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Edith Lin
Senior Reporter, Hong Kong
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Edith joined the South China Morning Post as a reporter in 2022 and covers Hong Kong's housing, land and development. Prior to joining the SCMP, she was a reporter at Radio Television Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong housing, development, heritage
Languages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Despite DNA confirmation, child remains under court-ordered care as officials review parents’ capability, history and living conditions.
Authorities to take baby boy into protection after parents initially refuse DNA test for birth registration, with sisters also victims of a troubled history.
Housing Bureau plans 180 emergency flats for short-notice evictions, but lawmakers demand faster, more flexible processing for urgent cases.
Education Bureau says it rectified the system and urged parents to disregard the SMS messages sent this morning.
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Passenger says she took Uber with two female friends from Central in early morning and driver left them fearing for their safety.
Industry leader Ringo Lee says over 140,000 local private cars have registered for northbound scheme, expecting the figure to exceed 200,000 in coming years.
Call comes after Beijing eases restrictions on yachts from Hong Kong and Macau entering mainland cities in Greater Bay Area.
State Council revamps maritime policies, exempting Hong Kong and Macau yachts from customs guarantees and simplifying registration in Greater Bay Area.
Liu Runjie receives letter after he and other students shared their experiences in youth friendship programme with president, university says.
Fire Services Department says explosion involved gas leak in kitchen of flat at Lam Tin Estate.
Parts of New Territories record maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees by mid-afternoon on Friday, the hottest for 2026 so far.
Under the impact of El Nino and global warming, Hong Kong is expected to be hotter than normal this year.
Residents of Yick Yuen Tsuen in New Territories pack belongings and vacate homes under watch of police and Lands Department staff members.
Applicants who have owned private car for certain period likely to be given priority under new regime.
Hong Kong’s main power supplier increased its fuel cost charge to 42.6 HK cents per unit of electricity, up 5.4 per cent from May.
Footage posted on social media shows man arguing with two security guards from doorway of coach and then swearing.
Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.
‘Your participation in this mission shows our country’s recognition of you,’ city leader says in video call to Lai Ka-ying.
Boy band will perform on March 4, 6 and 7 as part of their ‘Arirang’ world tour, with tickets to sell for up to HK$3,299 each.
NGO survey reveals 40 per cent of earnings go to rent as families struggle to raise children with special needs in cramped flats.
Asian Migrants’ Coordinating Body says closure of Statue Square Gardens will affect helpers as it serves as vital social hub every Sunday.
Occupants of another 40 subdivided flats who faced eviction last year are still living in Sham Shui Po’s Yee Wa Building, housing chief reveals.
Three of the applications submitted by single landlord, Hayson Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong Basic Housing Units Operators Association.
Infectious disease expert says more preventive measures necessary, noting frequent exchanges between mainland Chinese and central African cities.
Incoming chairman Jeffrey Lam outlines park’s financing and offerings, says operator will first rely on government’s HK$10 billion injection.
Taxi veered onto pedestrian walkway at about 1.50pm on Choi Ha Road near Chun Wah Road before crashing into planter in nearby sitting area.
Months-long operation leads to discovery of 2.2 million untaxed cigarettes and HK$11.3 million in alleged criminal proceeds.
Civil Engineering and Development Department introduces new guidelines for communities, property managers and businesses near coastal areas.
Former owner of Hoixe Cake Shop runs after thief at industrial building in Kwun Tong and falls onto air-conditioning pipes on facade.
