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Xia Baolong (front row, centre) met Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai (front row, fourth left) and other officials on Thursday. Photo: Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office

‘Good start’ by new Macau administration, Beijing’s point man says on visit

Xia Baolong also praises Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai’s maiden policy address last month as embodying the ‘spirit of courage’.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Macau affairs begins 6-day visit to city

9 May 2025 - 7:25AM

Hong Kong courts

New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kong’s top court as non-permanent judge

9 May 2025 - 6:43PM

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police take away 2 relatives of Canada-based activist for questioning

Joseph Tay’s cousin and his wife were escorted from their home to a police station to assist with the investigation.

8 May 2025 - 6:28PM

Two relatives of activist Joseph Tay (pictured) have been taken away for questioning. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong to conduct 6-day inspection tour of Macau from Thursday

Beijing’s point man overseeing Macau affairs will be briefed about new administration’s work in his first visit to city since May last year.

7 May 2025 - 8:46PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong ranks 37th overall for journalists’ safety in new global index

City scored highly for physical safety of reporters, but performed worse in areas measuring digital and psychological well-being.

7 May 2025 - 5:27PM

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On This Day | Naval guns, crowds welcome Queen Elizabeth to Hong Kong in 1975 – from the archive

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II visited Hong Kong for the first time on May 4, 50 years ago.

4 May 2025 - 4:38PM

A historic moment for Hong Kong as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrive at Kai Tak Airport on May 4, 1975. Photo: Chan Kiu

Hong Kong politics

Beijing-Vatican ties built under pope must be maintained: Hong Kong cardinal

Cardinal Stephen Chow says there is a ‘formal need for meeting on a regular basis to talk about progress’.

3 May 2025 - 6:58PM

Hong Kong politics

US trying to blur ‘one country, two systems’ with tariffs: Hong Kong’s Paul Lam

Paul Lam says US has ‘engaged in transnational bullying that is completely in violation of international relations and law’.

3 May 2025 - 11:09PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong plans to add new innovation hub near border to constituency

Electoral Affairs Commission says inclusion of zone near border ties in with ‘substantial development’ in the area.

3 May 2025 - 8:41AM

The Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong 47: ex-lawmaker Claudia Mo breaks silence over ‘Kafkaesque’ jail time

Mo released earlier this week after finishing jail sentence handed down to her for subversion charge over unofficial ‘primary’ election.

2 May 2025 - 4:25PM

Former lawmaker Claudia Mo (pictured in 2019) was among four ex-legislators released earlier this week. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong politics

Beijing office posts article critical of splitting ports off in Hutchison deal

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts second article by Ta Kung Pao critical of deal, the second in two days.

29 Apr 2025 - 10:56PM

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong 47: first 4 subversion offenders released from prison

Claudia Mo’s husband, Philip Bowring, says she needs time to get ‘used to life’, adding they may visit grandchildren in England later in year.

29 Apr 2025 - 8:48PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hutchison ports deal: China’s foreign ministry tells parties to ‘act prudently’

Spokesman weighs in on reports that Panama Canal ports may be separated from controversial US$23 billion deal.

28 Apr 2025 - 10:19PM

China’s market regulator has said it will launch an antitrust probe into CK Hutchison Holdings’ deal. Photo: Sam Tsang

Macau’s exposure to US trade war limited, but economy must diversify: leader

Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai also says city will collaborate with industries in Southeast Asian countries to develop tourism markets.

27 Apr 2025 - 8:00PM

“The city will be indirectly affected by the trade war,” Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai has said, adding the impact of the tariffs on other countries could affect tourism in Macau, driving down visitor spending. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong politics

Hutchison ports deal: China regulator warns parties not to circumvent probe

State Administration for Market Regulation says it is ‘highly concerned about the relevant transaction’ following reports deal is to be split up.

28 Apr 2025 - 10:56AM

Hong Kong economy

US tariff war ‘will not kill Hong Kong’, Trade Development Council says

City’s increasingly diversified exports helped businesses prepare, and they are aware of risks of relying on single market, body says.

27 Apr 2025 - 11:43AMvideocam

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong to launch local ChatGPT-style AI tool in second half of year

Innovation minister Sun Dong says ‘HKGAI V1’ able to answer ‘all kinds of questions’, but some work to do on safety.

25 Apr 2025 - 11:23PM

HKGAI V1 is the first in the world to be based on the DeepSeek full-parameter fine-tuning research model. Photo: HKUST

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s Legco plans to require meeting attendance, voting and regular reports

Legislative Council president Andrew Leung says new code being formulated to set minimum standards for legislators, building on existing rules.

26 Apr 2025 - 1:06AM

Hong Kong economy

Tech firms thrive in cross-border Hong Kong and Shenzhen innovation hub

Location offers a competitive edge through cheaper rents, subsidies for innovation and easier access to talent, firms say.

25 Apr 2025 - 1:35AM

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong, Zhejiang to boost links in 13 key areas including AI, smart cities

City leader John Lee also calls on entrepreneurs of Ningbo descent to invest in border innovation hub.

24 Apr 2025 - 11:43PM

Hong Kong leader John Lee (standing second from left) at the signing ceremony with Zhejiang province officials. Photo: Handout

Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong supporting European business collaboration surge in Qianhai

Escalating US-China trade war has resulted in European business chambers seeking out opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

24 Apr 2025 - 12:10AM

Qianhai, a special economic zone in Shenzhen near Hong Kong, has seen a surge of European business chambers seeking collaboration due to the growing tensions of the US-China trade war. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong science and tech

John Lee vows to support Hangzhou tech firms in expanding into Hong Kong

Chief Executive John Lee says on Hangzhou visit that he is eyeing more collaboration with Zhejiang, mainland China’s rising tech powerhouse.

24 Apr 2025 - 1:46AMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

‘Disgrace’: Beijing’s top office overseeing Hong Kong slams US tariffs, sanctions

‘[These acts] … have also made the world more aware of [the US] despicable and shameless hypocrisy, and desperate hysteria,’ commentary says.

23 Apr 2025 - 8:42PM

Hong Kong politics

Church in Hong Kong expected to remain bridge between Vatican and Beijing

Vatican and Beijing will be moving towards a more harmonious and conciliatory relationship, no matter who the next pope is, expert says.

23 Apr 2025 - 9:26PMvideocam

Prayers are said for Pope Francis at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li

Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AMvideocam

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AMvideocam

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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