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Abuse of quarantine centres to be deplored
Editorial | US and China need to respect important role of foreign media

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.

19 Mar 2020 - 11:49PM

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.

US and China need to respect important role of foreign media
Editorial | Crisis is no time to play blame game

With the deadly coronavirus sweeping the globe, China and the United States should be cooperating on finding a cure, not sniping and bickering.

19 Mar 2020 - 5:00AM

With the deadly coronavirus sweeping the globe, China and the United States should be cooperating on finding a cure, not sniping and bickering.

Crisis is no time to play blame game
Editorial | As fears of worsening outbreak loom, Hong Kong must be ready to act

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.

19 Mar 2020 - 4:55AM

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.

As fears of worsening outbreak loom, Hong Kong must be ready to act
Editorial | Airlines badly need a lift as industry dives

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.

18 Mar 2020 - 3:38PM

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.

Airlines badly need a lift as industry dives
Editorial | China in position to help world through coronavirus crisis

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.

19 Mar 2020 - 3:42PM

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.

China in position to help world through coronavirus crisis
Editorial | Shore up defences to keep out imported cases of coronavirus

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

16 Mar 2020 - 11:24PM

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

Shore up defences to keep out imported cases of coronavirus
Editorial | New KMT leader walking a tightrope

Johnny Chiang has to tread wisely as the party formulates reforms and a strategy that will not hurt ties with Beijing.

16 Mar 2020 - 11:24PM

Johnny Chiang has to tread wisely as the party formulates reforms and a strategy that will not hurt ties with Beijing.

New KMT leader walking a tightrope
Editorial | Technology can allow the show to go on

Many events – from sports to concerts – have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus, yet innovative thinking can see some shows put online.

15 Mar 2020 - 11:20PM

Many events – from sports to concerts – have been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus, yet innovative thinking can see some shows put online.

Technology can allow the show to go on
Editorial | Paul Chan can – and should – further loosen the purse strings

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.

15 Mar 2020 - 11:20PM

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.

Paul Chan can – and should – further loosen the purse strings
Remember those left to struggle in crisis

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

14 Mar 2020 - 11:17PM

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

Remember those left to struggle in crisis
Editorial | Leading nations must go all out to shore up global economy

With the coronavirus spread seemingly just starting in some countries, coordinated planning is needed from governments and central banks to contain the economic fallout

14 Mar 2020 - 11:05PM

With the coronavirus spread seemingly just starting in some countries, coordinated planning is needed from governments and central banks to contain the economic fallout

Leading nations must go all out to shore up global economy
Editorial | Coronavirus outbreak no excuse for discrimination

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.

14 Mar 2020 - 6:43AM

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.

Coronavirus outbreak no excuse for discrimination
Editorial | Time of crisis cries out for coordinated global leadership

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.

14 Mar 2020 - 6:35AM

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.

Time of crisis cries out for coordinated global leadership
Editorial | China needs to rethink permanent residency rules for foreigners

Proposals revealed amidst the coronavirus outbreak have stoked a public backlash and should be considered at a more appropriate time

12 Mar 2020 - 10:57PM

Proposals revealed amidst the coronavirus outbreak have stoked a public backlash and should be considered at a more appropriate time

China needs to rethink permanent residency rules for foreigners
Editorial | China and the US should put differences aside to defeat coronavirus

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

12 Mar 2020 - 10:57PM

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

China and the US should put differences aside to defeat coronavirus
Editorial | Polls must be fair, open and smooth in Hong Kong

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.

12 Mar 2020 - 1:35AM

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.

Polls must be fair, open and smooth in Hong Kong
Editorial | More remains to be done after landmark visit by Xi Jinping to Wuhan

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

11 Mar 2020 - 10:34PM

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

More remains to be done after landmark visit by Xi Jinping to Wuhan
Editorial | ‘Mr Sports’: the man who put Hong Kong athletes on world stage

Without the dedication of Arnaldo de Oliveira Sales, who believed sport could create a happier society, the city would have been much the poorer.

11 Mar 2020 - 3:59AM

Without the dedication of Arnaldo de Oliveira Sales, who believed sport could create a happier society, the city would have been much the poorer.

‘Mr Sports’: the man who put Hong Kong athletes on world stage
Editorial | Russian and Saudi leaders must see sense for sake of the global economy

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.

11 Mar 2020 - 2:56AM

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.

Russian and Saudi leaders must see sense for sake of the global economy
Editorial | An Olympic-sized dilemma for Tokyo

Japan faces a tough choice as the coronavirus spreads around the world: should the 2020 Games go ahead as scheduled?

9 Mar 2020 - 10:12PM

Japan faces a tough choice as the coronavirus spreads around the world: should the 2020 Games go ahead as scheduled?

An Olympic-sized dilemma for Tokyo
Editorial | Authorities must stay alert to keep Covid-19 from entering Hong Kong

The threat of imported cases of the coronavirus from multiple sources, including from outside the mainland, has become more worrying.

9 Mar 2020 - 10:12PM

The threat of imported cases of the coronavirus from multiple sources, including from outside the mainland, has become more worrying.

Authorities must stay alert to keep Covid-19 from entering Hong Kong
Editorial | MTR’s corporate culture in need of a serious overhaul

While business and profits will return when the sociopolitical situation stabilises, the problems arising from mismanagement will not go away by themselves.

8 Mar 2020 - 9:16PM

While business and profits will return when the sociopolitical situation stabilises, the problems arising from mismanagement will not go away by themselves.

MTR’s corporate culture in need of a serious overhaul
Editorial | The disposal of face masks and medical waste is a crisis in the making

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.

8 Mar 2020 - 9:19PM

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.

The disposal of face masks and medical waste is a crisis in the making
Editorial | Mission by Xi Jinping to Japan postponed for right reason

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

7 Mar 2020 - 10:54PM

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

Mission by Xi Jinping to Japan postponed for right reason
Editorial | World needs virus action from leaders, not complacency

With some 20,000 coronavirus cases outside China and more than 80 countries affected, governments must make right moves or risk global calamity

7 Mar 2020 - 10:31PM

With some 20,000 coronavirus cases outside China and more than 80 countries affected, governments must make right moves or risk global calamity

World needs virus action from leaders, not complacency
Editorial | Rights of gay people should be addressed in Hong Kong

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.

7 Mar 2020 - 2:04AM

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.

Rights of gay people should be addressed in Hong Kong
Editorial | World must push for lasting peace deal to end agony of Syria

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

6 Mar 2020 - 9:24PM

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

World must push for lasting peace deal to end agony of Syria
Editorial | Food for thought at hard-hit restaurants in Hong Kong

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.

6 Mar 2020 - 1:17AM

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.

Food for thought at hard-hit restaurants in Hong Kong
Editorial | Health officials not bankers hold key to economic recovery

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.

6 Mar 2020 - 1:13AM

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.

Health officials not bankers hold key to economic recovery