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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.
Aside from introducing a statutory definition of consent and removing gender-based distinctions, reforms should ensure support for survivors.
Concerns including the potential for insider trading and contractual disputes make prediction markets a dangerous bet.
On the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to China and 105 years since the Communist Party’s founding, President Xi expressed high expectations of Hong Kong and Macau.
Match-fixing and gambling scandals in recent months show much work must be done to put Hong Kong football on a firm foundation for growth.
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Following an 11-year-old’s death from suspected heatstroke, extreme heat must be treated as a public health crisis.
By linking the two regions, the city creates an enormous opportunity for cross investment and expansion to other regions.
It is good that the government seeks to further relax rules to attract more doctors. High standards of practice also ought to be maintained.
The discovery of dozens of exotic animals in a flat in Sham Shui Po highlights the need to step up enforcement against the illegal wildlife trade.
Having more lay members in the watchdog and public disclosures of time frames in handling complaints are welcome reforms.
Repeated promises to improve Hong Kong’s work safety culture mean nothing without strong enforcement and appropriate punishment.
The city could use a change of culture and a more compassionate environment in which all students can thrive and be happy.
Traditional Cantonese restaurants should adjust to changing consumer habits and evolve without abandoning their identity.
The city must reinvent itself to remain relevant to global travellers in an increasingly competitive market.
Even countries that had broken off ties with Caracas have reached out to help, showing the power disaster has to unite people in adversity.
Greater planning flexibility has the potential to boost the rural economy and provide more tourist amenities.
Tragically, the long-serving Fed chair’s stance against stricter supervision of the US financial and banking systems came back to haunt him.
Chinese premier defends China’s competitive success and promises to share the dividends of its innovation with the world.
The review for a wider and tighter safety net in Hong Kong must be pushed ahead quickly before another hidden case makes headlines.
Andy Burnham, tipped to succeed Starmer, is not an outspoken critic of Beijing and engagement is set to continue despite broader geopolitical tensions.
The city cannot afford complacency if it is to remain unrivalled as a bridge between China and the world.
With many students already using AI to do homework, there is no time to lose in investing in educators’ digital literacy.
The scheme aimed at easing chronic labour shortages must strike a balance between sustaining healthy economic growth and preventing abuse.
Amid multiple crises, Beijing’s vision for a more just and equitable world order is to be welcomed.
Cases surge despite an overall drop in rape and indecent assault cases. The government pledges to tighten laws before the end of its term.
As Beijing tightens compliance, the country’s finance hubs can safely and efficiently promote the trade of Chinese treasury futures.
With online gaming hubs offering overnight accommodation, more rigorous regulation of the sector is warranted.
Whether household income or a more holistic framework is used to gauge poverty, it is important that the most vulnerable don’t slip through the safety net.
If the roll-out goes well, a swift expansion of the dog-friendly licence scheme would be welcome.
The agenda confronting negotiators over the next 60 days is challenging, and hardliners are critical, but the dawn of peace seems to be emerging.
