Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang – Charm

Politburo Standing Committee members Ding Xuexiang (left) and Wang Huning chat during the opening session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing, on March 5. Photo: AP

Opinion | Mainland-style oversight system could help Legco to deliver

2 days ago03 mins

After the annual “two sessions” in Beijing, it’s clear that Hong Kong policymakers have their work cut out for them. It has been made abundantly clear what is expected of Hong Kong: stop messing around and get on with the national programme. Hong Kong is part of the nation’s plans to move forward. The country…

Legco president Starry Lee has highlighted the legislature’s efforts to support the national 15th five-year plan. Photo: Eugene Lee

‘Deliver more practical outcomes,’ Chinese vice-premier tells Hong Kong Legco

2 weeks ago03 mins

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has urged Hong Kong’s legislature to deliver more “practical outcomes” that align with the city’s actual conditions and meet Beijing’s expectations under the executive-led governance system. Emphasising the importance of the executive-led system for the second day in a row, the state leader reiterated on Saturday that its implementation was not…