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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
Internet users in mainland China slam move to make Cantopop singer mentor in project to rehabilitate young protesters.
‘Mosquito-to-control-mosquito’ strategy will be deployed next year, as government considers stepping up control measures.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city remains top IPO hub, citing strong demand among ‘high-quality’ companies and robust market momentum.
The second round of hearings from April 8 to April 17 exposed a series of failures that allowed the fire equipment and alarm system in Wang Fuk Court to be deactivated for months, and eventually contributed to the heavy death toll.
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Security Bureau plans to propose legal amendments to improve oversight following deadly Tai Po fire last November.
Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates.
City leader says new mechanism is meant to target genuine problems or mistakes and address them through a proper system, not ‘pick on’ individuals.
City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend.
New Shenzhen party chief Jin Lei has conducted high-profile visits to major joint projects between two cities in his first month.
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says permanent secretaries, while not covered under new mechanism, could still be taken to task if found culpable.
Minister Algernon Yau urges businesses to avoid short-term thinking, says Hong Kong entrepreneurs are discerning in assessing opportunities.
Former management committee chair says residents felt ‘helpless’ and ‘couldn’t find anything in Hong Kong law to justify our demands’.
Spotlight on oversight failures as attention turns to management committee and contractor conduct, with former chair set to testify.
HKMAO director Xia Baolong holds talks with Chief Secretary Eric Chan, finance chief Paul Chan and new mainland affairs minister Janice Tse.
Authority announces set of measures to strengthen system security after personal data of more than 56,000 patients at United Christian Hospital leaked.
Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs also reminds the city to be adequately prepared for risks arising from current political tensions.
Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions.
Industry also called on authorities to step up random inspections during coming Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday.
Home Affairs and Youth Bureau concerned over effects of rapidly growing prediction market, with Jockey Club saying it respects government’s move.
Authorities did not pay special attention to fire hazards at residential estates undergoing large-scale maintenance before deadly fire, official says.
Assistant director of Fire Services Department says shutting down fire systems not necessary for draining rooftop tanks.
Government proposes to raise borrowing ceiling from HK$700 billion to HK$900 billion to fund infrastructure development.
Fire services company also concedes it acted as ‘rubber stamp’ for renovation contractor, during hearing into deadly inferno.
Director of contractor responsible for estate’s fire services equipment suspects workers drew water from tanks, calling it a serious problem.
Home affairs chief Alice Mak says issues can be more easily addressed at briefing, allowing residents to understand the details better.
Rescuers find He Chengan conscious near Kwan Tai Temple along Section 10 of MacLehose Trail, where he had last been seen on Saturday.
