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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | How a ‘Harvard International’ could boost Hong Kong as an education hub

John Lee’s invitation to Harvard’s students is a great start but let’s also open our doors to the university itself.

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Opinion | No way should Hong Kong bail out taxi licence holders

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Asian Angle | Trump tariffs challenge Asean’s unity and economic stability

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Silver economy far from enough for rapidly ageing Hong Kong

Promoting economic activities catering to the elderly is welcome, but more must be done to address the issues the elderly and their carers face.

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An elderly woman sits on a stool on the street in front of a fruit and vegetable seller in a market in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, on December 26, 2024. Photo: Antony Dickson
An elderly woman sits on a stool on the street in front of a fruit and vegetable seller in a market in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, on December 26, 2024. Photo: Antony Dickson

World Opinion

Opinion | Threat of US-China land grab in space demands urgent legal reforms

Strengthening peaceful uses of space can only be done by negotiating with China and other nations bound by the same obligations as the US.

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Opinion

My Take | Misuse of AI risks harming public confidence in the justice system

Judges around the world are being presented with arguments based on non-existent court judgments. More must be done to prevent such abuses.

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World Opinion

Macroscope | How the obsession with risky assets is putting global finance in peril

From the speculative frenzy over digital assets to the assault on bond markets, the next financial crisis will be self-inflicted.

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An activist in Sterling, Virginia, calls out an attendee at an exclusive dinner at the Trump National Golf Course, on May 22. Photo: AP
An activist in Sterling, Virginia, calls out an attendee at an exclusive dinner at the Trump National Golf Course, on May 22. Photo: AP

Opinion

Opinion | Israel’s interception of Madleen raises legal concerns over aid blockade

International law outlines strict conditions for blockades, highlighting potential violations in the recent interception of a humanitarian aid vessel.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong must end its ‘tale of two cities’ to thrive

Diversifying its economy and reforming its education system can help Hong Kong ensure its poorest aren’t left behind by AI and automation.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | How Hong Kong can shake off stagnant growth

As the world enters an era defined by technology, innovation and scale, Hong Kong must channel its ambitions into a few high-impact areas.

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Opinion

My Take | Sorry, there are no UFOs, just a vast US deep state conspiracy

Report exposes how the Pentagon propagated alien myths to distract the public from secret weapons programmes during the Cold War.

Razor wire and security cameras at the entrance to Area 51. Photo: Reuters
Razor wire and security cameras at the entrance to Area 51. Photo: Reuters

China Opinion

Opinion | As the US turns belligerent, China has a soft power opening

China’s choosing to make visiting the country easier comes at a perfect time to score a soft power victory as the US pulls up the drawbridge.

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World Opinion

Opinion | Why shutting out Chinese manufacturers is a missed opportunity

It’s a matter of time before Chinese products find their way into the markets anyway – trade barriers achieve very little without industrial policy.

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Diplomacy

My Take | Dan Wang observes the grandeur and tragedy of the Chinese ‘engineering state’

In his new book, the seasoned China watcher argues the nation’s entire governance is permeated by the engineering mentality.

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From subway trains to high-speed rail, China’s integrated transport seems like the stuff of science fiction. Photo: Xinhua

World Opinion

Opinion | Trump’s attacks on pillars of US society: reform or score settling?

US and Hong Kong experiences show societies must continually balance value of constructive criticism with need for institutional stability.

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A man with an American flag in front of the Los Angeles Metro Police, as they try to disperse a protest at the Little Tokyo neighbourhood against immigration raids, on June 9. Photo: AFP
A man with an American flag in front of the Los Angeles Metro Police, as they try to disperse a protest at the Little Tokyo neighbourhood against immigration raids, on June 9. Photo: AFP

World Opinion

Opinion | Trump’s fundamental mistake is in seeing China as America’s problem

The US president fails to grasp that a rising China is a new question to answer, not an old mistake to correct.

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Society

Just Saying | Tired of Timothée Chalamet

An unsympathetic look at the closure of Hong Kong’s cinemas and a personal complaint about an overdose of one particular actor.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport

It’s also a chance to display Greater Bay Area cooperation and a powerful lesson in civic pride for Hong Kong youth.

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Spectators cheer at the 15th National Games fencing test event, held at Kai Tak Arena’s Sports Hall on June 1. Photo: Edmond So
Spectators cheer at the 15th National Games fencing test event, held at Kai Tak Arena’s Sports Hall on June 1. Photo: Edmond So

Asia Opinion

Opinion | South Korea’s president faces tough balancing act between allies, adversaries

Lee Jae-myung has to deal with a North Korea emboldened by strengthened ties with Russia and must consider the stances of the US, Japan and China.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Government is making all the wrong noises about Fanling water scare

In handling a freshwater contamination scare, officials have shown a lack of understanding on a human-to-human level.

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Why Hong Kong is not ‘over’ but must adapt to a changing world order

The city has come to the end of its post-war growth trajectory and must lean on its strengths to find its place in the world.

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OPINION
Mike Rowse

Opinion | How a ‘Harvard International’ could boost Hong Kong as an education hub

Mike Rowse
Ken Ip

Opinion | No way should Hong Kong bail out taxi licence holders

Ken Ip
Thitinan Pongsudhirak

Asian Angle | Trump tariffs challenge Asean’s unity and economic stability

Thitinan Pongsudhirak
Rachel Chan

Opinion | Silver economy far from enough for rapidly ageing Hong Kong

Rachel Chan
David Lampton,Lester Ross

Opinion | Threat of US-China land grab in space demands urgent legal reforms

David Lampton
Lester Ross
Cliff Buddle

My Take | Misuse of AI risks harming public confidence in the justice system

Cliff Buddle
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