An outbreak of Covid-19 in a crowded neighbourhood has highlighted that the efficiency of mass testing and evacuation operations leaves much to be desired despite plenty of experience over the past year.

The president’s remarks to top leaders were seen as signalling resolve and readiness to seize opportunities presented by a changing global environment that could affect the world order.

It is still unclear what Joe Biden’s stance is towards the self-ruled island, but surely he must realise that his predecessor’s strategy breaks all the protocols.

Outgoing US president’s misguided attempt to rattle international investors – including those in Hong Kong – have been defeated for now.

There is a need for greater transparency and understanding of what is acceptable from place to place.

Beijing’s decision to proceed with the parliamentary sessions in March will be a litmus test of the country’s progress in containing Covid-19.

The Covid-19 pandemic has put paid to the way Chinese normally celebrate the Spring Festival, but with new technology many traditions can still be followed

With the judiciary facing fire on multiple fronts, Mr Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung has put accountability and reform near the top of his agenda

Safeguarding public health is important but more must be done to help those who have been hit hardest by closures of businesses and cancellations of festive events

The idea sounds fine on paper as pork is essential to the diet of the Chinese people and to food security, but speculators must be kept at bay

China must look to science as it tries to reach its aim of being carbon neutral by 2060

The media, particularly investigative journalists, must be allowed to legally tap public databases without fear of facing arrest

Experience in countries more successful than most in containing the coronavirus have demonstrated the effectiveness and importance of contact tracing. With expanded monitoring, the authorities hope to map the movements of possible carriers and uncover silent transmission

The realisation by luxury brands that the mainland Chinese market can now be easily tapped would seem like an unrecoverable loss for Hong Kong. But brands can now target long-ignored local customers and the city can encourage local designers so that Hong Kong can become a true trendsetter

Visit by United Nations envoy days before Joe Biden becomes US president with his more pragmatic policymaking has angered Beijing, but is sure to do little else.

With only days to go before he steps down, the US president continues to hurt the interests of both Beijing and Washington, but the financial cloud may yet have a silver lining for Hong Kong.

High-profile swoop on 53 opposition members suspected of breaking city’s national security law has caused concern, and officials should ensure matter is dealt with on a firm legal footing.

Disturbing scenes involving supporters of Donald Trump in a country that portrays itself as champion of democracy reflect danger of populism among those who feel marginalised.

As the city’s top judge Geoffrey Ma Tao-li departs, his call regarding judicial independence and the rule of law must be heard.

As Donald Trump steps up air and naval military activity in the Persian Gulf, US president-elect Joe Biden must reassure Tehran that he will rejoin nuclear deal and engage with its leaders.

Measures that have brought forward technology and new ways of thinking about health and well-being will still have to be embraced.

Tesla, BMW and Daimler operations in China have spurred competition and raised standards among local firms that generous government subsidies failed to achieve.

Part of Hong Kong’s heritage and collective memory has to be reassembled at Central harbourfront site as promised years ago by the now city leader

A multibillion-dollar industry is taking shape and governments and societies have a duty to be willing to change if research shows more pros than cons

Threats against judges and magistrates cannot be tolerated, no matter which side of the political divide they come from

Hong Kong’s guaranteed supply of water from Guangdong province has resulted in excess and waste. The latest supply agreement will hopefully begin to change that.

The haste to develop vaccines has made some people nervous about safety. But no pharmaceutical company would put its reputation and business at risk by prematurely releasing a vaccine without being confident in its safety or claimed efficacy rates.

The trial of 12 Hong Kong fugitives in a court may have divided opinion, but claims by relatives, diplomats and some members of the media that they were denied entry to the hearing underline the need for greater transparency.

The ambitious deal agreed in principle between the two great trading partners requires Beijing to address some sensitive issues at a time when the European bloc needs all the help it can get to rebuild its own economy.