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Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Civil service pay rise must be seen to be fair and well justified
While an increase in pay is worth supporting in principle, the public perception of the performance of some departments must be taken into account.
30 May 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s John Lee, lawmakers hold talks on city’s first five-year blueprint
29 May 2026 - 9:20PM
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US-China relations
Students can play role in US-China ties, Xi says in letter to Hong Kong student
29 May 2026 - 9:16PM
Hong Kong
Ex-lawmaker Lo Wai-kwok, 73, to marry Cantonese opera actress 42 years his junior
Head of Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong joins 31-year-old fiancée Yemina Yu at party headquarters to announce engagement.
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Tung Chee-hwa feted for ‘deep belief in dialogue’ by China Institute of America
Hong Kong’s first chief executive honoured for efforts to deepen understanding between China and US at event commemorating institution’s first centennial.
30 May 2026 - 12:25AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong civil servants in line for pay rises of up to 4.12%, survey shows
Civil service will also introduce rigorous appraisal system in October, with 10 per cent of underperformers facing increment freeze.
28 May 2026 - 11:21PM
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China Mobile plans fresh Central Asia link to Hong Kong submarine cable network
Telecoms giant’s announcement comes ahead of Hong Kong leader John Lee’s first official visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in early June.
26 May 2026 - 10:00AM
Hong Kong society
Nearly 10,000 Hongkongers granted permanent UK residence under BN(O) scheme
British National (Overseas) visa pathway was launched five years ago.
23 May 2026 - 6:45PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong trade office in London can continue ‘legitimate activity’: UK official
UK government resists calls to revoke Hong Kong trade office privileges after spy case, but insists it will act against any threat to security.
22 May 2026 - 7:11PM
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Hong Kong
Historic Legco trip to Beijing to include tech sector tours, seminars and visits
All 90 lawmakers are expected to visit capital from July 19 to 25, marking Legco’s first collective trip to Beijing since 1997 handover.
22 May 2026 - 12:54AM
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Hong Kong housing
Anxiety, depression plague up to 66% of Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants: NGO
NGO survey reveals 40 per cent of earnings go to rent as families struggle to raise children with special needs in cramped flats.
21 May 2026 - 7:40PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s Central Asia pivot aims to boost belt and road role, analysts say
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are logical destinations for city to pursue business opportunities amid geopolitical uncertainty, analysts say.
21 May 2026 - 3:14PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po blaze: Hong Kong to ban smoking at construction sites from July 17
Workers violating law face HK$3,000 fine, while contractors who fail to prevent them from lighting up can be hit with HK$400,000 penalty.
20 May 2026 - 12:23AM
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Hong Kong transport
MTR Corp on track with new Tung Chung West station
MTR Corporation says it will complete tunnel boring by September.
19 May 2026 - 8:33PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
China will actively help to resolve international conflicts, diplomat says
Han Zhiqiang delivers pledge at Global Prosperity Summit, where political heavyweight Regina Ip also calls for creating Apec think tank council.
19 May 2026 - 8:47PM
United States
Hong Kong to benefit as Xi-Trump summit signals ‘more stability’, John Lee says
‘The consensus reached by the two heads of government injects more certainty and stability into the China-US economic and trade relationship,’ city leader says.
19 May 2026 - 7:27PM
Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong earmarks additional HK$5 billion for national security
Fresh allocation brings total funding to HK$18 billion over five years.
18 May 2026 - 11:32PM
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Hong Kong
Opinion
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Hong Kong officials should rethink their response to feedback
Can an administration that finds it hard to take feedback from lawmakers truly listen to the public in consultation on the city’s five-year plan?
18 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed)
Editorial
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Hong Kong mediation body’s successful case resolution will be first of many
Settling the International Organisation for Mediation’s first case is a key step in Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a mediation capital.
18 May 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong transport
Opinion
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Why set a limit for Hong Kong’s ride-hailing services?
The administration’s views on how to best regulate ride-hailing are mostly sound, with one glaring exception.
18 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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Jimmy Lai
Trump ‘not optimistic’ on Jimmy Lai’s release after raising case with Xi
Chinese leader ‘said Jimmy Lai is a tough one for him to do’, US president says on his return trip from Beijing.
16 May 2026 - 8:32PM
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Press freedom in Hong Kong
Opinion
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Jimmy Lai’s case a reminder that the media cannot behave with impunity
To ignore or condone the Jimmy Lais and Apple Dailies of the world is to encourage the hypocrisy and abuses seen in news reporting today.
14 May 2026 - 10:47AM
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SCMP Exclusives
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Hong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’
Large-scale publicity campaign to promote consultation includes television advertisements, banners and other public announcements, sources say.
13 May 2026 - 8:30AM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Tightened rules for Hong Kong’s money lenders will protect helpers
Moves to regulate the moneylender sector must be accompanied by strengthening law enforcement and stepping up education efforts.
13 May 2026 - 7:15AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
China backs Hong Kong courts, ignores calls to free Jimmy Lai ahead of Trump visit
Beijing reaffirms support for Hong Kong judiciary as foreign ministry calls former media boss ‘principal mastermind’ of 2019 anti-government protests.
12 May 2026 - 9:32PM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated
Given the addictive potential of the machines and complaints about rigging, regulation is a step in the right direction and must protect children.
11 May 2026 - 10:37AM
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Hong Kong society
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Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun
Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.
11 May 2026 - 9:00AM
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Editorial
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Beijing trip will help Legco sharpen Hong Kong’s development blueprint
The historic visit transcends symbolism; insights gained will strengthen the city’s edge while cementing its role in national development.
10 May 2026 - 7:15AM
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