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The coffin with the body of Tung Chee-hwa is carried by Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front left pallbearer) and Leung Chun-ying (front right pallbearer), a CPPCC vice-chairman and former city leader, at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

‘His love for Hong Kong was profound’: Tung Chee-hwa honoured at state funeral

In sombre ceremony, political and business elite pay final tribute to city’s first postcolonial leader, as President Xi sends condolences.

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US Congress investigates diversion of sensitive F-35 parts to Hong Kong: report

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‘Staunch patriot, close friend’: Beijing official hails Tung Chee-hwa’s legacy

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Hong Kong’s political, business elite pay final respects to Tung Chee-hwa

Beijing leaders send wreaths ahead of former chief executive’s state funeral as residents stream into community centres to sign condolence books.

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A portrait of Tung Chee-hwa is displayed in the funeral hall. Photo: Kit Lai
A portrait of Tung Chee-hwa is displayed in the funeral hall. Photo: Kit Lai
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Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support

Chief Executive John Lee defends policy address, saying government aid can help but businesses must also adapt in competitive market.

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Friend, leader, mentor: how political veterans remember Tung Chee-hwa

Figures from Hong Kong and beyond reflect on Tung as a friend, city leader and elder statesman.

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Hongkongers pay tribute to late leader Tung Chee-hwa at community halls

Residents lay flowers and leave messages in condolence books ahead of vigil on Saturday and state funeral on Sunday.

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Residents mourn Tung Chee-hwa at Moreton Terrace Activities Centre in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
Residents mourn Tung Chee-hwa at Moreton Terrace Activities Centre in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
John Lee policy address 2026

The story begins …

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies.

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Hong Kong’s new chapter

The city’s first five-year plan includes 22 key performance indicators tied to the local economy, innovation and residents’ living standards.

Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Blanket of security planned for state funeral of Tung Chee-hwa in Hong Kong

Beijing officials Shi Taifeng, Wang Dongfeng and Xia Baolong to arrive on Saturday, but memorial service will be invitation-only, sources say.

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Tung Chee-hwa died on September 8, aged 89. He will be accorded a state funeral for his service as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the “one country, two systems” governing framework. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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Hong Kong hits out at US panel over Jimmy Lai hearing and sanctions bill

Government says US Congressional-Executive Commission on China is trying to ‘intimidate’ officials with sanctions.

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Jimmy Lai, pictured in 2021, was jailed for 20 years in Hong Kong in February for national security offences. Photo: Sam Tsang
Jimmy Lai, pictured in 2021, was jailed for 20 years in Hong Kong in February for national security offences. Photo: Sam Tsang
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong leader vows support for media’s global reach, to review TV practice code

Hong Kong to review television practice code to help local broadcasters adapt to modern industry trends and digital competition, John Lee says.

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10 AI, biotech firms in Northern Metropolis to get early cross-border data access

‘White list’ to ease cross-border movement for more than 1,000 workers willl be ready next year, city leader reveals.

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Hong Kong to set up ‘AI city brain’ to boost disaster response and public safety

Government also creating new role of AI commissioner, who is expected to begin next year overseeing key areas of risk governance, John Lee says.

City leader John Lee (left) inspects the operation of the Security Bureau’s Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre. Also pictured are Chief Secretary Eric Chan (first right) and Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung (second right). Photo: Handout
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Jockey Club to plough HK$3b into new research facility in Northern Metropolis

HKJC says its Charities Trust donation has been “approved in principle” for construction of Life and Health Academic Research Building.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club has said it will donate HK$3 billion towards the construction of a research facility in the Northern Metropolis University Town. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has said it will donate HK$3 billion towards the construction of a research facility in the Northern Metropolis University Town. Photo: Dickson Lee
John Lee policy address 2026

14 key takeaways from John Lee’s policy address, Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Chief executive lays out how the five-year plan will align the city more closely with the national development blueprint.

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Hong Kong’s first five-year plan seeks to boost innovation

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled measures to raise technology investments in Hong Kong, along with steps to improve living standards.

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Exclusive | Hong Kong policy address to unveil bold youth housing and mediation initiatives

City leader John Lee will seek to prioritise youth home ownership and position Hong Kong as global mediation capital in his address, SCMP learns.

Chief Executive John Lee holds copies of the coming official publications, noting that the cover of the first five-year plan is blue, while the policy address retains its green design. Photo: Karma Lo
Chief Executive John Lee holds copies of the coming official publications, noting that the cover of the first five-year plan is blue, while the policy address retains its green design. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Top Chinese official leads 87-member committee for Tung Chee-hwa state funeral

Shi Taifeng, Politburo member and No 1 vice-chairman of CPPCC, is funeral committee head, with vigil on Saturday and public memorial service on Sunday.

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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan to set goals, not alter economic system: John Lee

‘I want to make it very clear: the five-year plan is not a planned economy,’ city leader stresses ahead of blueprint’s unveiling.

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Hong Kong leader vows accountability over faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital

John Lee orders report within a month over defective lift installation and says those responsible, including officials, will be held responsible.

A government investigation will examine contractors, engineering professionals and public officers over faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new block. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Exclusive | Hong Kong’s next policy address is just around the corner. Here’s what to expect

Sources say measures supporting Northern Metropolis and backing innovation are expected to be major highlights of John Lee’s policy address.

Observers are watching closely to gauge where the last policy address of John Lee’s current term and the city’s first five-year plan will take Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo
Observers are watching closely to gauge where the last policy address of John Lee’s current term and the city’s first five-year plan will take Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo
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Foundation collects tributes to Hong Kong’s Tung Chee-hwa for online memorial

China-United States Exchange Foundation has collected more than 100 reflections on Tung from political and business heavyweights.

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Hong Kong 5-year plan to stick with capitalism, uphold governing model: John Lee

In opinion piece published in South China Morning Post, city leader stresses that blueprint ultimately aims to ‘enable citizens to flourish’.

Hong Kong society

Beijing’s ‘trust issue’ with Hong Kong and what city can promise in 5-year plan

Hong Kong’s openness is both a strength and a weakness, so it must build robust security frameworks to reap rewards of national development, experts say.

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