Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee pledged to extend a free after-school care program for low-income families after receiving positive feedback, aiming to benefit more families.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu addressed the Boao Forum for Asia, committing to meet global uncertainty with openness rather than isolation and urging economies to promote free trade.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has warned of “shocks and volatility” in the city’s oil supply amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, saying that the government is in talks with airlines and…

Over 400 homeowners from the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have petitioned Hong Kong leader John Lee to facilitate a meeting with the government-appointed administrator, Hop On Management.

The annual “two sessions” in Beijing are under way, and this year the annual ritual of reading tea leaves in this city has been made easier for politics watchers. That is because Beijing has been blunt about the problems it thinks our city faces. There is the usual praise for the Hong Kong government and Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s leadership. One striking difference is that Premier Li Qiang included in his annual work report, delivered at the opening session of the National People’s...

Hong Kong firefighters were recognized at the 13th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards for their heroic response to November's deadly Tai Po fire, the city's worst in decades.

Hong Kong is considering changes to its education policy, aligning its development goals with mainland China, and facing challenges with rising public housing wait times and increased illicit cigarette seizures.

Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has promised to expand a government scheme to allow more children from low-income families to access after-school care on campus, following positive feedback.

Fifteen Hong Kong public primary schools are at risk of closing after being banned from operating subsidised Primary One classes in the coming academic year due to insufficient enrolment. But Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin also warned on Tuesday that more closures were expected if school operators refused to plan for mergers. The at-risk institutions comprise 14 subsidised locations and one government school. Among the tally is city leader John Lee Ka-chiu’s alma mater, the Fi...

Hong Kong authorities will set up a collaborative mechanism with the legislature to craft the city’s first five-year plan to align with national development, according to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, who says the blueprint will be released by the end of this year. Lee also stressed on Tuesday that the new platform would reflect the city’s executive-led governance model, adding a public consultation on the plan would be launched in the fourth quarter before its publication. “The plan will...

More than 300 homeowners from the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have signed a petition to be sent to Hong Kong’s leader, demanding a face-to-face meeting with government-appointed Hop On Management Company over unresolved issues. The letter to the Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, obtained by the South China Morning Post on Sunday, bore 336 signatures – or 15 per cent of homeowners – who raised concerns in seven areas. These include the use of remaining renovation funds, the handling ...

Hong Kong to explore drafting its first five-year plan to align with national strategies: HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu  Global Times

The Hong Kong government has started the year with initiatives that have far-reaching impacts on the city’s long-term growth. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced that he is spearheading Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan, which will promote broader integration with China’s five-year plan and ensure a bigger role for the city in the nation’s economic development. He also reaffirmed deeper engagement with countries in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia to open up new markets...

Hong Kong's leader John Lee has called for a strong partnership with Hainan, urging the business sector to capitalize on the mainland Chinese province’s free-trade port status and explore new models of cooperation.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has said the government plans to complete legislation for the Northern Metropolis in 2026 to speed up the mega-project’s development along the city’s border.

Indonesia weighs response to price pressures from Middle East war  The Straits Times

Hong Kong's leader pledged to align with national strategies outlined in China’s latest five-year plan, and the city is now urged to move beyond a 'city-centred' approach to align with national priorities by advancing the internationalisation of the yuan and supporting mainland Chinese enterprises after Beijing's 'two sessions'.

Tammy Tam Wai-yi, publisher of the South China Morning Post, has been appointed to Hong Kong’s Law Reform Commission for a three-year term as the media industry representative.

Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has called on citizens to approach the Year of the Horse with agility and steadiness to capitalize on opportunities and overcome obstacles.