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Latest news, analysis and opinion on politics in Hong Kong, covering the Legislative Council, John Lee, pro-establishment and opposition camps, protests, the national security law and the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hong Kong police search independent bookstore Have a Nice Stay on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Booksellers must ensure titles don’t violate national security laws: Chris Tang

Security minister compares stores selling seditious books to vendors offering contaminated or poisonous food.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong set to pass Huanggang crossing bill on Friday at the earliest

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to fast-track Huanggang Port upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

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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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
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Opinion | Avoiding by-elections out of cost concerns sets a dangerous precedent

If we believe in our electoral system, in which each lawmakers plays an important role, no seat should be considered insignificant.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong expected to plead guilty in foreign collusion case

High Court has scheduled a plea and sentencing hearing for the 29-year-old jailed activist on September 2.

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Hong Kong

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
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Lawmaker slams ‘unsatisfactory’ past bid to scrap 16-year probe against doctor

David Lam says guilty verdict in misconduct case that left boy disabled for life shows medical watchdog’s bid to end probe on fairness grounds was unfounded.

Hong Kong society

‘I didn’t want to miss it’: Hongkongers see off PLA warships after port call

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says it was a precious opportunity for residents to appreciate the country’s achievements in defence and the military.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | PLA vessels’ port call in Hong Kong highlights nation’s support

Regular visits from Chinese naval vessels also signal the city’s responsibility to protect sovereignty and fortify a sense of national identity.

People pose for pictures with two PLA Navy vessels at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks on July 4. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

Opinion | Anti-drug video fiasco not a vote of confidence in Hong Kong’s AI goals

If the authorities can’t use the technology appropriately for one video, one wonders how they can address other concerns posed by artificial intelligence.

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The Correctional Services Department twice pulled an anti-drug video featuring an AI-generated K-pop girl group after internet users said it looked more like a drugs promotion campaign. Photo: Facebook / Correctional Services Department
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

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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China’s military

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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Hong Kong national security law

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
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Editorial | Latest lawmaker letdown a reminder that accountability matters

William Wong Kam-fai’s resignation highlights that those vested with power in Hong Kong carry the highest expectations of society.

Lawmaker Wong Kam-fai attends a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai on July 1. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ministers get 1.3% pay rise after civil servants secure 2% salary bump

South China Morning Post calculates monthly salary of chief secretary for administration, city’s No 2 official, has risen to HK$422,755.

China’s navy

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.

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CUHK

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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Lawmaker William Wong has also been suspended by CUHK. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Proposed sexual offences overhaul extensive but advocacy groups cite concerns

While government’s plan goes beyond law reform body’s suggestions, groups say ‘honest but mistaken’ defence over consent could be a loophole.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must reform its sexual offence laws for the 21st century

Aside from introducing a statutory definition of consent and removing gender-based distinctions, reforms should ensure support for survivors.

Taiwan

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
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

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
Hong Kong

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

Hong Kong police search 15 in former July 1 protest areas, man taken away

Man, 32, questioned over T-shirt with political undertones but was later released, police say.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Prospects for Hong Kong are looking up, 29 years after the handover

On the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to China and 105 years since the Communist Party’s founding, President Xi expressed high expectations of Hong Kong and Macau.

A worker installs Chinese national and Hong Kong special administrative region flags in Tsim Sha Tsui, ahead of the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland on June 25. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

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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A resident waves the national flag at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront as Hong Kong celebrates the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule and the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party. Photo: Jelly Tse
Mainland China

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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Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan will hinge on how it measures success

From boosting growth to improving liveability, city planning is most effective when matched by consistent execution and accountability.

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