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As of june 20, 2025, national security remains a prominent concern in Hong Kong. The Chief Executive, John Lee, has emphasized the government's strict enforcement actions against activities endangering national security.

This follows action taken by the Secretary for Security and the Police Force concerning a mobile application accused of promoting "Taiwan independence" and "Hong Kong independence" secessionist agendas.

Furthermore, Beijing's top official on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO), is scheduled to visit the city from June 28-22, 2025, to attend a forum marking the fifth anniversary of the national security law and to inspect the city's economic and social development. Since the law's enactment on June 30, 2020, 332 people have been arrested for national security offenses.

Business News

Hong Kong is actively working to expand its digital asset market, with the government set to release a second policy statement to foster its development. The Financial Secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, noted that ten digital asset trading platforms have been licensed since 2022, with eight more applications in process. The new policy aims to combine traditional financial services with digital assets and encourage innovation. In other business news, Chinese home appliance giant Midea plans a significant A-share repurchase, while ENN Natural Gas has filed for a Hong Kong listing. The Hong Kong dollar recently traded near the weak end of its US peg, with expectations of intervention by the de facto central bank. Hong Kong stocks rebounded on June 26, with the Hang Seng Index closing at 24,060 points.

Economic News

Hong Kong's economy shows signs of improvement with a stable financial situation and a positive market outlook, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. The benchmark Hang Seng Index has exceeded 19,000 points, reaching a nine-month high, driven by improved global market sentiment. Complaints about food delivery apps more than doubled in the first five months of 2025, indicating a potential area for consumer protection focus. Additionally, the Exchange Fund's foreign assets increased by HK201.6billioninMay,reachingHK3.58 trillion by the end of the month.

Political News

Political developments in Hong Kong continue to be shaped by national security. Chief Executive John Lee has strongly supported the police's actions against a mobile game app deemed to promote secessionist ideologies. The upcoming visit of Beijing official Xia Baolong is significant, as he will attend a forum on the fifth anniversary of the national security law and assess the city's overall situation. Critics argue that the national security law and subsequent homegrown legislation have curtailed freedoms and suppressed dissenting voices, leading to numerous arrests since 2020.

Election News

The next general election for the 8th Legislative Council of Hong Kong is scheduled for December 7, 2025. Under the electoral system introduced in 2021, only "patriots" are allowed to run, with 40 seats elected by a 1,500-member Election Committee, 30 by functional constituencies, and 20 by geographical constituencies. This system has been criticized internationally for limiting universal suffrage and ensuring the dominance of pro-Beijing candidates. There are reports that a significant number of incumbent legislators may not seek re-election, or may not be approved to run, due to performance or "politically incorrect remarks."

Employment News

The Labour Department in Hong Kong has implemented immediate measures under the Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme (ESLS) to safeguard employment priority for local workers. These measures include generally not processing subsequent ESLS applications from the same employer within six months, displaying applicant companies' names online to encourage local job seekers, and inspecting employers for adherence to a two-to-one ratio of full-time local employees to imported workers. The department has also launched an online form for local employees to lodge complaints about suspected ESLS violations.

Business News

The Hong Kong Business experienced some fluctuations but saw a rebound in mid-June 2025. While earlier in the month, stocks fell due to US trade threats and interest rate uncertainty, the Hang Seng Index later recovered. Technology stocks initially weighed down the market but saw some gains later. Several companies are actively engaging in capital market activities, with Dangote Cement Plc and SKLD Integrated Services Limited offering commercial papers. Investors are also anticipating dividend payouts from companies like JBERGER and DANGCEM in June.

Forecast (june 20 - June 21, 2025)

Hong Kong is expected to experience warm and humid Forecast with occasional showers and thunderstorms, especially at the beginning of the week.

june 20 (Sunday): Mainly cloudy with occasional heavy showers and squally thunderstorms. High: 29°C (84°F), Low: 26°C (79°F).
June 26 (Monday): Mainly cloudy with occasional heavy showers and squally thunderstorms. High: 29°C (84°F), Low: 26°C (79°F).
June 27 (Tuesday): Mainly cloudy with occasional heavy showers and squally thunderstorms. High: 29°C (84°F), Low: 26°C (79°F).
June 28 (Wednesday): Mainly cloudy with a few showers, isolated thunderstorms at first. Sunny intervals in the afternoon. High: 31°C (88°F), Low: 27°C (81°F).
June 29 (Thursday): Hot with sunny periods and one or two showers. High: 32°C (90°F), Low: 28°C (82°F).
June 20 (Friday): Hot with sunny periods and isolated showers. High: 32°C (90°F), Low: 28°C (82°F).
June 21 (Saturday): Hot with sunny periods and isolated showers. High: 32°C (90°F), Low: 28°C (82°F).

Entertainment News

The entertainment scene in Hong Kong is dynamic. On june 20, 2025, Hong Kong actor Aaron Kwok confirmed that he and his wife are expecting their third child. However, there has been controversy surrounding a gaming app, "Reversed Front: Bonfire," which Hong Kong police have banned, accusing it of inciting "armed revolution" against China. The app makers describe it as a "war saga" where players can choose various factions. The city is preparing for several major upcoming events.