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.
Hong Kong has a largely successful record of hosting world-class events. That is precisely why the exceptions stand out.
The West Kowloon Cultural District’s ballooning operating deficit despite rising visitor numbers should invite caution given the project’s key role in the city’s five-year plan.
The city must use the occasion to showcase not only its achievements as a global financial centre but also how it can serve the nation, the region and the world.
As the revamped checkpoint expedites cross-border travel and integration, attention must be paid to software in addition to hardware.
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The central government is prioritising ‘precision’ and ‘effectiveness’ in efforts to stimulate the economy, but local debt presents a harder challenge.
There is no reason not to give consumers in sectors other than fitness and beauty the same leeway to reconsider prepaid deals.
The city’s decision to remain a free port, despite a challenging geopolitical environment and US tariffs, is a testament to its commitment to economic freedom.
While visitor numbers were up during the National Day holiday, changing travel and spending patterns mean the city’s businesses must keep adapting or risk losing out.
The hospital, now the city’s largest, addresses pressure on medical services in Kowloon with state-of-the-art clinical infrastructure.
As HKIC helps the city show that ‘effective market’ and ‘capable government’ can coexist, it must also improve transparency.
The city’s total of gold medals has increased but maintaining the high-performance momentum will be challenging in some sports.
China’s expenditure on research and development now exceeds the OECD average but private sector spending on basic research lags the US.
The government is right to acknowledge cash handouts are just one part of a broader strategy to make raising children viable.
What households need most is a stable property market and rising income and employment. For that, the private sector is crucial.
National Day came at a critical juncture for Hong Kong and the nation, just after President Xi’s state visit to the US and the launch of the city’s five-year plan.
The plan to build public housing on part of the Fanling golf course pitted conservation against development and social privilege against community needs.
The canal offers a new gateway for trade between China and Southeast Asia, cutting travel time and logistics costs.
The question is not whether governments should act to protect children online but how. The city has chosen careful study over slogans.
The meeting was never going to clear every hurdle, but it set the tone for further relations on the basis of mutual respect and benefit.
The city’s achievements in cutting the rate of cancer-related deaths is impressive but more can be done to ensure timely diagnosis.
Problems including workforce ageing and job mismatch demand a more precise, well-crafted government response.
The significance of three university towns goes beyond enhancing higher education. They form part of a new engine for regional integration.
The death of a woman after she was chased by dogs has revived discussion on the regulatory regime for canines and pet owners’ responsibilities.
The summit in Washington may not result in a grand bargain but discussions on AI, trade and the military offer hope of progress on managing disagreements.
Authorities must determine how multiple layers of checks failed to stop substandard construction work before it spiralled into a public scandal.
Hong Kong’s first chief executive will be remembered for his commitment to the ‘one country, two systems’ principle and for ideas that have proved to be visionary.
Beijing’s ambitions for scientific leadership require not just investment but trust from the international community and the Chinese public.
While the domestic hi-tech sector builds momentum, traditional exporters struggling with shifting trade patterns will need targeted support.
Mainland China’s AI strategy focuses on economic transformation while addressing concrete risks, an approach which aligns with Hong Kong’s five-year plan.
