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John Lee Ka-chiu, a former policeman, was elected Hong Kong's chief executive in 2022.
Tragedy of two Hong Kong sewer workers is yet another grim reminder of city’s failings on occupational safety and what needs to be done.
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.
Visit of the ‘Snow Dragon 2’ to the city helps younger generations chart new paths for discovery.
By stepping in to buy broadcast rights, the government has ensured a Paris summer spectacular for sports fans.
- Transport Department has allocated an additional 40 per cent quota for cross-border bus operators to increase service frequencies over the May 1-5 holiday
- MTR Corporation says it will add 540 trips along seven rail lines to shorten waiting times
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.
Resolution calls for freeing of Joseph John, as well as activist Andy Li and newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai, and condemns Hong Kong’s passage of domestic national security law.
Fireworks display and shopping discounts to be on offer for May ‘golden week’ holiday, but some lawmakers appeal for more attention for less well-known areas of city.
Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Greenpeace and the Conservancy Association say abandoned fish ponds in area earmarked for tech hub still have ecological value.
Chief Executive John Lee says the government has been making ‘comprehensive preparations’ for the coming ‘golden week’ holiday.
Lee says some media practitioners and outlets are already ‘refuting or correcting’ misinformation.
John Lee says administration’s main concerns are steady supply of alternative products and affordability for consumers.
Chief Executive John Lee says full investigation under way to determine why subcontract workers had ventured underground and whether safety rules followed.
Development chief Bernadette Linn Hon-ho reveals plan after city leader pledges to review enforcement priorities for buildings failing to comply with fire safety orders.
Delegation meets Hong Kong’s John Lee to discuss creating opportunities for Indonesian companies looking to tap into local, mainland Chinese markets.
City leader acknowledges ‘new period of economic development’ for Hong Kong and that local businesses have been adapting to shifting demands.
City leader John Lee says Security Bureau told to table legal amendments for Legco in two to three months, week after fire at New Lucky House left five dead.
City leader John Lee encourages efforts to bring in family offices, after UAE prince entered media spotlight over delayed launch plan.
Vigilance is required because of the ‘sudden’ and ‘persistent’ nature of national security risks, he says.
Chief Executive John Lee, also addressing National Security Education Day ceremony, reminds residents to remain vigilant over persistent risks.
City’s first awareness day following implementation of domestic national security law will be held on Monday and is set to be biggest since 2021 launch.
Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, says Article 23 law safeguarding national security will enable transition from stability to prosperity.
Decision marks end to position’s vacancy since July of last year, when former incumbent Liu Guangyuan was transferred to Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong.
Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, says Hong Kong should stick to its ‘superconnector’ role to ensure economic growth.
City leader John Lee brushes off concerns over lacklustre Easter break for businesses, cites high attendance for events during city’s ‘Art March’ campaign last month.
City leader says government has ‘clear’ position on the scheme amid calls for withdrawal from politicians, including heavyweight Lo Man-tuen.
City leader John Lee says Paris Olympics and Paralympics will be shown on city’s three free-to-air TV stations, as well as public broadcaster RTHK.
