The most certain thing of 2020 is uncertainty. But with Xi Jinping set to remain in power for life, one thing is assured: China’s political stability.
What can the world expect from China in this new decade? Besides US-China tension, slower Chinese economic growth, vertical integration and the tilt towards domestic consumption are all likely to have an effect on the rest of the world.
What can the world expect from China in this new decade? Besides US-China tension, slower Chinese economic growth, vertical integration and the tilt towards domestic consumption are all likely to have an effect on the rest of the world.
Leung Man-tao, one of Hong Kong’s most respected intellectuals and pro-democracy figures, has finally quit the anti-government Apple Daily to follow a more reasonable and moderate path.
Leung Man-tao, one of Hong Kong’s most respected intellectuals and pro-democracy figures, has finally quit the anti-government Apple Daily to follow a more reasonable and moderate path.
Small nations may be helpless against big power politics but every country can adopt technology to meet its challenges. For a vision to work, the political leadership needs everyone on board.
Small nations may be helpless against big power politics but every country can adopt technology to meet its challenges. For a vision to work, the political leadership needs everyone on board.
Hong Kong, grappling with protests for half of 2019, was somewhat out of tune with the global zeitgeist, which was focused on how to combat the threat of climate change.
Hong Kong, grappling with protests for half of 2019, was somewhat out of tune with the global zeitgeist, which was focused on how to combat the threat of climate change.
Opinion
The most certain thing of 2020 is uncertainty. But with Xi Jinping set to remain in power for life, one thing is assured: China’s political stability.
Leung Man-tao, one of Hong Kong’s most respected intellectuals and pro-democracy figures, has finally quit the anti-government Apple Daily to follow a more reasonable and moderate path.
The most certain thing of 2020 is uncertainty. But with Xi Jinping set to remain in power for life, one thing is assured: China’s political stability.
Leung Man-tao, one of Hong Kong’s most respected intellectuals and pro-democracy figures, has finally quit the anti-government Apple Daily to follow a more reasonable and moderate path.
While policy easing remains – with falling lending rates and a cut to the reserve requirement ratio – investors should not expect a flood of liquidity. The 2020 prognosis? Loose but prudent monetary policy.
While some fear that resurgent communist ideology will undo China’s gains and spark aggression towards other nations, this is unlikely because of how enmeshed China’s economy is with the West.
While some fear that resurgent communist ideology will undo China’s gains and spark aggression towards other nations, this is unlikely because of how enmeshed China’s economy is with the West.
While supporters point to Chinese misinformation campaigns to justify the law and point to its narrow scope, the way it was rushed through and the chilling effect it will have on freedom of speech and cross-strait exchanges are cause for concern.
While supporters point to Chinese misinformation campaigns to justify the law and point to its narrow scope, the way it was rushed through and the chilling effect it will have on freedom of speech and cross-strait exchanges are cause for concern.
A whistle-blower culture is taking hold around the world. So, even with scepticism about the official line, it is puzzling that some in Hong Kong still believe there were deaths in an MTR station even though no one has come forward.
A whistle-blower culture is taking hold around the world. So, even with scepticism about the official line, it is puzzling that some in Hong Kong still believe there were deaths in an MTR station even though no one has come forward.
While the trade war and possibility of a global recession remain concerns, a liquidity crisis in which everyone wants to redeem their debt at the same time – such as severe problems in a major economy like China – is what we should fear most.
While the trade war and possibility of a global recession remain concerns, a liquidity crisis in which everyone wants to redeem their debt at the same time – such as severe problems in a major economy like China – is what we should fear most.
When the neoliberal policies of old failed us, it has been the far right that seized on the public discontent to make political gains. But the solutions they offer are broken, and voters must demand public investments that actually benefit people.
When the neoliberal policies of old failed us, it has been the far right that seized on the public discontent to make political gains. But the solutions they offer are broken, and voters must demand public investments that actually benefit people.
With Pyongyang warning it will resume missile tests and unveil a new weapon over US failure to meet its expectations, the time has come to make allowances
With Pyongyang warning it will resume missile tests and unveil a new weapon over US failure to meet its expectations, the time has come to make allowances
Featuring prizes more in keeping with those at an office party, the online Tourism Board event was supposed to promote the city, but turned out to be a glitch-ridden embarrassment
Featuring prizes more in keeping with those at an office party, the online Tourism Board event was supposed to promote the city, but turned out to be a glitch-ridden embarrassment
A journey back through time to look at significant news and events reported by the South China Morning Post from this week in history.
A journey back through time to look at significant news and events reported by the South China Morning Post from this week in history.
The absolute number of people in poverty grew in 2018, even though the economy made gains then. The impact of the protests will surely be felt in new poverty figures, as more people lose their jobs.
The absolute number of people in poverty grew in 2018, even though the economy made gains then. The impact of the protests will surely be felt in new poverty figures, as more people lose their jobs.
Bad economics drives bad politics, creating a vicious circle. US populism is just a manifestation of a trend that includes Brexit and Chinese nationalism. But America has a chance to vote for a course correction this year by electing a new president.
Bad economics drives bad politics, creating a vicious circle. US populism is just a manifestation of a trend that includes Brexit and Chinese nationalism. But America has a chance to vote for a course correction this year by electing a new president.
Disruptive policies in environmental regulation and debt management, for example, hurt investor confidence, stymie reforms and contribute to China’s economic slowdown. For long-term stable growth, Beijing needs to eventually let go and get out of its own way.
Disruptive policies in environmental regulation and debt management, for example, hurt investor confidence, stymie reforms and contribute to China’s economic slowdown. For long-term stable growth, Beijing needs to eventually let go and get out of its own way.
As vandalism and clashes force the first mass protest of 2020 to be called off, the wait for political solutions from the city’s leader goes on.
As vandalism and clashes force the first mass protest of 2020 to be called off, the wait for political solutions from the city’s leader goes on.
The spate of bank rescues from Baoshang to HengFeng is only the tip of the iceberg as slowing economic growth unearths more bad loans. The monetary fixes of the 1990s do not work without hypergrowth. The only solution? Unflinching banking-sector reforms.
The spate of bank rescues from Baoshang to HengFeng is only the tip of the iceberg as slowing economic growth unearths more bad loans. The monetary fixes of the 1990s do not work without hypergrowth. The only solution? Unflinching banking-sector reforms.