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People enjoy the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on May 1, the first day of China’s “golden week” Labour Day holidays. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong is the best anchor for Chinese firms seeking global waters

As a gateway to international success, Hong Kong can help mainland firms clear barriers from intellectual property trust to capital efficiency.

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Asian Angle | Asia’s silver dividend can offset ageing’s economic toll

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Opinion | Serbia can help build bridges between Europe and China

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | In a fractured world, Hong Kong must seize its Apec moment

The city will host the finance ministers’ meeting in October. It could seize the day and deepen cooperation with like-minded cities.

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The Hong Kong skyline, seen on February 28, 2025. Photo: Nora Tam
The Hong Kong skyline, seen on February 28, 2025. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong can turn Hung Shui Kiu into a northwest stronghold

Taking an industry-first approach to the new town in Hung Shui Kiu represents an important shift in Hong Kong’s urban planning.

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My Take | Chinese orchids bring a message of hope to Chelsea Flower Show

Exhibits carried a deeper meaning about conservation and the ability to bring people from around the world together.

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World Opinion

Macroscope | Can Europe and Asia break the grip of US bond markets?

Too much money is chasing too few investment opportunities. Unified bond markets in Europe and Asia could offer safe options for savings to flow into.

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A man walks past an electronic board displaying 10-year Japanese government bonds, an index of long-term interest rates in the Tokyo bond market and the foreign exchange rate of the Japanese yen against the US dollar along a street in Tokyo on May 18. Photo: AFP
A man walks past an electronic board displaying 10-year Japanese government bonds, an index of long-term interest rates in the Tokyo bond market and the foreign exchange rate of the Japanese yen against the US dollar along a street in Tokyo on May 18. Photo: AFP

Opinion

Asian Angle | What the China-US stability pact means for Southeast Asia

The real test of Beijing and Washington’s adoption of ‘constructive strategic stability’ will be how words translate into action.

World Opinion

Opinion | Investors in AI-driven bubble risk forgetting painful lessons

AI-driven stock market hype is not independent of what is happening in the rest of the economy.

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China Opinion

As I see it | How China wins by avoiding war

Trump, Putin and Netanyahu have all gone to war to prove how strong and powerful they are. The results should give any strongman pause.

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Fu Cong, China’s Permanent Representative to the UN, addresses the Security Council during a meeting on the Middle East, at the UN headquarters in New York City, on February 18. Photo: Reuters

China Opinion

Opinion | Xi-Trump summit a triumph for China

The future of the relationship is likely to be unscripted and messy at times, even full of friction, yet somehow maintaining a rhythm.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens

Asia Opinion

Outside In | India and China are cautiously getting closer, thanks to Trump

The US trade war has prompted India to rethink China. While relations might be short of a breakthrough, deeper engagement is here to stay.

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China Opinion

Opinion | Boeing went to China to sell planes. Beijing is buying something else

China’s demand for passenger jets is genuine – but so is its aim to build a commercially credible aviation industry.

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World Opinion

Opinion | Not even a quick end to Iran war can save AI stock bubble now

Rising prices are draining the liquidity from financial markets, including bonds. The AI stock bubble is ripe for bursting.

Vessels at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on May 4. Photo: ISNA/AFP

China Opinion

Opinion | What Putin, Trump summits say about China’s role in world affairs

Beijing’s desire for systemic stability guides its relations with Moscow and Washington, making it central to global mediation.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens

Asia Opinion

Macroscope | Bond market sell-off raises stakes for Asia’s tech-driven economies

Stakes are high for Asia’s tech-driven economies amid a global sell-off in bond markets that signals investor fears.

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China Opinion

Opinion | A Teochew hit film shows what’s ailing Chinese entertainment

A new box-office surprise is a warning to the industry that visually stunning fare featuring ‘traffic stars’ is not good enough.

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Opinion

My Take | Passengers must not be left behind in ride-hailing debate

There is high demand for the platforms in Hong Kong. The priority must be to ensure that the service is good.

Ride-hailing apps are seen on a mobile phone while a Hong Kong taxi passes by in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Ride-hailing apps are seen on a mobile phone while a Hong Kong taxi passes by in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | How to prevent Hong Kong from becoming just another Asian city

As urban experiences become more homogenous, Hong Kong must lead with what makes it different if it hopes to keep bringing in visitors.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Why set a limit for Hong Kong’s ride-hailing services?

The administration’s views on how to best regulate ride-hailing are mostly sound, with one glaring exception.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong officials should rethink their response to feedback

Can an administration that finds it hard to take feedback from lawmakers truly listen to the public in consultation on the city’s five-year plan?

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Chief Executive John Lee listens to views during a 2025 policy address district forum on July 27, 2025. Photo: ISD
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OPINION
Alberto Vettoretti

Opinion | Hong Kong is the best anchor for Chinese firms seeking global waters

Alberto Vettoretti
Donghyun Park,Kwanho Shin

Asian Angle | Asia’s silver dividend can offset ageing’s economic toll

Donghyun Park
Kwanho Shin
Aleksandar Vučić

Opinion | Serbia can help build bridges between Europe and China

Aleksandar Vučić
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Regina Ip

Opinion | In a fractured world, Hong Kong must seize its Apec moment

Regina Ip
Francis Neoton Cheung

Opinion | Hong Kong can turn Hung Shui Kiu into a northwest stronghold

Francis Neoton Cheung
Cliff Buddle

My Take | Chinese orchids bring a message of hope to Chelsea Flower Show

Cliff Buddle
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MULTIMEDIA
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HELP, WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE

US-Israel war on Iran is as reckless and catastrophic as it is stupid and illegal
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THEY WON’T EVEN LET US MOURN IN PEACE!

Yonden Lhatoo has a go at those who are politicising Hong Kong’s fire tragedy
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Super stupid behaviour during a super typhoon

Super stupid behaviour during a super typhoon in Hong Kong
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IS THIS WORLD WAR III?

United States of Israel’s war on Iran endangers the whole world
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