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Opinion | The real reason Macron openly suggested Western troops in Ukraine

A dragged-out war, a boon for the US, will leave Europe drained and weaker as a geopolitical player. In suggesting Western troops in Ukraine, Macron has shone a spotlight on the unviability of Nato’s strategy

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My Take | Hong Kong should cherish its open culture that nurtured Jin Yong

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

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Editorial | Mong Kok flower market makeover must keep character

Officials aim to preserve character of the flower market, saying less than 20 per cent of the shops will be affected. As some heritage sites have been ruined by insensitive renewal projects, balance must be struck between modernisation and conservation in Mong Kok East revitalisation.

Officials aim to preserve character of the flower market, saying less than 20 per cent of the shops will be affected. As some heritage sites have been ruined by insensitive renewal projects, balance must be struck between modernisation and conservation in Mong Kok East revitalisation.

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Editorial | Invest in film and culture in Hong Kong to spur creativity

While Hong Kong’s creative industries are not quite the ‘Oriental Hollywood’ they once were, it is important to invest in this key economic pillar and foster cultural identity.

While Hong Kong’s creative industries are not quite the ‘Oriental Hollywood’ they once were, it is important to invest in this key economic pillar and foster cultural identity.

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Opinion | Why there’s no need to worry about Article 23 subsidiary legislation

Subsidiary legislation is often found in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. Its purpose is to provide details and guidelines in relation to matters under the primary legislation – but never to create new offences.

Subsidiary legislation is often found in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. Its purpose is to provide details and guidelines in relation to matters under the primary legislation – but never to create new offences.

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Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

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Officials aim to preserve character of the flower market, saying less than 20 per cent of the shops will be affected. As some heritage sites have been ruined by insensitive renewal projects, balance must be struck between modernisation and conservation in Mong Kok East revitalisation.

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My Take | Police in West increasingly ignore ‘minor’ crimes

‘Unfree’ Hong Kong people should be grateful their police still respond to their complaints and calls, while keeping their streets safe.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:00PM

Opinion | Europe moves to join China and the US in the Arctic gold rush

Given growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic Circle, it is no surprise that the EU is raising its profile in Greenland. The EU is also sealing a raw materials partnership with Greenland, to reduce its reliance on China.

Given growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic Circle, it is no surprise that the EU is raising its profile in Greenland. The EU is also sealing a raw materials partnership with Greenland, to reduce its reliance on China.

18 Mar 2024 - 8:30PM

The View | Asia’s office sector is thriving, so where are the investors?

Office markets in Asia are performing well and the shift to hybrid working has had less of an impact, yet investment in the sector has fallen sharply. Asia’s office markets need a stronger narrative, one that differentiates the sector more clearly from its counterparts in the US and Europe.

Office markets in Asia are performing well and the shift to hybrid working has had less of an impact, yet investment in the sector has fallen sharply. Asia’s office markets need a stronger narrative, one that differentiates the sector more clearly from its counterparts in the US and Europe.

18 Mar 2024 - 3:30PM

Opinion | Cathay Pacific needs Hongkongers’ support as it finds its feet again

After years of posting pandemic-related losses, Cathay Pacific reporting a net profit of HK$9.79 billion in 2023 is a welcome bit of good news for the city. If our flag carrier is to recover its status as the pride of Hong Kong, the city’s people need to give it their support and celebrate a good Hong Kong story.

After years of posting pandemic-related losses, Cathay Pacific reporting a net profit of HK$9.79 billion in 2023 is a welcome bit of good news for the city. If our flag carrier is to recover its status as the pride of Hong Kong, the city’s people need to give it their support and celebrate a good Hong Kong story.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM

Editorial | Performance of Hong Kong’s 1823 hotline not so hot

The inefficiency and buck-passing culture revealed by the Ombudsman makes a mockery of the chief executive’s pledge of a “result-oriented” administration.

The inefficiency and buck-passing culture revealed by the Ombudsman makes a mockery of the chief executive’s pledge of a “result-oriented” administration.

18 Mar 2024 - 7:30AM

Opinion | Why China is playing 5D chess in its pursuit of economic revival

China’s new focus on innovation-driven development offers hope for sustainable development and avoiding the middle-income trap. A technological breakthrough in advanced sectors could be the decisive driver in transforming the country’s future and keeping pace with the United States.

China’s new focus on innovation-driven development offers hope for sustainable development and avoiding the middle-income trap. A technological breakthrough in advanced sectors could be the decisive driver in transforming the country’s future and keeping pace with the United States.

18 Mar 2024 - 8:28AM

Editorial | Rational voices will hopefully prevail and reject the US TikTok ban bill

The US and China should consider how the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and investors can be properly protected in the United States without raising unfair security concerns.

The US and China should consider how the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies and investors can be properly protected in the United States without raising unfair security concerns.

17 Mar 2024 - 11:27PM

My Take | Trump’s CIA disinformation op against China was small beer

Ex-president’s clandestine influence operation revealed by Reuters was just a small cog in a gigantic and pervasive US propaganda machine.

Ex-president’s clandestine influence operation revealed by Reuters was just a small cog in a gigantic and pervasive US propaganda machine.

17 Mar 2024 - 9:00PM

Inside Out | How will the world satisfy AI’s voracious appetite for electricity?

It’s not just how we can produce and afford the electricity, but also how we ensure we don’t aggravate global warming and squeeze domestic water supplies.

It’s not just how we can produce and afford the electricity, but also how we ensure we don’t aggravate global warming and squeeze domestic water supplies.

17 Mar 2024 - 9:15PM

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

Macroscope | Why we must abandon faith in ‘marketplace magic’ before it’s too late

The apparent inability of markets to see more than one step ahead is alarming at a time when stocks are surging and markets chase quick profits above all. Multiple underlying problems are being overlooked, and a market failure to comprehend the fundamental causes of rising costs could spell financial disaster.

The apparent inability of markets to see more than one step ahead is alarming at a time when stocks are surging and markets chase quick profits above all. Multiple underlying problems are being overlooked, and a market failure to comprehend the fundamental causes of rising costs could spell financial disaster.

17 Mar 2024 - 11:01AM

Editorial | Balance needed in dealing with Hong Kong’s wild boars

The government must soon determine a target population size for the animals and shift into population management, lest the culling programme become an extermination plan.

The government must soon determine a target population size for the animals and shift into population management, lest the culling programme become an extermination plan.

17 Mar 2024 - 7:30AM

Opinion | Welcome thaw in Arctic relations but Russia’s shadow looms large

After two years of frosty relations and a stalled LNG project in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there is sign of a thaw amid pressing climate concerns: Arctic Council working group meetings are resuming virtually.

After two years of frosty relations and a stalled LNG project in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there is sign of a thaw amid pressing climate concerns: Arctic Council working group meetings are resuming virtually.

17 Mar 2024 - 10:07AM