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    HKFP Monitor Feb 7, 2026: Brief history of policy reversals; Epstein’s Hong Kong friends Hong Kong Free Press02:00Hong Kong China Top Tech Brands
    Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 67 Hong Kong Free Press01:01Hong Kong China Top Tech Brands
    Hong Kong ombudsman slams Medical Council’s ‘excessively long’ complaints system South China Morning Post12:20Hong Kong China Politics China
    Medical Council to set time frame for sorting complaints under proposed shake-up South China Morning Post14:47Hong Kong China Politics China
    Hong Kong to enforce stricter measures at nature spots for Lunar New Year holiday South China Morning Post06:39Lunar New Year Hong Kong China
    Hong Kong eyes bigger marathon with egg waffles and milk tea to cheer runners South China Morning Post14:29Lunar New Year Hong Kong China
    Hong Kong authorities repeal ‘flawed’ bus seat belt law South China Morning Post07:50Hong Kong China China Politics
    Hong Kong’s bus seat belt saga has all the makings of a good comedy The Straits Times08:34Hong Kong China China Politics
    Hong Kong proposes its first five-year plan in a bid to align with national goals Macao News00:13China Hong Kong China Politics
    Hong Kong to formulate first 5-year plan to align with national blueprint South China Morning Post07:22China Hong Kong China Politics
    Hong Kong’s budget should move the city towards ‘inspirational’ development South China Morning Post01:31Hong Kong China China Politics
    Hong Kong won’t pursue carbon-based taxes under bid to go green: Paul Chan South China Morning Post16:33Hong Kong China China Politics
    Government’s proposal for dogs in eateries a ‘step forward’ for Hong Kong: lawmakers South China Morning Post05:12Hong Kong Dogs China Politics
    Hong Kong’s first dog-friendly restaurants could be opening sooner than you think South China Morning Post09:05Hong Kong Dogs China Politics
    Parliamentarians urge the Prime Minister to support Jimmy Lai on China trip Hong Kong Watch14:07China Hong Kong China Politics
    Starmer stresses Hong Kong’s stability as key to stronger ties in meeting with Xi South China Morning Post10:32China Hong Kong China Politics
    Hong Kong seat belt law to be made ‘more convenient,’ security chief says Hong Kong Free Press23:36Hong Kong China
    Rafael Hui, former Hong Kong No. 2 official jailed over corruption, dies at 77 Hong Kong Free Press03:54Hong Kong China
    Hong Kong officials absent from Japan consulate event amid diplomatic tensions Hong Kong Free Press07:38Japan/China Hong Kong Japan
    Japan’s consulate in Hong Kong marks emperor’s birthday, but city officials absent South China Morning Post14:28Japan/China Hong Kong Japan

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    Hong Kong’s budget should move the city towards ‘inspirational’ development South China Morning Post01:31
    In the last 2 hours
    Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 67 Hong Kong Free Press01:01
    Earlier today
    Explainer: What to know about Hong Kong’s bus seat belt policy rollercoaster Hong Kong Free Press00:00
    Yesterday
    Hong Kong district councillor warned after parking illegally in fire exit lane South China Morning Post12:01 7-Feb-26
    Hong Kong to enforce stricter measures at nature spots for Lunar New Year holiday South China Morning Post06:39 7-Feb-26
    Hong Kong minister condemns Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession South China Morning Post04:06 7-Feb-26
    HKFP Monitor Feb 7, 2026: Brief history of policy reversals; Epstein’s Hong Kong friends Hong Kong Free Press02:00 7-Feb-26
    In the last 7 days
    Medical Council to set time frame for sorting complaints under proposed shake-up South China Morning Post14:47 6-Feb-26
    Government announces Transport Strategy Blueprint (with photos/video) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)12:10 6-Feb-26
    Hong Kong repeals controversial seat belt law as transport chief vows to consult public Hong Kong Free Press09:54 6-Feb-26
    Hong Kong university student arrested for alleged doxxing after whistleblowing on academic integrity scandal Hong Kong Free Press09:24 6-Feb-26
    Hong Kong teachers to be given 1 year to obtain practising certificates under new rule South China Morning Post08:47 6-Feb-26
    Hong Kong authorities repeal ‘flawed’ bus seat belt law South China Morning Post07:50 6-Feb-26
    Hong Kong officials absent from Japan consulate event amid diplomatic tensions Hong Kong Free Press07:38 6-Feb-26
    Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on national security conviction Al Jazeera07:35 6-Feb-26
    Expand assisted reproductive services to unmarried women, Hong Kong lawmaker says amid record low births Hong Kong Free Press23:43 5-Feb-26
    US Treasury chief warns China could challenge US digital asset lead via Hong Kong South China Morning Post20:18 5-Feb-26
    Brad Redekopp MP becomes Hong Kong Watch Patron in Canada Hong Kong Watch15:32 5-Feb-26
    Hong Kong hedge fund Polymer hires former Balyasny PM to expand Asia team HedgeWeek15:07 5-Feb-26
    Japan’s consulate in Hong Kong marks emperor’s birthday, but city officials absent South China Morning Post14:28 5-Feb-26
    Hong Kong ombudsman slams Medical Council’s ‘excessively long’ complaints system South China Morning Post12:20 5-Feb-26
    · Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on February 5, 2026（2026-02-05） Chinese Embassy in the US11:28 5-Feb-26
    Hong Kong health authorities probe 4th food poisoning cluster linked to raw oysters in a week Hong Kong Free Press11:26 5-Feb-26
    InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) will open in April 2026 Tech.eu10:55 5-Feb-26
    Tender results of re-opening of 10-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)10:00 5-Feb-26
    Tender results of re-opening of 2-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)10:00 5-Feb-26
    Ombudsman announces results of direct investigation operation into effectiveness of administrative support provided for … The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)08:18 5-Feb-26
    Grand Emperor Hotel sells entrance gold bricks for over HK$90 mln Macau Business07:48 5-Feb-26
    Speech by CE at 41st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (English only) (with video) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)07:47 5-Feb-26
    Panama’s president hits back after China threat in canal ports row Al Jazeera07:09 5-Feb-26
    HKUMed reveals end-of-life communication gaps, urges enhanced communication training alongside Hong Kong's new ‘Advance … HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (Press Release)07:00 5-Feb-26
    BREAKING: Hong Kong Federation of Students to disband after 68 years, citing ‘increasing pressure’ Hong Kong Free Press04:40 5-Feb-26
    Ministry of Finance issues Renminbi Sovereign Bonds through Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong Monetary Authority The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)02:01 5-Feb-26
    Those betting on Hong Kong’s bright future have backed a winner South China Morning Post01:32 5-Feb-26
    Exclusive: Hong Kong declines to confirm if formerly sanctioned UK MPs can enter city, after PM says China travel ban… Hong Kong Free Press01:06 5-Feb-26
    Hong Kong pitches itself as launchpad for mainland firms going global Macao News00:40 5-Feb-26
    Hong Kong man gets 80 hours community service for tearing off ‘fingertip’-sized corner of election poster Hong Kong Free Press23:44 4-Feb-26
    Political pressure clouds Chinese firms' overseas ports operations, triggering wide alarm Global Times16:48 4-Feb-26
    Hong Kong must be a reformer not a ‘complacent idler’, official says South China Morning Post14:55 4-Feb-26
    Secretary for Health meets with MCHK on amendment to Medical Registration Ordinance The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)12:06 4-Feb-26
    Public health is part of national security, police officer tells trial of Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists Hong Kong Free Press11:21 4-Feb-26
    Hong Kong to table digital asset bill ‘within this year’ CoinGeek10:02 4-Feb-26
    LCQ22: Supporting local development of strategic enterprises that have been attracted to Hong Kong The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:13 4-Feb-26
    Tender results of re-opening of 20-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:03 4-Feb-26
    Tender results of seven-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:03 4-Feb-26
    Hong Kong’s bus seat belt saga has all the makings of a good comedy The Straits Times08:34 4-Feb-26
    LCQ4: Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)08:32 4-Feb-26
    Remarks by FS at media session after attending Legislative Council Ante Chamber Exchange Session (with photos/video) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)07:42 4-Feb-26
    Government’s proposal for dogs in eateries a ‘step forward’ for Hong Kong: lawmakers South China Morning Post05:12 4-Feb-26
    LCQ9: Attracting visitors to spend in Hong Kong The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)04:39 4-Feb-26
    LCQ12: Consolidating Hong Kong's position as a bond market hub The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)04:08 4-Feb-26
    Hong Kong proposes its first five-year plan in a bid to align with national goals Macao News00:13 4-Feb-26
    Hong Kong privacy watchdog records 20% increase in data breaches – a third involves hacking Hong Kong Free Press23:35 3-Feb-26
    Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong commemorates Party founding anniversary Viet Nam News15:28 3-Feb-26
    Hong Kong's retail sales up 6.6 pct in December Xinhua Agency12:03 3-Feb-26
    Up to 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants to allow dogs by mid-year Hong Kong Free Press11:39 3-Feb-26
    Hong Kong to launch first 5-year plan in line with China’s national blueprint Hong Kong Free Press04:50 3-Feb-26
    Hong Kong officials express condolences over death of social worker aiding Wang Fuk Court residents Hong Kong Free Press04:34 3-Feb-26
    LegCo to debate motion on "Further enhancing the speed and efficiency of developing the Northern Metropolis to promote… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)04:13 3-Feb-26
    SQU, Hong Kong University explore academic, research collaboration Oman Observer17:59 2-Feb-26
    Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists persisted with calls for democracy despite Beijing’s warning, court hears Hong Kong Free Press11:49 2-Feb-26
    Government proposes planning team for Apec finance ministers’ meeting in Hong Kong South China Morning Post09:37 2-Feb-26
    Hong Kong to formulate first 5-year plan to align with national blueprint South China Morning Post07:22 2-Feb-26
    Hong Kong security chief warns of ‘soft resistance’ over Wang Fuk Court fire Hong Kong Free Press06:41 2-Feb-26
    NetDragon Leads Government-Backed AI Push to Build Thailand's Future Workforce PR Newswire (Press Release)04:11 2-Feb-26
    Rafael Hui, former Hong Kong No. 2 official jailed over corruption, dies at 77 Hong Kong Free Press03:54 2-Feb-26
    Hong Kong regulator targets March for first stablecoin licences Channel NewsAsia03:41 2-Feb-26
    Hong Kong edges into stablecoin regulation with limited first wave of approvals Malay Mail03:41 2-Feb-26
    Seat belt U-turn in Hong Kong another case of ill-fitting policy South China Morning Post01:30 2-Feb-26
    Hong Kong seat belt law to be made ‘more convenient,’ security chief says Hong Kong Free Press23:36 1-Feb-26
    Overseas firms, investors show stronger confidence in HK: Paul Chan Global Times12:07 1-Feb-26
    Hong Kong’s public expenditure growth cannot exceed revenue rise: Paul Chan South China Morning Post09:51 1-Feb-26
    Director of Health attends Health Working Group Meeting of APEC Senior Officials' Meeting in Guangzhou (with photos) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:17 1-Feb-26
    Hong Kong road accident scam reports double to over 70 in a week: Chris Tang South China Morning Post08:38 1-Feb-26
    ‘Soft resistance’ among 4 main national security threats to Hong Kong: Chris Tang South China Morning Post05:26 1-Feb-26
    Art storage companies expand in Hong Kong amid government promotion of sector South China Morning Post04:23 1-Feb-26
    In the last month
    Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts say South China Morning Post14:22 31-Jan-26
    New generation of Hong Kong police will need ‘iron bones’, security chief says South China Morning Post10:03 31-Jan-26
    On the fifth anniversary of the BNO scheme, Hong Kong Watch calls on the UK government to exempt BNOs from new… Hong Kong Watch09:21 31-Jan-26
    Remarks by S for Health at media session on Medical Council of Hong Kong The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)08:02 31-Jan-26
    Hong Kong health chief seeks to speed up Medical Council’s complaint handling South China Morning Post06:38 31-Jan-26
    Maersk to take over Panama Canal port operations from Hong Kong company CK Hutchison after annulment Hong Kong Free Press05:39 31-Jan-26
    Hong Kong must keep cash buffer amid complicated geopolitics: Paul Chan South China Morning Post05:17 31-Jan-26
    Marriage equality: Hong Kong’s missing piece in global wealth hub competition Hong Kong Free Press00:34 31-Jan-26
    Strong exports lift Hong Kong’s 2025 growth to 3.5 pct Macau Business15:29 30-Jan-26
    Hong Kong shelves cross-border levy plan, marks second policy U-turn in a day South China Morning Post14:25 30-Jan-26
    Hong Kong SAR govt opposes Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison ports Global Times13:28 30-Jan-26
    Speech by DCS at opening ceremony of Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show (English only) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)13:02 30-Jan-26
    SCED promotes Hong Kong's unique advantages as two-way platform in Malaysia (with photos) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)12:52 30-Jan-26
    NGO Greenpeace urges Hong Kong gov’t to replace mass tourism approach with ecological policies Hong Kong Free Press12:13 30-Jan-26
    Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong responds to media enquiries about practice promotion of Chinese medicine… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)11:51 30-Jan-26
    Hong Kong 'firmly rejects' ruling cancelling operation of Panama ports euronews10:49 30-Jan-26
    Over 110,000 secure waivers within 1 month after Hong Kong public medical fee reform South China Morning Post10:44 30-Jan-26
    New appointment to Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board announced The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)10:09 30-Jan-26
    BREAKING: Hong Kong gov’t to repeal controversial bus seat belt law Hong Kong Free Press09:14 30-Jan-26
    Tender for the re-opening of 10-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on February 5 The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:08 30-Jan-26
    Tender for re-opening of 2-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on February 5 The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:08 30-Jan-26
    HKSAR Government strongly disapproves of ruling made regarding Panamanian ports The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)08:58 30-Jan-26
    Hong Kong to suspend bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law South China Morning Post08:42 30-Jan-26
    Azerbaijan introduces visa-free travel for Hong Kong passport holders Caliber.AZ07:02 30-Jan-26
    Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison risks losing Panama port rights after court ruling South China Morning Post05:38 30-Jan-26
    Hong Kong bus operator reports suspected seatbelt tampering to police after passenger trapped for 45 minutes Hong Kong Free Press04:30 30-Jan-26
    More seat belt confusion: does the new law cover all public buses in Hong Kong? South China Morning Post04:13 30-Jan-26
    Hong Kong gov’t to approve dog-friendly restaurant permits mid-2026 Hong Kong Free Press23:36 29-Jan-26
    Global first Hong Kong dragon boat races of 2026 successfully held in Dubai, along with presentation of culture and… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)16:20 29-Jan-26
    ‘Many errors’ in prosecutors’ transcripts of Tiananmen vigil activists’ speeches, Hong Kong national security judge says Hong Kong Free Press12:14 29-Jan-26
    Starmer stresses Hong Kong’s stability as key to stronger ties in meeting with Xi South China Morning Post10:32 29-Jan-26
    Hong Kong’s first dog-friendly restaurants could be opening sooner than you think South China Morning Post09:05 29-Jan-26
    Tender for re-opening of 20-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on February 4 The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:04 29-Jan-26
    Tender of 7-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on February 4 The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:04 29-Jan-26
    Government launches Pilot Innovation and Technology Accelerator Scheme to attract professional I&T enterprise service… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)08:03 29-Jan-26
    Hong Kong to address comfort, hygiene concerns over seat belt law, as lawmakers urge review Hong Kong Free Press06:08 29-Jan-26
    Quam Plus Financial Proudly Serves as Gold Sponsor to Capital Markets Forum 2026 JCN Newswire04:58 29-Jan-26
    Hong Kong mulls legislation to tackle AI ‘deepfake’ porn – official Hong Kong Free Press01:23 29-Jan-26
    Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully in Hong Kong, gathering over 4,000 global business leaders and officials MediaOutReach (Press Release)15:16 28-Jan-26
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