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Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a global campaign to instigate sanctions against mainland China and Hong Kong in the wake of the 2019 anti-government protests. Photo: Winson Wong
The government spokesman says the joint statement disregarded facts, blatantly interfered with the exercise of judicial power and maliciously slandered the national security law. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

‘Hypocritical’: Hong Kong hits back at criticism of Joshua Wong’s sentence

Ten countries, including US, UK and Australia, say the national security law is being used to ‘target individuals for political expression and participation’.

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Hong Kong politics

Call to end ‘unjust’ national security cases as Hong Kong slams ‘malicious attacks’

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Macau

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

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John Lee

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

Hong Kong leader sets out three priorities for cooperation with Beijing at annual Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium, from tech to helping firms go global.

John Lee delivers a speech at the annual Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium. Photo: Handout
The Northern Metropolis will create a new platform for the two cities to cooperate on research and innovation, John Lee has said. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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

The State Council removed Winnie Ho on the recommendation of John Lee, following her resignation over the Wang Fuk Court blaze.

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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.

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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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Chief Executive John Lee (fourth from right) and principal officials at the introduction of the independent committee report into the Tai Po fire. Photo: Sam Tsang
Winnie Ho, pictured earlier this year, resigned as secretary of housing last Wednesday, assuming political accountability for the failings identified in report. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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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Victoria Harbour as seen from The Peak. British minister Rosie Winterton’s came against the backdrop of a thaw in China-UK relations. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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“Society is important, Hong Kong is important, the country is important,” security chief Chris Tang said when asked about his views on resigning. At left is Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau. Photo: Elson Li
“Society is important, Hong Kong is important, the country is important,” security chief Chris Tang said when asked about his views on resigning. At left is Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau. Photo: Elson Li
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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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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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.

The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre's Domitille Baizeau (left) and Victor Dawes at the ADR in Asia Conference 2026. Photo: Silvia Siu
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.

Former Beijing official Deng Zhonghua has called on Hong Kong authorities to break entrenched interests and revive growth. Photo: Jelly Tse
Former Beijing official Deng Zhonghua has called on Hong Kong authorities to break entrenched interests and revive growth. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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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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.

Hong Kong ranked 24th in the latest global rule of law index, with its overall score falling slightly to 0.71. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong ranked 24th in the latest global rule of law index, with its overall score falling slightly to 0.71. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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 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.

The International Organisation for Mediation is based in Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

A screen at the Hong Kong government headquarters displays information about the election. Photo: Karma Lo
A screen at the Hong Kong government headquarters displays information about the election. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

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.

Ng Hon-mun has died at the age of 100. Photo: Ricky Chung
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