Bernard Chan
Bernard Chan, born in 1965, is a Hong Kong businessman. He is chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board and chairman of the Tai Kwun arts and heritage centre. The grandson of Chin Sophonpanich, the late founder of Bangkok Bank, he is a former convenor of Hong Kong's Executive Council. He is also chairman of Asia Insurance Company Limited.
Bernard Chan, born in 1965, is a Hong Kong businessman. He is chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board and chairman of the Tai Kwun arts and heritage centre. The grandson of Chin Sophonpanich, the late founder of Bangkok Bank, he is a former convenor of Hong Kong's Executive Council. He is also chairman of Asia Insurance Company Limited.
As higher education in the West gets caught up in political theatre, Hong Kong can capitalise on the international education market shift.
China has disproved one of the post-Cold War era’s most confident assumptions: that the Western model is the only route to modernity.
Money still shapes the balance of power, but every so often a team, player or film will rise up to challenge the status quo and inspire us.
With AI increasingly being treated as a strategic asset, the city should ensure it has access to the technologies shaping the global finance.
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It’s not Chinese turbines or European rules that look outdated but Trump’s belief that China’s energy transition is not world-leading.
Some call the film soft power, but for many in the Chinese diaspora, it’s simply family history.
Internal scrutiny and public engagement are a must for institutions to gain support and show they are working in the people’s best interests.
If the Xi-Trump summit gave Americans a clearer picture of contemporary China, that may prove to be one of its more enduring achievements.
Hong Kong’s economic recovery is intact, but it would be folly to ignore the rising prices and uncertainty flowing from the Middle East.
Lack of oversight allows prediction platforms to recast weighty issues as wagers and take bets from those exploiting privileged information.
The city has a chance to evolve from a busy stop on the global circuit into a place where culture is woven into everyday life.
Courts can be criticised; judgments can be contested. But legal analysis should not be influenced by geopolitical rivalry.
As war in Iran quickly reshapes energy flows, trade routes and political alignments, the crisis may mark the start of a more volatile new phase.
The issue is not that one chose to represent China and another the US but that both have been dragged into culture wars not of their making.
If Beijing and Washington could meet in 1972 to manage a shared threat, today’s leaders can cooperate to shape the rules of AI.
While they continue to flatter Trump, politicians and businesses are also pursuing new deals and trading partners, diversifying supply chains and exploring ways to reduce dependence on the US.
What troubles many is the inconsistency emanating from Washington. When power underwrites rules, principles become negotiable.
Remembering the pain of the Nanking massacre does not preclude engagement, but ensures lessons of the past strengthen our shared commitment to peace.
Governments face the same problem: how to let young people grow up in a connected world, around products not designed with their well-being in mind.
While the city waits for an inquiry to deliver findings, it also needs a renewed commitment to safety and oversight to rebuild public trust.
Through tears and celebrations, the Games highlighted the importance of connectivity and the shared spirit among China’s peoples and regions.
As cities grapple with high living costs, Mamdani’s mayoral campaign reflects the global challenge of reconciling growth with fairness and accountability.
Trump’s ‘compact’ for higher education institutions adds to international students’ uncertainty; Hong Kong must cultivate integration to be attractive.
From attacks on athletes to political divisions on display, sports are getting more polarised. The National Games can help set a different example.
Across all societies, social media storms, legal risks and consumer activism have created a volatile new normal.
The West must realise the real contest is not about pageantry but which power can create space for others to feel secure, dignified, heard.
The city must attract talent willing to develop careers and raise families here, instead of those just staying long enough to secure residency benefits.
The government’s bill merely addresses the basic practical needs of same-sex couples. Opposition will harm the city’s economy and reputation.
Without truth and transparency, fear can become a debilitating political tool that stifles opportunity and progress for everyone.
