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Natalie Wong
Senior Correspondent, Hong Kong
Natalie Wong covers Hong Kong politics, Hong Kong-mainland issues and social policies. Before joining the Post in 2019 as senior reporter, she worked for i-Cable News (HK), BBC Chinese (London) and the Standard (HK). She holds a master’s degree in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
New rules to eradicate substandard subdivided flats and measures to attract visitors from Middle East, Asean and mainland among highlights.
City leader also says annual blueprint guided by some 9,500 written opinions and views gathered in the past three months.
City leader should prioritise tapping into emerging markets, diversifying the economy and amplifying Hong Kong’s attractiveness, observers say.
Harris or Trump? US election result won’t make a difference in ‘new norm’, think tank chief Bernard Chan says.
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After already spending time in prison, Chung Pui-kuen will serve nine months, while Patrick Lam walked out of court a free man.
Media-shy energy and hotel tycoon Kadoorie and his son and heir apparent Philip discuss future of country’s economy in rare interview.
Financial secretary also says extent of Hong Kong’s alignment with US rate cut will depend on ‘local capital flows and market conditions’.
Source says Lo, famed for pioneering non-invasive prenatal test, to be offered similar employment package to outgoing CUHK head Rocky Tuan.
‘It was a critical situation. The man was holding weapons in both hands as he advanced towards our colleagues,’ superintendent says.
City leader also discusses plans to join world’s largest free-trade pact at Hong Kong-Asean Summit organised by South China Morning Post.
Hong Kong tycoon Victor Fung also says region can be a ‘launching pad’ for local businesses at forum attended by Middle Eastern leaders.
Macau’s former top judge will run uncontested in leadership poll, set for October 13.
No injuries reported after landslide forces Bride’s Pool Road in Tai Po to close; more rain expected in coming days.
Cultural hub says it removed Margaret Ng’s latest book to abide with law, while publisher’s earlier online post lamented lack of reasons given.
Authorities also call on students to consider singing Cally Kwong’s song in music classes and choirs.
Commerce minister Wang Wentao and key legal official Shen Chunyao brief political elites on third plenum resolution in Hong Kong session.
Firms, talent featured in government video tout city’s access to mainland China market and opportunities it brings.
Mainland media report Lu appointed member of Communist Party Standing Committee of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
City leader holds first town hall meeting for coming policy address, with 120 residents attending closed-door event.
Tech start-up veterans underline missing elements for Hong Kong off the back of finance chief Paul Chan’s visit to US.
Observers say Washington expected to keep up pressure on city despite ex-diplomat arguing Hong Kong remains distinct from mainland China.
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Director Xia Baolong meets Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan in Beijing.
City leader pledges to focus on economic growth, improving livelihoods and seizing opportunities offered by mainland in third year in office.
After two years in job, chief executive believes city is back on right track, but anti-China rhetoric is likely to hurt business community.
Chief Executive John Lee tells Post that U-turn on controversial waste-charging scheme was a learning experience rather than a policy failure.
Lee also points to city’s tax system as an advantage, with investors able to ‘take home’ earnings without paying dividend or capital gains taxes.
City will also continue to fight ‘a serious disinformation campaign’ orchestrated by the West, chief executive says.
Greater use of technology will also help government achieve goal of reducing headcount by 2,000, civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says.
Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung says she expects staff to recognise the paramount importance of safeguarding national security.
