Follow South China Morning Post - Hong Kong Politics, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/scmp12 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:21:33 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7Mc5-iL8SFvM5s0ohxaO6Yr Critics have said access to constituents enjoyed by government-funded teams could be exploited by candidates to drum up support in December 10 election.]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:54:33 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7Mc5-iL8SFvM5s0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7Pev6GJeRv9EiejEQ2Mq9rY John Lee’s remarks also appeared aimed at Jimmy Lai, who this week marked his 1,000th day in prison on national security charges.]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:56:27 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7Pev6GJeRv9EiejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7Mt2cqu0ruRXcb1naedg1wr Our Hong Kong Foundation announces former Exco convenor Bernard Chan as new chairman following board meeting, amid health concerns over ex-chief executive.]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:39:41 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7Mt2cqu0ruRXcb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7OoHtHYveKbmnn9ye8UNv30 Chief executive warns however that the best bet for investors would still be already-approved platforms as proper measures for these are in place.]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:21:57 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7OoHtHYveKbmnn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7NW-tbpV7ylm8b1naedg1wr Gary Chan becomes chairman of Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, replacing Starry Lee, who said she would stand down last month.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:30:44 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7NW-tbpV7ylm8b1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7O4j-ny_Q6uPJs0ohxaO6Yr Political powerlessness fuelled 2019’s social unrest. Sweeping political changes since then have left Hongkongers disengaged, and deep trust issues remain. The authorities must work on re-engaging the electorate.]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:30:15 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7O4j-ny_Q6uPJs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7OCn9WHyFpddeT5HJgy6HUf Justice Department lawyers insist ban can be implemented without ‘chilling effect’ highlighted in original refusal of injunction against song in High Court.]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 10:00:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7OCn9WHyFpddeT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7PKXG_NX3fkBJs0ohxaO6Yr Party chairman Lo Kin-hei declines to reveal names of hopefuls, citing concerns over triggering electoral expenses prematurely under current rules.]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:38:36 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7PKXG_NX3fkBJs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7NYhtznyeDgOSejEQ2Mq9rY Findings by Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies at Chinese University suggest more residents have become indifferent to politics.]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:40:19 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7NYhtznyeDgOSejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7MO7OwvkCKM-KCY3L745TL_ Authorities issue strongly worded statement, hitting back at claims made over rights and freedoms in Britain’s latest six-monthly report on Hong Kong.]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:35:39 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7MO7OwvkCKM-KCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7PEtsm0arMW06CY3L745TL_ Policy aligns with mainland China’s treatment of diplomatic offices and requires locally hired consulate staff in Hong Kong to provide data such as living addresses, ID card numbers.]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:04 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7PEtsm0arMW06CY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7OvYJAz01vKxnn9ye8UNv30 Benson Kwok, a veteran with the department for 34 years, will be promoted from deputy director to the top post.]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:53:35 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7OvYJAz01vKxnn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7MenM4X7flRwMb1naedg1wr Concern groups and experts say continuing rent subsidy scheme for those in substandard housing will help people while better housing is built.]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:00:32 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7MenM4X7flRwMb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7PqqIIKkLgJC6CY3L745TL_ District Court judge sentences five men and one woman over ‘very violent’ stand-off between protesters and police.]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:53:08 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7PqqIIKkLgJC6CY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7NkmI0-oEL0KyejEQ2Mq9rY Chief Executive John Lee visits family of four in subdivided flat in Yuen Long, the second stop of his community visits aimed at gauging public opinion.]]> Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:42:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7NkmI0-oEL0KyejEQ2Mq9rY https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7PVZp4ezYukQilmFkX7M1Jw Liaison office director Zheng Yanxiong hails police force at passing-out parade for officers, noting the vital role they play in enforcement of the national security law]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2023 06:08:42 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7PVZp4ezYukQilmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7MZYfoFn-P_juzdsCmHakzH Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang’s address at summit in city marks clearest public confirmation of his top role in city affairs.]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:57:02 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7MZYfoFn-P_juzdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7ObxwWzmHu3KuT5HJgy6HUf Assistant minister of foreign affairs Hua Chunying highlights city’s legal hub status at Asia-Pacific Week 2023 of the Hague Conference on Private International Law.]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:36:09 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7ObxwWzmHu3KuT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7P5QX2wH_RZjJs0ohxaO6Yr Association chair Victor Dawes also urges business communities to promote strengths of city’s legal system to overseas counterparts.]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:17:39 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7P5QX2wH_RZjJs0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7MwZiTNnsHBwCejEQ2Mq9rY Public and lawmakers attack government handling of crisis caused by ‘once-in-500-years’ rainstorm that paralysed parts of city.]]> Sat, 09 Sep 2023 03:00:17 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/jTASPxGkU7MwZiTNnsHBwCejEQ2Mq9rY