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Deng Zhonghua, president of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macau Studies, speaking at the seminar organised by the think tank on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong national security laws must be continually improved, legal expert says

City ‘cannot put a full stop’ in improving legislation to address risks, Wang Zhenmin says, while highlighting harsher laws in US, UK and Singapore.

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Hong Kong economy

Mainland Chinese firms on Hong Kong-led Central Asia trip ‘eye city listing’

Banking & finance

Beyond a bridge: Hong Kong digs in to shore up fragile ‘moat’, anchor growth

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Hong Kong politics

Legco could tighten members’ code after Wong drink-driving case: Starry Lee

Wong was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, careless driving and failing to stop and report an accident late last month.

William Wong resigned as a lawmaker on Friday. Photo: Handout
William Wong resigned as a lawmaker on Friday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrest

Starry Lee calls on members to learn from incident involving William Wong and be more rigorous in their conduct to meet public expectations.

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Hong Kong politics

PLA Navy officer recalls dramatic Sudan evacuation at Hong Kong barracks open day

Visitors receive first-hand account of mission to take 940 Chinese nationals, including two Hongkongers, to safety during civil war in 2023.

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Ex-opposition lawmaker Andrew Wan released after serving sentence for subversion

Wan, of now-defunct Democratic Party, served four years and eight months in jail for his role in unofficial Legco primary.

Andrew Wan expressed gratitude to his supporters on social media on Saturday after his release. Photo: Facebook/Andrew Wan
Andrew Wan expressed gratitude to his supporters on social media on Saturday after his release. Photo: Facebook/Andrew Wan
Hong Kong politics

William Wong becomes first to resign from Legco over scandal in 26 years

Resignation comes hours after Chinese University of Hong Kong suspended Wong, an associate dean, following his arrest on Monday.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong students tour PLA Navy warships for lesson on national defence

Students describe being ‘very moved’ by sight of destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang moored at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks.

Hong Kong politics

Taiwan’s leader pays tribute to Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee after his death

‘I want to express my deepest condolences to his family, friends and all those who care about freedom and democracy in Hong Kong,’ William Lai says in Facebook post.

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Lam Wing-kee in 2016. He said he had been kidnapped and blindfolded at the border and subsequently held in solitary confinement. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong politics

Lawmaker William Wong failed to tell Legco about arrest, set for committee probe

Sources say Wong’s silence over drink-driving arrest constitutes breach of members’ code related to ‘timely reporting of legal proceedings’.

Lawmaker Wong Kam-fai attends the handover flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Lawmaker Wong Kam-fai attends the handover flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s liaison office restructured, with focus on economy, district work

Office’s Economic Department also split into two, reflecting central government’s greater focus on financial matters, analyst says.

Hong Kong politics

Why is Hong Kong holding Communist Party anniversary events? One word: stability

Film screenings, tours and other youth-oriented events planned as experts say high-profile activities now possible after years of suspicion and opposition.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Lawmaker William Wong says sorry after arrest over CUHK drink-driving crash

CUHK associate dean arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, careless driving and failing to stop and report an accident.

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Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong attends a handover anniversary event on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Communist Party a ‘fundamental safeguard’ of Hong Kong’s prosperity: John Lee

City leader also sets priorities for final year of his tenure during handover and party anniversary celebrations.

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A man holds a national flag at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule. Photo: Jelly Tse
A man holds a national flag at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong can develop further with deeper integration, liaison office chief says

Chief Executive John Lee says government pressing ahead with first five-year development plan ‘at full speed’ to align with national blueprint.

Hong Kong national security law

Ex-opposition lawmaker Wu Chi-wai released after serving time for subversion

Former chairman of now-defunct Democratic Party completes prison sentence of nearly 4½ years for role in unofficial Legco primary.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s first batches of free PLA ship tour tickets gone within minutes

Guided-missile destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang will be open to the public at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks on Saturday and Sunday.

The guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Photo: Dickson Lee
The guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Rise in elite civil servants leaving prompts calls for hiring rethink

Thirty-six administrative officers left in past financial year, up by a third, raising concerns over how ranks of top tier are replenished.

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Hong Kong politics

John Lee to begin public consultation on term’s final policy address on Monday

Hong Kong leader also says exercise set to gauge views on city’s first five-year plan, which is due in third quarter.

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Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Loss of fugitive transfer deals a ‘pity’ and only helps criminals: Chris Tang

Security minister tells SCMP it’s up to countries that suspended agreements whether to resume them.

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Secretary for Security Chris Tang says Hong Kong authorities have continued to work with counterparts work against crime. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | ‘No limits’ to accountability over Tai Po fire, security chief Chris Tang says

Secretary for security says committee investigating blaze will deliver results in a timely manner and commission of inquiry not needed.

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Secretary for Security Chris Tang. Photo: Dickson Lee
Secretary for Security Chris Tang. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong national security law

City leader’s new national security powers will not affect appeals: minister

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam says subsidiary laws provide greater clarity and certainty.

Hong Kong politics

American envoy in Hong Kong upbeat on US-China ties, aims to engage officials

US Consul General Julie Eadeh says recent Xi-Trump summit set a vision for continued dialogue despite challenges.

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John Lee

Hong Kong, Fujian sign 6 deals to deepen finance, tourism and education ties

Chief Executive John Lee is leading a Hong Kong delegation on a three-day trip that includes visits to tech firms and cultural projects.

John Lee (left) meets provincial party chief Zhou Zuyi to discuss deepening cooperation between Fujian and Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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