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Editorial | Pay freeze for civil servants is only fair

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

4 Jun 2020 - 9:50PM

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

Pay freeze for civil servants is only fair
Editorial | China and India need to seek cooperation, not confrontation

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

4 Jun 2020 - 9:50PM

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

China and India need to seek cooperation, not confrontation
SpaceX a great leap for private sector

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.

4 Jun 2020 - 4:53AM

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.

SpaceX a great leap for private sector
Opinion | Peaceful traditions of June 4 vigil must be upheld by all parties

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.

4 Jun 2020 - 10:56AM

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.

Peaceful traditions of June 4 vigil must be upheld by all parties
Time to rally round youngsters facing jobs challenge

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.

3 Jun 2020 - 12:48AM

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.

Time to rally round youngsters facing jobs challenge
Stronger action may yet be needed to help revive China economy

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.

3 Jun 2020 - 12:02AM

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.

Stronger action may yet be needed to help revive China economy
Editorial | US unrest sends out warning after virus exposes injustices

Discontent behind the riots and looting goes far beyond race and politics reflecting deep flaws in society

1 Jun 2020 - 10:00PM

Discontent behind the riots and looting goes far beyond race and politics reflecting deep flaws in society

US unrest sends out warning after virus exposes injustices
Editorial | Latest local cluster a virus wake-up call

Five cases linked to city warehouse show this is not the time to be complacent

1 Jun 2020 - 10:00PM

Five cases linked to city warehouse show this is not the time to be complacent

Latest local cluster a virus wake-up call
Editorial | Pandemic offers the opportunity for firms to adopt technology

While many economic sectors have been harmed, business at major tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon has been thriving

31 May 2020 - 11:02PM

While many economic sectors have been harmed, business at major tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon has been thriving

Pandemic offers the opportunity for firms to adopt technology
Editorial | Integrity office can restore faith in Hong Kong police

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

31 May 2020 - 11:02PM

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

Integrity office can restore faith in Hong Kong police
Editorial | Chinese Everest expedition scales new heights

A successful expedition to remeasure the world’s tallest summit is the latest step in China’s growing contribution to science.

30 May 2020 - 11:39PM

A successful expedition to remeasure the world’s tallest summit is the latest step in China’s growing contribution to science.

Chinese Everest expedition scales new heights
Editorial | Covid-19 has exposed the flaws of Trump’s move to isolationism

When faced with a threat like a pandemic, leaders need to be open-minded and able to learn lessons and cooperate with other.

30 May 2020 - 11:33PM

When faced with a threat like a pandemic, leaders need to be open-minded and able to learn lessons and cooperate with other.

Covid-19 has exposed the flaws of Trump’s move to isolationism
Opinion | Keep politics out of coronavirus investigation

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.

30 May 2020 - 4:09AM

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.

Keep politics out of coronavirus investigation
Opinion | Willingness to listen by Beijing crucial to improvements in Hong Kong law

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.

30 May 2020 - 4:12AM

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.

Willingness to listen by Beijing crucial to improvements in Hong Kong law
Opinion | Li Keqiang takes positive steps to China recovery as Hong Kong awaits draft national security law

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.

29 May 2020 - 2:42AM

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.

Li Keqiang takes positive steps to China recovery as Hong Kong awaits draft national security law
Opinion | Coronavirus paves way for online IPOs

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.

29 May 2020 - 2:35AM

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.

Coronavirus paves way for online IPOs
Editorial | World hopes rest on speedy recovery in US labour market

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.

28 May 2020 - 8:42AM

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.

World hopes rest on speedy recovery in US labour market
Editorial | An orderly return to normal best for Hong Kong

Public health must not be compromised with the easing of restrictions in a society that longs to put the coronavirus outbreak behind it.

28 May 2020 - 8:41AM

Public health must not be compromised with the easing of restrictions in a society that longs to put the coronavirus outbreak behind it.

An orderly return to normal best for Hong Kong
Opinion | Australia and China should seek common ground, not conflict

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.

27 May 2020 - 3:28PM

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.

Australia and China should seek common ground, not conflict
Opinion | Memorable reign of the ‘King of Macau’, Stanley Ho Hung-sun

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.

27 May 2020 - 3:29PM

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.

Memorable reign of the ‘King of Macau’, Stanley Ho Hung-sun
Editorial | Much to enjoy with holidays at home in Hong Kong

There has never been a better time to explore or return to old Hong Kong haunts in search of fun and relaxation.

25 May 2020 - 11:39PM

There has never been a better time to explore or return to old Hong Kong haunts in search of fun and relaxation.

Much to enjoy with holidays at home in Hong Kong
Editorial | Return of violence no way to confront fears over Hong Kong security law

The latest protests show the city’s underlying problems remain unresolved, but violence only breeds mistrust.

25 May 2020 - 11:25PM

The latest protests show the city’s underlying problems remain unresolved, but violence only breeds mistrust.

Return of violence no way to confront fears over Hong Kong security law
Editorial | Pandemic is no excuse to trash the environment

Every day, millions of discarded face masks are being dumped in Hong Kong’s already overflowing landfills

24 May 2020 - 10:07PM

Every day, millions of discarded face masks are being dumped in Hong Kong’s already overflowing landfills

Pandemic is no excuse to trash the environment
Editorial | Re-examine RTHK’s dual role in highly politicised climate

Amid controversy over some content, it’s time to review the broadcaster’s future so that it can discharge its functions properly

24 May 2020 - 10:07PM

Amid controversy over some content, it’s time to review the broadcaster’s future so that it can discharge its functions properly

Re-examine RTHK’s dual role in highly politicised climate
Editorial | Finding the right price for Kai Tak vision

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

23 May 2020 - 11:20PM

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

Finding the right price for Kai Tak vision
Editorial | Western universities will struggle to lure back Chinese students

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

23 May 2020 - 11:11PM

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

Western universities will struggle to lure back Chinese students
Editorial | Security law should ensure citizens keep legitimate rights and freedoms

More legal clarifications are needed from a central government intent on passing legislation that risks creating further divisions and antagonism

22 May 2020 - 10:19PM

More legal clarifications are needed from a central government intent on passing legislation that risks creating further divisions and antagonism

Security law should ensure citizens keep legitimate rights and freedoms
Editorial | Report by Li Keqiang reflects challenges ahead for China

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

22 May 2020 - 9:55PM

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

Report by Li Keqiang reflects challenges ahead for China
Editorial | WHO-led probe into virus the best option

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

21 May 2020 - 10:48PM

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

WHO-led probe into virus the best option
Editorial | Public confidence still needs to be restored after MTR scandal

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

21 May 2020 - 10:48PM

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

Public confidence still needs to be restored after MTR scandal