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Whether they like it or not, those with manifestos that are inconsistent with the city’s governing principle of ‘one country, two systems’ will not be allowed in public office
Whether they like it or not, those with manifestos that are inconsistent with the city’s governing principle of ‘one country, two systems’ will not be allowed in public office
The judiciary has come under fire for its decisions in cases from both sides of the political divide, but justice must still be administered without fear or favour
The judiciary has come under fire for its decisions in cases from both sides of the political divide, but justice must still be administered without fear or favour
If the agreement is good news for Donald Trump’s voter base, it is even better for the country that will become the No 1 economic superpower within a decade or two
If the agreement is good news for Donald Trump’s voter base, it is even better for the country that will become the No 1 economic superpower within a decade or two
President Tsai Ing-wen may have won a second term on an anti-China platform, but the city must have healthy relations with Beijing and confrontation is not the way to go
President Tsai Ing-wen may have won a second term on an anti-China platform, but the city must have healthy relations with Beijing and confrontation is not the way to go
Growing recognition of same-sex marriage in the city is reflected in the latest survey, and officials and conservative groups can no longer hide behind the myth of mainstream opposition
Growing recognition of same-sex marriage in the city is reflected in the latest survey, and officials and conservative groups can no longer hide behind the myth of mainstream opposition
If the latest HK$10 billion steps represent the new governance style promised by Carrie Lam, the public has every reason to be concerned
If the latest HK$10 billion steps represent the new governance style promised by Carrie Lam, the public has every reason to be concerned
Unless the numbers all add up on national GDP, Beijing will never be able to silence the doubters
Unless the numbers all add up on national GDP, Beijing will never be able to silence the doubters
The accidental downing of a Ukrainian commercial flight is only the latest in a long line of misjudgments made by Tehran and other stakeholders that threaten global security
The accidental downing of a Ukrainian commercial flight is only the latest in a long line of misjudgments made by Tehran and other stakeholders that threaten global security
Sadly, the public suffers when important matters cannot be addressed; some give and take is badly needed to help end the impasse in the legislature.
Sadly, the public suffers when important matters cannot be addressed; some give and take is badly needed to help end the impasse in the legislature.
The nation has quietly made strides in cleaning up its water and air in the capital, a rare bright spot amid the near-daily reports of climate damage around the world
The nation has quietly made strides in cleaning up its water and air in the capital, a rare bright spot amid the near-daily reports of climate damage around the world
Despite the queen’s concerns, a spin-off starring Harry and Meghan could turn out to be in everyone’s interests
Despite the queen’s concerns, a spin-off starring Harry and Meghan could turn out to be in everyone’s interests
Just as in Hong Kong, winning the hearts and minds of young people on the island is critical for eventual reunification
Just as in Hong Kong, winning the hearts and minds of young people on the island is critical for eventual reunification
Good sense prevailed when Chinese ships moved away after sailing near Indonesia’s Natuna Islands, highlighting the need for dialogue in uncertain times
Good sense prevailed when Chinese ships moved away after sailing near Indonesia’s Natuna Islands, highlighting the need for dialogue in uncertain times
The jailing of He Jiankui for bypassing ethical rules in an illegal gene-editing experiment should serve as a warning to others tempted to take lucrative route
The jailing of He Jiankui for bypassing ethical rules in an illegal gene-editing experiment should serve as a warning to others tempted to take lucrative route
As nation reels from disastrous blazes, polls show public is becoming increasingly concerned about climate change, but divided on how to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
As nation reels from disastrous blazes, polls show public is becoming increasingly concerned about climate change, but divided on how to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
Recent moves by developers are welcome, but authorities must work harder to make affordable housing an attainable goal
Recent moves by developers are welcome, but authorities must work harder to make affordable housing an attainable goal
Although a new law recognises failings in the medical system, much more is needed before doctors and nurses can carry out their work in secure environments
Although a new law recognises failings in the medical system, much more is needed before doctors and nurses can carry out their work in secure environments
Security has been stepped up at places of learning that need to quickly recover so they can get back to the important business of teaching.
Security has been stepped up at places of learning that need to quickly recover so they can get back to the important business of teaching.
The conditions that took the United States and Iran to the brink of war remain as dangerous as ever, and dialogue is needed to resolve region’s challenges.
The conditions that took the United States and Iran to the brink of war remain as dangerous as ever, and dialogue is needed to resolve region’s challenges.
Hundreds of newly elected pro-democracy councillors are set to snub a meeting with the city’s No 2 official, but engagement is always better than antagonism
Hundreds of newly elected pro-democracy councillors are set to snub a meeting with the city’s No 2 official, but engagement is always better than antagonism
As well as looking at land set aside for expansion at loss-making Disneyland, the government should capitalise on brownfield areas to ease the housing crisis
As well as looking at land set aside for expansion at loss-making Disneyland, the government should capitalise on brownfield areas to ease the housing crisis
From Australia to Indonesia and Norway, it is clear that global warming is real and that it threatens lives and economies.
From Australia to Indonesia and Norway, it is clear that global warming is real and that it threatens lives and economies.
Less than three weeks ahead of Lunar New Year festivities, transparency and a sense of urgency are critical – both on the mainland and in Hong Kong.
Less than three weeks ahead of Lunar New Year festivities, transparency and a sense of urgency are critical – both on the mainland and in Hong Kong.
With the arrival of Luo Huining, it is important that order and stability return and Hong Kong continues to enjoy its freedoms and high degree of autonomy under “one country, two systems” and the Basic Law
With the arrival of Luo Huining, it is important that order and stability return and Hong Kong continues to enjoy its freedoms and high degree of autonomy under “one country, two systems” and the Basic Law
Assassination of top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani has made the world a more dangerous place
Assassination of top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani has made the world a more dangerous place
The spraying of graffiti at court entrances, including personal attacks against judges, is outrageous and an affront to the rule of law
The spraying of graffiti at court entrances, including personal attacks against judges, is outrageous and an affront to the rule of law
As the space programme proves, China’s scientists and engineers are only too willing and able to carry out their own research and development and are not daunted by setbacks
As the space programme proves, China’s scientists and engineers are only too willing and able to carry out their own research and development and are not daunted by setbacks
Li Ziqi’s videos depicting her picturesque life in the Sichuan countryside have resonated with Western viewers, making her an ideal cultural ambassador
Li Ziqi’s videos depicting her picturesque life in the Sichuan countryside have resonated with Western viewers, making her an ideal cultural ambassador
It remains unclear whether the alleged financial transgressions of the former Nissan boss are corporate governance issues or the business of criminal prosecutors. But a fair trial was never guaranteed
It remains unclear whether the alleged financial transgressions of the former Nissan boss are corporate governance issues or the business of criminal prosecutors. But a fair trial was never guaranteed