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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.
With an estimated 50 trillion yuan digital market just across the border, Hong Kong must be ready to unleash its potential and gain a big slice of that economic pie.
As Hong Kong taxpayers are left with ballooning bills for offices, ex-chief executives must be reminded to act conscientiously and responsibly with money.
- Federation of Hong Kong Guangdong Community Organisations also co-organised a similar event in Victoria Park last year with dozens of allied groups
- 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.
Readers discuss how to revive interest in horse racing, reasons for the rising divorce rate, and an office fit for a former leader.
A source says the government has shifted to a ‘softer, reactive’ approach but is not planning any large-scale publicity campaigns or high-level delegations to explain the new law overseas.
Hong Kong has no plans to introduce fake news law, he says, as it’s ‘legally’ hard to separate fact from opinion, citing Singapore
The Advisory Council on the Environment has unanimously endorsed the environmental impact assessment report on the San Tin Technopole with eight conditions.
Course, to be offered to middle and senior-level government workers, part of broader ‘mindset building’ push.
Lawmakers hear 40 petrol stations have agreed to install 100 quick chargers by March next year.
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam says government can invite more people to Hong Kong to assuage any fears about the city’s legal system.
Domestic law’s first 30 days in effect marked by relative calm compared with Beijing-decreed national security law, which led to 15 individuals detained in first month.
China Securities Regulatory Commission on Friday announce five measures to further enhance connectivity between mainland and Hong Kong capital markets.
Patriotic education will help Hongkongers understand nation’s history, culture, achievements and governance, says Starry Lee.
But Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong also expresses optimism, pointing to city’s edge in bringing in top people despite current manpower shortage.
Lawmaker says he added disclaimer as ‘precaution’ and out of ‘prudence’ in light of new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance enacted last month.
