The row of the extradition bill may be the focus of public attention, but amid the uproar the government still has to address livelihood issues and the shortage of flats

Hong Kong’s leader has admitted government deficiencies in its handling of the extradition bill and now she has to act to restore calm and stability

With escalated tensions following the latest attack on oil tankers, there is every reason to heighten efforts for dialogue

It is important that no one gets more or less than they deserve because of political background or status

The move is expected to take some heat out of the raging crisis and hopefully help restore much-needed calm and stability to Hong Kong society

With a low survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Hong Kong, any step that would lead to an improvement is a good public investment.

The city cannot afford more chaos and confrontation, and the priority must be to restore social stability and confidence in our business environment.

Compromise and deal-making are unfamiliar territory for the prime minister, but he has no choice if he wants to be seen to govern fairly

The US-China trade war and uncertainty surrounding Brexit demand that nations come up with a circuit breaker to arrest the slide towards recession

In midst of trade and tech war being waged by the United States, Beijing should confront challenges head on and continue to make huge technological strides.

The spectre of Occupy returned as police and crowds of protesters clashed over the extradition bill, escalating tensions and making a peaceful outcome even more elusive.

Coroner’s recommendations regarding lifeguards following the death of a swimmer should be acted on without delay, even if they involve further spending

Amid uncertainty over US interest rates and White House economic policies, the city with the world’s most unaffordable homes must remain aware of the threat of negative equity and social hardship

Following Sunday’s huge turnout against the proposed extradition law, the city’s leader would be wise to reconsider forcing it through and angering people further.

Deal between Sri Lanka, Japan and India to jointly develop Colombo container port should not be seen as competitor to Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, but viewed as complementing it.

These brazen acts are a direct challenge to the forces of law and order and those responsible pose a threat to Hong Kong’s peaceful way of life

President stresses key to garbage sorting lies in nurturing good habits, scientific management and a long-term disposal mechanism.

Already in a trade war with China, the US president has set a dangerous precedent by the mixing of levies with foreign policy issues against his southern neighbour.

As a senior immigration officer wins his legal battle over spousal benefits for his husband and their right to file a joint tax assessment, Hong Kong must reflect on where it goes from here

As two leaders take their nations’ relations to new heights amid damaging US policies, they will also have to ensure good relations with Asia, Europe and beyond

Investigation into why FedEx diverted confidential Huawei documents comes as Beijing is draws up its own ‘unreliable entity list’.

The discrepancy in attendance figures provided by organisers of the annual memorial and police is nothing new.

Talks in Singapore between the two sides as trade and tech wars rage were deemed to be ‘constructive’

Failure to repeal or amend discriminatory offences since the 1997 handover is believed to have led to the prosecution, conviction and sentencing of homosexuals up to as recently as last year

In failing to recognise the patriotism of the pro-democracy student movement of 1989, China has still not emerged fully from this dark chapter in its history.

Households in subdivided flats are to be offered subsidies to improve their living environment, but the government should not be rigid over what the money is spent on or when