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Hong Kong politics
Labour MPs urge UK to protect Hong Kong BN(O) migrants from residency reforms
Lawmakers voice ‘significant concerns’ that tighter residency criteria could undermine efforts to safeguard Hongkongers’ settlement pathway.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:42PM
SCMP Highlights
China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance: SCMP’s 7 highlights
19 Dec 2025 - 12:12PM
Jimmy Lai trial
Beijing, Hong Kong slam G7 over criticism of Jimmy Lai trial verdict
18 Dec 2025 - 10:38PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong lawmakers-elect want more exchanges with government in policymaking
Elected legislators say sharing session shows government values ties with lawmakers and call for earlier engagement to create better policies.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:59PM
About 70 of the 90 newly elected lawmakers joined the 1½-hour exchange with top government officials on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics
Peking University keen to start research lab in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis
City leader John Lee meets university’s party secretary on final day of duty visit to Beijing and shares plans to accelerate project’s development.
17 Dec 2025 - 10:48PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly
Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.
17 Dec 2025 - 11:06PM
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Open court, detailed ruling in Lai trial ‘prove Hong Kong rule of law strong’
Lawyers urge members of public to study the court’s judgment before drawing conclusions after Western countries hit out at Lai verdict.
17 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
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Jimmy Lai’s national security trial ran for 156 days. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics
Xi offers ‘strong support’ for Hong Kong efforts after Lai trial: John Lee
President also calls on Hong Kong to proactively align with the nation’s 15th five-year plan; extends condolences to families of victims of Tai Po fire.
17 Dec 2025 - 12:43AM
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Jimmy Lai trial
‘Despicable’: Hong Kong slams Western ‘smears’ as US calls for Jimmy Lai release
‘These biased statements and malicious smears from external forces precisely reflect that the national security risks we face are real,’ government says.
16 Dec 2025 - 10:35PM
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Hong Kong politics
End of an era as Hong Kong’s Democratic Party disbands after 31 years
Chairman Lo Kin-hei urges Hongkongers to live with kindness, honesty and integrity, and expresses faith in the city’s democracy movement.
14 Dec 2025 - 8:35PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong’s John Lee to visit Beijing this week for annual duty visit
City leader will spend one day less in capital than he did during past years, reflecting priority of work at home following fire, analysts say.
14 Dec 2025 - 7:24PM
Chief Executive John Lee will head to Beijing on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong politics
Vote to disband Hong Kong’s Democratic Party looms as members weigh ‘rough ride’
Once the biggest opposition party, the Democrats are close to folding, with members reflecting on their struggles since political changes of 2020.
14 Dec 2025 - 4:47PM
Legislative Council election 2025
Record tally of spoiled votes in Hong Kong poll ‘not due to pressure on public’
Authorities may reconsider introducing ‘smart ballot boxes’ to cut chance of voters wrongly marking papers, constitutional affairs chief says.
13 Dec 2025 - 6:06PM
Legislative Council election 2025
Incoming Hong Kong legislator Christine Fong disavows fiery mode of politics
Long-time district councillor and ‘Queen of Votes’ in recent Legco election pledges to ‘share honour and disgrace’ with government.
13 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Tributes pour in after former Hong Kong commerce minister Gregory So dies at 67
Lawyer served as commerce chief from 2011 to 2017 and oversaw broadcast regulation, including controversial licence bid by businessman Ricky Wong.
13 Dec 2025 - 8:45PM
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Hong Kong former secretary for commerce and economic development Gregory So, pictured here in his Causeway Bay office in 2023. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong to host Apec finance ministers’ meeting in October 2026
Central authorities also reveal dates for Apec economic leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen next year, while Macau set to hold tourism ministers’ event.
12 Dec 2025 - 9:41PM
Jimmy Lai trial
Hong Kong court to deliver verdict in Jimmy Lai national security trial on Monday
Former media boss awaits his fate as High Court judges prepare to deliver verdict that could result in him being jailed for life.
12 Dec 2025 - 6:37PM
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Bar Association is first Hong Kong delegation to visit Beijing after fire, poll
15-member delegation expected to hold meetings with Basic Law Committee, Ministry of Justice and Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.
11 Dec 2025 - 3:44PM
Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet will lead the annual visit for the first time since being elected in January. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien calls for expanding directly elected Legco seats
Outgoing legislator Tien says proposal will broaden the political spectrum and boost voter turnout.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:06PM
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Hong Kong politics
Elected and outgoing Hong Kong lawmakers meet media in show of solidarity
Outgoing Legco president Andrew Leung calls on veteran and new legislators to communicate with one another, serve residents in wake of Tai Po fire.
9 Dec 2025 - 10:49PM
Legislative Council election 2025
‘High-quality democracy’: what does Beijing’s new phrase for Hong Kong mean?
Beijing seeks orderly form of politics with executive-led government working closely with lawmakers not in confrontation with each other, analysts say.
9 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
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Legislative Council election 2025
Hong Kong’s DAB party loses popular support, but retains crown as Legco’s biggest
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong secures 250,000 fewer votes for directly contested seats compared with 2001.
8 Dec 2025 - 9:43PM
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Members of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong meet the press on Monday at its party headquarters in Fortress Hill. Photo: Jelly Tse
Legislative Council election 2025
Hong Kong’s new legislature to be youngest in 2 decades, averaging 51 years old
Legco rejuvenation driven in part by departure of 35 incumbent lawmakers, including 12 aged 70 or above.
8 Dec 2025 - 10:15PM
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Legislative Council election 2025
From ‘Ne Zha’ to ‘Queen of Votes’: Christine Fong’s path to Hong Kong Legco win
After five failed attempts, 59-year-old Fong finally clinches Legco seat with 58,828 votes.
8 Dec 2025 - 11:30PM
Legislative Council election 2025
Tackling aftermath of deadly Hong Kong blaze among first tasks for new lawmakers
Election turnout rate of 31.9 per cent slightly higher than in 2021, with city leader saying poll will have profound impact on reforms after Tai Po fire.
8 Dec 2025 - 11:24PM
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