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Life in Hong Kong’s shoebox housing - complete visual explainer

Society

Life in Hong Kong’s shoebox housing

Smaller than a prison cell, more than 200,000 people live in extremely cramped conditions and spend years waiting for public rental housing.

29 Sep 2023 - 5:37PM

Hong Kong is well-placed to tap Asia’s growth, CIC’s advisors say

20 Sep 2023 - 7:56PM

AI will put a quarter of Hong Kong’s workforce out of a job by 2028: report

15 Jun 2023 - 6:30AM

Politics

Hong Kong spends HK$1.3 million on YouTube video but only nets 4,000 views

Media expert urges authorities to put more effort into making online promotions targeting younger audiences and says government is ‘a bit out of touch’.

12 Apr 2023 - 11:42AM

A still from the one-minute promotional video to mark the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule. Photo: Handout

Politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee convenes cabinet meeting to discuss to-do list from Xi

Source says first cabinet meeting mainly discussed matters such as political principles and governing style.

5 Jul 2022 - 10:41AM

Hong Kong Economy

How the MTR Corp is moving Hong Kong closer to mainland China

Expanding rail network plays a critical part in integrating city with Greater Bay Area and beyond

12 Jul 2022 - 3:14PM

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Politics

‘Hong Kong, add oil’ should not be taboo, says Canto-pop legend Jacky Cheung

Cheung was target of complaints over the border after state broadcaster reportedly shelved clip he recorded for city’s handover anniversary that featured phrase.

3 Jul 2022 - 10:53PM

Canto-pop legend Jacky Cheung. Photo: Weibo

Society

Thousands throng Hong Kong Palace Museum to see 900 precious relics

Enthusiasts were in the queue from 8am, with museum opening its doors from 9am after a one-day delay caused by typhoon.

13 Jul 2022 - 12:58PM

Politics

Xi Jinping in Hong Kong: what the Chinese president’s entourage tells us

One observer said the delegation who joined Xi for his first trip outside the mainland in two years was designed to showcase Beijing’s ‘full jurisdiction’

2 Jul 2022 - 6:37AM

Politics

Beijing committed to ‘one country, two systems’ principle for Hong Kong: Xi

President Xi sets out direction for Hong Kong’s future development, gives new leader John Lee a list of tasks to deliver in next five years.

1 Jul 2022 - 10:57PM

President Xi Jinping (third left) and his wife Peng Liyuan (second left) concluding their visit in Hong Kong on Friday. Photo: ISD

Politics

Beijing lambasts top US diplomat over ‘let Hong Kong be Hong Kong’ speech

Chinese foreign ministry office in city condemns ‘hypocrisy and grandstanding’ of US Consul General Hanscom Smith.

12 Jul 2022 - 4:25PM

United States Consul General Hanscom Smith. Photo: May Tse

Business

‘Stickiness’ if firms move out threatens Hong Kong’s international hub status

‘Stickiness’ due to relocation costs has prevented an exodus of international firms through the pandemic, but the same factor will turn against the city if companies do leave, warns a government-backed advisory body.

11 Jul 2022 - 5:38PM

Business

Swap Connect will help China attract more international bond investors

The newly announced Swap Connect will help China attract more international investors to its bond markets, according to a senior Standard Chartered banker.

11 Jul 2022 - 8:30AM

Business

Smallest flats see brisk demand at first Hong Kong home sale after Xi speech

The sales come less than a fortnight after Xi says in a speech that: “At present, what the people of Hong Kong desire the most is a better life, a bigger flat, more business start-up opportunities, better education for kids and better elderly care. What the people call for, we must strive to deliver.”

10 Jul 2022 - 4:50PM

The Vim in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district is expected to be completed in December next year. Photo: Roy Issa

Hong Kong Economy

7 top innovations President Xi Jinping saw at Hong Kong Science Park

Xi witnessed Hong Kong’s advances in AI technology, possible applications of robotics in surgery and an award-winning prenatal test for Down’s syndrome.

8 Jul 2022 - 11:43PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping tours the Hong Kong Science Park on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua

Politics

First-mover edge awaits Hong Kong businesses across border: CY Leung

Former chief executive tells Redefining Hong Kong seminar organised by the Post that communication gap on opportunities the biggest challenge to cooperation.

8 Jul 2022 - 7:54AM

Politics

Top Beijing diplomat urges foreign consulates to present Hong Kong objectively

Liu Guangyuan says consulates and international business chambers should seek to protect and make contributions to city.

7 Jul 2022 - 12:55PM

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Life in Hong Kong’s worst living spaces: from cage homes to subdivided flats

Life in Hong Kong’s worst living spaces: from cage homes to subdivided flats

Hong Kong Palace Museum to open for 25th anniversary of city’s handover

The Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Nora Tam

July 6, 1998: ‘Roger, over and out, Kai Tak’ - Hong Kong’s old airport closes

Crowds at Kai Tak for the airport’s final hours. Photo: Edward Wong

‘Like caged animals’: Hongkongers in subdivided flats say they have no choice

Why Hongkongers in city’s notorious subdivided flats say they have no choice

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