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World Opinion

Macroscope | Why Asia’s savings glut is back in spotlight amid Trump’s trade war

Some of Asia’s excess savings invested abroad are bound to return home, but whether that trickle becomes a flood is open to question.

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Opinion | To tap talent, Hong Kong must go beyond welcoming Harvard students

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s role as global mediation hub will bring untold benefits

Health & Wellness

Opinion | My own ‘Bus Uncle’ incident suggests Hong Kong is as stressed as ever

The ‘Angry Auntie’ who berated me for being slow brings to mind recent studies uncovering widespread anxiety and depression in Hong Kong.

Passengers get on a bus at a bus stop on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Passengers get on a bus at a bus stop on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse

Asia Opinion

Opinion | Can Macron’s France be a credible power in the Indo-Pacific?

Paris’ ‘third way’ appeals to small states and middle powers eager to stay out of US-China rivalry. However, its message needs to be more coherent.

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My Take | European Union has finally shed crocodile tears for Palestinians

Rounds of Western criticism are little more than a slap on the wrist for Israel when the latter’s genocidal intent in Gaza can no longer be ignored.

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Asia Opinion

Opinion | Why South Korea’s next leader should revive 6-party nuclear talks

Given the Trump-Kim bromance and with a potential new approach by Seoul, a return to six-party talks grows likelier.

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Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung greets voters in the southwestern city of Naju in South Korea on May 17. Photo: EPA-EFE
Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung greets voters in the southwestern city of Naju in South Korea on May 17. Photo: EPA-EFE

China Opinion

Opinion | Urban renewal is part of China’s long game to harden the economy

China’s preferred strategy is steady city development over debt-fuelled expansion and slow-burning stimulus over headline-making injections.

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World Opinion

My Take | American financial exploitation vs Chinese financial repression

The superpowers’ rivalry is not so much about competing social-economic systems, but two different versions of capitalism.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong could set a benchmark for Asia on hosting green mega-events

In a world increasingly concerned about environmental impact, the success of the city’s mega-events must go beyond attendance.

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Water bottles are left outside Kai Tak Stadium on January 5. Can Hong Kong balance economic gain with environmental responsibility and utilise mega-events as a catalyst for green transformation? Photo: Sam Tsang

World Opinion

Opinion | Why UK-Mauritius deal over military base is more than a legal milestone

Once seen as a relic of colonialism, the Chagos Archipelago has evolved into a flashpoint in global strategic competition.

Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens

World Opinion

Opinion | Trump’s Oval Office smackdowns reflect alarming turn in US diplomacy

The US president’s meeting with South Africa’s leader was the latest example of erratic American diplomacy, awash in conspiracy theories.

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World Opinion

Opinion | Imagine a US where Trump refuses to back down from trade war with China

Americans might have to make their own clothes, and industries dependent on imports – from aerospace to pharmaceuticals – could collapse.

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World Opinion

Opinion | The inherent flaw in Trump’s trade policy

Trump’s twin goals of a global minimum tariff and hurting China could damage both the US and Chinese economies and spark a global recession.

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A woman shops for car seats, all made in China, at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11. US consumer inflation cooled slightly in April, but analysts warned prices could spike in the coming months as businesses grapple with US President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation day” tariffs. Photo: AFP

Asia Opinion

Opinion | How Australia can use the Trump tariff pause to stabilise ties with China

A clear long-term strategy, reframed political narrative and revitalised people-to-people ties can help mend years of distrust and antagonism.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
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China Opinion

My Take | Beijing should push for more yuan global influence as faith in US dollar falters

Amid erratic US trade policies, Asian governments are looking for alternatives for reserves, payments and settlements, giving the yuan an opening.

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China Opinion

Opinion | Why China is the real winner of the India-Pakistan conflict

The India-Pakistan conflict offered China a stage to challenge Western dominance in the arms race.

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World Opinion

Opinion | Imagine a US where Trump refuses to back down from trade war with China

Americans might have to make their own clothes, and industries dependent on imports – from aerospace to pharmaceuticals – could collapse.

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Customers inundated with choice at a discount store in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 7, 2022. Photo: AFP
Customers inundated with choice at a discount store in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 7, 2022. Photo: AFP

World Opinion

Opinion | Why UK-Mauritius deal over military base is more than a legal milestone

Once seen as a relic of colonialism, the Chagos Archipelago has evolved into a flashpoint in global strategic competition.

China Opinion

Opinion | Urban renewal is part of China’s long game to harden the economy

China’s preferred strategy is steady city development over debt-fuelled expansion and slow-burning stimulus over headline-making injections.

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World Opinion

Opinion | The inherent flaw in Trump’s trade policy

Trump’s twin goals of a global minimum tariff and hurting China could damage both the US and Chinese economies and spark a global recession.

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A woman shops for car seats, all made in China, at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11. US consumer inflation cooled slightly in April, but analysts warned prices could spike in the coming months as businesses grapple with US President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation day” tariffs. Photo: AFP
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Economy, Trade & Business

US court blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

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Diplomacy

US to start ‘aggressively’ revoking visas for Chinese students, Rubio says

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on May 20. Photo: Reuters

Politics

Malaysia rocked by resignations of 2 ministers as Anwar faces sternest test

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Malaysian Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli announces his resignation from the cabinet on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
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Opinion | To tap talent, Hong Kong must go beyond welcoming Harvard students

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My Take | European Union has finally shed crocodile tears for Palestinians

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can reassert its global edge in an uncertain world

The city’s vibrancy, uniqueness, connectivity and agility make it all the more relevant in a fast-evolving global economy.

Opinion | Why is Hong Kong scrimping on schools and splurging on elections?

Opinion | How Hong Kong can help defend the rules-based order

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Opinion | Hongkongers deserve a financial education that empowers them

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People visit shopping mall in Mong Kok during China’s Golden Week holiday, on May 2. Photo: Elson Li

Opinion | Hong Kong firms must take initiative on safe AI practices

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Hong Kong’s central business district and Victoria Harbour, on November 26 last year. While generative AI can help automate workflows and boost productivity, businesses must establish internal guidelines to mitigate catastrophic risks such as leakages of personal data. Photo: AFP

Opinion | Hong Kong’s vision for low-altitude economy needs urban reality check

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Opinion | Cryptocurrencies are emerging as ‘digital gold’ in a shaky world economy

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In Asia, Hong Kong has emerged as a first mover – licensing exchanges, regulating stablecoin and approving cryptocurrency ETFs – positioning itself as a regional anchor in the digital asset economy. Photo: Shutterstock
China Opinion
South Korean presidential frontrunners Kim Moon-soo, of the incumbent People Power Party, and Lee Jae-myung, of the Democratic Party, are seen during a televised debate on May 18, ahead of the June 3 election. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Opinion | After hardline Yoon, South Korea needs a more balanced foreign policy

The next leader must broaden diplomacy while rejecting nuclear arms and regaining wartime military control.

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Opinion | In picking Hong Kong over New York, CATL’s IPO was a strategic move

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Opinion | How Hong Kong can help defend the rules-based order

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Opinion | China and Russia should help contain North Korea, not side with it

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Opinion | With China’s leadership, green industry growth can smooth trade turmoil

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Asia Opinion
South Korean presidential frontrunners Kim Moon-soo, of the incumbent People Power Party, and Lee Jae-myung, of the Democratic Party, are seen during a televised debate on May 18, ahead of the June 3 election. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Opinion | After hardline Yoon, South Korea needs a more balanced foreign policy

The next leader must broaden diplomacy while rejecting nuclear arms and regaining wartime military control.

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Asian Angle | Preparing Malaysia’s toolkit to weather Trump’s tariff storm

Asian Angle | In Southeast Asia’s climate battle, AI could prove a double-edged sword

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Opinion | Coconut price surge a chance to aid Southeast Asia’s small farmers

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An Indonesian Hindu devotee smashes a coconut on the ground while participating in the last day of the traditional Chithirai Mahapuja procession in Banda Aceh on April 20. Photo: AFP

My Take | From Russia with love: Anwar’s geopolitical play leaves a confusing trail

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands after their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, on May 14. Photo: EPA-EFE

Opinion | With China’s leadership, green industry growth can smooth trade turmoil

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Wind turbines stretch into the distance in Dabancheng, China’s “wind valley”, in Xinjiang on January 17. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion | How Trump’s Middle East tour revealed Gulf states’ priorities

US President Donald Trump walks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an arrival ceremony at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13. Photo: AP
World Opinion
US President Donald Trump gestures during a business roundtable in Doha, Qatar, on May 15. Photo: AP
United States

Opinion | Will Trump’s high-stakes tariff gamble pay off?

Amid domestic legal challenges and a lack of deals with trade partners, time is running out for Trump to score ‘Liberation Day’ victories.

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The View | Trump’s war on universities not a threat to student housing market

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Opinion | How Hong Kong can reassert its global edge in an uncertain world

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Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | Close digital doors to fight cyberattacks in Hong Kong

Attacks on Hong Kong businesses were up more than 50 per cent last year from a year earlier, as perpetrators exploited weak security to find unlocked digital doorways and launch ransomware raids.

Editorial | China must go extra mile to attract more visitors from overseas

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Editorial | A welcome display of power as lawmakers check funds request

Editorial | Reasonable MTR fare hikes require effort

Passengers will have to pay more for their fares. Photo: May Tse

Editorial | Index can help boost women in leadership

Betty Chan (left), director for human resources at CLP, with Nicole Yuen, the founder and CEO of the WWI, at the launch of the Women Workplace Index this month. Photo: Handout

Editorial | Rare UN consensus on AI a good start but more cooperation is key

The symbol of the United Nations is displayed on the main gate outside UN headquarters in New York in February. Photo: AP

Slow approach wise for Hong Kong university fee rise

Students on campus at Chinese University of Hong Kong. Undergraduates at the city’s eight universities pay HK$42,100 annually, an amount that has been frozen for 27 years. Photo: Eugene Lee
Letters
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te holds a press conference to mark his one year in office in Taipei on May 20. Photo: Kyodo
Taiwan

Letters | Why Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te was silent on cross-strait relations

Readers discuss the policy constraints confronting the Taiwanese leader, mental health in the LGBTQ community, and the challenge of restricting social media use.

Letters | How MTR can plan ahead for unavoidable service disruptions

Letters | Hong Kong students must embrace creativity to compete globally

Letters | Philippine maritime defence must focus on domestic needs first

Letters | In lean times, Hong Kong must take on civil service salary reform

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Opinion | Don’t expect a Labour government to fix broken Britain

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