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SCMP Editorial
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
While shielded by the national economy, the city needs to maintain an open, transparent market to deter abusive behaviour.
The city must find an operation model that guarantees viable services without breaking the bank for island residents.
The government’s weight management plan can help Hong Kong shift gear and accelerate its battle against obesity.
Continued vigilance and proactive steps are required to guard against oil spills and prevent long-term environmental damage.
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Crackdown on wrongdoers a welcome sign of regulatory vigilance that is vital to the city’s role as an international finance hub.
War in the Middle East is causing significant disruption, but a focus on regional routes can help ensure the airline’s solid recovery continues.
As long as China focuses on economic development, Hong Kong can leverage its unique strengths to seize opportunities.
It makes a mockery of the rule of law if those who write Hong Kong’s legislation do not follow the law themselves.
Increasing the amount workers and employers contribute is likely warranted, but there is room for dialogue on how large the increase should be.
Ultimately, displaced residents’ sense of security hinges on being able to return and assess what was lost, and to then find permanent homes.
The bullish reading of Hong Kong’s significance and continued relevance to China’s national development is a confidence booster.
Besides attracting high-end visitors, the competition’s blend of elite sport and entertainment is the direction the city should be heading in.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has suggested the Trump-Xi summit is still on track and Beijing’s commitment to diplomacy is clear in budget allocations.
The city can take pride in women’s progress across different fields. Yet there is also room for cultural and policy improvement.
Chinese leaders stress that all of Hong Kong, from government branches to society, have a shared responsibility to ensure the system truly works.
The new school’s emphasis on biotechnology and research will foster partnerships and collaboration with the rest of the Greater Bay Area.
The impact of blurring seasonal lines goes beyond wardrobe adjustments; erratic weather demands robust preparedness from policymakers.
While cameras and facial recognition technology must be deployed carefully, their use can ultimately help ensure public safety.
A planned supercomputing facility in the Northern Metropolis will help blend the strengths of Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
The government has made a good start in helping Hongkongers return but a considerable number await a flight out.
Government work report pledges to continue doubling down on innovation and upgrading of manufacturing; Hong Kong featured prominently.
Ending the 22-year run of Hong Kong’s iconic light show underscores the city’s push to refresh its tourism appeal.
As the world’s largest shipbuilder and a leader in EVs and advanced batteries, the country is well placed to help clean up the polluting shipping industry.
In an increasingly uncertain world, Hong Kong, backed by the country, continues to be a safe place for investment and opportunities.
While it falls short of outlawing all subdivided flats for good, the law, which sets minimum standards for residential units, is a step in the right direction.
No significant impact expected on China’s, or Hong Kong’s, economy from the most recent conflict in the Middle East.
Cosmopolitan campuses in Hong Kong are to the benefit of local students as well as those from abroad and the mainland.
US Supreme Court reversal of Trump’s tariffs leaves China with lower tariffs and US deals with allies in doubt.
The decision to end tax breaks for private electric cars is part of the necessary transition from incentives to market-driven growth.
