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Education in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong must care for its teachers before it’s too late
Teaching may be a ‘calling’, but that should not blind us to the struggles of the city’s educators amid falling enrolment and dwindling career security.
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Hong Kong society
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Ignoring primary school stress a ticking time bomb for Hong Kong
19 May 2025 - 10:27AM
Hong Kong politics
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Let’s dispel any doubts now over Hong Kong’s post-2047 future
18 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong housing
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Despite Hong Kong’s property downturn, case for subsidised housing remains
Although home prices have fallen, subsidised housing’s raison d’être remains, with larger units much in demand.
17 May 2025 - 9:00AM
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A woman walks past a private estate in Kai Tak on April 24. Photo: Jelly Tse
US-China relations
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Racists and losers: J.D. Vance and America’s stupid trade war
His rant about ‘Chinese peasants’ reflects his government’s frustration over blinking first in Trump’s high-stakes game of chicken with China.
16 May 2025 - 10:09AM
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Hong Kong tourism
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How melding Hong Kong’s traditions and youthful energy can lift tourism
With a blend of history, identity and creativity, the city has what it takes to become Asia’s capital of cultural connection.
14 May 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong housing
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Help Hongkongers age in place. Care homes are not a long-term solution
If our homes become safer and more adaptable, seniors can live independently for as long as possible without needing care homes.
12 May 2025 - 10:43AM
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Hong Kong economy
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What a 33-year-old congee chain’s closure says about Hong Kong
The restaurant chain’s sudden collapse is emblematic of Hong Kong businesses’ struggle to find their feet after the pandemic.
11 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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Art
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Can Hong Kong museum-goers put away the phones and see the art?
At the Picasso show, I got in the way of selfie-takers when reading artwork labels. We in Hong Kong have to elevate how we appreciate art.
11 May 2025 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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Can Hong Kong truly live up to its ‘Asia’s world city’ brand?
To thrive as a superconnector, the city must draw on its roots as a place where East meets West, not just in geography but in spirit.
10 May 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong must wake up to the dangers of US port and shipping threats
If Hong Kong fails to anticipate and adapt, its long-standing role as an international maritime centre could be destabilised.
9 May 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong courts
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Could AI lawyers replace human barristers in Hong Kong’s courtrooms?
Feeling emotions and understanding empathy like a human may be the final barrier preventing AI from replacing barristers entirely.
8 May 2025 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Healthcare reforms overdue as ageing Hong Kong faces rising costs
While revising the public hospital fee structure was a much-needed move, more can be done to improve efficiency and resource allocation.
7 May 2025 - 10:49AM
Hong Kong economy
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Drones can take the Hong Kong hiking experience to new heights
Drones – for delivery, as guides and even passenger shuttles – can make hiking safer and more engaging and environmentally friendly.
6 May 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong property
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Bullish case for Hong Kong student housing should be treated with caution
Student accommodation can help alleviate the city’s property market woes, but it’s far from a cure-all solution on its own.
5 May 2025 - 4:34PM
Students on the Chinese University campus on January 10, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics
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Why do Hong Kong lawmakers need to be told to turn up and vote?
Amid a budget crisis and questions over government costs, the fact rules are needed to get legislators to turn up and vote is astonishing.
5 May 2025 - 10:55AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Is Hong Kong’s economic strategy fit for a changing world?
The city doesn’t need slogans with ephemeral lifespans but, instead, carefully thought-out long-term strategies.
4 May 2025 - 4:30PM
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United States
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Deja vu for Hong Kong as Tesla becomes lightning rod for public anger
Unresolved issues like poor governance, economic troubles and corporate power can lead to public frustration, resulting in violence and destruction.
2 May 2025 - 9:30AM
People protest against Elon Musk and Tesla outside a Tesla showroom in Boston, US, on March 15. Photo: FP/Getty Images/Tribune News Service
Law
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Hong Kong ride-hailing regulations can draw lessons from US, UK, Singapore
New framework should deter unhealthy competition and conflict, enabling taxis and ride-hailing services to complement each other.
1 May 2025 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong’s ethnic diversity needs to be better reflected in film and TV
It’s time to break the negative stereotypes of South Asian gangsters and Southeast Asian domestic helpers and showcase Hong Kong’s diversity.
2 May 2025 - 12:47PM
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Hong Kong society
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Legalise basketball betting but ensure young Hongkongers don’t lose
One area where Hong Kong can elevate governance standards is by mandating disclosure of basketball betting patterns among young adults.
30 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong SMEs must act boldly to survive Trump’s tariffs
To chart new paths in uncertain environments, SMEs need to go beyond knowing their business and customers, and see things with fresh eyes.
29 Apr 2025 - 5:21PM
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Customers browse in an antique shop in Sheung Wan on January 19. Businesses with price-sensitive customers may need to pivot and provide other goods or services. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics
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Amid Hong Kong’s focus on tourist numbers, have we forgotten our workers?
Marches for workers’ rights may be a thing of the past but serious issues remain, from imported labour to sexual harassment and construction safety.
28 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong culture
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Why seeing Hong Kong through Wong Kar-wai’s lens matters
Hong Kong doesn’t need to chase the sameness of Coldplay concerts and viral trends. It needs to be assured in its own taste.
26 Apr 2025 - 11:38AM
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Hong Kong environmental issues
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Where’s the ‘eco’ in South Lantau’s eco-recreation plan?
There seems to be a greater emphasis on building tourist infrastructure than on conservation, and little effort to dovetail with local communities.
23 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
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