing oversupply from new projects, urging careful demand estimation and financial planning to avoid issues.

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Full steam ahead as Shanghai ports eye global container volume record

The city is investing in infrastructure and technology to support growth, while also liberalising its finance sector to attract international shipping businesses.

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Shanghai, Hong Kong ports lag global peers on services, CY Leung says

‘Drawbacks are obvious’, and both cities must upgrade to ‘wield more influence’ in global shipping, says Hong Kong’s former chief executive.

Containers sit at a terminal at the Yangshan deepwater port in Shanghai on October 10, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Editorial | Opportunity docks for Hong Kong in provision of maritime services

The city cannot hope to compete with China ports on cargo handling, but it leads in terms of legal, logistical and professional know-how.

Hong Kong shouldn’t fret over port rankings, but must build services: CY Leung

Former chief executive also says more business chambers should visit mainland China to help identify new opportunities.

Hong Kong can emulate Shenzhen and take bolder reforms: former leader CY Leung

Shenzhen’s experience offers reference for Hong Kong in areas such as giving up low-end industries in exchange for new ones, Leung says.

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Former leader CY Leung has called for Hong Kong to take bolder, faster steps towards reform. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong urged to alter approach to scheme allowing mainland vehicles into city

Chinese commerce minister earlier called for restrictions to be overcome in the roll-out of the ‘Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles’ scheme.

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The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has “enormous potential”, a top mainland official says. Photo: Dickson Lee

Explainer | Can Chinese wine become mainstream after support from Hong Kong’s CY Leung?

The Post speaks to industry players to find out more about Chinese wines and their potential for market success.

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Hongkongers should carry out more overseas charity work, says ex-leader CY Leung

Chinese people have ‘more and more important role in developing people-to-people diplomacy’, he says.

Hong Kong can play a ‘favourable role’ in China-Cambodia ties: Chinese envoy

Diplomat adds John Lee’s arrival in Phnom Penh ‘meaningful’ as it coincides with Leung Chun-ying leaving, reflecting Hong Kong’s importance.

Chief Executive John Lee is flanked by Wang Wenbin (right), Chinese ambassador to Cambodia, and Hoeurn Somnieng (left), deputy secretary general of the Secretariat General, Council for the Development of Cambodia. Photo: Handout

Son of ex-Hong Kong leader CY Leung gets married in ‘simple but grand’ ceremony

Leung Chuen-yan marries Mimmi Mononen, a Finnish postdoctoral fellow in life sciences, in home ceremony.

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Leung Chuen-yan (left) married Mimmi Mononen on Sunday. Photo: Facebook/CY Leung

Driving Hong Kong’s economic growth requires mindset shift: CY Leung

CY Leung identifies trade and shipping services as areas for city, in pursuing second- or third-tier mainland Chinese companies to set up offices.

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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.

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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.

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Carrie Lam served a five-year term as chief executive. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong flower market revamp won’t take bloom off unique atmosphere: URA

Urban Renewal Authority insists redevelopment plan will not ‘destroy’ Mong Kok flower market’s charm, but improve business for traders and the city economy.

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

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Hong Kong home sales double after curbs ditched but prices have yet to jump

Simon Siu, chairman of Estate Agents Authority, says decision to scrap extra stamp duties last month was ‘shot in the arm’ for ailing property market.

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The property market cooling measures were scrapped with immediate effect on February 28. Photo: Jelly Tse

First Hong Kong public housing tenants to move from sea-view site to new homes

About 900 households from two blocks at Wah Fu Estate will move to new homes by July 2027 at the latest in first stage of clearance for redevelopment of site.

The Wah Fu Estate, where the first 900 households will move before July 2027 as the Housing Authority prepares to redevelop the area. Photo: Edmond So

‘Unlike Singapore, Hong Kong would not use public funds for Taylor Swift concerts’

‘I don’t think the Hong Kong government can get away with paying taxpayers’ money, whatever the cause is, without telling people how much,’ ex-city leader CY Leung says.

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Most opinions in Hong Kong consultation support Article 23 security law: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee also says his administration will report full results of one-month consultation exercise to legislature in due course.

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Hong Kong should better explain new national security offences, top adviser says

Regina Ip echoes call by former city leader Leung Chun-ying to step up communication on coming legislation under Article 23 of Basic Law.

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(From left) Law professor Simon Young of the University of Hong Kong, lawmaker Regina Ip and Hong Kong Journalists Association chairman Ronson Chan. speak at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club in Central. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Jimmy Lai trial told Hong Kong tycoon used political figures to back Apple Daily

Prosecution tells court Apple Daily recruited prominent political figures in bid to boost its subscription service, including veteran democrat Martin Lee.

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Tycoon Jimmy Lai recruited prominent politicians to help boost subscriptions to Apple Daily, a court has heard. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong needs to better explain security law to foreign businesses: CY Leung

Leung says the draft legislation for Article 23 comparable with countries such as Singapore, which recently acted against a Hong Kong-born citizen under a law to counter foreign interference.

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No longer belle of the ball? Hong Kong faces stiff competition for tourism

Mainland Chinese visitors are not returning to Hong Kong as much as expected, with cities across the border adding to the competition for tourists.

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Leung Chun-ying (CY Leung)
Leung Chun-ying, also known as CY Leung, is a former chief executive of Hong Kong. He assumed office on July 1, 2012, after defeating Henry Tang Ying-yen and Albert Ho Chun-yan. His term ended June 30, 2017.
Born
12 Aug 1954
Industry
Politics
Job Title
Vice-Chairman, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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