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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.
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, meets lawmakers in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

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.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong issues 21 smoking fines on construction sites in first 6 days of ban

Hong Kong

Xia urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s TDC to open Egypt office as it eyes African, Nordic markets

Trade Development Council has revamped corporate structure to better help firms in six new industry clusters, chairman Frederick Ma says.

A view of the Pyramids of Giza on the southwestern outskirts of the Egyptian capital Cairo. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Plagiarism should have no place in Hong Kong’s judiciary

The case of a judge being found for a second time to have extensively plagiarised submissions from lawyers when writing judgments raises concern.

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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Britain

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
Hong Kong

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 society

9 tickets, 110 warnings issued after construction site smoking ban takes effect

Authorities have inspected over 200 construction sites since the ban began on Friday last week, labour commissioner says.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Upgraded border crossing will boost Hong Kong-Shenzhen connectivity

Hong Kong’s jurisdiction over part of Huanggang Port, poised to cut passenger clearance times, is a historic milestone in integration with the mainland.

A view of the main structure of the Joint Inspection Building at Huanggang Port, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on April 22. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong national security law

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
Hong Kong

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.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan must focus on what the city does best

Integration, connectivity and contribution to the national economy are the city’s tried and tested ingredients of success.

Hong Kong

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.

William Wong has become the first lawmaker to resign from the Legislative Council over a scandal in more than two decades. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

US lets Hong Kong emergency expire but keeps preferential treatment restrictions

State Department says 2020 order remains in effect as city still lacks sufficient autonomy for different treatment from mainland China.

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Hong Kong is one of Asia's leading international financial centres. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong national security law

5 Hong Kong booksellers arrested for alleged sedition released on bail

Suspects including Have A Nice Stay co-founder Sum Wan-wah released after earlier raids on bookstores selling alleged seditious material.

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.

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Hong Kong transport

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

Legislature will hold additional meeting on Friday to vet Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill ahead of facility’s commissioning deadline.

A bill to ensure smooth travel through the new Huanggang complex is expected to be passed this week. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

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

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31.

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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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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William Wong Kam-fai is absent from the House Committee of Legislative Council meeting at Legislative Council Complex on July 3. Wong resigned from Legco that day. Photo: Edmond So
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 activist Joshua Wong (pictured in 2019). Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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.

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.

Guided-missile destroyer Nanning departs Hong Kong. Photo: Robert Ng
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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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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