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Alice Wu
Alice Wu fell down the rabbit hole of politics aged 12, when she ran her first election campaign. She has been writing about local politics and current affairs for the Post since 2008. Alice's daily needs include her journals, books, a multi-coloured pen and several lattes. She is currently a political consultant and a former associate director of the Asia Pacific Media Network at UCLA
Alice Wu fell down the rabbit hole of politics aged 12, when she ran her first election campaign. She has been writing about local politics and current affairs for the Post since 2008. Alice's daily needs include her journals, books, a multi-coloured pen and several lattes. She is currently a political consultant and a former associate director of the Asia Pacific Media Network at UCLA
Hong Kong’s discourse on ageing must centre on the needs of the elderly, not frame them as a political obstacle or drain on public resources.
While resources are provided for worker safety and respite care, the hard part is ensuring the intended recipients actually benefit.
Amid the push for an improved Legislative Council, considering age as a metric for public service distracts from more practical considerations.
Hong Kong was both lucky and well prepared for Super Typhoon Ragasa, but every storm has lessons to better prepare us for the next.
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The chief executive’s focus on expediting development of the Northern Metropolis risks overlooking other important areas.
With businesses seeing ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ for the city’s recovery, residents deserve to know what that means for them.
While a more diverse student body is beneficial, the impact on Hongkongers of raising the non-local quota too much too soon should not be taken lightly.
If Hong Kong is serious about drawing international crowds, National Games ticketing should be friendly to non-Chinese speakers.
While it is easy to blame systemic failures, these systems were created by people who must be held accountable.
It is in the public’s best interests for legislators to hold officials to account rather than constantly present a united front.
In light of a fatal accident involving an 80-year-old driver, the momentum of reform of local transport must not end at more medical assessments.
Tensions are rising as mainland Chinese exploit loopholes to get their children into Hong Kong’s education system.
Rent levels are triggering a wave of shop and restaurant closures, causing job losses and making the city less attractive.
While promoting accountability in the civil service is laudable, policymakers must also concentrate on improving people’s livelihoods.
As Hong Kong advances legislation to grant same-sex couples rights, Legco should embrace rational discussion, not indulge in political theatrics.
While it is commendable that Legco has passed 117 bills, the 104-page proposal of rules for legislators indicates a disciplinary problem.
Treating beauty pageants as too tawdry for Hong Kong politicians is rich, given the many superficial selection processes in our own lives.
Cathay Pacific and the airport’s return to form are good Hong Kong stories for Xia Baolong to take back to Beijing.
Even in the streaming era, people are still drawn to the immersion and interaction of live performances, something cinemas can offer.
In handling a freshwater contamination scare, officials have shown a lack of understanding on a human-to-human level.
The chief executive feels a ‘burning urgency’ to develop the Northern Metropolis. How about tackling some perennial problems as well?
The government is tightening its belt and spreading the fiscal pain. Should schools and students suffer when money can be saved elsewhere?
A recent survey reveals families of primary school children are the least happy, highlighting the need for mental health support to start early.
The restaurant chain’s sudden collapse is emblematic of Hong Kong businesses’ struggle to find their feet after the pandemic.
Amid a budget crisis and questions over government costs, the fact rules are needed to get legislators to turn up and vote is astonishing.
Marches for workers’ rights may be a thing of the past but serious issues remain, from imported labour to sexual harassment and construction safety.
If even patriotic lawmakers are saying that the people see only a self-serving government, then Hong Kong’s leaders have a big problem.
Lee must reassure Hongkongers and the world more convincingly that the city can and will make it through the prevailing uncertainty.
Pandering to taxi industry interests does Hongkongers no favours and damages the reputation of an otherwise world-class transport network.
