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Hong Kong weighs criminalising private creation of sexually explicit deepfakes

Officials are also reviewing AI-related cybercrime and whether children should face an age threshold for social-media use.

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Government & Politics · 24 Sep

Director convicted of inducing disclosure of rival tender information for project worth more than HK$2.3m

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Government & Politics · 24 Sep

Hong Kong to study wider renminbi use for government payments

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Government & Politics · 26 Sep

Peggy Wong resigns from three Tai Po public roles for health reasons

She had missed several council meetings because of illness; the resignation also removes her from two district community posts.

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Government & Politics · 25 Sep

Saltwater pipe bursts on Macdonnell Road, disrupting supplies to nearby buildings

A burst outside Woodland Garden sent a two-metre water column, mud and sand across the pavement; service was expected to resume around 10am.

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Government & Politics · 25 Sep

Janice Tse Siu-wa switches one flat to rental use while declaring 22 properties

Hong Kong’s updated declarations also list 437 land parcels for the Heung Yee Kuk chair, one fewer than last year.

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Government & Politics · 24 Sep

Hong Kong to expand short-term visitor and invited-person schemes from October 1

Designated social welfare activities will join the short-term visitor route, while invitations will extend to Central Asia and the Middle East.

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Government & Politics · 24 Sep

Proposed AI City Brain would guide flood response across Hong Kong departments

The first phase is expected to cost about HK$200 million and target completion in 2028, amid concerns over intrusion and data leaks.

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Government & Politics · 24 Sep

Hong Kong official says first five-year plan will remain market-led

Janice Tse Siu-wa says many economic indicators are forecasts or expected ranges, with binding commitments reserved for resources and international obligations.

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Government & Politics · 23 Sep

Hong Kong prepares for about 1.29 million mainland visitors during October holiday

Extra border counters, transport capacity and Sai Kung crowd controls are planned for the seven-day National Day Golden Week.

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Government & Politics · 23 Sep

Applications open for 321 vacant fixed-pitch hawker stalls across Hong Kong

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will accept applications from 6 October, with stalls concentrated in Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok.

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Government & Politics · 23 Sep

Civil servants may get 10 to 12 hours’ family-care leave from 2027

The proposed scheme could cover sudden school collections and trips to or from elderly-care facilities, while longer medical appointments can use personal leave.

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Government & Politics · 23 Sep

Hong Kong government rejects EU report’s claims of eroding freedoms

The administration defended national-security laws as protecting rights, restoring social order and supporting economic and livelihood development.

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Government & Politics · 22 Sep

Hong Kong police appoint new head of national security department

The appointment follows the retirement of deputy commissioner for national security 簡啟恩 after 35 years in the police force.

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Government & Politics · 22 Sep

Election Committee nominations to open on 7 October

Candidates will have until 20 October to apply, with voting on 22 November only in subsectors with more valid candidates than seats.