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Why land and property remain at the core of China’s economic transition
There is no lack of reform ambition but there will be no clean break: the old system persists because no fully functional alternative exists.
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Building railways as ‘one country, one system’ may save Hong Kong a lot of money
10 Jul 2025 - 8:43PM
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How US climate advocates lost the narrative battle over clean energy
10 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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Split in Hong Kong, London’s fortunes is about more than stock markets
The divergence also feeds into two competing narratives about the future of ‘US exceptionalism’, the dominant theme in markets this year.
10 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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Bull statues are seen in front of screens showing stock prices outside Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong, on August 18, 2023. Photo: Reuters
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It’s time for business to stop profiting from Israel’s ‘economy of genocide’
A UN report has exposed dozens of corporations making money from the atrocities being committed across Palestinian territories.
10 Jul 2025 - 9:00AM
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Iran’s eastward pivot: why China is now Tehran’s strategic default
Through its partnership with China and other members of the Brics grouping, Iran has a chance to redefine its role in the world system.
10 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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How to ‘sludge’ HK migrants into leaving the UK and Canada
BN(O)ers and ‘streamers’ are no longer welcome. Too bad that the respective governments just will not or cannot say that out loud.
9 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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People walk outside the Tower of London as the Tower Bridge stands on the river Thames. Photo: AP
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As Trump flip-flops on tariffs, what’s the point of negotiating at all?
Are the tariffs a reality show aimed at Americans, a way to gain the upper hand on China, or just a distraction from sector-specific duties?
9 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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Recognising same-sex partnerships is vital for inclusive, diverse Hong Kong
Passing of bill to recognise same-sex partnerships will be conducive to rule of law and city’s image both at home and abroad.
10 Jul 2025 - 11:01AM
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Amid dollar disappointment, China opens new front with e-CNY push
Subtle shift under way as fintech merges with geopolitics: e-CNY is a way to evade US sanctions and dollar volatility but also carries risks.
9 Jul 2025 - 5:25PM
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Hong Kong has new path to prominence as a hub for public goods
The centre of gravity for global development and cooperation is shifting east, putting Hong Kong in a good position to harness the momentum.
9 Jul 2025 - 11:06AM
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Through Brics, Indonesia offers its vision of inclusivity to the world
Indonesia’s bridge-building approach shows power lies not only in weapons or markets, but also in fostering understanding and collaboration.
9 Jul 2025 - 5:31AM
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AI can enhance learning rather than threaten it
As artificial intelligence changes how we learn, it is challenging educators to rethink the purpose of education.
8 Jul 2025 - 8:37PM
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Why East Asian integration could be the solution to US tariff threats
As Japan and South Korea struggled to reach trade deals with the US, China’s economic leverage offers an example for the rest of the region.
8 Jul 2025 - 5:28PM
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Decades of America’s ‘exorbitant privilege’ is ending, thanks to Trump
The US president is systematically destroying faith in the dollar in global financial markets and among governments and central banks.
8 Jul 2025 - 3:34PM
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US President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill”, signed at the White House in Washington, US, on July 4, is expected to add US$3.4 trillion to the budget deficit over the next decade. Photo: Reuters
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How Hong Kong and EU can team up on green finance and climate action
The EU’s leadership on climate action and green growth dovetails with Hong Kong’s potential as a hub for green finance.
8 Jul 2025 - 11:39AM
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China could embrace universal basic income as AI takes jobs
While the term ‘universal basic income’ has yet to appear in any official Chinese policy documents, the idea may soon become less foreign.
8 Jul 2025 - 7:00AM
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Has Trump started another forever war? Not if Americans can help it
As the US ramps up aggression against Iran, fears of another full-scale invasion in the Middle East abound. Thankfully, all hope is not lost.
23 Jun 2025 - 10:30PM
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A protester in Los Angeles, California holds up a placard denouncing war following the US and Israel’s airstrikes on Iran on June 22. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Is China a just society? Economic woes erode public perception of fairness
The case of Chinese actress Nashi, who was found to have used subterfuge to get ahead in her studies, touched a raw nerve on the mainland.
24 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM
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Why blocking the Strait of Hormuz is a recipe for disaster
With its ruinous consequences and difficulty in execution, a full blockade is unlikely. But the risks of miscalculation must not be ignored.
25 Jun 2025 - 8:54AM
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Beyond Iran: the precarious balance of global oil prices
The world is more resilient and energy-efficient than in the 1970s, yet broader structural vulnerabilities persist and could hit Asia hard.
24 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Why land and property remain at the core of China’s economic transition
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Building railways as ‘one country, one system’ may save Hong Kong a lot of money
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How US climate advocates lost the narrative battle over clean energy
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Split in Hong Kong, London’s fortunes is about more than stock markets
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It’s time for business to stop profiting from Israel’s ‘economy of genocide’
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Iran’s eastward pivot: why China is now Tehran’s strategic default
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