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A group photo at the Apec informal senior officials’ meeting in Shenzhen, China on December 12, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

China Opinion

Outside In | Apec’s quiet cooperation still matters in a noisy, divided world

Year-round, multiple intensive working meetings keep the forum an ‘engine room’ of cooperation, reflecting its commitment to multilateralism.

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Opinion | How US-China space race is blurring line between civilian and military

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Opinion | How Trump’s Davos spotlight was upstaged by middle powers breaking away

6 Feb 2026 - 7:51AM

World Opinion

Opinion | How ‘America first’, in many respects, puts America behind

Amid the precarity of Trump’s limited economic success at home, trade wars abroad have only sped up the transition to a multipolar world.

5 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM

US President Donald Trump leaves the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22. Photo: EPA

Asia Opinion

Macroscope | Blame Trump, not Asian investors, for gold and silver volatility

The global uncertainty stemming from Trump’s behaviour is roiling precious metals markets far more than any investment from Asia.

5 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Those betting on Hong Kong’s bright future have backed a winner

The ‘one country, two systems’ framework, enshrined in the Basic Law and staunchly supported by the central government, has allowed the city to flourish.

5 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

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Opinion

Editorial | Operation Santa Claus success shows Hong Kong’s robust charity spirit

The citywide campaign has helped define Hong Kong’s character as a city willing to help disaster survivors and those in need of support.

5 Feb 2026 - 7:16AM

SCMP publisher Tammy Tam and RTHK radio controller Angel Cheng (middle row, third and fourth from left) at the Operation Santa Claus closing ceremony at Cafe 8 on February 3. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | The world must act on space debris. Hong Kong can play a leading role

As China’s superconnector, the city can advance space sustainability by offering its legal, regulatory, academic and financial expertise.

5 Feb 2026 - 5:30AMvideocam

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Chilling effect of US outbound investment rules will extend beyond China

Outbound investment rules introduced last year are expanding and hardening into law, chilling US investment across Asia’s tech ecosystems.

4 Feb 2026 - 9:55PMvideocam

China Opinion

Opinion | China’s real estate rethink can help end developers’ debt addiction

The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume.

4 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

A woman walks near residential buildings in Beijing, China, on January 19. Photo: EPA

China Opinion

Opinion | Surging stocks could help China become more than an export powerhouse

A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment.

4 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

People ride bicycles below a jumbo screen displaying the latest stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai on January 6. Photo: EPA

World Opinion

As I see it | Epstein files reveal the underbelly of Western elites

If such are the people who run the world of business and politics, we are all doomed.

4 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

World Opinion

Opinion | American allies are finally hedging against American risk

As US policy becomes more self-centred and unpredictable, traditional allies realise their best bet lies with diplomatic diversification.

3 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

China Opinion

Opinion | China’s real constraint is where to direct limited fiscal resources

With Beijing focusing on spending priorities, Asian investors and businesses must watch which provinces, sectors and state firms are favoured.

3 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

An employee works on a production line at a motorcycle company in Tongren city, in southwest China’s Guizhou province, on January 27. As part of its industrial upgrading, China must direct sustained state financing to support semiconductor ecosystems, advanced manufacturing and strategic technologies. Photo: Xinhua

China Opinion

Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars

With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards.

3 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

Illustration: Craig Stephens

Harry’s View

Opinion | Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in January

Discover Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape.

3 Feb 2026 - 7:19AM

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Why China and Europe should care about Central Asia’s water crisis

Central Asian rivers shape Eurasian trade flows, affect global food markets and contribute to geopolitical instability across the region.

3 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM

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China Opinion

Opinion | Surging stocks could help China become more than an export powerhouse

A booming Chinese stock market can expand household wealth, boost spending power and reinforce consumer sentiment.

4 Feb 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

People ride bicycles below a jumbo screen displaying the latest stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai on January 6. Photo: EPA

China Opinion

Opinion | China’s real estate rethink can help end developers’ debt addiction

The future of Chinese property looks to be smaller and more rational, with a market defined by real estate’s worth rather than volume.

4 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong’s seat belt policy U-turn shows little learned from waste levy mess

Once again, despite good intentions, policymakers have failed to consider every eventuality and prepare adequately.

2 Feb 2026 - 11:29AMvideocam

Hong Kong Opinion

The View | Hong Kong’s housing market recovery rests on solid foundations

Unlike the commercial property sector, the city’s residential market is supported by multiple factors helping to drive demand.

2 Feb 2026 - 4:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong seen from The Peak. Morgan Stanley expects secondary home prices to rise 10 per cent this year. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

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