Hong Kong Politics

In the last hour

Hong Kong gov’t adds HK$5 billion to national security fund – third allocation since 2020 Hong Kong Free Press06:52

Paul Chan courts French investors and think tanks during Europe visit Hong Kong Standard06:36

In the last 2 hours

Ride-hailing licence cap ‘must strike a balance’ in Hong Kong, John Lee says South China Morning Post06:32

In the last 4 hours

Hong Kong set to benefit as Xi-Trump summit signals ‘more stability’, John Lee says South China Morning Post05:24

In the last 6 hours

John Lee to visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, taking largest-ever delegation overseas South China Morning Post03:18

Yesterday

Hong Kong Customs holds 27th World Customs Organization Asia/Pacific Regional Heads of Customs Administrations… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)13:34 18-May-26

Hong Kong court must not ‘pay lip service’ to human rights, lawyer tells trial of Tiananmen vigil activists Hong Kong Free Press12:43 18-May-26

Ebola outbreak: Hong Kong ramps up precautions Hong Kong Free Press11:28 18-May-26

Home and Youth Affairs Bureau holds Hong Kong's five-year plan Thematic Consultation Session - District Governance… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)11:11 18-May-26

Hong Kong LGBTQ carnival Pink Dot scrapped for second year after venue pulls out Hong Kong Free Press11:01 18-May-26

Nine industry leaders including Hyundai Motor Group sign landmark hydrogen MOU to drive Hong Kong's green economy (with … The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)10:51 18-May-26

Hong Kong earmarks additional HK$5 billion for national security South China Morning Post10:20 18-May-26

Hong Kong should trigger travel alert to Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak, expert says South China Morning Post07:07 18-May-26

‘My way or the highway’ is no way to make informed policy for Hong Kong South China Morning Post02:31 18-May-26

Home Office official convicted over use of government data in China spying PublicTechnology.net02:06 18-May-26

In the last 7 days

Why set a limit for Hong Kong’s ride-hailing services? South China Morning Post22:30 17-May-26

Hong Kong’s elite pay tribute to philanthropist Maisy Ho at memorial service South China Morning Post13:39 17-May-26

Global stability to help HK enhance external connections: Paul Chan Hong Kong Standard12:41 17-May-26

CCIDA and Hong Kong Film Development Council lead industry delegation to 79th Cannes Film Festival in France to… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)12:17 17-May-26

Hong Kong High Court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday South China Morning Post12:00 17-May-26

Minister unveils powers to ban foreign state proxies UK Defence Journal10:02 17-May-26

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary? South China Morning Post08:13 17-May-26

Hong Kong’s iconic Bank of China Tower opens in 1990 – Scmp archive South China Morning Post04:18 17-May-26

Speech by FS at 30th Hong Kong Medical Forum (English only) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)08:26 16-May-26

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures: transport chief South China Morning Post07:57 16-May-26

Trump says Xi signaled release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai unlikely Hong Kong Free Press03:52 16-May-26

A middle way for Legislative Council: Finding balance in legislature’s ‘own role’ Hong Kong Free Press03:00 16-May-26

Hong Kong police call to criminalise bid-rigging in wake of Tai Po estate blaze South China Morning Post16:10 15-May-26

Trump says Xi signalled release of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai unlikely Channel NewsAsia13:59 15-May-26

Hong Kong’s 2027 public holidays revealed: A complete guide to maximizing your annual leave Hong Kong Standard13:13 15-May-26

Contribute to national development by telling ‘good stories’ of China and Hong Kong, John Lee tells journalists Hong Kong Free Press11:05 15-May-26

Hong Kong Airlines, HK Express among 15 carriers to move check-in to airport’s Terminal 2 in phases from May 27 Hong Kong Free Press10:53 15-May-26

Hong Kong Q1 GDP expands 5.9% year-on-year, government maintains 2026 growth forecast Channel NewsAsia10:46 15-May-26

Hong Kong Q1 GDP expands 5.9% y/y, government maintains 2026 growth forecast Channel NewsAsia10:35 15-May-26

Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns against paying ransoms after Canvas hack Hong Kong Free Press10:24 15-May-26

People’s Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV… International Monetary Fund (Press Release)10:17 15-May-26

Appointments to Board of Directors of Hong Kong Design Centre announced The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)10:01 15-May-26

‘Tell good stories of Hong Kong’ amid global turmoil, John Lee urges local media South China Morning Post08:12 15-May-26

Two-thirds of journalists report worsening Hong Kong press climate, FCC survey finds Hong Kong Free Press05:59 15-May-26

Tai Po fire: Gov’t issues buy-back offer letters to Wang Fuk Court homeowners Hong Kong Free Press13:41 14-May-26

Hong Kong's 'multi-pronged strategy' to restore global port hub status The Loadstar12:20 14-May-26

Hong Kong International Airport 6th most polluting hub in the world, 2nd in Asia-Pacific Hong Kong Free Press11:00 14-May-26

Tender results of 5-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:34 14-May-26

Results of 2-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds tender through re-opening The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:34 14-May-26

More than Education, Not Quite Foreign: The Politics of Taiwan’s Overseas Chinese Students Taiwan Insight09:07 14-May-26

EDB holding Hong Kong International Visual Arts Education Symposium 2026 (with photos) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)06:00 14-May-26

King of Lan Kwai Fong Allan Zeman on business, HK, and AI Hong Kong Standard03:10 14-May-26

The King's Speech Is a Test of Britain's Resolve on China Comment Central16:29 13-May-26

Hong Kong graduate job vacancies drop 60% as AI sweeps labour market, minister says Hong Kong Free Press12:15 13-May-26

Hong Kong labour chief rejects review of non-local graduate visas despite job slump South China Morning Post10:47 13-May-26

Secretary for Health meets with delegation of Health Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)10:01 13-May-26

LCQ8: Ancillary facilities at West Kowloon Station of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)05:36 13-May-26

LCQ22: Enhancing visa arrangements for entry into Hong Kong for training or internships The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)05:36 13-May-26

LCQ1: Developing Hong Kong into an aircraft parts processing and trading centre The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)05:16 13-May-26

Hong Kong halves tunnel tolls for commercial vehicles amid surging fuel prices South China Morning Post04:55 13-May-26

What Hong Kong’s planned ride-hailing regime could mean for your next Uber trip South China Morning Post04:04 13-May-26

International Healthcare Week opens today, fuelling healthcare breakthroughs Antara News02:20 13-May-26

Hong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’ South China Morning Post01:31 13-May-26

Over 72,000 students and staff at Hong Kong educational institutions affected in Canvas hack Hong Kong Free Press00:38 13-May-26

Top Swedish universities eager to forge ties with city, Hong Kong minister says South China Morning Post16:02 12-May-26

China backs Hong Kong courts, spurns calls to free Jimmy Lai ahead of Trump visit South China Morning Post14:09 12-May-26

LegCo Secretariat releases Policy Pulse on "Unrivalled connectivity where sea meets sky: Consolidating Hong Kong's… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)13:18 12-May-26

24 civil society organisations urge President Trump to press Xi Jinping on Jimmy Lai, bounties and sanctions ahead of… Hong Kong Watch12:08 12-May-26

Jimmy Lai Case Explained: Press Freedom, Politics and the Trump-Xi Summit Focus Outlook Business10:02 12-May-26

John Lee announces AI+ Committee to drive embodied AI development in HK Hong Kong Standard09:45 12-May-26

Hong Kong gov’t mulls 10,000 ride-hailing permits under new framework, report says Hong Kong Free Press07:27 12-May-26

AECOM delivers engineering innovations on Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), advancing connectivity in Hong Kong's… MediaOutReach (Press Release)07:07 12-May-26

Secretary for Health meets with Mainland and overseas delegations (with photos) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)05:40 12-May-26

SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion (with photos) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)05:40 12-May-26

Meta removes fake INTERPOL ads targeting Hong Kong scam victims Hong Kong Free Press00:36 12-May-26

In the last month

Malaysia Airlines flight bursts tyre at Hong Kong airport; no injuries reported Hong Kong Free Press13:16 11-May-26

Secretary for Health attends International Healthcare Week highlighting Hong Kong's role as "super connector" (with… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)12:41 11-May-26

Hong Kong rugby player to stand trial in June after denying molesting customer at Central bar Hong Kong Free Press12:23 11-May-26

New Hong Kong Watch survey research on TNR calls for enhanced foreign interference measures Hong Kong Watch10:09 11-May-26

Hong Kong to have privately run care services under new scheme for middle class elderly South China Morning Post08:29 11-May-26

CS attends launch ceremony of Long March exchange activity series for Hong Kong and Macao youth in Jiangxi (with… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)08:27 11-May-26

Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation to launch by this year: John Lee Hong Kong Standard07:50 11-May-26

Hong Kong gov’t declines comment on wanted activist’s possible deportation from Thailand to China Hong Kong Free Press07:42 11-May-26

Hong Kong lawmakers urge rethink of housing development policy for elderly South China Morning Post07:31 11-May-26

The Department of Treaty and Law of the Foreign Ministry and the Department of Justice of the Government of the Hong… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China03:55 11-May-26

Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says South China Morning Post03:03 11-May-26

Hong Kong right to move to extend long arm of the law to claw machines South China Morning Post02:32 11-May-26

Hong Kong showcases cultural rise at Venice Biennale, Rosanna Law says Hong Kong Standard01:11 11-May-26

Australian lawyer remanded over dine-and-dash charges at Hong Kong luxury hotels Hong Kong Free Press00:30 11-May-26

UK summons Chinese ambassador over Hong Kong spying convictions Saudi Gazette14:02 10-May-26

Chinese ambassador to UK makes further representations over so-called verdict, urges London to stop anti-China… Global Times13:44 10-May-26

Ambassador Zheng Zeguang Makes Solemn Representations with UK FCDO Official, Urges the UK Side to Stop Anti-China… UK Chinese Embassy (Press Release)07:56 10-May-26

UK warns against ‘foreign intimidation’ over Hong Kong-linked spying convictions South China Morning Post06:00 10-May-26

Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says South China Morning Post05:01 10-May-26

Britain summons Chinese ambassador after Hong Kong-linked spying convictions Anadolu Agency00:21 10-May-26

UK summons Chinese ambassador after national security convictions linked to Hong Kong Miami Herald20:35 9-May-26

Wanted ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ member could be deported from Thailand South China Morning Post11:14 9-May-26

"Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice" Collateral Event of the 61st Venice Biennale unveils (with photos) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)09:45 9-May-26

New US sanctions target Chinese and Hong Kong companies that provide military support to Iran Voice Of Emirates09:06 9-May-26

SCST officiates at opening ceremony of Hong Kong Exhibition at Venice Biennale (with photos) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)08:14 9-May-26

Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 70 Hong Kong Free Press04:37 9-May-26

Public consultation for Hong Kong’s 5-year plan offers golden chance to step up city’s sustainability game Hong Kong Free Press03:06 9-May-26

Speech by SCST at gala dinner in celebration of Hong Kong Exhibition at Venice Biennale (English only) The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)02:28 9-May-26

Speech by SCST at opening reception of "Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice" Collateral Event of 61st International Art… The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)02:28 9-May-26

Hong Kong government issues $27.6b green and infrastructure bonds, oversubscribed by 7.6 times Hong Kong Standard15:55 8-May-26

Inaugural Global Mediation Summit boosts Hong Kong’s status as a global mediation hub MediaOutReach (Press Release)15:08 8-May-26

Janice Tse is the ‘property queen’ of Hong Kong ministers. Here’s what she owns South China Morning Post13:32 8-May-26

2 women jailed up to 4 years, 10 months in money laundering case involving HK$280M smuggled from mainland China Hong Kong Free Press13:19 8-May-26

Why the UK is unlikely to shut Hong Kong’s London trade office despite spying verdict South China Morning Post13:08 8-May-26

HKSAR Government's Institutional Green Bonds and Infrastructure Bonds Offering The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)12:02 8-May-26

China denounces UK spy convictions as 'political farce' euronews11:35 8-May-26

Hong Kong prepares for gold futures trading: will the fourth time be the charm? South China Morning Post11:32 8-May-26

Hong Kong denies link to UK national security case after trade officer convicted of spying on activists Hong Kong Free Press11:19 8-May-26

Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao join forces in Suzhou to promote Hong Kong's advantages and opportunities in Greater Bay … The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)11:01 8-May-26

Veteran politician Jeffrey Lam to lead Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator South China Morning Post10:23 8-May-26

Tender of 2-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds through re-opening to be held on May 14 The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)10:00 8-May-26

Tender of 5-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on May 14 The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Press Release)10:00 8-May-26

UK's conviction of Chinese citizens on groundless charges, backing of anti-China forces seeking to disrupt Hksar are… Global Times09:50 8-May-26

Hong Kong-based mediation body resolves international maritime dispute South China Morning Post09:05 8-May-26

Chinese Embassy slams UK court's conviction of HK office employee in London as 'political manipulation,' warns of… Global Times08:28 8-May-26

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