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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

US Treasury chief warns of China’s push for digital asset dominance

Scott Bessent tells senators the US must pass the Clarity Act to counter Hong Kong’s ‘sandbox’ and maintain global financial leadership.

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Hong Kong politics

Japan’s consulate in Hong Kong marks emperor’s birthday, but city officials absent

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to focus on economic progress, align with national development

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.

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Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings has said it has launched arbitration proceedings to challenge the Panamanian court ruling. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings has said it has launched arbitration proceedings to challenge the Panamanian court ruling. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to formulate first 5-year plan to align with national blueprint

Task force led by Chief Executive John Lee will formulate plan, which one expert says signals greater government role in city’s development.

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Hong Kong transport

Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts say

Officials and lawmakers have to put themselves in the public’s shoes when formulating policies, political observers say.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Outcomes, not output’: Exco held 25% fewer meetings over John Lee’s tenure so far

Figures show advisory body convened 119 meetings and discussed 602 items over first 3½ years of Chief Executive John Lee’s tenure.

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The Executive Council’s purpose is to assist the chief executive in policymaking. Photo: Elson Li
The Executive Council’s purpose is to assist the chief executive in policymaking. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to repeal bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law

Law only applies to new buses registered from Sunday, the day the seat belt rule took effect.

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Hong Kong economy

Beijing, Hong Kong slam Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession

Supreme Court rules port contract of firm’s subsidiary ‘unconstitutional’.

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Hong Kong politics

Starmer stresses Hong Kong’s stability as key to stronger ties in meeting with Xi

Meeting focused on shared interests to bolster Sino‑British relations, with Jimmy Lai’s national security case also touched upon in ‘respectful’ discussions.

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Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, left, greets Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in Beijing. Photo: Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP
Hong Kong politics

On the wrong side: Hong Kong politicians trade barbs over lawmaker’s driving

In WhatsApp group chat screen grabs seen by the Post, Choy So-yuk accuses Regina Ip of double standards in defending Judy Chan over alleged traffic offence.

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Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan was filmed driving against the flow of traffic in Wan Chai on Friday night. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan was filmed driving against the flow of traffic in Wan Chai on Friday night. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

John Lee weighs ‘all options’ amid feedback from flat owners hit by Tai Po fire

Hong Kong leader says government is analysing feedback from 90 per cent of homeowners affected by the blaze that killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000.

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Hong Kong politics

Perform on ‘same stage’, don’t undermine: Xia tells Hong Kong lawmakers, judges

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs calls for stronger ‘ownership’ of city, rejects hostile forces promoting separation of powers.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmaker ready to face legal consequences after ‘rash’ driving decision

Judy Chan also says she will refrain from driving for a while as she issues another apology to the public.

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Lawmaker Judy Chan was filmed driving along Jaffe Road in the wrong direction. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan ‘sorry’ over traffic incident caught on camera

Viral video shows car heading along Jaffe Road against the flow of traffic.

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Lawmaker Judy Chan was filmed driving on Jaffe Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout
Lawmaker Judy Chan was filmed driving on Jaffe Road in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout
Jimmy Lai trial

Beijing, Hong Kong slam European bid to sanction officials over Jimmy Lai trial

Resolution in response to conviction of former media boss also calls for rethink of city’s trade status under World Trade Organization.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

No Hong Kong cabinet reshuffle until Tai Po blaze probe wraps up: sources

Speculation is swirling that two ministers are leaving their cabinet appointments.

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Jimmy Lai trial

European Parliament debates moves to punish Hong Kong after Jimmy Lai conviction

Vote in European Parliament to revoke city’s special trade status and on sanctions to take place Thursday evening.

Former media boss Jimmy Lai. Photo: Edmond So
Former media boss Jimmy Lai. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

John Lee calls Hong Kong’s CPPCC delegates a ‘steadfast patriotic force’

City leader praises Hong Kong members of nation’s top political advisory body as he hosts vice-chairman of its 14th National Committee.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts

Ricky Cheng’s trip to Macau suspected of breaching provisions under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance regarding civil servants, government says.

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Hong Kong courts

International Bar Association ‘will speak out’ if US sanctions Hong Kong judges

Chairman Claudio Visco says IBA has consistently spoken out against violations of international law and Hong Kong will not be excluded from monitoring efforts.

International Bar Association president Claudio Visco. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Rule of law in Hong Kong ‘more robust’ than any single case: chief justice

Calls for early release of any defendant on political grounds strike against the rule of law, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung says of Jimmy Lai case.

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Hong Kong’s Chief Justice Andrew Cheung inspects the police ceremonial guard outside City Hall on Monday, ahead of his speech to mark the opening of the 2026 legal year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Chief Justice Andrew Cheung inspects the police ceremonial guard outside City Hall on Monday, ahead of his speech to mark the opening of the 2026 legal year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams US senators for ‘malicious’ bill targeting Hong Kong trade offices

Foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong says bid to strip offices’ privileges or force their closure reflects ‘Cold War mentality’ and ‘prejudice’.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Exclusive | Several Hong Kong lawmakers omit unpaid directorships in Legco declarations

Legco House Committee chairman Ronick Chan calls on lawmakers to be more rigorous and register all directorships to avoid controversy.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s CineArt Cinema to open branch at newly vacated Ma On Shan site

Firm says it will open new branch at former Emperor Cinemas location before Lunar New Year, bucking trend of closures.

CineArt Cinema will take over the branch vacated by Emperor Cinemas. Photo: Jelly Tse
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