Zhang shots himself in his foot in Chief Executive status remarks
When China’s Number One man in Hong Kong, Zhang Xiaoming, spoke again, Hong Kong people listened, followed by boos from some. Many were left in…
Politics/Policies
Autonomy at stake in HKU council decision on Chan
By Chris Yeung The University of Hong Kong’s governing council has put a slap on its own face when it set its next meeting,…
Leung faces foes inside, outside
A chorus of calls against the re-election bid of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying seems to have emerged recently as Chinese Communist Party leaders begin to…
Speculation still rife on Tsang’s sudden departure
Tsang Tak-sing, the former home affairs minister who was given the boot by Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, may have become yesterday’s man. The question of…
Leung faces new battle over role in universities
Though not legally binding, the historic resolutions approved by the HKU Convocation relating to the appointment of a pro-vice-chancellor and the role of the Chief…
Parallel goods trade protestors blamed for tourism, retail downturn
A protest against parallel goods traders in northern Sheung Shui on Sunday, the first of its kind since March, has provided a convenient excuse for…
John Tsang beats C Y Leung in political football match
At the Mong Kok Stadium Tuesday night, Hong Kong was defeated by Qatar in a World Cup qualifier match. Outside the pitch was a different…
Liberals play new power game with Leung
A surprise bid by the Liberal Party’s Tommy Cheung Yu-yan to unseat an incumbent chairman of the Legislative Council House Committee raises interesting questions about…
Voluntary health insurance plan ‘indirect tax in disguise’
From time to time, high officials grumble about what they bill as a narrow tax base in Hong Kong. In their book, the territory’s tax…
Zhang shots his feet in Chief Executive status remarks
When China’s Number One man in Hong Kong, Zhang Xiaoming, spoke again, Hong Kong people listened, followed by boos from some. Many were left in…