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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 the KMT is not in power, Cheng’s visit at President Xi’s invitation can still contribute to cross-strait understanding.
Without excessively burdening businesses in this tough economic environment, the MPF authority needs to make changes.
It is good that the authorities are being more accomodating with regard to the scheduled visits for former residents to retrieve their belongings and say goodbye.
While disruptions are still relatively rare, stoppages and equipment failures risk undermining decades of good work by the MTR Corporation.
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Janice Tse’s return to lead Hong Kong’s first five-year plan reflects confidence in the professionalism and skills of seasoned bureaucrats.
Limiting power banks to two in hand luggage comes after worrying fires on board. However, passengers would have benefited from more advance notice.
Only by facing the problems head on and reforming systems can we truly do justice to the victims and survivors and protect public safety.
As the government pursues its yacht tourism ambitions, it should ensure projects such as the one in Aberdeen benefit locals and visitors alike.
In the wake of the ‘two sessions’, Beijing is taking advantage of key annual conferences to speak with global stakeholders about its agenda.
Monitoring numbers and humane management will boost the city’s reputation and respect for a rich natural fabric alongside urban development.
Although there is no room for complacency, recent subject rankings demonstrate the city’s sustained excellence across diverse disciplines.
Parents cherish educational achievement, but physical activity and a healthy lifestyle complement lifelong learning in a fast-changing world.
At a time of geopolitical complexity, Art Basel opens in a city nurturing local artists, collaborating with international institutions and fostering understanding.
Rather than viewing Hainan as a rival to be feared, Hong Kong should seize new opportunities for its professional sector and industrial traders.
Allowing semi-private schools to offer places to fee-paying non-local students will help Hong Kong grow as a market for overseas education.
As the city explores green infrastructure and AI forecasting as mitigation solutions, residents must also take up the mantle of safety.
The amendments, such as the one related to providing passwords for electronic devices, bring the city in line with other parts of the world that have such requirements.
While it remains a valuable aid to social cohesion, the sliding discount model also ensures fiscal prudence.
There is no point in lamenting AI’s rise. The focus must be on flexibility and learning to live with the technology.
As the city’s stock exchange moves forward on listing reforms, it would do well to also improve vetting and maintain compliance standards.
The difference between the administrative and legislative systems of the mainland and Hong Kong does not preclude learning from the other side.
Schools with dwindling enrolment face hard choices and would do well to start considering a merger with other institutions.
America’s inability to get its financial house in order risks market turmoil at home and spillovers abroad.
As digital footprints expand, operators must be upfront with customers, who should also pause to read the fine print.
The event helps showcase the progress made on attracting talented professionals to the city as it evolves beyond its financial centre role.
All stakeholders must seriously step up vigilance and compliance if Hong Kong is to improve its workplace safety record.
It is vital that the megaproject proceeds as quickly as possible while adhering to standards and monitoring.
The measures seek to widen access for innovative firms seeking capital while preserving the city’s standards of financial probity.
The law seeks to bridge ethnic divides for social stability and national development while safeguarding diversity.
