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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | How Hong Kong can shake off stagnant growth

As the world enters an era defined by technology, innovation and scale, Hong Kong must channel its ambitions into a few high-impact areas.

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My Take | Sorry, there are no UFOs, just a vast US deep state conspiracy

Opinion | As the US turns belligerent, China has a soft power opening

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World Opinion

Opinion | Why shutting out Chinese manufacturers is a missed opportunity

It’s a matter of time before Chinese products find their way into the markets anyway – trade barriers achieve very little without industrial policy.

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President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) Jens Eskelund at a press conference in Beijing, China, on May 8. Photo: EPA-EFE
President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) Jens Eskelund at a press conference in Beijing, China, on May 8. Photo: EPA-EFE

Diplomacy

My Take | Dan Wang observes the grandeur and tragedy of the Chinese ‘engineering state’

In his new book, the seasoned China watcher argues the nation’s entire governance is permeated by the engineering mentality.

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World Opinion

Opinion | Trump’s attacks on pillars of US society: reform or score settling?

US and Hong Kong experiences show societies must continually balance value of constructive criticism with need for institutional stability.

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World Opinion

Opinion | Trump’s fundamental mistake is in seeing China as America’s problem

The US president fails to grasp that a rising China is a new question to answer, not an old mistake to correct.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
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Society

Just Saying | Tired of Timothée Chalamet

An unsympathetic look at the closure of Hong Kong’s cinemas and a personal complaint about an overdose of one particular actor.

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World Opinion

Opinion | Why Europe must end its strategic drift by working with China

Whether via bilateral channels or broader coalitions, Europe must craft a China policy that reflects pragmatism and enhances its resilience.

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China Opinion

Macroscope | Donald Trump has given Chinese stocks a major boost

The strong performance of the offshore market has led global investors to take a second look at Chinese equities.

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A woman poses for a picture next to the Bund Bull sculpture in Shanghai on April 9. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools

To address the lack of teaching resources, start by setting up a few AI ‘leading schools’, then scale up AI education across the system.

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Primary school students interact with AI robot dog Spot at the Learning & Teaching Expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on December 11 last year. Photo: Nora Tam
Primary school students interact with AI robot dog Spot at the Learning & Teaching Expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on December 11 last year. Photo: Nora Tam

China Opinion

Opinion | Beijing’s ties with Moscow and Kyiv should be leveraged for peace

With its diplomatic access and record of engagement with all parties, China could be the ingredient required to bring peace in our time.

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My Take | Hey, Nato boss man, keep your hands off the Asia-Pacific region

The West’s unspoken assumption is that Asians cannot be trusted to manage their own affairs, at least when Western interests are involved.

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China Opinion

Opinion | Why US defence chief’s attack on China won’t find favour in Southeast Asia

The US is playing up the ‘China threat’ and wants allies in Asia to increase defence spending, but it may find this to be a hard sell.

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China Opinion

Opinion | As China reins in the EV sector, 1 solution stands above the rest

Industry consolidation would not only end an unsustainable race to the bottom but also help Beijing’s broader economic agenda.

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Employees work on an assembly line of an EV factory in Chongqing on May 20. After consolidation, the remaining companies will be in a stronger financial position to provide more stable employment and higher wages. Photo: EPA-EFE
Employees work on an assembly line of an EV factory in Chongqing on May 20. After consolidation, the remaining companies will be in a stronger financial position to provide more stable employment and higher wages. Photo: EPA-EFE

China Opinion

Opinion | How can education help set US-China relations on a healthier course?

Educators in the US and China can help build a more positive political relationship by thinking critically about what they teach in schools.

Asia Opinion

Opinion | How Europe can be Southeast Asia’s hedge against US-China trade war

The region’s best bet might be to take its own side and develop greater trade and diplomatic relations with Europe.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport

It’s also a chance to display Greater Bay Area cooperation and a powerful lesson in civic pride for Hong Kong youth.

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Spectators cheer at the 15th National Games fencing test event, held at Kai Tak Arena’s Sports Hall on June 1. Photo: Edmond So
Spectators cheer at the 15th National Games fencing test event, held at Kai Tak Arena’s Sports Hall on June 1. Photo: Edmond So

Asia Opinion

Opinion | South Korea’s president faces tough balancing act between allies, adversaries

Lee Jae-myung has to deal with a North Korea emboldened by strengthened ties with Russia and must consider the stances of the US, Japan and China.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Government is making all the wrong noises about Fanling water scare

In handling a freshwater contamination scare, officials have shown a lack of understanding on a human-to-human level.

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Opinion | Why Hong Kong is not ‘over’ but must adapt to a changing world order

The city has come to the end of its post-war growth trajectory and must lean on its strengths to find its place in the world.

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OPINION
Joe Ngai

Opinion | How Hong Kong can shake off stagnant growth

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Alex Lo

My Take | Sorry, there are no UFOs, just a vast US deep state conspiracy

Alex Lo
Ruairidh J. Brown

Opinion | As the US turns belligerent, China has a soft power opening

Ruairidh J. Brown
Chris Pereira

Opinion | Why shutting out Chinese manufacturers is a missed opportunity

Chris Pereira
Alex Lo

My Take | Dan Wang observes the grandeur and tragedy of the Chinese ‘engineering state’

Alex Lo
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Trump’s attacks on pillars of US society: reform or score settling?

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