The teaching of Hong Kong’s rule of law is “inseparable” from cultivating patriotism, the city’s justice minister has said as he pledged to press on with education to instil people’s love for the country. Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok stressed on Saturday the importance of integrating education with building patriotism at a seminar marking…
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled new policies targeting Hong Kong’s notorious subdivided flats this week, aiming to improve the livelihoods of about 110,000 households living in the cramped homes. But critics have hit out at the government, saying the policy legitimises the problem by effectively allowing 70 per cent of the homes to stay,…
The China Coast Guard’s first entry into the Arctic Sea during joint operations with its Russian counterpart showed an ability to operate far from its coast and a heightened level of cooperation with Moscow, analysts said. The vessels’ entry into the sea on Tuesday coincided with the National Day holiday marking the 75th anniversary of…
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a congratulatory message from US President Joe Biden to mark the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China this week, marking the latest top-level exchange as tensions persist in China-US relations. The news was made public by the Chinese foreign ministry in a statement published on its website on…
National flags, banners, drone shows and even decorated manhole covers have appeared in Hong Kong since mid-September, all signs of the city celebrating the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China on October 1. There are more than 400 events across all 18 districts – the highest number since the city returned to China…
This live blog has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Download our app to get faster notifications. Hong Kong is marking National Day on Tuesday with a raft of activities as the city goes all out to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the…
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for extensive efforts to push forward endeavours to build the nation to a modernised superpower. Xi made the comments when awarding national medals and honorary titles on Sunday as a part of a celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October…
Tens of thousands of spectators descended on the Hong Kong harbourfront for a National Day-themed drone show on Saturday evening, with visitors and locals alike expressing excitement. “Galloping Horses in the Sky” was the theme of the show that started at 8pm over Victoria Harbour, drawing locals and tourists undeterred by heavy rain earlier in…
A new patriotic exhibition at the Hong Kong Museum of History will include medals won by local and mainland Chinese Olympians, as part of efforts to showcase the country’s achievements and foster a sense of national identity among residents. The venue in Tsim Sha Tsui, alongside the Hong Kong Science Museum, will host the “Glorious…
Hong Kong authorities are “making every effort” to promote Kai Tak Sports Park ahead of its opening next year, the city’s leader has said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Monday that the government had “always actively invested resources to support sports development in Hong Kong”. “We are making every effort to promote the…