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People protest against Elon Musk and Tesla outside a Tesla showroom in Boston, US, on March 15. Photo: FP/Getty Images/Tribune News Service
United States

Opinion | 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.

Law

Legal Tales | Hong Kong ride-hailing regulations can draw lessons from US, UK, Singapore

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ethnic diversity needs to be better reflected in film and TV

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | 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.

Basketball fans attend the 12th Yao Foundation Charity Game at the AsiaWorld-Expo on August 20. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Basketball fans attend the 12th Yao Foundation Charity Game at the AsiaWorld-Expo on August 20. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | 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.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | 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.

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | 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.

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A view of a food stall in Central in 2020. Whether it’s incense coils, plastic stools or the beauty of a Wong Kar-wai film, Hong Kong is capable of absorbing global aesthetic influences and expressing them in a vocabulary that feels local and lived in. Photo: Dickson Lee
A view of a food stall in Central in 2020. Whether it’s incense coils, plastic stools or the beauty of a Wong Kar-wai film, Hong Kong is capable of absorbing global aesthetic influences and expressing them in a vocabulary that feels local and lived in. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Opinion | 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.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What Hong Kong must do to benefit from talent dislocation in the US

Instead of focusing on the quantity of talent scheme applicants, the city should prioritise quality of outcomes for arrivals.

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US-China relations

Opinion | How hard will Trump’s tariffs hit Hong Kong?

While the city’s status as a free port and logistics hub will shield it from total economic ruin, diversifying trade partners is key.

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Bargain hunters buy multiple boxes of snacks and preserved foods at the 58th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, on December 22, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco patriots’ budget criticism a warning that must be heard

If even patriotic lawmakers are saying that the people see only a self-serving government, then Hong Kong’s leaders have a big problem.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his 2025-26 budget at the Legislative Council chambers on February 26. Photo: Eugene Lee
Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his 2025-26 budget at the Legislative Council chambers on February 26. Photo: Eugene Lee
US-China trade war

Opinion | Free port status won’t save Hong Kong from damage of Trump’s tariffs

US tariffs are bound to damage the city’s economy, including through potential job losses and further price rises.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong must lead in reimagining safety for the AI age

AI has created a dangerous new frontier. The city needs urgent action to protect residents from falling victim to predatory scams.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s leader could have better reassured a city anxious about tariffs

Lee must reassure Hongkongers and the world more convincingly that the city can and will make it through the prevailing uncertainty.

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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu speaks to the media at the government offices in Tamar on April 8. Lee slammed the United States for undermining global trade and bringing risks and uncertainties to the world through its “reckless imposition of tariffs”. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Get travellers to come to Hong Kong for business, stay for the island-hopping

Hong Kong’s islands and stunning coastline could be a major tourist draw with the right infrastructure, policy reforms and marketing.

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Po Toi O, a fishing village in Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Po Toi O, a fishing village in Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Social media

Opinion | Don’t leave parents to suffer the fallout of social media overuse

As the alarming impact on young people’s physical and mental health becomes clear, the community must come together to tackle the problem.

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Northern Metropolis

Opinion | Why decision on a Northern Metropolis authority can’t be rushed

It all hinges on execution. Detailed public consultations will ensure any such authority serves both economic and society’s needs.

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Sustainability

Opinion | Green design is a daunting challenge that’s well worth the effort

If recycling is not cheaper and faster, is it worth it? Building owners need to understand nature is valuable despite not having a price tag.

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A worker moves renovation waste onto a lorry in the neighbourhood of Jordan on June 26. Green design in Hong Kong should involve reusing salvaged materials. Photo: Jelly Tse
A worker moves renovation waste onto a lorry in the neighbourhood of Jordan on June 26. Green design in Hong Kong should involve reusing salvaged materials. Photo: Jelly Tse
Kai Tak Sports Park

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new stadium doesn’t need mega-events, just great sports fixtures

The Sevens experience suggests Kai Tak Sports Park can be a draw for many more international sporting events.

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Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Premium taxi fleets in Hong Kong not the answer to ride-hailing dilemma

Pandering to taxi industry interests does Hongkongers no favours and damages the reputation of an otherwise world-class transport network.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s economy needs a lean and mean civil service

While the government is doing its best to reinvigorate the economy, the city’s competitiveness is hampered by a labour shortage and high salaries.

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Pedestrians ride down an escalator near Hong Kong’s government offices in Admiralty on February 22. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong housing

Opinion | How Hong Kong can reimagine its greatest asset: people’s homes

The city badly needs new revenue sources, and selling public housing units to tenants offers a better solution than painful cuts or new taxes.

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A public housing estate in Wong Tai Sin on March 21. Hong Kong’s 850,000 public rental units house about a third of its population. Photo: Nora Tam
A public housing estate in Wong Tai Sin on March 21. Hong Kong’s 850,000 public rental units house about a third of its population. Photo: Nora Tam
US-China trade war

Opinion | A lesson from the Hong Kong Sevens amid uncertainty brought by Trump

When not cheering on Hong Kong’s teams, fans at Kai Tak Stadium’s first major event could be found discussing geopolitics.

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Climate change

Opinion | An Asia racked by natural disasters needs insurers to step up

Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong healthcare reforms must go to the heart of systemic failures

Cutting healthcare subsidies without a big expansion of primary care investment risks deepening disparities.

Patients wait in the accident and emergency department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan, Hong Kong, on March 17. A Hongkonger who falls ill outside office hours has few options other than A&E. Photo: Jelly Tse
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