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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a press conference in Brussels, Belgium, on April 13. Photo: Reuters

China Opinion

Opinion | ‘Made in Europe’ law sets stage for an economic showdown with China

The proposed legislation is seen as discriminatory to China and could also hurt Chinese interests in non-EU European states.

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The View | Energy crisis showcases strengths of China’s data centre market

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Opinion | Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it

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China Opinion

Opinion | China’s Manus block a show of strength ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Beijing’s manoeuvring highlights its resolve and suggests it feels it has the upper hand in negotiations ahead of Trump’s visit.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens

Opinion

My Take | Why a resurgent Japan should absolutely scare everyone

Denying war guilt and remilitarisation are but two sides of the same ideological coin for the Japanese far right.

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China Opinion

Opinion | World may find itself ‘in a very Chinese time’ of data governance

Beijing’s distinct approach to AI development and its digital economy strategy could help overcome the apparently finite nature of human-generated data.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Why Hong Kong subsidies should go towards food, not fuel

Rather than encourage energy consumption amid the effects of the Iran war, the city should also speed up the move to greener public transport.

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An attendant fills a vehicle’s tank at a fuel station in Wan Chai on April 10. Photo: Jelly Tse
An attendant fills a vehicle’s tank at a fuel station in Wan Chai on April 10. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | It’s not ecotourism if it risks damaging Hong Kong’s natural assets

Authorities need to shift ecotourism management strategies to avoid it becoming part of the problem it was meant to solve.

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Asian Angle | Why Japan-China ties can benefit from promoting people-to-people exchanges

Filling the information gap through direct contact between the two peoples can help improve both countries’ public images and ease tensions.

China Opinion

Opinion | Beyond subsidies: what’s really driving China’s industrial climb

Engineers, supply chain depth and policy execution matter as much as spending for countries chasing advanced manufacturing.

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Employees put a robot through its paces at the Qingdao Humanoid Robot Data Training Centre in Qingdao, Shandong province, on March 23. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion

My Take | World Cup football belongs to the fans, not to Trump and his friend at Fifa

Supporters in Hong Kong may be rubbing their hands at the prospect of seeing their favourite teams at Kai Tak Stadium, but those travelling to the global showpiece risk paying a much higher price.

Shaun Wright-Phillips, Christian Vieri, Roberto Di Matteo and Edgar Davids (back row left to right) pose for pictures with little fans on stage during the press conference of Hong Kong Football Festival, on April 21, to be held in coming summer. Photo: Elson Li
Shaun Wright-Phillips, Christian Vieri, Roberto Di Matteo and Edgar Davids (back row left to right) pose for pictures with little fans on stage during the press conference of Hong Kong Football Festival, on April 21, to be held in coming summer. Photo: Elson Li

World Opinion

Macroscope | Mini-crises sparked by the Iran war may add up to a big collapse

From energy, inflation and trade to slowing global growth and investment uncertainty, these mini-crises have the makings of a massive crisis.

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Asian Angle | A year after corporal punishment ban, Thailand needs to curb resurgence

Two school incidents show corporal punishment remains prevalent, and Thai authorities must strengthen accountability to prevent a recurrence.

China Opinion

Being Chinese | 3 months in China became 10 years. Here’s why I stayed

My three-month China stint grew to 10 years, as predictability disappeared from my work around UK-China, EU-China and US-China relations.

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Chinese traffic police officers walk by a US flag on an embassy car outside a hotel in Shanghai on July 30, 2019, as officials from both sides met for talks aimed at ending a tariff war. Photo: AP

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong is getting its population policy assumptions all wrong

Rather than encouraging more births, Hong Kong should align its family-related policies with the Greater Bay Area’s demographic system.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens

Opinion

My Take | Why we speak English and use the US dollar, for now

Given its depth and wide reach, it would take a lot to dethrone the King Dollar even if Washington is run by imbeciles. But sanctioned countries like Iran, which must work around the system, may eventually be seen as pioneers in a post-dollar world.

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Harry’s View

Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in April

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

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | 10 ways Hong Kong schools can effectively promote mental health

Education should cultivate individuals who, even under pressure, can self-regulate and find hope without demanding perfection of themselves.

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Students of Tsung Tsin College smile on the first day of school in September 2, 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Students of Tsung Tsin College smile on the first day of school in September 2, 2024. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong’s civil service accountability system will end buck-passing mentality

From water scandals and a seat belt fiasco to the Tai Po tragedy, blaming the system can no longer be a blanket excuse for not doing the job.

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World Opinion

Opinion | Reopen Strait of Hormuz by reframing Iran’s tolls as reconstruction

The deeper issue is whether post-war reconstruction and security in the Gulf will be handled through negotiation or recurring coercion.

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Opinion | US-Iran ceasefire can’t paper over fires in the Strait of Hormuz

The US blockade is war by another name and must end. Two other things must change for the Iran ceasefire to become genuine diplomacy.

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US forces patrol the Arabian Sea near the Touska on April 20 after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the United States accused of attempting to violate the US naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: US Navy/TNS
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OPINION
Nikola Mikovic

Opinion | ‘Made in Europe’ law sets stage for an economic showdown with China

Nikola Mikovic
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Energy crisis showcases strengths of China’s data centre market

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it

Alice Wu
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Wang Xiangwei

Opinion | China’s Manus block a show of strength ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Wang Xiangwei
Alex Lo

My Take | Why a resurgent Japan should absolutely scare everyone

Alex Lo
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Ran Guo

Opinion | World may find itself ‘in a very Chinese time’ of data governance

Ran Guo
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HELP, WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE

HELP, WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIE
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THEY WON’T EVEN LET US MOURN IN PEACE!

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Super stupid behaviour during a super typhoon

Super stupid behaviour during a super typhoon in Hong Kong
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IS THIS WORLD WAR III?

United States of Israel’s war on Iran endangers the whole world
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