China Briefing | A defiant HK and a slowing economy, but Xi’s long game is certain

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.

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Opinion | The seven trends that will define China in the 2020s

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.

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The seven trends that will define China in the 2020s
My Take | Local star critic answers the call of conscience

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.

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Local star critic answers the call of conscience
Opinion | Malaysia’s Vision 2020 report card has lessons for small nations

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.

4 Jan 2020 - 3:53AM03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411
Malaysia’s Vision 2020 report card has lessons for small nations
Outside In | Hong Kong’s extradition crisis drowned out the climate emergency

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.

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Hong Kong’s extradition crisis drowned out the climate emergency

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China Briefing | A defiant HK and a slowing economy, but Xi’s long game is certain

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.

2 hours ago
Opinion | The seven trends that will define China in the 2020s
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My Take | Local star critic answers the call of conscience

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.

4 Jan 2020 - 1:04AM03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411
China Briefing | A defiant HK and a slowing economy, but Xi’s long game is certain

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.

2 hours ago
Opinion | The seven trends that will define China in the 2020s
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My Take | Local star critic answers the call of conscience

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.

4 Jan 2020 - 1:04AM03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411
Opinion | Malaysia’s Vision 2020 report card has lessons for small nations
4 Jan 2020 - 3:53AM03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411
Outside In | Hong Kong’s extradition crisis drowned out the climate emergency
3 Jan 2020 - 10:30PM03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411
Macroscope | PBOC eases into 2020 with a firm grip on loose liquidity
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Opinion | Why a rising China will not be a global aggressor
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Opinion | Why Taiwan’s new anti-infiltration law is a blow to its democracy
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Opinion | Don’t believe the absurd Hong Kong protest-death conspiracy theories
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Macroscope | PBOC eases into 2020 with a firm grip on loose liquidity

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.

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Opinion | Why a rising China will not be a global aggressor

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.

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Why a rising China will not be a global aggressor
Opinion | Why Taiwan’s new anti-infiltration law is a blow to its democracy

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.

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Why Taiwan’s new anti-infiltration law is a blow to its democracy
Opinion | Don’t believe the absurd Hong Kong protest-death conspiracy theories

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.

3 Jan 2020 - 6:28AM03571EC5-13F4-4283-B996-99444BE88411
Don’t believe the absurd Hong Kong protest-death conspiracy theories
The View | Five events that could trigger a 2020-21 financial crisis

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.

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Five events that could trigger a 2020-21 financial crisis
Macroscope | Why voters around the world must say no to austerity

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.

2 Jan 2020 - 11:08PM
Why voters around the world must say no to austerity
Editorial | Flexibility needed on North Korean sanctions in bid to end deadlock

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

2 Jan 2020 - 10:51PM
Flexibility needed on North Korean sanctions in bid to end deadlock
Editorial | Reputations bruised in lucky draw fiasco

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

2 Jan 2020 - 10:51PM
Reputations bruised in lucky draw fiasco
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What’s good journalism? When it agrees with you
Remember A Day | Festive spirit proves too strong for group of US prisoners

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.

2 Jan 2020 - 10:58PM
Festive spirit proves too strong for group of US prisoners
Opinion | Continuing unrest makes Hong Kong’s poor poorer and helps no one

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.

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Continuing unrest makes Hong Kong’s poor poorer and helps no one
Opinion | In 2020, the most important decision in the world is in US voters’ hands

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.

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In 2020, the most important decision in the world is in US voters’ hands
Macroscope | For economic reform to succeed, Beijing needs to learn to let go

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.

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For economic reform to succeed, Beijing needs to learn to let go
Editorial | New year gets off to violent start in Hong Kong as old problems remain

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.

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New year gets off to violent start in Hong Kong as old problems remain
The View | How to defuse the ticking time bomb of China’s banking debt crisis

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.

2 Jan 2020 - 3:45AM
How to defuse the ticking time bomb of China’s banking debt crisis