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Tit-for-tat expulsions of journalists contribute to increased tensions between both countries and create further divisions at a time when people should be kept fully informed.
Tit-for-tat expulsions of journalists contribute to increased tensions between both countries and create further divisions at a time when people should be kept fully informed.
With the deadly coronavirus sweeping the globe, China and the United States should be cooperating on finding a cure, not sniping and bickering.
With the deadly coronavirus sweeping the globe, China and the United States should be cooperating on finding a cure, not sniping and bickering.
Record number of daily infections has fuelled further calls for a lockdown and ban on visitors, but whether such measures are required depends on the government’s ability to respond to an immediate threat.
Record number of daily infections has fuelled further calls for a lockdown and ban on visitors, but whether such measures are required depends on the government’s ability to respond to an immediate threat.
With the coronavirus crisis taking a heavy toll on carriers, the authorities must be ready to come to the rescue with subsidies, tax breaks and cuts in charges.
With the coronavirus crisis taking a heavy toll on carriers, the authorities must be ready to come to the rescue with subsidies, tax breaks and cuts in charges.
With the rate of disease slowing in the country, Beijing can reach out to nations where the infection is swiftly gathering pace by offering its experience, technical know-how and badly needed equipment.
With the rate of disease slowing in the country, Beijing can reach out to nations where the infection is swiftly gathering pace by offering its experience, technical know-how and badly needed equipment.
Hong Kong has done well so far to protect residents but the threat now could come from those returning from overseas, for which the city may not be so well-prepared
Hong Kong has done well so far to protect residents but the threat now could come from those returning from overseas, for which the city may not be so well-prepared
Johnny Chiang has to tread wisely as the party formulates reforms and a strategy that will not hurt ties with Beijing.
Johnny Chiang has to tread wisely as the party formulates reforms and a strategy that will not hurt ties with Beijing.
Many events – from sports to concerts – have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus, yet innovative thinking can see some shows put online.
Many events – from sports to concerts – have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus, yet innovative thinking can see some shows put online.
With hundreds of billions of dollars still in reserves, Hong Kong’s finance chief has room to manoeuvre as city tries to recover from last year’s social unrest and this year’s coronavirus pandemic.
With hundreds of billions of dollars still in reserves, Hong Kong’s finance chief has room to manoeuvre as city tries to recover from last year’s social unrest and this year’s coronavirus pandemic.
The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to prevail for some time and now there is even greater need to help the poor and others finding it hard to cope
The Covid-19 pandemic is likely to prevail for some time and now there is even greater need to help the poor and others finding it hard to cope
With the coronavirus spread seemingly just starting in some countries, coordinated planning is needed from governments and central banks to contain the economic fallout
With the coronavirus spread seemingly just starting in some countries, coordinated planning is needed from governments and central banks to contain the economic fallout
Banning of mainlanders by some restaurants in Hong Kong is to be condemned at a time that calls for tolerance and compassion, not bias and hostility.
Banning of mainlanders by some restaurants in Hong Kong is to be condemned at a time that calls for tolerance and compassion, not bias and hostility.
If the world is to overcome the coronavirus pandemic and financial market meltdown, the divisive approach of an isolationist US president is not the way forward.
If the world is to overcome the coronavirus pandemic and financial market meltdown, the divisive approach of an isolationist US president is not the way forward.
Proposals revealed amidst the coronavirus outbreak have stoked a public backlash and should be considered at a more appropriate time
Proposals revealed amidst the coronavirus outbreak have stoked a public backlash and should be considered at a more appropriate time
The two nations most able to come up with a cure and vaccine are feuding to the point that their researchers and scientists are unable to pool resources
The two nations most able to come up with a cure and vaccine are feuding to the point that their researchers and scientists are unable to pool resources
Proposals that aim to make voting easier for the disabled, pregnant or elderly need to be carefully considered so as not to damage public confidence in elections.
Proposals that aim to make voting easier for the disabled, pregnant or elderly need to be carefully considered so as not to damage public confidence in elections.
Trip by Chinese president to the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak marks success in the first phase of the battle, but there is now the risk of imported cases from countries that could do with Beijing’s help
Trip by Chinese president to the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak marks success in the first phase of the battle, but there is now the risk of imported cases from countries that could do with Beijing’s help
Without the dedication of Arnaldo de Oliveira Sales, who believed sport could create a happier society, the city would have been much the poorer.
Without the dedication of Arnaldo de Oliveira Sales, who believed sport could create a happier society, the city would have been much the poorer.
As the world teeters on the brink of recession, an oil price war has caused stock prices already weakened by the coronavirus crisis to plunge further.
As the world teeters on the brink of recession, an oil price war has caused stock prices already weakened by the coronavirus crisis to plunge further.
Japan faces a tough choice as the coronavirus spreads around the world: should the 2020 Games go ahead as scheduled?
Japan faces a tough choice as the coronavirus spreads around the world: should the 2020 Games go ahead as scheduled?
The threat of imported cases of the coronavirus from multiple sources, including from outside the mainland, has become more worrying.
The threat of imported cases of the coronavirus from multiple sources, including from outside the mainland, has become more worrying.
While business and profits will return when the sociopolitical situation stabilises, the problems arising from mismanagement will not go away by themselves.
While business and profits will return when the sociopolitical situation stabilises, the problems arising from mismanagement will not go away by themselves.
There are dangers that the coronavirus will be spread to garbage collectors and others if waste that may carry the infection is not handled properly.
There are dangers that the coronavirus will be spread to garbage collectors and others if waste that may carry the infection is not handled properly.
It is to be hoped the Chinese president’s visit will go ahead soon after Beijing and Tokyo have won their battle against the coronavirus
It is to be hoped the Chinese president’s visit will go ahead soon after Beijing and Tokyo have won their battle against the coronavirus
With some 20,000 coronavirus cases outside China and more than 80 countries affected, governments must make right moves or risk global calamity
With some 20,000 coronavirus cases outside China and more than 80 countries affected, governments must make right moves or risk global calamity
Rather than fighting one court battle after another over practices seen to be discriminatory, the Hong Kong government has to consider addressing the entitlements of the LGBT community.
Rather than fighting one court battle after another over practices seen to be discriminatory, the Hong Kong government has to consider addressing the entitlements of the LGBT community.
An agreement between Russia and Turkey may have eased tensions for now, but the stage is still set for a full-blown confrontation and a worsening refugee crisis
An agreement between Russia and Turkey may have eased tensions for now, but the stage is still set for a full-blown confrontation and a worsening refugee crisis
As the coronavirus keeps diners away from once popular locations, premises are either shutting for good or temporarily, giving some operators a chance to reflect on providing better decor and menus.
As the coronavirus keeps diners away from once popular locations, premises are either shutting for good or temporarily, giving some operators a chance to reflect on providing better decor and menus.
Bounce back will only take place once the outbreak is contained, despite all the efforts of key central banks and cash for countries worst hit by Covid-19.
Bounce back will only take place once the outbreak is contained, despite all the efforts of key central banks and cash for countries worst hit by Covid-19.
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