A visitor takes a photo of the sculptures of Xiaolongnu and Yang Guo, the central couple of the Jin Yong novel, “The Return of the Condor Heroes”, at Edinburgh Place in Central on March 15. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Opinion | Forget Instagram spots. What’s Hong Kong doing to nurture the next Jin Yong?

As the government continues to promote Hong Kong as an art and cultural hub in the region, it has much to learn about what truly constitutes art. Jin Yong’s wuxia novels, with their wide appeal, manage to be both escapist entertainment and a vast cultural phenomenon.

25 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM

Macroscope | In the short run, policymakers must fix the world’s equality problems

Updating John Meynard Keynes’ seminal predictions, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has set out a hopeful scenario for the next century. But the outlook hinges on more sustainable and equitable growth.

Updating John Meynard Keynes’ seminal predictions, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva has set out a hopeful scenario for the next century. But the outlook hinges on more sustainable and equitable growth.

23 Mar 2024 - 4:30PM

Opinion | China’s edge in the AI robotics race lies in the Greater Bay Area

Thanks to the Greater Bay Area’s tech champions Huawei, BYD, Tencent and DJI, China commands nearly 40 per cent of the global supply chain for embodied AI.

Thanks to the Greater Bay Area’s tech champions Huawei, BYD, Tencent and DJI, China commands nearly 40 per cent of the global supply chain for embodied AI.

23 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Loss of migratory birds’ habitats threatens to silence Asia’s skies

The flocks of migratory birds making their annual journey across East Asia are dwindling because of unchecked destruction of their wetland habitats. Taking urgent action to preserve these wetlands from being overrun in the name of development will benefit not just bird populations but humans as well.

The flocks of migratory birds making their annual journey across East Asia are dwindling because of unchecked destruction of their wetland habitats. Taking urgent action to preserve these wetlands from being overrun in the name of development will benefit not just bird populations but humans as well.

22 Mar 2024 - 8:51AM

Opinion | How I learned to stop worrying and embrace going cashless in China

The widespread use of mobile payment systems on the mainland is a convenient alternative to cash for workers, customers and entrepreneurs History may be repeating itself as China makes significant steps in digital currency and e-payment roll-outs before Western countries.

The widespread use of mobile payment systems on the mainland is a convenient alternative to cash for workers, customers and entrepreneurs History may be repeating itself as China makes significant steps in digital currency and e-payment roll-outs before Western countries.

20 Mar 2024 - 5:30PM

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TikTok devotees Mona Swain (centre) and her sister Rachel, both of Atlanta, monitor voting at the Capitol in Washington, as the House passed the TikTok bill on March 13. Photo: AP

Opinion | Fiery debate over TikTok ban puts America’s culture wars in spotlight

Ban supporters cite security concerns, Chinese influence and the spread of antisemitic content while critics cite free speech and reject the government’s interference.

20 Mar 2024 - 5:30AM

Opinion | Asian economies must go green to keep their competitive edge

Countries such as Bangladesh and Cambodia may face hurdles when trading with developed nations due to new cross-border environmental regulations. Asian markets can embrace sustainability through artificial intelligence, clean energy investments and more collaboration among industries.

Countries such as Bangladesh and Cambodia may face hurdles when trading with developed nations due to new cross-border environmental regulations. Asian markets can embrace sustainability through artificial intelligence, clean energy investments and more collaboration among industries.

19 Mar 2024 - 5:30PM

On Balance | US TikTok hysteria pushes key questions about the app to the margins

US presidential candidates lack consistent attitude towards TikTok as legislation that would ban the app passes the House of Representatives. Amid widening technology gap, US must reflect on why an algorithm developed in China gained prominence within the American market.

US presidential candidates lack consistent attitude towards TikTok as legislation that would ban the app passes the House of Representatives. Amid widening technology gap, US must reflect on why an algorithm developed in China gained prominence within the American market.

19 Mar 2024 - 3:30PM

Opinion | 2 things China must focus on to hit its economic growth target

To achieve its economic growth target, Beijing will have to lift consumption and hi-tech exports. China’s unique circumstances mean it requires more stimulus than previously, including the 4 trillion yuan used to combat the 2008 global financial crisis.

To achieve its economic growth target, Beijing will have to lift consumption and hi-tech exports. China’s unique circumstances mean it requires more stimulus than previously, including the 4 trillion yuan used to combat the 2008 global financial crisis.

17 Mar 2024 - 5:22PM

Opinion | How Hong Kong can encourage the next generation of problem-solvers

The interdisciplinary nature of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) has faced challenges and successes in Hong Kong. Incorporating geospatial awareness into STEAM education is key to preparing young people to lead smart-city development.

The interdisciplinary nature of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) has faced challenges and successes in Hong Kong. Incorporating geospatial awareness into STEAM education is key to preparing young people to lead smart-city development.

17 Mar 2024 - 1:30PM

Asian Angle | ‘Plug and play’: how closer Australia-Asean ties can boost regional stability

Australia and Japan can help Asean leverage Australian and the Quad’s resources to manage the more assertive aspects of China’s regional behaviour.

Australia and Japan can help Asean leverage Australian and the Quad’s resources to manage the more assertive aspects of China’s regional behaviour.

17 Mar 2024 - 11:00AM

Asian Angle | A kidney for your vote: money politics in Indonesia’s 2024 elections

The practice of money politics in Indonesia is insidious, entrenched and not likely to go away any time soon, because it works, writes Burhanuddin Muhtadi.

The practice of money politics in Indonesia is insidious, entrenched and not likely to go away any time soon, because it works, writes Burhanuddin Muhtadi.

16 Mar 2024 - 11:00AM

Opinion | China’s plan for ‘new productive forces’ should make the West sit up

It’s the successor to the grossly underestimated “Made in China 2025” strategy, which spawned China’s dominance in electric cars, green tech and other high-end industries.

It’s the successor to the grossly underestimated “Made in China 2025” strategy, which spawned China’s dominance in electric cars, green tech and other high-end industries.

16 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Rising tide of ethno-religious nationalism threatens civilisation

From the US grilling of TikTok’s CEO over his nationality to Israel’s intractability over the Gaza war, ethno-religious nationalism threatens to split our world into antagonistic civilisation enclaves.

From the US grilling of TikTok’s CEO over his nationality to Israel’s intractability over the Gaza war, ethno-religious nationalism threatens to split our world into antagonistic civilisation enclaves.

16 Mar 2024 - 5:47AM

Opinion | Middle powers’ global clout is growing but not in power politics

The growing influence of middle powers – those too small to be superpowers but still seen as ranking above developing countries – can shape global events. But, as long as great powers can ignore them with unilateral action or by using their veto, this influence is unlikely to shake the core of power politics.

The growing influence of middle powers – those too small to be superpowers but still seen as ranking above developing countries – can shape global events. But, as long as great powers can ignore them with unilateral action or by using their veto, this influence is unlikely to shake the core of power politics.

15 Mar 2024 - 9:09PM

Opinion | Australia summit shows Asean wants climate partners. Hong Kong, step up

Melbourne meeting reaffirmed Asean’s carbon neutrality strategy and unveiled partnerships with Australia. Asean’s climate investment gap is a chance for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

Melbourne meeting reaffirmed Asean’s carbon neutrality strategy and unveiled partnerships with Australia. Asean’s climate investment gap is a chance for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

15 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM

Opinion | The real reason for US, EU gripes about Chinese overcapacity

They are defensive because China threatens their dominance in advanced manufacturing, but fail to see how Chinese manufacturing helps the global energy transition and benefits Global South consumers.

They are defensive because China threatens their dominance in advanced manufacturing, but fail to see how Chinese manufacturing helps the global energy transition and benefits Global South consumers.

15 Mar 2024 - 5:30AM

My Take | Taiwan is undermining its own ‘silicon shield’

For an economy that relies so much on microchips from the low end to the most advanced, its worsening relationship with Beijing is forcing others to diversify critical supply chains and production facilities.

For an economy that relies so much on microchips from the low end to the most advanced, its worsening relationship with Beijing is forcing others to diversify critical supply chains and production facilities.

14 Mar 2024 - 9:00PM

Opinion | The risks and rewards as China makes a big push for science and tech

Amid a US tech war, China is boosting its war chest by 10 per cent and focusing on basic research, moves that could establish its tech supremacy. But internal challenges remain.

Amid a US tech war, China is boosting its war chest by 10 per cent and focusing on basic research, moves that could establish its tech supremacy. But internal challenges remain.

14 Mar 2024 - 6:52AM

Opinion | There’s more than one approach to multipolarity. Ask China and Russia

As multipolarity becomes a trend, it’s necessary to compare differences among emerging nations as well as between those countries and the West. Russia and China have a close strategic partnership but very different outlooks and behaviour on the world stage.

As multipolarity becomes a trend, it’s necessary to compare differences among emerging nations as well as between those countries and the West. Russia and China have a close strategic partnership but very different outlooks and behaviour on the world stage.

13 Mar 2024 - 11:09PM