The State Council Information Office has released a white paper on the "persistent" fight to safeguard national security in Hong Kong, saying it wants to clear up any confusion and misunderstandings surrounding the issue. The document warned of anti-China agitators in the city, and hostile external forces. Altis Wong reports.

Chief Executive John Lee says the white paper on national security in Hong Kong is a call for continued vigilance against persistent threats.

Beijing officials overseeing Hong Kong affairs say the White Paper has "far-reaching significance" on the implementation of the One Country, Two Systems principle. Frank Yung with that story.

The State Council Information Office has released a white paper on the "persistent" fight to safeguard national security in Hong Kong, saying it wants to clear up any confusion and misunderstanding surrounding the issue. The document warned of anti-China agitators in the city, and hostile external forces. Einar Tangen, senior fellow at the think tank, Centre for International Governance Innovation, says the white paper is timely because China must protect itself amid geopolitical instability spurred by the United States. He says safeguarding Hong Kong is a key aspect to that as well.

The chief executive says the 20-year jail term for Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai is a "solemn warning" to those who try to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. John Lee also criticised Western governments and politicians for badmouthing Hong Kong's efforts to safeguard national security. Frank Yung reports.

There's good news for workers in the lower income bracket, after the government announced that the statutory minimum wage will be raised by HK$1, to HK$43.10 from May. But unionist lawmaker Lam Chun-sing says the 2.4 percent bump is hardly enough, and suggests the government should consider reviewing the wage adjustment mechanism after several years to better protect grassroot workers. Lam is also the chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions. He spoke to Charlie Chun.

Chief Executive John Lee says a significant number of Wang Fuk Court flat owners would consider selling their properties to the government. This comes from feedback collected from the Tai Po residents whose homes were destroyed in the deadly fire in November last year. Hailey Yip has the story.

More home owners have been urged to attend meetings at which procurements and renovations for buildings and estates are on the agenda. The aim is to limit the number of people representing owners at meetings where important issues are decided. Wallis Wang reports.

Accounting giant Deloitte says a majority of the single-family offices operating in Hong Kong were looking to increase their investments here. These are private dedicated entities serving one wealthy individual or family by managing their investments, succession planning and philanthropic activities. Deloitte says Hong Kong has seen a 25 percent jump in the number of single-family offices over the past two years. Rita Chan, a consulting parter at the firm, says the sector is estimated to contribute more than HK$12 billion to the local economy each year, while adding some 10,000 full-time jobs. She spoke to Chloe Feng.

The chief executive has hit out at the use of pressure or inappropriate political means to influence trade. This follows a controversial ruling by Panama's top court. Raymond Yeung reports.

Police say a 51-year-old woman has been arrested in Tuen Mun on suspicion of murdering her 63-year-old husband with a blunt object. Hailey Yip with more details:

Police commissioner Joe Chow says deception cases in Hong Kong dropped last year for the first time since 2019. But officers did report an increase in investment-related scams. Damon Pang has details.

The MTR Corporation says it will increase services on several rail lines from Friday to meet an expected demand surge throughout the Lunar New Year holiday. Hailey Yip has the story.

Ngong Ping 360 managing director James Tung hopes the cable car attraction will draw more overnight tourists during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. He told Wallis Wang that the attraction saw a rise in both average daily visits and overall per capita spending in 2025:

Education representatives have welcomed a government proposal to revamp the teacher registration system, but say it should be simple and streamlined so as not to burden frontline educators. Under the proposal set to be tabled later this year, teachers will need to renew their practising certificates every three years, with the aim of keeping them up to date on teaching material and skills. Dion Chen, chairman of the Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council and principal of Ying Wa College, was asked what the general reaction has been from teachers on RTHK's Backchat programme.

Mervyn Cheung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Education Policy Concern Organisation also gave his take on the teacher registration system:

China has kicked off preparations for a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation bloc, or Apec, in November by holding a meeting to adopt an outcome document. The summit's aim is to promote regional economic growth and improve people's livelihoods. Azam Khan reports.

Democrats in the United States have introduced the so-called "Virginia's Law" bill. They say it'll eliminate the statute of limitations that's shielded sex traffickers such as the late financier Jeffrey Epstein - Jamie Clarke has the details:

In football...where a late equaliser from Benjamin Sesko salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United against West Ham. The result saw United's run of four straight wins come to an end, as interim manager Michael Carrick dropped his first points in charge. Leeds United, meanwhile, fought back from two goals down to stun Chelsea in a thrilling draw at Stamford Bridge. Todd Harding has more: