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Matthew Cheng
Reporter, City
Matthew joined SCMP in 2025 and covers Hong Kong politics. Prior to joining the Post, he was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Matthew joined SCMP in 2025 and covers Hong Kong politics. Prior to joining the Post, he was a reporter at Ming Pao Daily.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong politics, Hong Kong general news
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Court also upholds acquittal of Lawrence Lau Wai-chung, with Department of Justice to consider appealing ruling.
Appellate court also upholds acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau in the subversion case.
Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment.
Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds.
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Christopher Hui cites city’s service-dominated economy as buffer and says US move highlights Hong Kong’s safe haven status.
Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit.
Incident has already prompted Chinese consulate to warn nationals against travel to Japan, amid heightened tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.
Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.
Kenneth Lau also calls on city to embrace innovation after drawing ‘neutral’ No 22 fortune stick at Che Kung Temple.
Suspects aged between 26 and 61 held as officers uncover smuggled slimming and cosmetic injections as well as erectile dysfunction pills.
In his Lunar New Year message, city leader describes the horse as an animal that ‘boldly charges ahead’, a symbol of ‘speed and stamina’.
Consumer Council warns against exaggerated claims of effectiveness after surge in complaints over scalp inflammation, artificial hair detachment.
City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million.
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says high-traffic and strategically located shopping centres will be prioritised.
Election spending declarations by 32 candidates reveal huge spending gap, from HK$20 to more than HK$200 a vote.
John Lee says white paper issued by State Council serves as a stern warning to ‘traitors who betrayed the country and Hong Kong’.
Subsidiary has requested arbitration after Panamanian authorities voided concession contract but securing damages may be difficult, they warn.
Panamanian president reportedly vowed his country will ‘never again’ grant concession contracts to run terminals to single company.
Rule sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling early before alighting would violate law.
Liaison office chief Zhou Ji also calls on the city to strengthen executive-led governance model.
Task force led by Chief Executive John Lee will formulate plan, which one expert says signals greater government role in city’s development.
Officials and lawmakers have to put themselves in the public’s shoes when formulating policies, political observers say.
Figures show advisory body convened 119 meetings and discussed 602 items over first 3½ years of Chief Executive John Lee’s tenure.
Law only applies to new buses registered from Sunday, the day the seat belt rule took effect.
Meeting focused on shared interests to bolster Sino‑British relations, with Jimmy Lai’s national security case also touched upon in ‘respectful’ discussions.
Incident follows backlash over new regulations requiring passengers travelling on public or private buses to wear seat belts where available.
Hong Kong has made it mandatory for passengers on public or private buses to wear seat belts whenever they are available.
In WhatsApp group chat screen grabs seen by the Post, Choy So-yuk accuses Regina Ip of double standards in defending Judy Chan over alleged traffic offence.
City leader John Lee dismisses speculation about more principal official departures, says his cabinet ‘shares his philosophy’ and has met expectations.
