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City is lucky to enjoy the best of both worlds but those same advantages also mean growing international scrutiny.
City is lucky to enjoy the best of both worlds but those same advantages also mean growing international scrutiny.
Given strong opposition on both political and business fronts, government faces a rough ride meeting its summer deadline to get Legislative Council endorsement for proposal to expand law governing transfer of fugitives.
Given strong opposition on both political and business fronts, government faces a rough ride meeting its summer deadline to get Legislative Council endorsement for proposal to expand law governing transfer of fugitives.
A war of words has erupted between America’s top envoy to the city, Kurt Tong, and the Chinese Foreign Ministry, and both local and national officials may need to get used to such clashes.
A war of words has erupted between America’s top envoy to the city, Kurt Tong, and the Chinese Foreign Ministry, and both local and national officials may need to get used to such clashes.
Two regions are the new torch-bearers for country’s development, echoing legacy of the four special economic zones in Deng’s era.
Two regions are the new torch-bearers for country’s development, echoing legacy of the four special economic zones in Deng’s era.
New online platform will provide reader-focused experience across four editions with smarter content recommendations
New online platform will provide reader-focused experience across four editions with smarter content recommendations
Many local actors and filmmakers are vying for a piece of the lucrative mainland market, but tastes are changing and standards are rising, meaning Hong Kong faces a challenge to compete.
Many local actors and filmmakers are vying for a piece of the lucrative mainland market, but tastes are changing and standards are rising, meaning Hong Kong faces a challenge to compete.
With all its risks and uncertainties the US-China trade war is not going away any time soon. And what does Trump mean by ‘real, structural change’ anyway?
With all its risks and uncertainties the US-China trade war is not going away any time soon. And what does Trump mean by ‘real, structural change’ anyway?
Carrie Lam’s extra HK$500 million for the Hospital Authority will be welcomed but allocating it is not as simple as moving money from one pocket to another. The manpower shortage in the hospital sector could be solved by hiring overseas personnel but where to hire from is another political question still.
Carrie Lam’s extra HK$500 million for the Hospital Authority will be welcomed but allocating it is not as simple as moving money from one pocket to another. The manpower shortage in the hospital sector could be solved by hiring overseas personnel but where to hire from is another political question still.
The president has told officials to be vigilant for possible ‘black swans’ and ‘grey rhinos’. The government here would do well to do the same for the city’s outlook.
The president has told officials to be vigilant for possible ‘black swans’ and ‘grey rhinos’. The government here would do well to do the same for the city’s outlook.
Upside to spat over setting a new age threshold for welfare payments is the opportunity it presents for Hong Kong to look into where the real job market lies for senior citizens who have no choice but to work.
Upside to spat over setting a new age threshold for welfare payments is the opportunity it presents for Hong Kong to look into where the real job market lies for senior citizens who have no choice but to work.
Financial Secretary must decide if this is a year for cash handouts and helping out first-time buyers, but conflicting views and the uncertainty created by the US-China trade war mean there are no simple answers.
Financial Secretary must decide if this is a year for cash handouts and helping out first-time buyers, but conflicting views and the uncertainty created by the US-China trade war mean there are no simple answers.
When approaching reunification with self-ruled island, what lessons can Beijing learn from its experiences with the special administrative regions.
When approaching reunification with self-ruled island, what lessons can Beijing learn from its experiences with the special administrative regions.
As a year of emotion-fuelled conflict and controversy draws to a close, city could do with a return to a more fact-based world view to solve its problems.
As a year of emotion-fuelled conflict and controversy draws to a close, city could do with a return to a more fact-based world view to solve its problems.
With land supply issues and a growing demand for homes, there’s no magic wand for the city’s property woes.
With land supply issues and a growing demand for homes, there’s no magic wand for the city’s property woes.
Hong Kong’s leader is in Beijing this week for a duty visit, and as the Huawei row rumbles on, the way Hong Kong is perceived overseas is sure to be discussed.
Hong Kong’s leader is in Beijing this week for a duty visit, and as the Huawei row rumbles on, the way Hong Kong is perceived overseas is sure to be discussed.
Hong Kong has played a specific role in China-US relations since 1997, but with the two powers stuck in a trade war, reflecting on city’s status can be telling.
Hong Kong has played a specific role in China-US relations since 1997, but with the two powers stuck in a trade war, reflecting on city’s status can be telling.
A recent report laid bare problems with many re-runs and little original content, but the station’s role and operations are uniquely fraught.
A recent report laid bare problems with many re-runs and little original content, but the station’s role and operations are uniquely fraught.
So many people are on WeChat now, especially north of the border. But in Hong Kong fears linger that private information may be misused.
So many people are on WeChat now, especially north of the border. But in Hong Kong fears linger that private information may be misused.
Beijing mainly stayed away from event it was originally scheduled to host, leaving some frustrated that its voice went unheard. Mainland academics and Hong Kong participants were left to fill the gap.
Beijing mainly stayed away from event it was originally scheduled to host, leaving some frustrated that its voice went unheard. Mainland academics and Hong Kong participants were left to fill the gap.
Birthdays are a time for celebration but also provide a good opportunity to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. The 115th anniversary of the South China Morning Post is no exception.
Birthdays are a time for celebration but also provide a good opportunity to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future. The 115th anniversary of the South China Morning Post is no exception.
Country is set on its destiny 40 years after reforms, while major local controversies faced by the city reflect its growing pains.
Country is set on its destiny 40 years after reforms, while major local controversies faced by the city reflect its growing pains.
The Chinese president on his trip south called for more ‘replicable experiments’ as Hong Kong goes from being an ‘outside’ model to a full participant in China’s reform. What that might mean for Hong Kong is open to interpretation.
The Chinese president on his trip south called for more ‘replicable experiments’ as Hong Kong goes from being an ‘outside’ model to a full participant in China’s reform. What that might mean for Hong Kong is open to interpretation.
Under ‘one country, two systems’, the central government sets different priorities depending on what is happening in the city.
Under ‘one country, two systems’, the central government sets different priorities depending on what is happening in the city.
Speakers at the Post’s China Conference cognisant of city’s advantages, as an economy open to trade from the US, the mainland and Southeast Asia.
Speakers at the Post’s China Conference cognisant of city’s advantages, as an economy open to trade from the US, the mainland and Southeast Asia.
Amid the controversy over a journalist’s visa lurks a concern over how investors see the city’s business environment when bilateral relations are seemingly soured.
Amid the controversy over a journalist’s visa lurks a concern over how investors see the city’s business environment when bilateral relations are seemingly soured.
President’s recent remarks meant to cool debate on fate of private sector send clear signal for city while US-China trade war rolls on.
President’s recent remarks meant to cool debate on fate of private sector send clear signal for city while US-China trade war rolls on.
Maintaining city’s special status and sparing it from possible collateral damage form important mission for commerce minister during Washington visit.
Maintaining city’s special status and sparing it from possible collateral damage form important mission for commerce minister during Washington visit.
Although Hong Kong has no say in its foreign affairs, it cannot ignore fact that Beijing occasionally reviews city’s role according to latest global situation.
Although Hong Kong has no say in its foreign affairs, it cannot ignore fact that Beijing occasionally reviews city’s role according to latest global situation.
Exploring the history of a common Chinese phrase at the centre of a discrimination court case.
Exploring the history of a common Chinese phrase at the centre of a discrimination court case.