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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.
The Post’s China Conference highlighted both the challenges and opportunities the city faces in an uncertain world.
While the increase in the number of applications from non-locals students is encouraging, universities could cast their net wider.
Given how intertwined Chinese products are in regional supply chains, an expansive US definition of transshipment could be highly disruptive.
China is not so much filling a void left by the US as having its long-standing commitment to scientific collaboration finally being noticed.
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US tariffs highlighted Hong Kong’s advantage: close ties to the mainland that brought both policy support and gains from the global fallout.
The city must act quickly to address parking, toll, immigration and other concerns to ensure smooth integration of drivers from the mainland.
A sports arbitration system would enhance the city’s reputation as an international centre for dispute resolution.
Restoring UN credibility and effectiveness is only possible if nations work together instead of allowing differences to derail progress.
Introducing clarity on who is to be held responsible for medical blunders at public hospitals, in addition to a ladder of penalties, is a timely move.
Ottawa’s ban of Hikvision does nothing to improve relations with China at a time when the US is being an unreliable ally to Canada.
The Shandong aircraft carrier strike group has arrived in the city at a significant time, offering a chance to instil a strong sense of national identity.
Businesses have been told to adapt so they can compete in the new environment but it is increasingly clear that alone will not be enough.
There have been no major food scares and the monitoring of the water released from the Fukushima plant has found no cause for concern.
Repositioning the city’s other venues to make full use of them will help Hong Kong cement its credentials as a world-class host.
John Lee’s team deserves credit for the work done, but must meet the challenges ahead with ingenuity and grit to finish the job.
Singapore leader’s visit to Beijing signals a healthy appreciation by both countries of the need to enhance mutual trust and cooperation.
Global recognition of Hong Kong’s recent strides in sectors from finance to education is the fruit of its increasing integration with the mainland.
The ability to independently review and approve drugs will go a long way towards raising the city’s standing as a centre of medical innovation.
September 3 event in Beijing will serve as a reminder of how cooperation can defeat even the darkest of evils.
Statutory body tasked with redeveloping Hong Kong’s dilapidated districts and buildings needs a financing model that can withstand economic headwinds.
Programme is the latest step in more than a decade of work to open mainland China’s vast financial sector to the rest of the world.
A pilot scheme to be launched next month is worth pursuing to ensure the city makes the grade as an education hub.
With a waiting list of 5.3 years for public housing, Hong Kong can ill afford the sudden suspension or delay of developments.
Hong Kong professionals subject to mandatory reporting measures on the mistreatment of youngsters must understand their responsibility.
A more rigorous and sophisticated system is needed to enhance the accountability of Hong Kong government workers, who must continue to raise standards.
Loss of former Hong Kong favourite after 41 years reminds food shops, restaurants and cafes that they must be sensitive to the demands of customers.
Incident at Hong Kong airport comes as more unmanned vehicles are taking part in trials on city roads.
Amid tariff wars and global conflicts, premier says China will continue to build as a consumption-driven economy, defend free trade and multilateralism.
Hong Kong Jockey Club project much needed and most welcome in city where some 90 per cent of people die in hospital.
