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Bernard Chan
Bernard Chan, born in 1965, is a Hong Kong businessman. He is chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board and chairman of the M+ board. The grandson of Chin Sophonpanich, the late founder of Bangkok Bank, he is a former convenor of Hong Kong's Executive Council. He is also chairman of Asia Insurance Company Limited.
Bernard Chan, born in 1965, is a Hong Kong businessman. He is chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board and chairman of the M+ board. The grandson of Chin Sophonpanich, the late founder of Bangkok Bank, he is a former convenor of Hong Kong's Executive Council. He is also chairman of Asia Insurance Company Limited.
As war in Iran quickly reshapes energy flows, trade routes and political alignments, the crisis may mark the start of a more volatile new phase.
The issue is not that one chose to represent China and another the US but that both have been dragged into culture wars not of their making.
If Beijing and Washington could meet in 1972 to manage a shared threat, today’s leaders can cooperate to shape the rules of AI.
While they continue to flatter Trump, politicians and businesses are also pursuing new deals and trading partners, diversifying supply chains and exploring ways to reduce dependence on the US.
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What troubles many is the inconsistency emanating from Washington. When power underwrites rules, principles become negotiable.
Remembering the pain of the Nanking massacre does not preclude engagement, but ensures lessons of the past strengthen our shared commitment to peace.
Governments face the same problem: how to let young people grow up in a connected world, around products not designed with their well-being in mind.
While the city waits for an inquiry to deliver findings, it also needs a renewed commitment to safety and oversight to rebuild public trust.
Through tears and celebrations, the Games highlighted the importance of connectivity and the shared spirit among China’s peoples and regions.
As cities grapple with high living costs, Mamdani’s mayoral campaign reflects the global challenge of reconciling growth with fairness and accountability.
Trump’s ‘compact’ for higher education institutions adds to international students’ uncertainty; Hong Kong must cultivate integration to be attractive.
From attacks on athletes to political divisions on display, sports are getting more polarised. The National Games can help set a different example.
Across all societies, social media storms, legal risks and consumer activism have created a volatile new normal.
The West must realise the real contest is not about pageantry but which power can create space for others to feel secure, dignified, heard.
The city must attract talent willing to develop careers and raise families here, instead of those just staying long enough to secure residency benefits.
The government’s bill merely addresses the basic practical needs of same-sex couples. Opposition will harm the city’s economy and reputation.
Without truth and transparency, fear can become a debilitating political tool that stifles opportunity and progress for everyone.
Tailored strategies, crowd management, sustainable growth and the preservation of local culture will benefit both visitors and locals.
Development projects are subject to rigorous checks. If convinced of their public interest, the government should do more to address people’s concerns.
Whether it’s Trump’s optics-focused politics or Hong Kong’s cautious, pragmatic governance, modern political challenges require compromise.
US and Hong Kong experiences show societies must continually balance value of constructive criticism with need for institutional stability.
America’s competitive edge depends on its campuses remaining centres of innovation and debate, free to embrace new ideas and diversity.
The US president’s tariffs revealed the fragility of the global trading system, highlighting the costs of disrupting intricate supply chains.
Unresolved issues like poor governance, economic troubles and corporate power can lead to public frustration, resulting in violence and destruction.
Many nations are avoiding confrontation due to caution or pragmatism. But this risks encouraging further actions that could destabilise the global order.
Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.
The pay scales, which include automatic annual increments, are a misalignment between compensation and output that undermines efficiency.
Reliance on salary freezes and workforce reductions has become a recurring theme. But they fail to address the public sector’s inefficiencies.
As the US roils from a rollback in diversity policies, Hong Kong must beware of overcorrection in its patriotism push.
