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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.
As the Hong Kong Bar Association turns 75, improved relations with Beijing have allowed it to express its views on pressing legal issues, including the new domestic national security law
‘Sting’ operations by cabbies to expose ride-hailing drivers are uncalled for, especially when the government should really be clarifying the status of on-demand car services
Hong Kong public hospitals plan to streamline procedures for adding new medications to their formulary, cutting approval time for effective remedies in half to five months.
With an average rise of 9 per cent, the time has come for Hong Kong’s much criticised cabbies to be subject to an annual adjustment mechanism.
The authorities are right to worry about the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong”, but attempts to ban it from global platforms such as YouTube are like trying to catch your own tail.
The UK government and London police may be telling the truth, but do not assume Western officials never manipulate or lie about spy intrigue.
The world needs a strong, vibrant media. Yet press freedom is declining in many places amid war, state crackdowns and climate change.
Shake-up of board overseeing registration and discipline of Hong Kong social workers need not undermine independence, but should enhance professionalism and accountability.
Action, not just words, needed to to help members of city’s ethnic minority groups better integrate into society and enjoy education and career opportunities.
- Algernon Yau meets senior British diplomat over spying row and death of Matthew Trickett
- Trickett, whose death has been classified by police as ‘unexplained’, was one of three people accused of spying on behalf of Hong Kong
Professor Simon Young says Matthew Trickett, who was found dead on Sunday, might have shed light on spying accusations if he had chosen to testify at trial.
Veteran surveyor Lau Chun-kong says the government estimate is far from final and just a ‘small part of the total cost’.
Analysts point to Singapore’s tie-up with Taylor Swift as good example of aggressive tactics, with international sports competitions also top of the wish list for some.
Former British Royal Marine Matthew Trickett found dead in UK park, according to local police, who say death being treated as ‘unexplained’.
Matthew Trickett, 37, died under ‘unexplained’ circumstances, and a police investigation is ongoing.
Chief Executive John Lee says there is no link shown on any local platform relating to the song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’.
Government calls Hong Kong Watch an ‘anti-China organisation’ bent on ‘destabilising’ city and urges public not to be misled by their ‘ulterior motives’.
Lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen tells Legco panel says city’s ‘superconnector’ and ‘super-value adder’ boasts have become ‘a vague slogan with no substance’.
Readers discuss the benefits of HK Express’ new baggage policy, why now might be the best time to reconsider the 2014 universal suffrage proposal, the need to foster intellectual curiosity, and the challenge of waste-reduction efforts.
Government contract of BSF Hatch, which turns chicken faeces into animal feed, fertiliser and biofuel, is set to expire at the end of August, even as city faces mounting food waste problem.
Macau leader Ho Iat-seng says Xia Baolong did not talk about matters concerning coming chief executive election during seven-day visit.
Having just 13 per cent of pupils taking DSE exam in subject is ‘far from ideal’, says Ho Hon-kuen of the Centre of National History Education (Hong Kong).
Authorities singled out handful of institutions including Caritas Resurrection School in Sha Tin and Po Leung Kuk Law’s Foundation School in Yuen Long.
First ex-Hong Kong district councillor to be elected to UK local authority hopes other new arrivals will also get involved in politics.
Cui Jianchun, commissioner of Beijing foreign ministry office in Hong Kong, meets UK Consul General Brian Davidson to discuss Sino-British ties amid heightened tension.
Defence counsel seeking further information on police contact with former Apple Daily publisher Cheung Kim-hung.
Hong Kong Chinese Civil Servants’ Association throws support behind proposed salary increases outlined in latest pay trend survey published on Thursday.
Readers discuss why the time is right for China to press Russia on unequal treaties signed during Soviet times, the ban on a Hong Kong protest song, and the pleasures of ‘zoning out’.
Lawmakers have questioned rising expenses of ex-leaders amid lack of clarity over roles after leaving office.
Ronny Tong, member of Executive Council, says dialogue more effective than legal disputes in addressing issue.
Post earlier reported authorities considering postponement, with Chan urging them to ‘think twice and readjust’.
Findings of pay trend survey suggest increments of 4.01% for high-ranking civil servants, 4.32% for middle-level ones and 5.47 per cent for junior staff.
