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Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died on Wednesday. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong politics

John Lee leads tributes as Zhu remembered for putting steel in city’s spine

Tributes pour in for former premier Zhu Rongji from senior leaders in Hong Kong’s political and business circles.

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Hong Kong economy

In Focus | Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it curb its free-market economy?

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Hong Kong politics

5-year plan to create more jobs, help young people with housing: John Lee

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Hong Kong politics

Endanger Hong Kong’s national security and I’ll take you down, Chris Tang warns

Security minister also slams embattled Hong Kong Journalists Association for lacking credibility ahead of delayed leadership election.

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Secretary for Security Chris Tang has also accused the HKJA of running a “black box” election. Photo: Sam Tsang
Secretary for Security Chris Tang has also accused the HKJA of running a “black box” election. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Nominations for Hong Kong’s Election Committee to run from October 7 to 20

Prospective members to vie for 982 of 1,500 seats in November 22 poll before body picks city’s next leader.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Lingnan University student union ceases operations after 6 decades

Union makes announcement in social media post, citing ‘changes in the situation both on and off campus’ without detailing specifics.

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500 Hong Kong students get taste of military life as PLA summer camp returns

Two-week programme includes basic military training, specialised lectures, field visits and cultural and sports activities.

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The camp is being held at the San Wai Barracks in Fanling. Photo: Edmond So
The camp is being held at the San Wai Barracks in Fanling. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong must improve urban management to better handle disasters: John Lee

City leader and ministers meet more than 130 residents at town hall to gather feedback for first five-year plan and coming policy address.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong leader to hold town hall on Sunday to gather views on twin blueprints

While leader has held public session for policy address in previous years, Tuen Mun meeting is first face-to-face exchange with residents over five-year plan.

Hong Kong politics

Number of registered voters in Hong Kong drops for fifth year to 4.12 million

Despite overall decline, new registrations surged 78 per cent year on year to 64,900, the highest since 2021.

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Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang (second from left) and chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission David Lok (second from right) empty a ballot box during the last Legislative Council election in December 2025. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong official slams ‘bias against China’ after new article by Stephen Roach

US economist writes that ‘Hong Kong of old is over’ but deputy finance chief, without naming specific critics, defends city’s international appeal.

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A view of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, as seen from The Peak. Photo: Karma Lo
A view of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, as seen from The Peak. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Public hotline, megaproject and governance focus of new style Legco dialogue with Lee

Suggestions raised at first ‘rules-free and warm-hearted’ closed-door dialogue session with John Lee under new format.

Hong Kong politics

Holding by-election to replace disgraced lawmaker low priority, John Lee says

City leader says Hong Kong must focus on three important elections in the next 18 months, in terms of ‘time and workload’.

Hong Kong politics

Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader granted 6-month UK stay

Wu Chi-wai considering BN(O) visa after UK authorities reverse order limiting his stay to seven days.

Wu Chi-wai released a photo of himself in London on July 25. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

Lawmakers return from historic Beijing trip with insights on Hong Kong’s 5-year plan

Legco president Starry Lee highlights delegation meeting with Xia Baolong, director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, at Great Hall of the People.

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, meets lawmakers in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, meets lawmakers in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Handout
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Xia urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs makes call in a meeting with lawmakers during their week-long study tour to capital.

Hong Kong national security law

US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland officials to remain in place: Marco Rubio

President Donald Trump allowed emergency declaration to expire because ‘circumstances had changed’, US secretary of state says.

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Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai enters UK after reported denial

The Times, citing his friends, earlier reported former chairman of Democratic Party was initially refused entry and told he would be deported.

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Wu Chi-wai takes part in a march from the Legislative Council to Government House in Central in June 2019. Photo: Nora Tam
Wu Chi-wai takes part in a march from the Legislative Council to Government House in Central in June 2019. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong politics

Legco newcomers raise fewer questions but have better attendance

Miramar Group’s Alan Chan and athlete-turned legislator Vivian Kong among those who submitted fewest questions to government.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong prepares for sweeping reforms following end of Tai Po blaze inquiry

Political observers also expect senior officials, including ministers, to take accountability for blaze once committee submits report.

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Is the end of US sanctions on some Hong Kong officials an olive branch?

Under original executive order, US imposed six rounds of sanctions targeting 48 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials from 2020 to 2025.

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Hong Kong lost its preferential treatment in areas including trade and export controls back in 2020. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong’s Legco sets off for Beijing on week-long national affairs study trip

Trip marks first time entire legislature has travelled to capital for study trip, with itinerary including seminars on national security and other topics.

The Legislative Council prepares to head off to Beijing. Photo: Handout
The Legislative Council prepares to head off to Beijing. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Final report of Tai Po fire inquiry panel delayed to late October: source

‘We need more time to organise the evidence. There are many documents to review, much new material,’ source tells SCMP.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong unlikely to hold Legco by-election for seat vacated by William Wong

Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse cites time constraints and cost-effectiveness concerns.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire inquiry legal team calls for bamboo scaffolding to be phased out

Other recommendations outlined in 627 pages of closing submissions include legislative reform and measures to curb bid-rigging.

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Bamboo scaffolding on the exterior of the Wang Fuk Court towers in January. Photo: Elson Li
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