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Protesters gather at a shopping mall in Hong Kong on May 13, 2020. File photo: AFP

My Take | Protests or riots, 2014 and 2019 were the biggest mistakes of this generation

No one really knows how or why a society works or doesn’t work, so don’t think you have a magic formula for it.

No one really knows how or why a society works or doesn’t work, so don’t think you have a magic formula for it

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Editorial | Hong Kong story best told through honest and open discussions

Beijing hints at plans to boost Hong Kong economy a week before policy address

Opinion | A tale of 2 cities, with an important lesson for 1

The axing of Hong Kong’s National Day drone shows should motivate our leaders to address the lack of public confidence among residents.

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Hongkongers head to Shenzhen via Lo Wu station during the National Day holiday, on October 1. Photo: Eugene Lee

30% of Hongkongers will ‘lie flat’, decline pay rise to meet public housing rules

Group says 85 per cent of respondents believe phenomenon of ‘lying flat’ is a result of private flats being unaffordable.

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Hong Kong shouldn’t fret over port rankings, but must build services: CY Leung

Former chief executive also says more business chambers should visit mainland China to help identify new opportunities.

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61,000 residents seek Hong Kong document for 5-year mainland travel permit

Director of Immigration Benson Kwok says mainland travel permit ‘very popular among non-Chinese residents’ in Hong Kong.

The permit allows for self-service clearance at border control checkpoints. Photo: Eugene Lee

Macau’s top job candidate eyes more residency shows at casinos to boost tourism

Sam Hou-fai also encourages playing on city’s connections with Portuguese-speaking countries to bolster competitiveness against Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam asked to move from expensive office when lease ends in 2025

Criticism over her annual rent of HK$5.67 million emerged after government revealed the cost borne by taxpayers to fund her office.

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West must stop putting ‘inappropriate pressure’ on Hong Kong’s foreign judges

Deputy justice secretary issues call after Nicholas Addison Phillips becomes fifth foreign justice to leave city’s top court this year.

Hong Kong, the only common law jurisdiction in China, is permitted to recruit judges from elsewhere under the Basic Law, the city’s mini-constitution. Photo: Jelly Tse

Editorial | Spare no effort in strengthening Hong Kong’s pool of foreign judges

Despite recent departures, the city government has rightly expressed its determination to stand by a key feature of city’s common law system.

Geopolitical tensions over developments in Hong Kong have accelerated the rate at which the number of foreign judges has dwindled. Photo: Roy Issa

New Hong Kong mothers sign up to buy subsidised flats in revamped scheme

Authorities reserving 40 per cent of subsidised flats on sale for households with elderly members and families with newborns.

Editorial | Opportunities must be taken on road to China’s national development

On a day of celebration, Hong Kong is reminded of its unique role under ‘one country, two systems’ and how it can help drive the country forward.

Hong Kong security chief accuses ex-lawmaker of glorifying sedition in article

Chris Tang warns Ming Pao, which ran lawyer Margaret Ng’s article, against becoming platform for inciting or supporting illegal activities.

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The opinion piece published by Ming Pao is believed to refer to former Stand News editor-in-chief Chung Pui-kuen. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong marks National Day with fireworks, leader points to ‘critical period’

More than 330,000 people line Victoria Harbour to watch fireworks, but drone show cancelled due to GPS interference.

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The National Day fireworks show over Victoria Harbour on Tuesday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Opinion | A stronger, safer Hong Kong will contribute to civilisation

Striking a sound balance between development, security and progress is both a call of the times and a historical mission for Hong Kong.

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Drone show cancelled ahead of Hong Kong National Day fireworks – as it happened

Spectacular fireworks display draws hundreds of thousands to harbourfront although drone show cancelled at last minute.

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Editorial | Cut red tape to reduce costs of construction in Hong Kong

Spiralling expense and occasional delays of civil engineering projects risk damaging the competitiveness of Hong Kong.

The connection points linking Shing Mun Tunnel Road/Tsing Sha Highway to the T4 highway are seen in this file photograph. Photo: Martin chan

Another foreign judge at Hong Kong’s top court steps down for ‘personal reasons’

Nicholas Addison Phillips, 86, is fifth foreign judge to leave city’s top court this year.

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Hong Kong to hold record number of National Day events, but do they fit the vibe?

City’s districts spend more on China’s 75th-anniversary celebrations, but some events raise eyebrows.

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Our Hong Kong Foundation pledges to repair ‘huge reputation damage’ to city

Harris or Trump? US election result won’t make a difference in ‘new norm’, think tank chief Bernard Chan says.

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A Hong Kong think tank is working to build bridges in response to the city’s earlier political upheaval. Photo: Sam Tsang

Step up crackdown on wealthy residents living in public flats: Hong Kong leader

Chief Executive John Lee says misuse of system must stop so deserving residents can be given chance to start new life.

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Chief Executive John Lee visits a restaurant at Sha Kok Estate in Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong’s Cally Kwong, choir to perform patriotic songs on National Day eve

Next Generation Chorus Performance will take place at 8.30pm on Monday at Art Park in the West Kowloon Cultural District.

Macau top job hopeful vows to regulate gaming, diversify economy in policy outline

‘We will strictly implement a new gaming law to regulate the industry and ensure its healthy, orderly development,’ Sam Hou-fai says.

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John Lee warns Hong Kong media against becoming ‘corrupted’ after sedition case

Chief Executive John Lee says ‘there is no one or any industry that overrides the law’ at media industry event marking country’s founding.

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Chief Executive John Lee speaks at a media industry event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan meets top UK officials in London

Paul Chan also seeks to defend local business environment by saying Hong Kong ‘will never be just another Chinese city’.

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Finance chief Paul Chan (left) meets Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey to discuss the global economy and financial development. Photo: SCMP

Jailing of Hong Kong editors will have chilling effect on media, experts say

But Stand News case is unlikely to have significant impact on industry given increased caution journalists now take in doing their jobs, they say.

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Hong Kong museum to showcase medals from local, mainland Chinese Olympians

Display at Museum of History part of exhibition marking anniversary of country’s establishment, with Science Museum to also host exhibits.

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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.  
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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