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Hong Kong authorities are still deliberating whether to restrict proxy voters at homeowners' meetings to relatives or other flat owners, as part of proposed law amendments aimed at combating bid-rigging.
A top Hong Kong official has criticized a former Morgan Stanley Asia chair's comment that Hong Kong has become 'just another big Chinese city,' arguing the view stems from anti-China bias rather than objective analysis.
A Hong Kong official has issued a warning to booksellers regarding security risks, following a third round of police raids targeting independent bookstores in four months.
Hong Kong health authorities have warned that the city may enter its summer flu season earlier than usual this year, with a peak expected later this month, and are urging unvaccinated residents to get their jabs.
A former head of Hong Kong's housing checking unit stated he was unaware that surveyors notified contractors before inspections at Wang Fuk Court, the site of a recent deadly fire. This revelation came during the fire probe.
A senior official in Hong Kong stated that the top 'disaster' fire alarm and emergency alert system were not deployed during the Tai Po fire because they were deemed 'not suitable,' according to a public inquiry.
Hong Kong's 21 ministerial-level officials spent over HK$46.6 million (US$5.9 million) on trips in the past three financial years, with the finance chief accounting for nearly a quarter of the total.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan is expected to announce funding details for the proposed HK$6.8 billion buyouts of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court flats during his annual Budget speech.
President Trump has postponed the imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian products for three days, citing progress towards a trade deal between the two nations. This decision comes amidst broader discussions on international trade and security.
A senior Hong Kong finance official criticized a prominent US economist's commentary on the city's prospects as 'bias against China', asserting that 'the Hong Kong of old is over'.
A senior Hong Kong official has defended the decision to exclude public housing from the proposed Pak Shek Kok rail station site, arguing it would not align with existing private housing and that the area lacks necessary community facilities.
Hong Kong officials have denounced what they call 'groundless accusations' against the new national security subsidiary legislation, stating that it will be used rarely. Ministers emphasized the limited application of the new regulation.
A deputy director of Hong Kong's Home Affairs Department told an inquiry that the department "did its best" in handling complaints related to Wang Fuk Court.
A group of survivors of the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire have petitioned Hong Kong’s top officials twice in a week, urging the government to rebuild the fire-ravaged residential estate on site and to…
A Fire Services Department official told a public hearing investigating the Wang Fuk Court blaze in Hong Kong that seven-month water tank maintenance works, which disabled fire safety systems, were acceptable.
A Hong Kong official has warned victims of the deadly Tai Po fire that they will receive a significantly lower payout if they reject the government's property buy-back plan, potentially forcing authorities to use legislation for acquisition.
Former Morgan Stanley Asia Chairman Stephen Roach reignited debate by claiming Hong Kong's status as an international hub is 'over,' prompting a rebuttal from a senior Hong Kong official who defended the city's recovery and enduring appeal.
Washington's decision to lift sanctions on nine Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials, including Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok, is being interpreted as a gesture to improve US-China relations.
Xia Baolong, Beijing's top official on Hong Kong affairs, visited a temporary housing project and a community center in the New Territories during his first day of inspections.
Hong Kong Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king has called on officials to respect dissenting views from lawmakers, emphasizing that public policies inherently have both pros and cons, amid increasing government pushback.
Hong Kong officials have banned public vaping and are exploring wider restrictions as part of a comprehensive effort to curb tobacco use in the city.
A Hong Kong fire services official has defended the decision to decline assistance from mainland Chinese firefighters during the city’s deadliest inferno in decades, citing concerns about their immediate adaptability to the local environment.
Hong Kong officials have softened their stance, allowing displaced residents of the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court to make repeated trips back to their flats to collect belongings, following an online petition for greater flexibility.