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District councillor Peggy Wong leaves a meeting in January. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

District councillor Peggy Wong resigns amid proxy-vote claims after Tai Po blaze

Wong, who has been criticised for her links to former owners’ committee of fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, cites health reasons for stepping down.

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Exco declarations reveal new roles for ex-lawmakers as minister retains 22 flats

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Hong Kong, Macau student trip to Beijing shows ‘fruitful’ patriotic push

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Hong Kong rejects EU report’s claims on freedoms as ‘unfounded and biased’

Hong Kong government says the report misrepresents national security laws, ignores protections for rights and applies double standards.

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Hong Kong has rejected an EU report that raised concerns over the city’s fundamental freedoms and rule of law. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong has rejected an EU report that raised concerns over the city’s fundamental freedoms and rule of law. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Committee to investigate Hong Kong district councillor’s sex crime conviction

Yuen Long councillor Sei Chun-hing faces sentencing after conviction for sex with 13-year-old girl as committee considers disciplinary sanctions.

Hong Kong society

Top official to determine responsible department in complex 1823 cases

When assigning complaints that involve more than one government department, responsibility will be fairly distributed, Warner Cheuk says.

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‘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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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 and Macau Affairs Office Director Xia Baolong leaves the service. Photo: Karma Lo
Leung Chun-ying helps carry the coffin. Photo: Karma Lo
John Lee at the service. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

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

Jet’s canopy among components missing, sparking fears of potential reverse engineering, as city’s authorities decline to comment.

Tung Chee-hwa

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

‘He always placed national interests first and throughout his life upheld the belief that patriotism is a natural conviction,’ Shi Taifeng says in eulogy.

Tung Chee-hwa

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
John Lee policy address 2026

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.

Chief Executive John Lee says the government will support small and medium-sized enterprises, but businesses must find ways to survive in a competitive market. Photo: Karma Lo
Chief Executive John Lee says the government will support small and medium-sized enterprises, but businesses must find ways to survive in a competitive market. Photo: Karma Lo
Tung Chee-hwa

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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Tung Chee-hwa

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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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.

John Lee policy address 2026

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.

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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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Jimmy Lai trial

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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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.

Media gather at government headquarters at Tamar. “The government will continue to assist the local media to expand their network beyond Hong Kong, telling the good stories of Hong Kong,” city leader John Lee said. Photo: Karma Lo
Media gather at government headquarters at Tamar. “The government will continue to assist the local media to expand their network beyond Hong Kong, telling the good stories of Hong Kong,” city leader John Lee said. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

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.

John Lee policy address 2026

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.

John Lee policy address 2026

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
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.

Chief Executive John Lee leaves the Legislative Council chamber after delivering Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the annual policy address. Photo: Dickson Lee
Chief Executive John Lee leaves the Legislative Council chamber after delivering Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the annual policy address. Photo: Dickson Lee
John Lee policy address 2026

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.

John Lee policy address 2026

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.

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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.

Tung Chee-hwa died peacefully in hospital with family members by his side last Tuesday at the age of 89. Photo: Robert Ng
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