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Four shops serving inbound tour groups inspected ahead of National Day Golden Week

Officials discussed visitor dispersal, fair shopping and consumer safeguards during a joint operation in tourist shopping areas.

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Government & Politics · 22 Sep

33 poor-performance civil service cases handled since rules were simplified

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Government & Politics · 22 Sep

Andrew Kan retires after 35 years, warning national-security risks have not disappeared

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Government & Politics · 21 Sep

Hong Kong and China’s top court agree to deepen legal training cooperation

The planned framework covers joint research, reciprocal expert teaching and online platforms, while a Hong Kong academy supports capacity-building activities.

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Government & Politics · 21 Sep

Tang warns ‘soft resistance’ can look benign among Hong Kong security risks

The Secretary for Security said harmful intent could be missed as he outlined four risks he said still faced Hong Kong.

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Government & Politics · 20 Sep

Tung Chee-hwa remembered at public farewell as central leaders mourn

Hong Kong’s first chief executive was honoured with a final farewell, while Xinhua reported condolences from President Xi Jinping and other leaders.

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Government & Politics · 20 Sep

Hong Kong chief secretary and financial secretary set for separate Beijing visits

The chief secretary will attend a youth flag-raising delegation, while the financial secretary visits central ministries and regulators.

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Government & Politics · 18 Sep

Hong Kong plans new offence for persistent child abuse

The proposed offence would address repeated abuse where a child may be unable to give precise dates and details for every incident.

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Government & Politics · 17 Sep

Hong Kong chief executive says ministers should lead in their own fields

At a Legislative Council session, he compared his role with a ship’s captain who builds the team rather than doing every job aboard.

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Government & Politics · 17 Sep

John Lee says Hong Kong childbirth package cannot guarantee more births

The package spans housing, tax and childcare support, while callers raised unemployment and the cost of raising children.

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Government & Politics · 17 Sep

Muddy flood disrupts traffic and water supply after Fanling main bursts

The burst flooded an area of about 20 metres by 20 metres, cut supplies to multiple blocks at Cheung Wah Estate and prompted overnight repairs.

A simplified Hong Kong funeral-home facade sits beside two separated date panels for a 19 September wake and a 20 September morning memorial and funeral ceremony, connected by a thin orderly line.

Government & Politics · 16 Sep

Tung Chee-hwa wake set for 19 September ahead of public memorial and funeral ceremony

The wake will be held at a Hong Kong funeral home, with the public memorial scheduled for the following morning.

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Government & Politics · 15 Sep

John Lee pledges crackdown on compulsory shopping ahead of National Day holiday

Travel agencies, guides and registered shops could face action as authorities prepare visitor information and extra support at a Sai Kung site.

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Government & Politics · 14 Sep

Legislative Council footbridge entrance gets LED screen for meeting updates

The busy entrance now carries weekly previews, daily public-meeting schedules, livestreams and updates about the building.

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Government & Politics · 14 Sep

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and policy address scheduled for Wednesday

Janice Tse says the plan will pair an effective market with a proactive government as Hong Kong aligns with national strategy.