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Anger over soccer star Lionel Messis failure to play in an exhibition game has escalated into a diplomatic spat

A journalist for more than 30 years, Cliff Buddle began his career as a court reporter in London and moved to Hong Kong in 1994 to join the Post. He returned to the UK in August 2022. Specialising in court reporting and legal affairs, he has held a variety of editorial positions, including Deputy Editor and Acting Editor-in-Chief. He is a regular columnist.

With its economy in recession, Hong Kong is finally recognizing that it must 'live with Covid' like the rest of the world.

The decision by two British judges to continue sitting on the Court of Final Appeal appears to have averted a potentially disastrous exodus. But challenges remain

The facts surrounding the jailing of a man on drugs charges are so alarming that the credibility of Hong Kong’s legal system is at stake. An investigation must be launched.

The justice secretary’s proposal would be a fundamental reform of the legal system. Embarking on such a move at a time of deep political divisions must be questioned.

Baroness Hale’s decision to not renew her term as a part-time judge is a blow to the city’s justice system. Hopefully, her departure will not be followed by others

The public’s involvement in the criminal justice process boosts confidence in the system. Jurors in Hong Kong take this civic duty very seriously and can be trusted with security cases.

Expat exodus is looming fast as Hong Kongs allure fades Posted : 2021-05-16 16:23 Updated : 2021-05-16 16:24 The political environment and Covid-19 restrictions were the reasons cited most in a recent survey as the reason expats are considering leaving Hong Kong. South China Morning Post By Cliff Buddle, SCMP Columnist A familiar remark by long-time foreign residents of Hong Kong is that they had only intended to stay a year or two when they first arrived. The appeal of this dynamic city, wi...

+ FOLLOW A journalist for more than 30 years, Cliff Buddle began his career as a court reporter in London and moved to Hong Kong in 1994 to join the Post. Specialising in court reporting and legal affairs, he has held a variety of editorial positions, including Deputy Editor and Acting Editor-in-Chief. He is a regular columnist.