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SCMP Editorial
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
Scheme to cap fares at HK$2 for seniors and disabled is costing Hong Kong billions of dollars a year, adding to urgency to implement reforms.
First-quarter GDP growth beat expectations, but in longer term, China must boost local economy and forge new trade deals around the world.
We can’t control the weather, but proper warnings must be issued in a timely manner so that Hongkongers can take appropriate precautions.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, is right to ask the business community to stand firm and protect the interests of the city and the nation.
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The public stands to benefit from a medical system that opens up to foreign professionals without compromising the standards of healthcare services.
Many in Hong Kong are already wagering on NBA games through bookmakers, so allowing the Jockey Club to step in offers a chance to properly regulate such activities.
Heavy penalties have had a deterrent effect but much more needs to be done not only to attract visitors but more importantly to boost civic pride.
The clearing of protest and national security cases should pave the way for a significant improvement in the speed at which the wheels of justice turn.
Schemes to lure talent from abroad have helped turn around declining enrolment in the city’s schools. More must be done to sustain the trend.
The measures to be implemented by the Hospital Authority will be a good step towards minimising human error in a stressed system.
Both sports have retained their Tier A status in Hong Kong, ensuring they continue to receive the funding they require.
Hong Kong has role to play as the United Nations appeals for help in humanitarian crisis facing more than 17 million people.
Cheers all round as British band successfully hold first-large scale concert at new Hong Kong venue.
In trade war showdown between two biggest powers, Beijing is unlikely to enter talks with someone it considers an irrational negotiating partner.
Lifting restrictions would boost liquidity, encourage turnover and give smaller retail investors greater choice.
In the largest land disposal of its kind in recent years, three Hong Kong sites with tourism potential have been set aside for commercial investment.
With five top teams on their way to Hong Kong for a ‘festival of football’, fans must manage their expectations following the Messi farce.
China has many levers at its disposal to support both its and Hong Kong’s stock markets during Donald Trump’s senseless trade war.
Hong Kong trial run of high-end taxi service marred by cancellations and shortage of drivers.
In the face of Trump tariffs chaos, Hong Kong must further develop as an international financial hub under the ‘one country, two systems’ formula.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data has offered useful guidelines for Hong Kong companies to follow.
The last thing Hong Kong needs is visionary ideas held back by short-sighted bureaucracy.
With children recording more screen time, there needs to be stronger public education on online usage and behaviour.
Those who manage to stay ahead when the market and consumer behaviour are changing fast stand a better chance of thriving.
The city’s stock exchange aims to regain its global top spot for offerings as investors return to Chinese equities.
Hong Kong needs to bear this in mind as mainland China brings in new rules to ease public concerns.
If Hong Kong governance is to be improved, councillors who do not pull their weight should expect the consequences.
Universal levies from Donald Trump add to global uncertainty and call for a resolute response, but by taking a longer view Beijing could open doors.
Measures taken by Beijing to ensure state-owned firms and local governments pay up aim to revitalise the sector.
