New tactics in the streets cannot break the impasse – but beneath Beijing’s order to ‘clean up your own mess’ is an urgent call for action.

Protests are bad for business but analysts say a big property market plunge is unlikely. The reason is simple – not enough supply.

Such ‘let it be’ sentiment reflects the diminishing value of city to many mainlanders – so the time for Hong Kong’s government to stand up is now.

All eyes will be on top leaders’ upcoming Beidaihe get-together, where Hong Kong is expected to be among key priorities. Events in the city and in Xinjiang reflect a hard reality for Beijing to face: economic incentives will not work without winning the hearts and minds of local people.

Extradition bill saga adds new dimension to straining Sino-US relationship, with tough tests ahead to protect Hong Kong from trade war aftershocks.

Protests in the city show no sign of ending, an eventuality neither the government nor Beijing foresaw. Any future move will inevitably be subject to international scrutiny.

Sources have hinted that the ‘steel lady’ will not ‘die’, but Chief Executive Carrie Lam still has to regain the public’s trust, and Monday’s annual July 1 rally will be watershed moment for government as it decides what to do next.

Carrie Lam had to suspend the unpopular legislation and risks becoming a liability for her allies in upcoming elections. She has promised to do better, but it would help to rely less on wisdom after the fact.

Chief executive’s climbdown came as President Xi was celebrating his birthday while building international alliances and support for China. Lam insisted she decided to pause the bill on her own but there is no doubt Beijing had critical input.

Getting amendment on the statute book is just the start of government’s problems, with implementation to serve as flashpoint amid cross-strait tensions

Size of crowd at this year’s June 4 vigil will be gauge of public sentiment to the extradition bill – and the city leader’s political agenda.

Could pragmatic approach adopted by tech firm’s founder Ren Zhengfei be a point of reference for selling the controversial legislation to sceptical public and critics in the West?

The profound effects of the ongoing trade war may be felt on many fronts in Hong Kong, including the challenge to the city’s role in the Greater Bay Area megaproject.

The chief executive is facing her biggest political challenge since taking office two years ago and international pressure is making the stakes even higher.

Recent developments such as the fugitive bill show there is no guarantee that any group will automatically endorse the administration.

The Beijing liaison office has recently hosted two key Taiwanese figures who may run in next year’s presidential election on the self-ruled island.

City has been afforded a privilege no other province in China enjoys for international summit in Beijing, which will be attended by leaders from 37 countries and delegations from another 150.

While quick response to mistake is applauded, incident has raised questions about the need for an official spokesperson for an agency once seen to be shrouded in mystery.

Hong Kong’s business community, normally very receptive towards Beijing, has strongly opposed the law, which would allow fugitives to be sent across the border.

Decision of city’s second-richest man Lee Shau-kee to retire poses big questions about property development, and whether handing over his business to his heirs really represents the end of an era.

The Kaohsiung mayor, who paid a swift visit to the city this weekend, has reached across Taiwan’s political divide but he is also willing to talk to Beijing.

City is lucky to enjoy the best of both worlds but those same advantages also mean growing international scrutiny.

Given strong opposition on both political and business fronts, government faces a rough ride meeting its summer deadline to get Legislative Council endorsement for proposal to expand law governing transfer of fugitives.

A war of words has erupted between America’s top envoy to the city, Kurt Tong, and the Chinese Foreign Ministry, and both local and national officials may need to get used to such clashes.

Two regions are the new torch-bearers for country’s development, echoing legacy of the four special economic zones in Deng’s era.

Many local actors and filmmakers are vying for a piece of the lucrative mainland market, but tastes are changing and standards are rising, meaning Hong Kong faces a challenge to compete.

With all its risks and uncertainties the US-China trade war is not going away any time soon. And what does Trump mean by ‘real, structural change’ anyway?

Carrie Lam’s extra HK$500 million for the Hospital Authority will be welcomed but allocating it is not as simple as moving money from one pocket to another. The manpower shortage in the hospital sector could be solved by hiring overseas personnel but where to hire from is another political question still.

The president has told officials to be vigilant for possible ‘black swans’ and ‘grey rhinos’. The government here would do well to do the same for the city’s outlook.