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World Opinion

Opinion | Europe is ready for strategic autonomy, but at what cost?

The EU post-war project left Europe lagging behind the US and China. Now, without American protection, the continent must reclaim its edge.

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Opinion | US’ 250th anniversary should be about ideals, not aggressive fundraising

27 Feb 2026 - 8:23AMvideocam

Opinion | Don’t expect Russia’s war on Ukraine to end in its fifth year

26 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

World Opinion

Macroscope | Normalisation of Trump’s chaos can only go so far

Markets assuming Trump will chicken out and downplaying risks contribute to the normalisation of the US president’s chaotic behaviour.

26 Feb 2026 - 7:45PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol in Washington on February 24. Photo: TNS

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Panama’s ports grab may be politically expedient, but at what cost?

In global logistics, reliability is currency. When commitments become provisional, the cost is measured not only in legal fees but in confidence.

26 Feb 2026 - 10:45AM

Asia Opinion

Opinion | How India can lead the charge for inclusive AI

The AI Impact summit showcased India’s commitment to placing human well-being at the heart of the global artificial intelligence conversation.

26 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

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World Opinion

Opinion | How Saudi diplomacy is thwarting Trump’s desire for war with Iran

China helped broker a detente between Riyadh and Tehran in 2023, which has no doubt factored into Saudi Arabia’s stance on US-Iran tensions.

25 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

US President Donald Trump (left) shakes hands with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington on November 19, 2025. Photo: AFP

China Opinion

Opinion | How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance

Support for ‘little giants’ and other specialised SMEs remains a vital part of the long-term strategy to bolster China’s global manufacturing.

25 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

World Opinion

As I see it | Chomsky’s legacy should be understood beyond the Epstein files

Despite recently revealed close ties to the convicted sex offender, Chomsky’s contributions to linguistics and philosophy are undeniable.

25 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | EU has a key role to play in the new world order in the making

In an uncertain global environment, the European Union remains committed to mutually beneficial relations with Hong Kong.

25 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

Three flags of the European Union fly in front of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, the seat of the European Commission, on July 28, 2025. Photo: dpa

World Opinion

Opinion | Despite Supreme Court ruling, Trump has legal cards for tariffs in hand

The US’ trading partners are understandably taking a wait-and-see approach to the tariff landscape after the court decision.

24 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

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World Opinion

The View | Venezuela and Panama aren’t the whole story of China in Latin America

While recent events highlight the risks in volatile states, China’s position in Latin America is rooted in deep trade and investment links with the region’s largest economies.

24 Feb 2026 - 6:46PMvideocam

China Opinion

Opinion | A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely

Foreign governments campaigning for the former media boss’ release should thoroughly look into the nuances of the case as the legal process plays out.

24 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

China Opinion

Opinion | China’s zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer

In contrast to Western proposals that come with strings attached, China has turned its own market into the main instrument of partnership.

24 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

A volunteer grinds coffee beans with children during a hands-on experience session at the Ethiopian pavilion of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Innovation Demonstration Park in Changsha, Hunan province on August 30, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

World Opinion

Opinion | Germany’s outreach to China signals a reckoning, rather than a shift

The German chancellor realises that while China poses a long-term economic challenge, the United States is currently the more disruptive partner.

23 Feb 2026 - 9:07PMvideocam

Illustration: Craig Stephens

Asia Opinion

The View | Why AI disruption isn’t a major threat to India’s booming office market

Tech disruption is unlikely to spoil India’s commercial real estate party. If anything, the world’s hottest office market is too hot.

23 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Bridging East and West, Hong Kong offers talent the best of both worlds

The Study in Hong Kong Week will showcase how the city’s globally ranked universities and access to the mainland give students a competitive edge.

23 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirations

As the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.

23 Feb 2026 - 8:54AMvideocam

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po attends a public consultation forum for the budget in Kowloon Tong on January 10. Photo: Edmond So

Asia Opinion

The View | Why AI disruption isn’t a major threat to India’s booming office market

Tech disruption is unlikely to spoil India’s commercial real estate party. If anything, the world’s hottest office market is too hot.

23 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

World Opinion

The View | Venezuela and Panama aren’t the whole story of China in Latin America

While recent events highlight the risks in volatile states, China’s position in Latin America is rooted in deep trade and investment links with the region’s largest economies.

24 Feb 2026 - 6:46PMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Executive-led governance in Hong Kong must start by listening to the people

As the head of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office has stressed, an executive-led system must be coherent to be effective, and this requires building consensus.

22 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Morning rush hour at the North Point MTR station in Hong Kong in December 2025. To build public confidence in governance, Hong Kong people must see that their concerns are addressed before decisions are locked in. Photo: Sun Yeung

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Opinion | Europe is ready for strategic autonomy, but at what cost?

Chow Chung-yan

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Opinion | US’ 250th anniversary should be about ideals, not aggressive fundraising

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27 Feb 2026 - 8:23AM

Opinion | Don’t expect Russia’s war on Ukraine to end in its fifth year

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26 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM

Macroscope | Normalisation of Trump’s chaos can only go so far

Nicholas Spiro

26 Feb 2026 - 7:45PM

Opinion | Panama’s ports grab may be politically expedient, but at what cost?

Ken Ip

26 Feb 2026 - 10:45AM

Opinion | How India can lead the charge for inclusive AI

Narendra Modi

26 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

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