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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.
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Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Judgments reflect the independence and impartiality of Hong Kong’s courts

Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal quashes the convictions of three activists while ruling in favour of government in a separate case.

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Beijing office on Hong Kong runs scathing attack on Hutchison’s Panama deal

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers should be allowed to store embryos indefinitely: statutory body

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Hong Kong seniors are an economic force, not a budget write-off

Investing in their well-being and engagement could transform this demographic into a driving force for Hong Kong’s economy.

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Senior citizens shopping on the last day of the Hong Kong Brands & Products Expo at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on January 6. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s new task: go big on international ties, but can it pull it off?

At China’s concluded ‘two sessions’, the nation’s top annual political gatherings, the city was asked to expand international exchanges but to do that, it has to first win many battles.

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Two Sessions 2025

Editorial | Opportunities knock for Hong Kong with role in national development

City’s unique strengths mean it can take lead on international cooperation and exchanges while also benefiting from Beijing’s economic moves.

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Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hongkongers’ score for city’s autonomy, freedom dips for first time since 2020

Nearly half of 1,005 respondents also dissatisfied with Legislative Council, according to One Country Two Systems Index published by think tank.

A number of China national flags and Hong Kong regional flags are hoisted in Tsim Sha Tsui in September 2024 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Photo: Jelly Tse
Art

Post cartoonist’s Year of the Snake collection goes up for auction

Harry Harrison’s set of eight original watercolour and ink works takes cheeky digs at Hong Kong culture and politics; bidding ends March 18.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong reviews HK$15 prescriptions in bid to boost cancer drug resources

Hospital Authority official says the aim of adjusting fees is not to save costs but to boost resources for patients with cancer and rare diseases.

Hong Kong courts

Former Hong Kong opposition lawmakers jailed for causing Legco ruckus

Pair punished for roles in 2019 incident which aimed to stall proceedings of a committee scrutinising contentious extradition bill.

Former opposition lawmakers Eddie Chu, left, and Raymond Chan have been sentenced for their roles in causing a ruckus during a Legislative Council meeting. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong social worker convicted of rioting in 2019 protest after retrial

Jackie Chen, 48, found guilty after government appealed against her acquittal in 2020.

Social worker Jackie Chen arrives at the Hong Kong District Court to hear the verdict on her retrial, and is greeted by supporters. Photo: May Tse
The Philippines

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte has made headlines in Hong Kong many times before

Former leader sparked media frenzy with speech at rally with vice-president daughter, but he has made the news on several previous visits.

Hong Kong

Opinion | Just why is Beijing calling for ‘capable’ Hong Kong lawmakers?

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has hinted at the central government’s dissatisfaction with some in the ‘patriots-only’ Legco.

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Two Sessions 2025

Hong Kong’s finance chief eyes I&T development after calls at ‘two sessions’

Paul Chan says city needs to make better use of status as financial hub to attract tech sector dollars, while vowing to spur domestic spending.

The finance minister says Hong Kong can take on board suggestions from the ongoing meetings in Beijing known as the “two sessions”, or lianghui. Photo: Reuters
Two Sessions 2025

Hong Kong must deepen understanding of ‘one country, two systems’: delegate

Tu Haiming of China’s top political advisory body says implementation of governing principle has reached new phase.

People celebrate National Day at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Hong Kong has been urged to further develop itself to benefit the rest of the nation. Photo: Jelly Tse
Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte tells Filipinos in Hong Kong he never committed crimes against humanity

Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte delivers fiery speech amid speculation over whether International Criminal Court will issue arrest warrant.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong to review how national security law enforced after challenge over rules

Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung says government studying court case to understand how law can be better applied.

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Hong Kong housing

Trial run to offer property services to ageing Hong Kong residential buildings

Old buildings in Yau Tsim Mong will receive property management services, followed by Sham Shui Po, Kowloon City and Tsuen Wan.

Under the scheme, the same property management company will be hired to provide management services for groups of ageing buildings. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hong Kong urged to focus on development while safeguarding national security

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang praises Hong Kong for political and economic ‘breakthroughs’ over the past year.

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Hong Kong economy

Derichebourg Group plans to set up Hong Kong’s aircraft parts plant: source

Firm will make ‘big investment’ into plan to build processing and trading centre for aircraft parts at airport and Northern Metropolis, insider says.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Hong Kong must find the courage to reform its public finances

Reliance on salary freezes and workforce reductions has become a recurring theme. But they fail to address the public sector’s inefficiencies.

The Hong Kong government’s headquarters in Admiralty on February 22. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Handouts not the only answer to birth rate in Hong Kong

Childcare and flexibility in the workplace are also important, surveys of Hong Kong women have found.

Women walk with babies in Elements, West Kowloon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong private hospital patients left in dark on prices, watchdog finds

Consumer Council says it received 191 complaints over private healthcare services between 2021 and 2024, with 87 about pricing disputes.

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Hong Kong economy

1 word to unpack Hutchison’s exit from Panama and other ports: geopolitics

Li Ka-shing’s company would have come under increased US scrutiny and risked fight in American court if it held on to overseas docks, sources say.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai ‘withheld’ sensitive information in bid to meet US official

Admission contradicts previous denial that he had deliberately concealed his intended meeting with then US No 2 official Mike Pence.

Jimmy Lai has admitted trying to win a court’s permission to travel to the US five years ago by withholding “politically sensitive” information about his plan to meet the country’s vice-president. Photo: AP
Hong Kong economy

Beijing’s counter-tariffs on US goods to have ‘limited impact’ on Hong Kong prices

City not required to impose new duties on US goods, economist warns move could create ‘price gap’ for mainland buyers shopping in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s imports of US goods peaked at HK$231 billion in 2018, before declining by 13 per cent over the subsequent five years to HK$200 billion in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong minimum wage rise to benefit working poor

While proposed first hourly increase is a modest one, every little bit helps for Hong Kong’s cleaners and other low-paid workers.

Two Sessions 2025

Hong Kong can handle pressure, Beijing official says, hailing stock market rally

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director says pressures faced by nation will be transmitted to city.

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