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As others lose their jobs in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, well-paid government employees in secure positions should be seen to stand with the community at this difficult time
As others lose their jobs in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, well-paid government employees in secure positions should be seen to stand with the community at this difficult time
Neither nation involved in a Himalayan border dispute may want a war, but it is a dangerous game and both would be better off building economic ties
Neither nation involved in a Himalayan border dispute may want a war, but it is a dangerous game and both would be better off building economic ties
Elon Musk’s successful mission to the International Space Station may well have opened the way for Chinese companies to take part in such exploration.
Elon Musk’s successful mission to the International Space Station may well have opened the way for Chinese companies to take part in such exploration.
Scaled-down event commemorating Tiananmen Square crackdown will be held, and it is paramount that those taking part, together with police, strive to avoid provocation.
Scaled-down event commemorating Tiananmen Square crackdown will be held, and it is paramount that those taking part, together with police, strive to avoid provocation.
With unemployment in Hong Kong now running at a 10-year high, graduates have had to temper their career ambitions. But all is not lost: a little understanding from parents will go a long way.
With unemployment in Hong Kong now running at a 10-year high, graduates have had to temper their career ambitions. But all is not lost: a little understanding from parents will go a long way.
Beijing has so far taken a restrained approach with a coronavirus pandemic relief package worth 4 trillion yuan to help businesses cut costs, save jobs and maintain people’s livelihoods.
Beijing has so far taken a restrained approach with a coronavirus pandemic relief package worth 4 trillion yuan to help businesses cut costs, save jobs and maintain people’s livelihoods.
Discontent behind the riots and looting goes far beyond race and politics reflecting deep flaws in society
Discontent behind the riots and looting goes far beyond race and politics reflecting deep flaws in society
Five cases linked to city warehouse show this is not the time to be complacent
Five cases linked to city warehouse show this is not the time to be complacent
While many economic sectors have been harmed, business at major tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon has been thriving
While many economic sectors have been harmed, business at major tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon has been thriving
The new unit will be an exercise worth its weight in gold to the force’s public image at a time when it needs it most
The new unit will be an exercise worth its weight in gold to the force’s public image at a time when it needs it most
A successful expedition to remeasure the world’s tallest summit is the latest step in China’s growing contribution to science.
A successful expedition to remeasure the world’s tallest summit is the latest step in China’s growing contribution to science.
When faced with a threat like a pandemic, leaders need to be open-minded and able to learn lessons and cooperate with other.
When faced with a threat like a pandemic, leaders need to be open-minded and able to learn lessons and cooperate with other.
Independent review of the origin and handling of outbreak led by World Health Organisation and backed by China remains a good start on way forward.
Independent review of the origin and handling of outbreak led by World Health Organisation and backed by China remains a good start on way forward.
Draft national security legislation should be made public as soon as possible to allow the Hong Kong people to give their feedback and reassure them their way of life will be maintained.
Draft national security legislation should be made public as soon as possible to allow the Hong Kong people to give their feedback and reassure them their way of life will be maintained.
In an extraordinary response aimed at maintaining economic growth and full employment, the country’s premier eased pressure on business and acknowledged tensions with US on trade and the future of Hong Kong.
In an extraordinary response aimed at maintaining economic growth and full employment, the country’s premier eased pressure on business and acknowledged tensions with US on trade and the future of Hong Kong.
The outbreak – and the need for social distancing – has given paperless initial public offerings and e-roadshows a serious push, and the new practices should be actively encouraged.
The outbreak – and the need for social distancing – has given paperless initial public offerings and e-roadshows a serious push, and the new practices should be actively encouraged.
With the White House warning unemployment in the largest economy on Earth may exceed 20 per cent, it is time for everyone to be worried.
With the White House warning unemployment in the largest economy on Earth may exceed 20 per cent, it is time for everyone to be worried.
Public health must not be compromised with the easing of restrictions in a society that longs to put the coronavirus outbreak behind it.
Public health must not be compromised with the easing of restrictions in a society that longs to put the coronavirus outbreak behind it.
Recovery from the coronavirus crisis requires cooperation on strategies to ensure a return to prosperity, and both countries cannot afford to become embroiled in political and economic spats.
Recovery from the coronavirus crisis requires cooperation on strategies to ensure a return to prosperity, and both countries cannot afford to become embroiled in political and economic spats.
Stanley Ho Hung-sun, who has died aged 98, may have made his fortune as a casino tycoon, but he was also a ‘patriotic entrepreneur’ only too willing to help China in its time of need.
Stanley Ho Hung-sun, who has died aged 98, may have made his fortune as a casino tycoon, but he was also a ‘patriotic entrepreneur’ only too willing to help China in its time of need.
There has never been a better time to explore or return to old Hong Kong haunts in search of fun and relaxation.
There has never been a better time to explore or return to old Hong Kong haunts in search of fun and relaxation.
The latest protests show the city’s underlying problems remain unresolved, but violence only breeds mistrust.
The latest protests show the city’s underlying problems remain unresolved, but violence only breeds mistrust.
Every day, millions of discarded face masks are being dumped in Hong Kong’s already overflowing landfills
Every day, millions of discarded face masks are being dumped in Hong Kong’s already overflowing landfills
Amid controversy over some content, it’s time to review the broadcaster’s future so that it can discharge its functions properly
Amid controversy over some content, it’s time to review the broadcaster’s future so that it can discharge its functions properly
While the government does not want to send the wrong signal about its commitment to the future of the harbourfront site, it risks delaying the whole project by holding out for what it thinks the land is worth
While the government does not want to send the wrong signal about its commitment to the future of the harbourfront site, it risks delaying the whole project by holding out for what it thinks the land is worth
Officials in China have been urging students to stay at home and contribute to the nation’s development rather than go overseas. The impact of the coronavirus on the West has helped their cause
Officials in China have been urging students to stay at home and contribute to the nation’s development rather than go overseas. The impact of the coronavirus on the West has helped their cause
More legal clarifications are needed from a central government intent on passing legislation that risks creating further divisions and antagonism
More legal clarifications are needed from a central government intent on passing legislation that risks creating further divisions and antagonism
Premier breaks with tradition by not setting target for economic growth, but focuses on areas essential to job creation following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
Premier breaks with tradition by not setting target for economic growth, but focuses on areas essential to job creation following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
US calls for an independent investigation have come to nothing, and now the world health body must show that it can proceed without preconditions or perceptions of guilt or bias
US calls for an independent investigation have come to nothing, and now the world health body must show that it can proceed without preconditions or perceptions of guilt or bias
Commission of inquiry may have ruled that Sha Tin-Central link will be safe to use, but the railway giant has to be held accountable and punished along with the contractor responsible for shoddy works
Commission of inquiry may have ruled that Sha Tin-Central link will be safe to use, but the railway giant has to be held accountable and punished along with the contractor responsible for shoddy works