HKFP Monitor Nov 29, 2025: Deadly fire a test of governance, as netizens rally against foreign media bamboo blame
As Hongkongers mourn the dead in Tai Po, authorities face a test of governance with next weekend’s election potentially postponed. Meanwhile, building committees are under scrutiny, whilst netizens criticise foreign media for blaming bamboo scaffolding for the blaze.
Gov’t will not use thank-you cards to check if civil servants voted, Hong Kong’s No. 2 official says
The thank-you card had no name or number recorded on it, and every card is “exactly the same.” The government would not be able to use the card to prove whether or not any specific person voted, Chief Secretary Eric Chan said.
29 arrested over alleged attempts to sabotage ‘patriots only’ legislative polls, Hong Kong security chief says
Secretary for Security Chris Tang said that police had recorded 35 cases related to attempts to sabotage the December 7 elections. Most cases were alleged criminal damage to posters promoting the legislative polls.
HKFP Monitor Nov 22, 2025: Crackdown on ‘no vote’ calls, ‘job ad’ recruiting voters
This week, Hong Kong authorities cracked down on calls for invalid votes and boycotts of the upcoming “all-patriots” legislative polls, with one case prosecuted under the city’s homegrown security law. A local media investigation found a “job ad” recruiting people to vote on December 7.
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In March 2021, Beijing passed legislation to ensure “patriots” govern Hong Kong. The move reduced democratic representation in the legislature, tightened control of elections and introduced a pro-Beijing vetting panel to select candidates. Authorities say the overhaul ensures the city’s stability and prosperity. But the changes also prompted international condemnation, as much of the traditional opposition remains behind bars, in self-exile or has quit politics.