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With Pyongyang warning it will resume missile tests and unveil a new weapon over US failure to meet its expectations, the time has come to make allowances
With Pyongyang warning it will resume missile tests and unveil a new weapon over US failure to meet its expectations, the time has come to make allowances
Featuring prizes more in keeping with those at an office party, the online Tourism Board event was supposed to promote the city, but turned out to be a glitch-ridden embarrassment
Featuring prizes more in keeping with those at an office party, the online Tourism Board event was supposed to promote the city, but turned out to be a glitch-ridden embarrassment
As vandalism and clashes force the first mass protest of 2020 to be called off, the wait for political solutions from the city’s leader goes on.
As vandalism and clashes force the first mass protest of 2020 to be called off, the wait for political solutions from the city’s leader goes on.
Hong Kong is on the alert as a mysterious virus spreads in the mainland city of Wuhan, and health authorities on both sides should strengthen liaison and preventive measures
Hong Kong is on the alert as a mysterious virus spreads in the mainland city of Wuhan, and health authorities on both sides should strengthen liaison and preventive measures
Hong Kong has shown its ability to bounce back from crisis, none more so than after the second world war, and with the right leadership it can recover from the social unrest of today.
Hong Kong has shown its ability to bounce back from crisis, none more so than after the second world war, and with the right leadership it can recover from the social unrest of today.
If advisers to the city leader are not among the first to be held accountable for the extradition bill fiasco, questions must be asked as to who is
If advisers to the city leader are not among the first to be held accountable for the extradition bill fiasco, questions must be asked as to who is
Proposed facilities at Guangdong are billed as ‘a paradise for scientists’ and, despite US suspicions, results can be shared and disseminated within the global community
Proposed facilities at Guangdong are billed as ‘a paradise for scientists’ and, despite US suspicions, results can be shared and disseminated within the global community
To strengthen the economy and keep it competitive, the central government must make sure private companies are treated as fairly as state-owned counterparts
To strengthen the economy and keep it competitive, the central government must make sure private companies are treated as fairly as state-owned counterparts
The three great trading powers need to reconcile the European view of the Appellate Body as an activist court able to make rules, with the American view of its role as an enforcer of the rules
The three great trading powers need to reconcile the European view of the Appellate Body as an activist court able to make rules, with the American view of its role as an enforcer of the rules
The government continues to lower its target for new supply of flats over the coming years, even as prices rise and units get smaller
The government continues to lower its target for new supply of flats over the coming years, even as prices rise and units get smaller
Taiwanese authorities have slammed city officials for being uncooperative in a robbery case, yet the legal vacuum that exists is not just Hong Kong’s responsibility
Taiwanese authorities have slammed city officials for being uncooperative in a robbery case, yet the legal vacuum that exists is not just Hong Kong’s responsibility
The benefits of technology make its adoption an irreversible trend, but governments must ensure that the data is protected and not abused
The benefits of technology make its adoption an irreversible trend, but governments must ensure that the data is protected and not abused
A cold war now looms when the two countries should have been celebrating 40 years of official relations – restraint and common sense are needed to avoid making the situation any worse.
A cold war now looms when the two countries should have been celebrating 40 years of official relations – restraint and common sense are needed to avoid making the situation any worse.
Indian prime minister is also putting his country’s economy and diplomatic relations at risk with nationalist drive that has led to deaths and arrests.
Indian prime minister is also putting his country’s economy and diplomatic relations at risk with nationalist drive that has led to deaths and arrests.
The world looked on as chaos and violence returned after a brief respite, dealing yet another blow to the city’s image – and underlining why a better strategy is required to tackle social unrest
The world looked on as chaos and violence returned after a brief respite, dealing yet another blow to the city’s image – and underlining why a better strategy is required to tackle social unrest
China, Japan and South Korea may have their differences, but pledges made at an annual summit to push ahead with dialogue and economic integration are to be welcomed
China, Japan and South Korea may have their differences, but pledges made at an annual summit to push ahead with dialogue and economic integration are to be welcomed
After more than six months of civil unrest, the people of Hong Kong should remember that Christmas is a time to put aside differences while looking for solutions to bitter partisanship
After more than six months of civil unrest, the people of Hong Kong should remember that Christmas is a time to put aside differences while looking for solutions to bitter partisanship
Arrest of Hongkonger on his way to Macau by mainland authorities has understandably aroused concerns about whose laws apply where
Arrest of Hongkonger on his way to Macau by mainland authorities has understandably aroused concerns about whose laws apply where
The US Federal Aviation Administration is right in principle and practice not to budge a millimetre until the standards on which it built its reputation have been fully and faithfully observed and complied with
The US Federal Aviation Administration is right in principle and practice not to budge a millimetre until the standards on which it built its reputation have been fully and faithfully observed and complied with
The winners may end up serving for only a couple of months before a general election takes place, but this sad state of affairs is the fault of the government
The winners may end up serving for only a couple of months before a general election takes place, but this sad state of affairs is the fault of the government
As Macau celebrated, China’s president warned against distorting the formula under which the city and Hong Kong are able to enjoy their way of life and freedoms.
As Macau celebrated, China’s president warned against distorting the formula under which the city and Hong Kong are able to enjoy their way of life and freedoms.
Hit with a ballooning deficit four years in a row, the city’s theme park is under growing pressure to reinvent itself in an increasingly competitive entertainment market.
Hit with a ballooning deficit four years in a row, the city’s theme park is under growing pressure to reinvent itself in an increasingly competitive entertainment market.
In the wake of Huawei, the US president is again using national security as a pretext to attack another global China company, DJI, which will only result in higher prices and poorer quality
In the wake of Huawei, the US president is again using national security as a pretext to attack another global China company, DJI, which will only result in higher prices and poorer quality
Shutting out registered members of the media aiming to cover the 20th anniversary of handover celebrations casts a slur over their professionalism
Shutting out registered members of the media aiming to cover the 20th anniversary of handover celebrations casts a slur over their professionalism
Glossy adverts are once more trying to sell the city to the world but, with protests continuing, the timing is wrong and ending violence has to be a government priority
Glossy adverts are once more trying to sell the city to the world but, with protests continuing, the timing is wrong and ending violence has to be a government priority
With failure to reach consensus on key steps in Madrid, all eyes turn to talks in Glasgow next year and whether there will be a breakthrough or just more disappointment
With failure to reach consensus on key steps in Madrid, all eyes turn to talks in Glasgow next year and whether there will be a breakthrough or just more disappointment
As Hong Kong’s society ages, a more targeted approach is needed so that those with genuine needs are not left out in the cold
As Hong Kong’s society ages, a more targeted approach is needed so that those with genuine needs are not left out in the cold
Slow progress in mending trade and tech ties should not be read as lack of willingness in Beijing
Slow progress in mending trade and tech ties should not be read as lack of willingness in Beijing