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The amount spent by the mainland as a percentage of GDP lags far behind the US and other developed countries
The amount spent by the mainland as a percentage of GDP lags far behind the US and other developed countries
The ‘phase one’ deal is far from solving all the issues on the table, but given that such a move seemed improbable not so long ago, it is a significant achievement
The ‘phase one’ deal is far from solving all the issues on the table, but given that such a move seemed improbable not so long ago, it is a significant achievement
Following his landslide general election victory, Britain’s ‘one nation’ leader has to push ahead with complex Brexit talks and find the money for investment in health services, education and infrastructure.
Following his landslide general election victory, Britain’s ‘one nation’ leader has to push ahead with complex Brexit talks and find the money for investment in health services, education and infrastructure.
Operations that flout the rules continue to rise, and authorities should redouble their efforts to ensure those involved understand and comply with the boundaries of an intrusive arm of enforcement.
Operations that flout the rules continue to rise, and authorities should redouble their efforts to ensure those involved understand and comply with the boundaries of an intrusive arm of enforcement.
Abrupt departure of overseas experts from the panel currently examining complaints underlines the need to set up a commission with real powers.
Abrupt departure of overseas experts from the panel currently examining complaints underlines the need to set up a commission with real powers.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is right to question why visitors were allowed on White Island after warnings were issued that volcano could erupt.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is right to question why visitors were allowed on White Island after warnings were issued that volcano could erupt.
With the cold war over and the Soviet Union no more, the 29-member self-defence organisation has, under pressure from Donald Trump, wrongly turned its attention to China
With the cold war over and the Soviet Union no more, the 29-member self-defence organisation has, under pressure from Donald Trump, wrongly turned its attention to China
Fallout of US human rights law on Hong Kong may have claimed top officials of American chamber who were unable to attend its annual ball in the casino city
Fallout of US human rights law on Hong Kong may have claimed top officials of American chamber who were unable to attend its annual ball in the casino city
Lawmakers are allowing partisan politics to get in the way of passing important bills, including one that would increase maternity leave
Lawmakers are allowing partisan politics to get in the way of passing important bills, including one that would increase maternity leave
Greater Bay Area and Yangtze River Delta projects will reap rewards as Beijing slashes red tape for those from abroad seeking work visas and residency
Greater Bay Area and Yangtze River Delta projects will reap rewards as Beijing slashes red tape for those from abroad seeking work visas and residency
As the South Pacific nation of Samoa has found to its cost, prevention of infectious diseases such as measles is better than cure
As the South Pacific nation of Samoa has found to its cost, prevention of infectious diseases such as measles is better than cure
The high turnout at Sunday’s largely peaceful march shows protesters remain strong in their demands and the response of the city leader so far has fallen short of expectations
The high turnout at Sunday’s largely peaceful march shows protesters remain strong in their demands and the response of the city leader so far has fallen short of expectations
Hong Kong cannot hope to rival Shenzhen when it comes to nurturing start-ups, but the government can do more to encourage them
Hong Kong cannot hope to rival Shenzhen when it comes to nurturing start-ups, but the government can do more to encourage them
An 8,000km cross-border gas pipeline project is but one example of nations looking beyond the US to shore up multilateralism and cooperation
An 8,000km cross-border gas pipeline project is but one example of nations looking beyond the US to shore up multilateralism and cooperation
From monkeys to stray cats and dogs, the government’s response to trapping and sterilisation is neither efficient nor consistent
From monkeys to stray cats and dogs, the government’s response to trapping and sterilisation is neither efficient nor consistent
The White House is trying to push mainland firms out of the global market, but the victims of this tactic are ultimately US companies
The White House is trying to push mainland firms out of the global market, but the victims of this tactic are ultimately US companies
Spoon-fed learning, forced memorisation and mechanical drilling may be just why 52 per cent of students said they were satisfied with their lives
Spoon-fed learning, forced memorisation and mechanical drilling may be just why 52 per cent of students said they were satisfied with their lives
The former Portuguese enclave has once again been praised as a better model of ‘one country, two systems’, and this will continue until Hong Kong and the central government foster mutual trust and engagement
The former Portuguese enclave has once again been praised as a better model of ‘one country, two systems’, and this will continue until Hong Kong and the central government foster mutual trust and engagement
Financial pressures on those suffering amid the turmoil will only be truly eased by mobilising the city’s huge reserves and finding a political solution
Financial pressures on those suffering amid the turmoil will only be truly eased by mobilising the city’s huge reserves and finding a political solution
Handheld devices are surely partly to blame as a global study reveals that four in five youngsters fail to spend the recommended hour on outdoor activities and expose themselves to health risks
Handheld devices are surely partly to blame as a global study reveals that four in five youngsters fail to spend the recommended hour on outdoor activities and expose themselves to health risks
With all but one of the 18 local bodies now under their control, pan-democrats have to go beyond politics and improve people’s livelihoods
With all but one of the 18 local bodies now under their control, pan-democrats have to go beyond politics and improve people’s livelihoods
As the Huawei heiress marks one year since being detained at Vancouver airport, a Canadian court is still to decide whether she can expect a fair trial if extradited to the United States
As the Huawei heiress marks one year since being detained at Vancouver airport, a Canadian court is still to decide whether she can expect a fair trial if extradited to the United States
Thousands of rounds have been fired in clashes with protesters and people are worried; the time has come for authorities to examine the risks involved
Thousands of rounds have been fired in clashes with protesters and people are worried; the time has come for authorities to examine the risks involved
Recovery of seriously radicalised people is a complex issue that cannot be resolved so easily, especially when there are serious shortfalls in funding
Recovery of seriously radicalised people is a complex issue that cannot be resolved so easily, especially when there are serious shortfalls in funding
Despite anti-government protests, Sun Hung Kai Properties has paid a record HK$42.23 billion for a plot of land and tech giant Alibaba has listed on the local stock exchange
Despite anti-government protests, Sun Hung Kai Properties has paid a record HK$42.23 billion for a plot of land and tech giant Alibaba has listed on the local stock exchange
Violence will get Hong Kong radicals nowhere and it is up to the city’s leader to listen to the people and address their aspirations, just like Guangdong authorities did in a row over a crematorium
Violence will get Hong Kong radicals nowhere and it is up to the city’s leader to listen to the people and address their aspirations, just like Guangdong authorities did in a row over a crematorium
Investment in staff resources and training are also vital if Hong Kong is to continue providing universal affordable care
Investment in staff resources and training are also vital if Hong Kong is to continue providing universal affordable care
China, the United States and the European Union are pulling out all the stops to master a technology that will not only transform computers, but also the world as we know it now
China, the United States and the European Union are pulling out all the stops to master a technology that will not only transform computers, but also the world as we know it now
The Netpreneur Prize will hopefully increase awareness among Chinese entrepreneurs of the need for philanthropic investment in developing countries, especially in Africa
The Netpreneur Prize will hopefully increase awareness among Chinese entrepreneurs of the need for philanthropic investment in developing countries, especially in Africa
The planet cannot afford for such a goal to be undermined by conspiracy theories, anti-science mindsets or short-sighted political or economic expedience
The planet cannot afford for such a goal to be undermined by conspiracy theories, anti-science mindsets or short-sighted political or economic expedience