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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.
The government froze civil servants’ pay last year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Union warns low civil servant pay rise after Tai Po fire would ‘bow to populism’

Unions argue that an across-the-board pay rise of 2 per cent will not offset inflation or reflect overall performance.

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Hong Kong courts

Man jailed for 10 months over seditious messages thrown from Hong Kong flat

Hong Kong

Hong Kong civil servants to get flat 2% pay rise amid fiscal prudence

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John Lee

John Lee vows ‘prudent’ use of power to define national security offences

Leader rejects concerns over centralisation of power, citing ‘state players’, sensitive information and ‘special responsibility’ to safeguard security.

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Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: May Tse
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong to begin consultation on ‘historic’ first 5-year plan on June 15

Government to gather views online and via sector forums as it drafts its first five-year plan, covering areas including housing, land, health and welfare.

Hong Kong

Editorial | National security law refinement aims to clarify, plug loopholes

The move does not involve expanded powers but provides greater certainty in implementation of the law. It will not affect those who are law-abiding.

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Hong Kong economy

Lantau reclamation plans should be revived, property tycoon Gordon Wu says

Lack of urban land will hold back city’s development as population grows, Hopewell Holdings chairman argues.

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Hopewell chairman Gordon Wu says Hong Kong has to think ahead. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong should adopt the ‘Hefei model’ in the Northern Metropolis

If the Northen Metropolis megaproject is to accelerate, a fundamental overhaul of the existing legal framework and development model is required.

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Hong Kong transport

HK$69 million saved in first month after HK$2 fare scheme revamp

Welfare chief Chris Sun says fewer people are taking long-distance rides for short journeys.

Britain

Opinion | UK could take a leaf out of Hong Kong’s supply-side economics

Too much government interference, whether through subsidies or regulatory pressure, stifles the very growth that can better society.

A pedestrian walks along the River Thames and mudlarks during low tide, with the City of London financial district in the background on September 15, 2025. Photo: EPA
June 4 vigil in Hong Kong

7 taken away as police ramp up patrols around former site of Tiananmen vigil

Hong Kong police say they stopped and searched five men and two women in Causeway Bay for allegedly disrupting order.

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Victoria Park in Causeway Bay is currently hosting a five-day “Hometown Market”. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘All reasonable steps’ for site smoking ban include CCTV, cigarette storage

Smoking is set to be prohibited at all construction sites following deadly Tai Po blaze.

Hong Kong

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs visits Hengqin in push for integration

HKMAO’s Xia Baolong visits university town, research institutes and innovation and technology companies in Hengqin zone.

Hong Kong society

Baby Danny DNA case sparks calls for Hong Kong to introduce home birth rules

DNA test results confirm arrested couple are parents of unregistered two-month-old boy.

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Hong Kong authorities have confirmed that baby Danny is the son of “Save Lily” couple. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

‘At least 1 firm under Kazakh wealth fund will list in Hong Kong this year’

Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma points to Kazakhstan’s huge potential as it seeks to privatise state-owned companies.

Chief Executive John Lee and delegation members learn about Kazakhstan’s AI developments during their visit. Photo: handout
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Starry Lee urges Hong Kong officials to respect lawmakers’ dissent amid pushback

Legislative Council president warns against official rebuttals, saying policies ‘always have pros and cons’ and urges dialogue and respect for opposing views.

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Hong Kong economy

Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies

Lee meets President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as delegation seals wide range of partnership deals on first day of Central Asia trip.

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China’s Communist Party

Beijing appoints Yuan Gujie as deputy director of Hong Kong liaison office

Senior Guangdong official with legal background replaces 61-year-old diplomat Liu Guangyuan, who is expected to retire.

Beijing has appointed Yuan Gujie, a former senior Guangdong provincial official, as a new deputy director of its liaison office in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Letters | Is ranking Hong Kong’s civil servants on a curve a good idea?

Readers discuss a proposed ranking system for the civil service, opportunities in Central Asia, and the Ebola threat.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Who benefits from the ‘significant improvement’ in Hong Kong’s finances?

When it comes to this year’s civil service pay rises, policymakers would do well to consider public sentiment.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee on Central Asia mission to explore new markets, expand ties

Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

The delegation’s first stop on the five-day trip to Central Asia is Astana. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Can Hongkong Post be saved or should it become a taxpayer-funded public service?

Observers say HK$4.6 billion rescue plan only buys time as officials must decide whether basic public services should override push for profit.

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The General Post Office in Central. Hongkong Post faces mounting losses as calls grow to end its self-financing model. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Editorial | 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.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s John Lee, lawmakers hold talks on city’s first five-year blueprint

Closed-door meeting held ahead of the government’s planned launch of a public consultation next month.

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US-China relations

Students can play role in US-China ties, Xi says in letter to Hong Kong student

Liu Runjie receives letter after he and other students shared their experiences in youth friendship programme with president, university says.

Liu Runjie is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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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Lo Wai-kwok and Yemina Yu meet the press at the headquarters of the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

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.

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.

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