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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.
Stronger safety net on wages for city’s worst paid and most vulnerable is to be welcomed despite inflation and cost fears.
As many as 19 Hong Kong education institutions are interested in joining an ambitious mega development, the Northern Metropolis, on land close to the border with mainland China.
Holders of documents in mainland China will be able to enjoy 14 days from next week, and talent scheme will be expanded to Beijing and Shanghai.
Official use of blunt propaganda and well-worn phrases does nothing for city’s cause, but return to reasoned argument may be on the way.
Pledge to use city’s new domestic national security law only in compelling circumstances and to promote ‘soft power’ suggests a subtle change in government stance.
Thankfully, Hong Kong authorities recognise the healthy development of the media industry and its consumers is the way to go, not legislation that is difficult to draft and inevitably restricts press freedom.
Top Talent Pass Scheme drew nearly 46,500 successful applicants in the past financial year, and they must be encouraged to put down roots so local people can also benefit.
- Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk hints full roll-out of pay-as-you-throw scheme will not go ahead in August without public consensus
- City leader John Lee, also visiting frontline workers on Labour Day, vows to review ‘every single element’ of twice-delayed scheme
Thirteen years after statutory minimum wage introduced, a new formula that bars any rate cuts in future has been approved.
Undersecretary for Labour and Welfare Ho Kai-ming also reveals website providing information on help for carers has had 350,000 hits since in November.
Chief Executive John Lee says Individual Visit Scheme helps city target high-spending arrivals.
Executive Council also accepted a proposal to review the minimum wage annually, rather than once every two years.
Outstanding researchers in Beijing and Shanghai among those set to benefit from policies announced on Sunday by National Immigration Administration.
Legislator Tik Chi-yuen says he will file a complaint with ombudsman if bureau does not allow Rosaryhill Secondary School to operate for two more years.
Development chief Bernadette Linn says the government may add new safety requirements to both existing and new contracts for manhole maintenance.
Paul Lam says he continues to engage in discussions and provide explanations on the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance enacted last month.
If the event is approved, it will be the fifth straight year since 2019 that a police-authorised candlelight vigil has not been held in Causeway Bay park.
CY Leung identifies trade and shipping services as areas for city, in pursuing second- or third-tier mainland Chinese companies to set up offices.
Transport and Logistics Bureau submits revised funding request over Trunk Road T4 to the legislature’s Finance Committee.
Halt to production of special trash bags for waste disposal scheme sparks call from city’s biggest party for yet another delay to the scheme’s introduction.
City authorities hit back at European Union’s lawmaking body after members also call for sanctions against Chief Executive John Lee, as well as other officials.
Treasury chief Christopher Hui seeks to clear up confusion over whether residents on UK citizenship pathway can withdraw pensions at meeting with visiting British minister.
Public spending watchdog criticises postal service for not including safeguarding national security clauses in contracts for stamp designs.
Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Greenpeace and the Conservancy Association say abandoned fish ponds in area earmarked for tech hub still have ecological value.
Inter-departmental Counter Terrorism Unit says 13 per cent of reports received since hotline’s launch two years ago passed to relevant law enforcement agencies.
State Department accused Beijing of continuing to ‘dismantle’ Hong Kong’s political freedoms and autonomy in violation of Sino-British Joint Declaration and Basic Law.
Regina Ip, convenor of government’s key decision-making Executive Council, says current situation is ‘inflection point’ for city.
Lee says some media practitioners and outlets are already ‘refuting or correcting’ misinformation.
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