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To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats
Public procurement failures often reflect government responsibility, and Hong Kong’s fire investigation must confront that reality.
9 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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Legacy of war in Asia
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Amid historical tensions with Japan, Hong Kong must engage for the future
9 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
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With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future
6 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong politics
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Starry Lee or Ronick Chan? Lawmakers’ choice will reveal their priorities
How legislators vote will show how they see their roles and whether they prioritise national and city interests above personal political gain.
5 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
Starry Lee and Ronick Chan separately take their oaths at the Legislative Council chamber on January 1. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong can complement Hainan’s free-trade port
Jointly designed customs rules could be used in pilot schemes to smooth the customs process for international business.
4 Jan 2026 - 6:52PM
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US-China relations
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Will US interference in Hong Kong or Taiwan end? Don’t bet on it
Amid stabler US-China relations, confidence in Hong Kong has recovered. However, the city needs to be on the alert for other threats.
4 Jan 2026 - 11:48AM
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How Hong Kong can take on a more frontier role in China’s development
City can go beyond ‘superconnector’ role to be a ‘co-architect of rules’ and become more proactive in areas Beijing deems strategically critical.
2 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (right), at the opening ceremony for the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Northern Metropolis, with (from left) Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Xu Qifang on December 22. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Is Hainan the next Hong Kong? That’s the wrong question to ask
If it leverages its special status to enhance Hainan’s experiment, Hong Kong would not be boosting a rival but securing its own indispensable role.
1 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong transport
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Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs
The absence of clearly visible signage on a newly opened section of the Central Kowloon Bypass is emblematic of wider issues in officials’ vision for the city.
29 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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Hong Kong must tackle long-term problem of building maintenance
Thousands of ageing high-rises will need repair work over the next few years. Responsibility for the projects amid reports of bid-rigging needs to be addressed.
29 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
Education in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong should offer an international DSE to boost education hub goal
Growing mainland demand and a falling local birth rate add to the need for a unified, secure and globally accessible DSE pathway.
27 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Students at TICC Cunzhi Academy, a private school in Shanghai that offers the DSE curriculum and charges 136,000 yuan (HK$150,000) a year, are seen on August 10. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws
The city’s children need better legal protection from cruelty, sexual grooming and internet advances.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong property
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Rebound in Hong Kong’s Central office market could be turning point
At a time when uneven K-shaped recoveries are increasingly prevalent, Hong Kong’s office sector is experiencing its own unbalanced rebound.
22 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong housing
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Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan
The fire must compel us to re-examine how we assign risk, structure contracts, insure homes and support communities after a catastrophe.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Frenzy around Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Egyptian show offers food for thought
The episode is a reminder to all of us to give our policies and plans time to bear fruit, allowing room for creative thinking and recovery from mistakes.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:30AM
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Visitors at the souvenir shop in the Hong Kong Palace Museum on November 24. The museum expects the Egyptian exhibition to be its most profitable so far. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts
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West must face the facts of Jimmy Lai’s trial and conviction
Lai received a fair trial conducted in strict accordance with the law, during which his legal rights were fully safeguarded.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong housing
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Fix housing to help young Hongkongers feel they belong here
If taken seriously, housing policy can restore trust in institutions and the foundations of civic life that elections alone cannot.
19 Dec 2025 - 11:13AM
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Hong Kong politics
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End of the road for Hong Kong’s democracy movement? There’s still hope
The only hopeless aspect is the erroneous thinking that Hong Kong can have democracy without the central government’s blessing.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong politics
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Legco election shows disruption can be good for Hong Kong politics
With fiercer contests, fresh faces and more community building on the ground, parties have found a way to navigate the new landscape.
15 Dec 2025 - 3:30PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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Transparency, accountability essential after Tai Po fire as Hong Kong heals
A city full of people living in tower blocks similar to those at Wang Fuk Court needs clear answers from committees investigating the tragedy.
14 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong culture
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Frank Gehry’s vision for Hong Kong’s arts hub was an opportunity lost
Years after Gehry delivered the Guggenheim Bilbao, one of the world’s most successful museums, his vision for Hong Kong was rejected.
14 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong can capitalise on Chinese creative destruction
The Greater Bay Area’s success shows that with the right environment, creative destruction can generate inclusive growth.
14 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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An electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, developed by Chinese drone maker EHang, carries out a demo flight at the urban air traffic operation demonstration centre in Bao’an district, Shenzhen, on April 16. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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After Tai Po fire, Hong Kong needs support, compassion – and answers
While the city waits for an inquiry to deliver findings, it also needs a renewed commitment to safety and oversight to rebuild public trust.
12 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong became the trusted bridgehead for China firms going out
Firms eager to escape oversupply and involution at home are looking to leverage Hong Kong’s trusted institutional interface.
11 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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As UK-China ties warm, Hong Kong can be a natural bridge
China’s innovation and influence present exciting opportunities for both nations, and Hong Kong plays a unique role in this equation.
10 Dec 2025 - 5:21PM
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