‘Stay vigilant even in peace,’ Hong Kong rural leader says in Lunar New Year prophecy

SCMP · 2026-02-18
‘Stay vigilant even in peace,’ Hong Kong rural leader says in Lunar New Year prophecy

Hong Kong must stay vigilant in times of peace and drive innovation in economic development, according to a prophecy drawn by the city’s top rural leader during an annual Lunar New Year ritual. Kenneth Lau Ip-keung, chairman of powerful rural body the Heung Yee Kuk, drew a “neutral” stick for Hong K