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Hong Kong authorities can punish those who refuse to provide passwords for electronic devices during national security investigations under new rules. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Withholding phone passwords punishable under tightened national security rules

Hong Kong must maintain high degree of vigilance given ‘complex and volatile geopolitical situation’, authorities say.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to press ahead with expanding Middle East ties despite regional unrest

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong government will work with Legco to craft 5-year plan, John Lee says

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong cannot extradite Tates without UK or Romania requests, lawmakers say

Videos show Andrew and Tristan Tate surrounded by crowds in Lan Kwai Fong, where onlookers are seen taking photographs and selfies with the influencers.

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Andrew Tate (right) with his brother Tristan outside a restaurant in Hong Kong. Photo: X/Andrew Tate
Andrew Tate (right) with his brother Tristan outside a restaurant in Hong Kong. Photo: X/Andrew Tate
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong in new push to get young people to register as voters

Youngsters will be exempted from producing proof of address to register as electors as part of campaign.

Hong Kong politics

Panama urges Chinese shipping giant Cosco to resume operations at canal

Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza says Cosco’s 4 per cent of cargo transshipped in Balboa is ‘significant’ and hopes company returns.

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Two Sessions 2026

What are Hong Kong’s next best steps after ‘two sessions’ in Beijing?

Analysts and members of NPC and CPPCC lay out their suggestions for city’s next moves following key political meetings in capital.

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Political experts say Hong Kong should align with the country’s geopolitical strategies. Photo: May Tse
Political experts say Hong Kong should align with the country’s geopolitical strategies. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to align with nation’s new 5-year plan

‘Hong Kong must seize every opportunity to align proactively with national strategic requirements,’ city leader says.

Two Sessions 2026

How will Hong Kong follow mainland China’s ethnic unity promotion law?

Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress set to be passed at the closing session of 14th National People’s Congress.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco to explore mainland-style oversight system for bills enforcement

Legco president Starry Lee’s proposal follows Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang’s call for city’s legislature to deliver more ‘practical outcomes’.

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Starry Lee also brushed off concerns that the city’s first five-year plan could undermine the ‘one country, two systems’ principle. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Agility and adaptability are in Hong Kong’s DNA, former leader CY Leung says

Geopolitical uncertainties will not hamper city’s ability to carry out its responsibilities to national development, he says.

Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, in Beijing on the sidelines of the annual “two sessions” political gathering. Photo: Matthew Cheng
Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, in Beijing on the sidelines of the annual “two sessions” political gathering. Photo: Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firms rethink global operations amid Middle East turmoil

Businesses with operations in region say they are looking to Southeast Asia, Europe and Australia to hedge against geopolitical uncertainty.

Hong Kong politics

‘Deliver more practical outcomes,’ Chinese vice-premier tells Hong Kong Legco

Ding Xuexiang says he hopes Legco will explore and study executive-led governance for practical outcomes that meet the requirements of the central government.

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Cathay Pacific

Exclusive | Hong Kong authorities rule out chartering Cathay Pacific flights to Middle East

Sources say officials discussed with carrier to fly home stranded residents, but option deemed fraught with uncertainty.

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A plane flies as smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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CK Hutchison escalates legal action over Panama ports seizure

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate accuses Panama authorities of ignoring requests for communication and keeping group in the dark.

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Panamanian police search a Panama Ports Company office. Photo Reuters
Panamanian police search a Panama Ports Company office. Photo Reuters
Two Sessions 2026

Chinese vice-premier stresses shared duty in Hong Kong’s executive-led governance

Ding Xuexiang calls the executive-led model vital for aligning the city with China’s five-year plan and national integration.

Hong Kong politics

Beijing tasks Hong Kong with enhancing role as an international finance centre

City priorities in 15th five-year plan draft include development of a commodity trading ecosystem and deepening cross-border connections of financial markets.

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Hong Kong economy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls on Hong Kong to improve governance efficiency

Delivering work report at NPC opening session, Li also urges city to fully harness its unique advantages to act as bridge to world.

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This year was the first time Chinese Premier Li Qiang used the annual work report to clearly call on Hong Kong to improve its governance. Photo: AP
This year was the first time Chinese Premier Li Qiang used the annual work report to clearly call on Hong Kong to improve its governance. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tycoons say Middle East outlook remains promising despite conflict

New World scion Adrian Cheng highlights city’s status as safe haven for capital; K Wah’s Francis Lui says property and stocks holding firm.

Jimmy Lai trial

Ex-Apple Daily executive first to appeal sentence in landmark Hong Kong trial

Fung Wai-kong, former managing editor of Apple Daily’s English edition, filed appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday.

Hong Kong politics

Focus on development and cherish stability, Xia Baolong urges Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director meets local delegates ahead of annual political gatherings in capital.

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The core message of the meeting was for delegates to “unite together and work together”, an attendee said. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

Delegates at the opening session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Photo: AFP
Delegates at the opening session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Cathay Pacific suspends all Middle East operations after US-Israeli attack on Iran

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority says at least nine flights have been cancelled or postponed.

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Hong Kong politics

CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama over ‘unnotified intrusion’ at storage site

Panama Ports Company accuses Panamanian authorities of undermining due process with raid, slams earlier takeover of canal ports as ‘illegal’.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Which Hong Kong government departments get budget boosts while others face cuts?

New funding channelled into innovation, AI and intellectual property despite overall spending cuts and a drive to trim the civil service.

Hong Kong’s innovation and technology, intellectual property and investment promotion departments will receive budget increases of at least 10 per cent in the coming financial year. Photo: Karma Lo
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