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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.
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died on Wednesday. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Shanghai

John Lee leads tributes as Zhu remembered for putting steel in city’s spine

Tributes pour in for former premier Zhu Rongji from senior leaders in Hong Kong’s political and business circles.

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Hong Kong society

As I see it | Hong Kong is no longer a Western playground – and it’s not looking back

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Hong Kong economy

In Focus | Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it curb its free-market economy?

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John Lee

Opinion | John Lee is right about local governance. Now he must deliver

Fixing Hong Kong’s district management in the wake of the devastating Tai Po fire is the next test for the chief executive.

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Chief Executive John Lee addresses the participants of a town hall meeting on August 2 to gather feedback on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the coming policy address. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Hong Kong society

Youth membership in Hong Kong uniformed groups drops 8% over 5 years

Low birth rates contribute to decline despite steady government funding, prompting some lawmakers to call for KPIs to ensure prudent spending.

Hong Kong

5-year plan to create more jobs, help young people with housing: John Lee

City leader says government is paying close attention to youth employment, while Northern Metropolis presents opportunity for bigger homes.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan can’t just be a laundry list

Repackaging familiar initiatives is not enough – city leaders must deliver clear directions, tangible targets and real accountability.

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llustration: Huy Truong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong commerce chief to lead joint local and mainland delegation to Malaysia

Algernon Yau says about 200 mainland enterprises have already set up offices in the city since last year to expand globally.

Hong Kong courts

Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse

Hong Kong Bar Association vice-chairman Martin Hui says four ‘safeguards’ are needed to ensure fairness for both defendant and victim.

Education in Hong Kong

CUHK chief urges more funds for campuses in Northern Metropolis university town

Dennis Lo says the government’s HK$10 billion loan scheme is inadequate and local universities must expand to meet future challenges and compete globally.

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CUHK president Dennis Lo says Hong Kong must provide more support for universities to build campuses in the Northern Metropolis university town. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong national security law

Endanger Hong Kong’s national security and I’ll take you down, Chris Tang warns

Security minister also slams embattled Hong Kong Journalists Association for lacking credibility ahead of delayed leadership election.

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Secretary for Security Chris Tang has also accused the HKJA of running a “black box” election. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Nominations for Hong Kong’s Election Committee to run from October 7 to 20

Prospective members to vie for 982 of 1,500 seats in November 22 poll before body picks city’s next leader.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong weighs dedicated offence to tackle persistent child sex abuse

Security chief Chris Tang also reveals over 90 per cent of respondents back proposed overhaul of laws tackling sex crimes during consultation.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Lingnan University student union ceases operations after 6 decades

Union makes announcement in social media post, citing ‘changes in the situation both on and off campus’ without detailing specifics.

The Lingnan University campus in Tuen Mun. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Criticism of Hong Kong’s economy and rule of law is baseless

The city’s economic achievements and stability, underpinned by its security laws and an independent judiciary, speak for themselves.

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Hong Kong residents’ livelihoods and the city’s business environment have steadily improved. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Opinion | Hong Kong must be realistic and flexible in re-engaging with the US

A more stable US-Hong Kong relationship need not come at the expense of domestic security or ties with the Global South or the mainland.

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Hong Kong

500 Hong Kong students get taste of military life as PLA summer camp returns

Two-week programme includes basic military training, specialised lectures, field visits and cultural and sports activities.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Opinion | Legco-executive dialogue must deliver more than novelty for Hong Kong

While more communication between the Legislative Council and the government is welcome, what matters most are outcomes that improve Hongkongers’ lives.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and Legco President Starry Lee are seen after a dialogue session between the chief executive and lawmakers on July 28. Photo: Jonathan Wong
John Lee

Hong Kong must improve urban management to better handle disasters: John Lee

City leader and ministers meet more than 130 residents at town hall to gather feedback for first five-year plan and coming policy address.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | What Hong Kong’s districts can learn from Sham Shui Po’s governance

Grass-roots political achievement should be judged by whether residents’ lives become measurably safer, healthier and more secure.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong gauges feedback on 50:50 split for public flats, subsidised sale homes

Total supply of public housing will reach 196,000 flats over the next five years, government minister says.

Hong Kong has a 70:30 ratio of public rental-to-subsidised sale flats. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Number of registered voters in Hong Kong drops for fifth year to 4.12 million

Despite overall decline, new registrations surged 78 per cent year on year to 64,900, the highest since 2021.

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Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang (second from left) and chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission David Lok (second from right) empty a ballot box during the last Legislative Council election in December 2025. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Residents sign directives as Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law takes effect

Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance provides clearer protection and removes legal uncertainty for patients and doctors.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s Legco enters new stage of cooperation with the government

On their return from a visit to Beijing, lawmakers had an unprecedented dialogue session with the chief executive, a format that will foster constructive exchange.

Hong Kong

Telling Hong Kong judge to retire early is sufficient penalty for plagiarism: experts

Wilson Chan’s reputation is damaged because of his plagiarism and he will lose tens of millions of dollars in pay and allowances, they say.

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Justice Wilson Chan is leaving his position about six years earlier than the retirement age. Photo: Jasmine Siu
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Public hotline, megaproject and governance focus of new style Legco dialogue with Lee

Suggestions raised at first ‘rules-free and warm-hearted’ closed-door dialogue session with John Lee under new format.

Hong Kong’s Starry Lee (left) and her fellow lawmakers visit the 12345 Citizen Hotline Service Centre in Beijing during their study trip. Photo: Handout
Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Holding by-election to replace disgraced lawmaker low priority, John Lee says

City leader says Hong Kong must focus on three important elections in the next 18 months, in terms of ‘time and workload’.

Hong Kong

Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader granted 6-month UK stay

Wu Chi-wai considering BN(O) visa after UK authorities reverse order limiting his stay to seven days.

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