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The recent seizure of ivory and pangolin scales by customs officials and the failure to prosecute those involved in the record ivory haul in 2017 show that Hong Kong must do more to ensure wildlife trafficking is treated as a serious crime.
The recent seizure of ivory and pangolin scales by customs officials and the failure to prosecute those involved in the record ivory haul in 2017 show that Hong Kong must do more to ensure wildlife trafficking is treated as a serious crime.
The new Central-Wan Chai Bypass won’t solve Hong Kong’s long-term traffic problems. We need a revamp of transport policies with a focus on stricter licensing for private cars, electronic road pricing and legalising ride-hailing services.
The new Central-Wan Chai Bypass won’t solve Hong Kong’s long-term traffic problems. We need a revamp of transport policies with a focus on stricter licensing for private cars, electronic road pricing and legalising ride-hailing services.
Expecting respect for a national anthem is not unprecedented in Asia. But, while some criticism in Hong Kong about the national anthem bill is hysterical, concern over the two-year prosecution window should be addressed.
Expecting respect for a national anthem is not unprecedented in Asia. But, while some criticism in Hong Kong about the national anthem bill is hysterical, concern over the two-year prosecution window should be addressed.
The administration’s mishandling of the National Party affair, which led to the denial of visa for a journalist, was notable among its misses.
The administration’s mishandling of the National Party affair, which led to the denial of visa for a journalist, was notable among its misses.
The elderly live longer and healthier now, but still need more support as they get older and Hong Kong can’t provide it with its current birth rate.
The elderly live longer and healthier now, but still need more support as they get older and Hong Kong can’t provide it with its current birth rate.
Lee Cheuk-yan’s defeat in the West Kowloon by-election should press home the point that pan-democrats urgently need to change their strategy. They must completely disassociate themselves from pro-independence advocates and stick to grass-roots issues.
Lee Cheuk-yan’s defeat in the West Kowloon by-election should press home the point that pan-democrats urgently need to change their strategy. They must completely disassociate themselves from pro-independence advocates and stick to grass-roots issues.
We first need answers to practical issues, such as internet access, convoluted and costly travel arrangements, payment systems and phone services, as these can help pique interest in the bay area, especially among young people.
We first need answers to practical issues, such as internet access, convoluted and costly travel arrangements, payment systems and phone services, as these can help pique interest in the bay area, especially among young people.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s reclamation proposal will allow Hong Kong to build a township of the future and will also help free up land elsewhere
Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s reclamation proposal will allow Hong Kong to build a township of the future and will also help free up land elsewhere
- The disqualification of the controversial politician from the upcoming by-election will allow the pan-dems to shed her troublesome baggage
- The pan-dems have a legitimate role to play in fighting for Hong Kong’s interests while acknowledging its place as part of China
- The disqualification of the controversial politician from the upcoming by-election will allow the pan-dems to shed her troublesome baggage
- The pan-dems have a legitimate role to play in fighting for Hong Kong’s interests while acknowledging its place as part of China
From water bills and replacing old lifts to its latest attempt to scrap the MPF offset mechanism – by offering a whopping HK$29 billion in subsidies – the government is using money to get out of the need to make tough decisions.
From water bills and replacing old lifts to its latest attempt to scrap the MPF offset mechanism – by offering a whopping HK$29 billion in subsidies – the government is using money to get out of the need to make tough decisions.
Mass migration, driven by war and politics, has already fuelled social discontent in Europe and America. But things may get much worse if climate change continues unchecked and leaves millions in at-risk countries homeless.
Mass migration, driven by war and politics, has already fuelled social discontent in Europe and America. But things may get much worse if climate change continues unchecked and leaves millions in at-risk countries homeless.
The trend towards smaller and smaller flats, and higher and higher prices needs to be arrested now. The government must ban non-permanent residents from buying a property, and enforce a minimum flat size - ideally not less than 700 sq ft.
The trend towards smaller and smaller flats, and higher and higher prices needs to be arrested now. The government must ban non-permanent residents from buying a property, and enforce a minimum flat size - ideally not less than 700 sq ft.
It is puzzling why a champion of Hong Kong freedoms should suggest asking the US to suspend the SAR’s trade privileges. And that’s just one of the illogical points of Chan’s FCC speech.
It is puzzling why a champion of Hong Kong freedoms should suggest asking the US to suspend the SAR’s trade privileges. And that’s just one of the illogical points of Chan’s FCC speech.
The escalation of events surrounding the ban on the Hong Kong national party and the objections to its convenor’s talk at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club are a convenient filler in the slow summer news cycle.
The escalation of events surrounding the ban on the Hong Kong national party and the objections to its convenor’s talk at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club are a convenient filler in the slow summer news cycle.
Granting ride-hailing firms premium taxi licences will improve service in the city faster than lengthy consultations on demerits for drivers.
Granting ride-hailing firms premium taxi licences will improve service in the city faster than lengthy consultations on demerits for drivers.
The complex supply chains built up since the UK joined the EU mean a ‘clean Brexit’ that Leave voters wanted would be disastrous for the economy. In the much larger market for services, however, even a ‘soft Brexit’ may present insurmountable problems.
The complex supply chains built up since the UK joined the EU mean a ‘clean Brexit’ that Leave voters wanted would be disastrous for the economy. In the much larger market for services, however, even a ‘soft Brexit’ may present insurmountable problems.
Winning at the Fifa 2018 World Cup isn’t just about scoring goals. Off the pitch, the behaviour of hosts Russia and the fans of Panama and Japan has been exemplary.
Winning at the Fifa 2018 World Cup isn’t just about scoring goals. Off the pitch, the behaviour of hosts Russia and the fans of Panama and Japan has been exemplary.
With five major rail projects on its hands, was the MTR, which is majority-owned by the government, too beholden to political concerns to properly prioritise its heavy workload?
With five major rail projects on its hands, was the MTR, which is majority-owned by the government, too beholden to political concerns to properly prioritise its heavy workload?
The chief executive’s finance, health and development secretaries have been bright spots, but the lack of vision in the transport bureau and clumsy handling of the education textbook controversies suggest room for improvement - or change
The chief executive’s finance, health and development secretaries have been bright spots, but the lack of vision in the transport bureau and clumsy handling of the education textbook controversies suggest room for improvement - or change
Demographic changes and Hong Kong’s role as the gateway to China mean Mandarin will increasingly make its presence felt, but Cantonese can continue to thrive alongside.
Demographic changes and Hong Kong’s role as the gateway to China mean Mandarin will increasingly make its presence felt, but Cantonese can continue to thrive alongside.