Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to “eliminate bottlenecks” and shorten the time needed to realise economic gains to ensure that residents from all walks of life can benefit from the city’s development. Speaking at this year’s National Day reception on Wednesday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also vowed to continually enhance the city’s national security…
Hong Kong joined its National Games co-hosts in starting the event’s 100-day countdown on Saturday, with the city’s leader saying the focus will be on creating “an unforgettable experience” for anyone attending. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led the local ceremony at the Velodrome in Tseung Kwan O, which went ahead despite the city getting…
Hong Kong joined its National Games co-hosts in starting the event’s 100-day countdown on Saturday, with the city’s leader saying the focus will be on creating “an unforgettable experience” for anyone attending. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led the local ceremony at the Velodrome in Tseung Kwan O, which went ahead despite the city getting…
Beijing’s new liaison office chief has said Hong Kong is in a “critical stage of opening a new chapter” and should further embrace reforms to broaden its economy in a speech delivered on the eve of the city’s 28th handover anniversary. Zhou Ji also said on Monday evening Hong Kong should “achieve breakthroughs and tackle…
A good relationship with the central government is of paramount importance as Hong Kong charts a new direction under the governance model of “one country, two systems”. The appointment of Zhou Ji as the latest director of the liaison office marks another stage for both sides to cultivate closer communication and cooperation in accordance with…
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to identify fresh areas for economic growth as he expressed confidence in working with the newly appointed director of Beijing’s liaison office to speed up the city’s development. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the remarks as he met office director Zhou Ji at Government House on Saturday. They exchanged…
Zheng Yanxiong has been removed as director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong and the central government has appointed Zhou Ji, the executive deputy director of its top office for the city’s affairs, to replace him. The State Council, China’s cabinet, announced late on Friday that Zhou, the executive deputy director of the Hong…
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has called on HSBC to serve as an “important bridge” in Sino-British ties while also promoting the country and the city to the international community as he met its group chairman in the capital. HSBC Group chairman Mark Tucker also met Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng on Wednesday and…
Two adult giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing will keep their existing names in a move officials have said signifies the city’s stability and unlimited possibilities, with the pair set to meet the public for the first time on Sunday. The unchanged names – “An An” for the male and “Ke Ke” for…
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has urged real estate tycoons and business leaders to “recognise their responsibilities” and take “concrete actions” to support the city’s economic development, the Post has learned. Even as he acknowledged them as a “major force” in the economy, Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs…