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SCMP Debate: Do you think CY Leung's measures to boost housing supply will be effective?

Housing was the dominant theme of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's maiden policy address last month. His plans include rezoning green-belt land, reclamation outside Victoria Harbour and stepping...

SCMP Debate: What do you think about Leung Chun-ying's maiden policy address?

Leung Chun-ying's maiden policy address lasted for more than two hours and covered everything from housing supply to help for the disabled. But the chief executive has faced a growing wave of...

SCMP Debate: What do the appearances of colonial-era flags at recent protests indicate?

The appearance of colonial-era flags at recent demonstrations in the city has infuriated mainland commentators and former top officials.

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SCMP Debate: Should a means test be applied to old age allowance?

Plans for a HK$2,200 per month Old Age Living Allowance forthe elderly have divided the city due to the inclusion of a means test. Many lawmakers say the allowance, to be voted on by the...

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SCMP Debate: is English Schools Foundation worth its government subvention?

The English Schools Foundation has long pleaded for more money from the government, having seen its government subvention of HK$283 million frozen for a decade. Its announcement last month of the...

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China's top leadership: is a smaller club good or bad?

A meeting held by the Chinese Communist Party's leadership at Beidaihe about two month ago reportedly decided that the Standing Committee of the Par

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Should Hong Kong now curb the number of mainland Chinese visitors it lets in?

Anger continues to increase among Hong Kong people towards the rising number of mainland visitors coming to the city each day. The latest crackdown on parallel trading has fuelled further...

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Maids and judges: who deserve a bigger raise?

Hong Kong gave pay raises to two groups of people recently. The city's 300,000 foreign domestic helpers had their minimum wage bumped up 4.8%, or HK$180 per month.

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Is Hong Kong losing touch with its openness?

Tiger Mom, Eagle Dad, or Sheep Parent?

As a new school term starts, headaches abound for parents: food and campus safety, rising tuition fees, various after-school programmes, and the debate about national education. But more...

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More visitors from Shenzhen: a threat or a business opportunity?

A new policy in Shenzhen makes it easier for several million more non-permanent residents in the city to visit Hong Kong, starting September 1. Is it another welcome boon for Hong Kong businesses...

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Should the HK government open the gates for more foreign nationals to obtain Chinese citizenship?

Hong Kong's Chinese nationality scheme is increasingly coming under criticism for its rigidity and perceived discrimination against certain ethnic or income groups.