State Department accused Beijing of continuing to ‘dismantle’ Hong Kong’s political freedoms and autonomy in violation of Sino-British Joint Declaration and Basic Law.
A source says the government has shifted to a ‘softer, reactive’ approach but is not planning any large-scale publicity campaigns or high-level delegations to explain the new law overseas.
Hong Kong has no plans to introduce fake news law, he says, as it’s ‘legally’ hard to separate fact from opinion, citing Singapore
Course, to be offered to middle and senior-level government workers, part of broader ‘mindset building’ push.
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam says government can invite more people to Hong Kong to assuage any fears about the city’s legal system.
Domestic law’s first 30 days in effect marked by relative calm compared with Beijing-decreed national security law, which led to 15 individuals detained in first month.
Federation of Trade Unions instead plans to arrange district visits for city leader and his aides to meet frontline workers and learn about their needs.
Patriotic education will help Hongkongers understand nation’s history, culture, achievements and governance, says Starry Lee.
Lawmaker says he added disclaimer as ‘precaution’ and out of ‘prudence’ in light of new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance enacted last month.
Commissioner’s office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong says ‘double standards’ over security laws ‘are extremely hypocritical’.
Minister for Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan to meet authorities during stops in Hong Kong and Beijing, marking first visit by UK official since domestic national security law passed.
With record-low election turnout of 27.59 per cent, government spent an average of HK$102 on publicity for each vote in December 10 poll.
City leader acknowledges ‘new period of economic development’ for Hong Kong and that local businesses have been adapting to shifting demands.
City leader John Lee says Security Bureau told to table legal amendments for Legco in two to three months, week after fire at New Lucky House left five dead.
Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong condemns UK report, accuses Britain of smearing ‘one country, two systems’ and national security legal framework.
City leader John Lee encourages efforts to bring in family offices, after UAE prince entered media spotlight over delayed launch plan.
Britain is blatantly interfering with Hong Kong affairs in a futile attempt to undermine the city’s prosperity and stability, government says.
Analysts say call signals central government expects local officials take more proactive approach to boosting economy and tackling deep-rooted issues.
Revised estimate of recurrent expenditure for Carrie Lam’s office at Pacific Place in Admiralty was around HK$9.17 million, director of administration says.
Vigilance is required because of the ‘sudden’ and ‘persistent’ nature of national security risks, he says.
Director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Xia Baolong says ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle will ‘not need to change’.