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Au Kam-san, who served as a Macau lawmaker for two decades until 2021, photographed outside the Legislative Assembly in December 2019. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
A prison van at Macau’s Court of First Instance before Au Kam-san’s verdict hearing on Friday. Photo: Jess Ma
Macau

Ex-lawmaker jailed for 12½ years in Macau’s first national security trial

Au Kam-san, who served as lawmaker for two decades until 2021, found guilty on four national security charges and a fifth of violation of secrecy.

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John Lee

John Lee begins Beijing, Shanghai trip to deepen mainland economic ties

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Beijing removes Hong Kong housing chief Winnie Ho after Tai Po fire resignation

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s first national security law convict among 4 released early: sources

SCMP learns Leon Tong, ex-Apple Daily publisher Cheung Kim-hung, Wayland Chan and Andy Li released early after high-profile convictions.

According to sources, Leon Tong, the first person convicted in Hong Kong under the Beijing-imposed national security law, is among four inmates who have been granted early release. Photo: Felix Wong
According to sources, Leon Tong, the first person convicted in Hong Kong under the Beijing-imposed national security law, is among four inmates who have been granted early release. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Beijing urges Hong Kong to bring in governance talent with integrity, competence

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says city should enhance training, selection, appointment and management mechanisms.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Ex-Apple Daily publisher joins mainland China tour for rehabilitated offenders

Cheung Kim-hung takes part in a Shenzhen study tour organised by the Correctional Services Department.

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Hong Kong economy

HKT says US order ‘ceased’ as firm reportedly agrees to exit American market

US regulator had moved to revoke firm’s authority to operate, citing national security concerns.

HKT International is a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based PCCW, which was founded by tycoon Richard Li Tzar-kai. Photo: Jelly Tse
A HKT outlet in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Britain

UK minister discusses tech collaboration in Greater Bay Area during Hong Kong visit

UK Indo-Pacific minister Rosie Winterton also raises jailing of Jimmy Lai in talks with Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top diplomat in city.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong ministers defend decision not to resign over deadly Tai Po fire

Officials say city leader is captain of ship and he had given clear orders they remain in their posts and carry out reforms.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Lee to stay on, says housing minister’s resignation his ‘political decision’

Housing minister Winnie Ho is sole secretary to resign over blaze as three top officials stay in post.

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John Lee has said the resignation of the housing minister was his "political decision" and he would stay on as chief executive to lead reforms. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | At least 1 senior official to take rap for deadly Tai Po fire as part of ‘bold’ reforms

Official’s expected resignation will be part of the political accountability for the tragedy, source says.

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The blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po burned for more than 43 hours. Photo: Karma Lo
The blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po burned for more than 43 hours. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong arbitration body eyes Mideast, Africa prospects amid global tensions

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre says city’s neutrality and predictability are key draws for new markets.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to revive growth, drive reforms with government’s ‘visible hand’

Former Beijing official overseeing city’s affairs says authorities should break down barriers erected by vested interests.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong security chief vows accountability, reforms ahead of Tai Po fire report

Chris Tang pledges reforms and says fire services will take charge of safety complaints, with independent report expected to identify departmental failings.

The Fire Services Department is expected to be named among government bodies whose failings contributed to the deadly Tai Po blaze. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong, Beijing slam UK report’s ‘smears’ over national security law

UK urged to stop interfering in China’s affairs after report says Hong Kong’s openness has been further diminished by national security law.

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Security and the rule of law are being effectively upheld in Hong Kong, Beijing has said. Photo: Dickson Lee
Security and the rule of law are being effectively upheld in Hong Kong, Beijing has said. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong ranks 24th in global rule of law index as overall score falls

City stays in global top 10 for absence of corruption and order and security categories, but slips in fundamental rights and criminal justice rankings.

John Lee policy address 2026

Making it in the metropolis

Hong Kong is betting big on the Northern Metropolis, a 30,000-hectare megaproject positioned as the city’s next engine for economic growth.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s Bay Area vision

The city is one of 11 Greater Bay Area cities that collectively form a strategic fulcrum in the country’s new development vision.

Hong Kong’s Bay Area vision
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong-based IOMed settles more disputes as body marks its first year

International Organisation for Mediation has settled a dispute over an infrastructure project in Malaysia.

Hong Kong politics

Contested subsectors double in Hong Kong’s Election Committee poll

Observers say Beijing aims to foster competition within pro-establishment camp as 1,115 sign up for 982 seats.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Scathing Tai Po fire report expected to be submitted on Thursday

Redacted version of the judge-led committee’s report is scheduled for public release next week at the earliest, sources say.

Wang Fuk Court was the scene of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

‘Risks tilted to the downside’ amid geopolitical tensions, Paul Chan says

Hong Kong’s finance chief urges open trade and investment channels, closer regional cooperation as Apec finance ministers meet in the city for the first time.

The Apec finance ministers’ meeting is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Handout
The Apec finance ministers’ meeting is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Influential patriotic educator Ng Hon-mun dies aged 100

City leader John Lee praises Ng, who was among first Hong Kong deputies appointed to NPC in 1975 and served as head of Pui Kiu Middle School.

Hong Kong politics

AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate

Legco president says AI was used to produce an overview of the three-day debate, with talent and Northern Metropolis as the top themes.

Hong Kong politics

Growing number of ex-officials enter Hong Kong Election Committee race

Influx of former senior officials into Election Committee race will broaden representation and boost body’s legitimacy, observers say.

Information for the 2026 Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections is displayed on a digital screen at government headquarters in Tamar. Nominations close on October 20. Photo: Karma Lo
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