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Hong Kong national security law
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s success debunks the false binary of security vs freedom
Contrary to what external critics might say about Hong Kong, the national security regime has helped build a foundation for the city’s comeback.
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Hong Kong national security law
Beijing slams US, UK, Australia and EU over Jimmy Lai sentencing remarks
14 Feb 2026 - 8:20PM
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Mainland China
Protecting national security seen as key to Hong Kong’s stability
14 Feb 2026 - 9:28PM
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Hong Kong courts
As I see it
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Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check
While some critiques of the former media boss’ sentencing come down to different standards of governance and journalism, others are steeped in hypocrisy.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Will allowing more Hong Kong schools to use English be too testing for pupils?
After decades of debate, authorities and schools sector say time is right to adjust the language policy but some argue move is mainly political.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:01AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong may allow more pupils to use English in lessons, education chief says
Secretary for Education Christine Choi says more flexibility is possible.
13 Feb 2026 - 4:13AM
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Legislative Council election 2025
HK$20 vs HK$200: how Hong Kong’s Christine Fong underspent rivals in Legco race
Election spending declarations by 32 candidates reveal huge spending gap, from HK$20 to more than HK$200 a vote.
12 Feb 2026 - 12:02PM
Civil Service Bureau (HK)
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s civil service won’t benefit from a universal retirement age hike
The civil service needs nuanced refinements that prioritise quality over quantity, not mandates that threaten talent inflow and retention.
12 Feb 2026 - 10:20AM
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Hong Kong to recruit 2 civil service directors with ‘political acumen’
Authorities launch unprecedented open recruitment for environmental hygiene and information services directors.
11 Feb 2026 - 11:16PM
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Hong Kong national security law
Editorial
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Hong Kong must keep up ‘unrelenting’ fight to safeguard national security
The central government’s white paper is the clearest and strongest warning yet against violations of national security.
11 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong courts
Opinion
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Collusion is a serious offence. Let Jimmy Lai’s case be an example
Critics of the former media boss’ sentencing should remember that he was not on trial for his beliefs, but rather for a clearly defined crime against national security.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s minimum wage set to rise by HK$1 per hour to HK$43.10
Exco backs Minimum Wage Commission’s suggested 2.38 per cent increase.
10 Feb 2026 - 11:29PM
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Diplomacy
Ports row prompts Hong Kong investors to reassess stakes in Panama: John Lee
City leader also says Hong Kong government fully supports Beijing’s intention to safeguard rights of Chinese enterprises.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:40PM
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Hong Kong national security law
Struggle for national security an ‘enduring task’ for Hong Kong, Beijing says
John Lee says white paper issued by State Council serves as a stern warning to ‘traitors who betrayed the country and Hong Kong’.
10 Feb 2026 - 10:04PM
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Hong Kong
UK expands BN(O) scheme to more Hongkongers following Jimmy Lai sentencing
Britain’s Home Office says those under 18 during 1997 handover to China will be eligible to apply for scheme.
9 Feb 2026 - 10:29PM
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Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Opinion
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Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs
Even if the government drafted perfect laws, lawmakers must scrutinise them without being afraid of performing their constitutional duty.
9 Feb 2026 - 12:37PM
Hong Kong economy
Editorial
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Hong Kong’s move to craft a 5-year plan marks a paradigm shift
The government’s laissez-faire ethos has become less suited to the increasingly complex economic and geopolitical environment.
9 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?
Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.
8 Feb 2026 - 7:33PM
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Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s budget should move the city towards ‘inspirational’ development
The 2026-27 budget speech should explain how the city’s economic direction aligns with global and national trends, defining its place in the industries of the future.
8 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
China's space programme
Editorial
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Hong Kong need not wait to help Chinese space ambitions take off
As a leading hub for finance and law, the city has the ‘right stuff’ to be proactive in drawing up solid action plans for the space economy.
8 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong economy
What’s behind plan to adopt multi-operator model for Panama Canal ports?
Panamanian president reportedly vowed his country will ‘never again’ grant concession contracts to run terminals to single company.
7 Feb 2026 - 6:45PM
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Hong Kong
Japan’s consulate in Hong Kong marks emperor’s birthday, but city officials absent
Envoy remarks on absence of traditional ‘guest of honour’ from city government, amid tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.
5 Feb 2026 - 10:59PM
Hong Kong courts
Opinion
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Those betting on Hong Kong’s bright future have backed a winner
The ‘one country, two systems’ framework, enshrined in the Basic Law and staunchly supported by the central government, has allowed the city to flourish.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Senior civil servants to face scrutiny in Hong Kong blaze inquiry
Senior civil servants and department heads among witnesses to be cross-examined by an independent committee as victims demand accountability.
5 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong urged to focus on economic progress, align with national development
Liaison office chief Zhou Ji also calls on the city to strengthen executive-led governance model.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:53AM
US-China relations
Panama ports defeat shows China faces tougher test in Latin America
China pushed back after Panama stripped CK Hutchison of two Panama Canal ports as Beijing contends with more active US competition in Latin America.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:31AM
Hong Kong economy
CK Hutchison takes Panama to arbitration after court voids canal port rights
Move comes after Beijing called ruling self-sabotaging and warned Panama would pay heavy political and economic price.
4 Feb 2026 - 6:01PM
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Hong Kong transport
Editorial
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Valuable lessons to be learnt from U-turn on seat belt law in Hong Kong
The government and legislators must ensure the law can achieve its intended purpose of ensuring public safety before it is reintroduced.
3 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
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