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Labour MPs have called on the UK government to protect Hongkongers from stricter residency rules under the proposed BN(O) visa overhaul. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong

Labour MPs urge UK to protect Hong Kong BN(O) migrants from residency reforms

Lawmakers voice ‘significant concerns’ that tighter residency criteria could undermine efforts to safeguard Hongkongers’ settlement pathway.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong lawmakers-elect want more exchanges with government in policymaking

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong scraps New Year’s Eve fireworks, moves countdown to Central

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Accidents and disasters in China

How will Jimmy Lai’s conviction affect China-UK ties, Starmer’s planned visit?

Outcome of ex-media tycoon’s Hong Kong trial poses stern test for Labour government’s balancing act with Beijing, observers say.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to visit Beijing and Shanghai in late January. Photo: EPA
Mainland China

Peking University keen to start research lab in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis

City leader John Lee meets university’s party secretary on final day of duty visit to Beijing and shares plans to accelerate project’s development.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges critics to assess Jimmy Lai verdict fairly

Jose-Antonio Maurellet says city’s rule of law remains ‘alive and strong’ as conviction of former media boss comes under scrutiny.

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Hong Kong Basic Law

Opinion | End of the road for Hong Kong’s democracy movement? There’s still hope

The only hopeless aspect is the erroneous thinking that Hong Kong can have democracy without the central government’s blessing.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Open court, detailed ruling in Lai trial ‘prove Hong Kong rule of law strong’

Lawyers urge members of public to study the court’s judgment before drawing conclusions after Western countries hit out at Lai verdict.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Align with national goals, Xi urges Hong Kong with pat on back for Lee

President Xi has fully recognised the work done by Chief Executive John Lee over the year and urged the city to take further steps to play its part in the nation’s development.

Hong Kong

Xi offers ‘strong support’ for Hong Kong efforts after Lai trial: John Lee

President also calls on Hong Kong to proactively align with the nation’s 15th five-year plan; extends condolences to families of victims of Tai Po fire.

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President Xi Jinping (right) meets Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
China-EU relations

Trump appeals to Xi over Jimmy Lai as Britain summons China’s ambassador

US president says he asked Chinese leader to consider freeing Lai, describing the jailed media executive as ‘an older man’ who is ‘not well’.

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Police officers keep watch as a van transporting media tycoon Jimmy Lai leaves the West Kowloon court on Monday in Hong Kong. Photo: AFP
Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai’s conviction in Hong Kong becomes flashpoint between China, West

Western nations unlikely to hit city with more sanctions as they need Beijing’s cooperation to offset unfair US trade practices, experts say.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai’s ‘rabid hatred’ of party led him down ‘thorny path’: Hong Kong court

Judges find former media boss guilty of national security offences, dismissing his ‘inconsistent, contradictory and unreliable’ testimony.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai used personal ties to seek foreign sanctions: court ruling

Former media boss tapped into vast political network for intervention against Beijing and Hong Kong, according to 857-page judgment.

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Jimmy Lai holds talks with then US vice-president Mike Pence in the White House in 2019. Photo: Handout
Jimmy Lai

Video | Jimmy Lai found guilty on all charges in Hong Kong national security trial

Former media boss convicted of conspiracy to produce and publish seditious materials and conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security.

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Hong Kong

Opinion | Legco election shows disruption can be good for Hong Kong politics

With fiercer contests, fresh faces and more community building on the ground, parties have found a way to navigate the new landscape.

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Hong Kong

End of an era as Hong Kong’s Democratic Party disbands after 31 years

Chairman Lo Kin-hei urges Hongkongers to live with kindness, honesty and integrity, and expresses faith in the city’s democracy movement.

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John Lee

Hong Kong’s John Lee to visit Beijing this week for annual duty visit

City leader will spend one day less in capital than he did during past years, reflecting priority of work at home following fire, analysts say.

Chief Executive John Lee will head to Beijing on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Democratic Party (HK)

Vote to disband Hong Kong’s Democratic Party looms as members weigh ‘rough ride’

Once the biggest opposition party, the Democrats are close to folding, with members reflecting on their struggles since political changes of 2020.

Legislative Council election 2025

Record tally of spoiled votes in Hong Kong poll ‘not due to pressure on public’

Authorities may reconsider introducing ‘smart ballot boxes’ to cut chance of voters wrongly marking papers, constitutional affairs chief says.

Legislative Council election 2025

Incoming Hong Kong legislator Christine Fong disavows fiery mode of politics

Long-time district councillor and ‘Queen of Votes’ in recent Legco election pledges to ‘share honour and disgrace’ with government.

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Newly elected lawmaker Christine Fong says she appreciates she can now directly engage with government officials and will be pragmatic instead of “just ranting”. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong

Tributes pour in after former Hong Kong commerce minister Gregory So dies at 67

Lawyer served as commerce chief from 2011 to 2017 and oversaw broadcast regulation, including controversial licence bid by businessman Ricky Wong.

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Hong Kong former secretary for commerce and economic development Gregory So, pictured here in his Causeway Bay office in 2023. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Hong Kong to host Apec finance ministers’ meeting in October 2026

Central authorities also reveal dates for Apec economic leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen next year, while Macau set to hold tourism ministers’ event.

Hong Kong

‘Fact-twisting’: Hong Kong slams US report alleging erosion of rights, autonomy

Government says it strongly disapproves of and opposes US Congressional-Executive Commission on China’s repeated attempts to interfere in city affairs.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Way ahead is clear for Hong Kong under Beijing’s new development blueprint

The city should focus on developing hi-tech industries, step up efforts to attract global talent and strengthen collaboration with top universities.

Chief Executive John Lee speaks at a seminar to promote the spirit of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee, in Admiralty on November 25. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Bar Association is first Hong Kong delegation to visit Beijing after fire, poll

15-member delegation expected to hold meetings with Basic Law Committee, Ministry of Justice and Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.

Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet will lead the annual visit for the first time since being elected in January. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Snuffing out smoking on Hong Kong construction sites will boost safety

Regardless of whether a link is found between workers smoking and the Tai Po fire, the push to ban lighting up at construction sites is long overdue.

Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien calls for expanding directly elected Legco seats

Outgoing legislator Tien says proposal will broaden the political spectrum and boost voter turnout.

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