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Primary school students interact with AI robot dog Spot at the Learning & Teaching Expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on December 11 last year. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools

To address the lack of teaching resources, start by setting up a few AI ‘leading schools’, then scale up AI education across the system.

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Opinion | Beijing’s ties with Moscow and Kyiv should be leveraged for peace

My Take | Hey, Nato boss man, keep your hands off the Asia-Pacific region

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China Opinion

Opinion | Why US defence chief’s attack on China won’t find favour in Southeast Asia

The US is playing up the ‘China threat’ and wants allies in Asia to increase defence spending, but it may find this to be a hard sell.

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China Opinion

Opinion | As China reins in the EV sector, 1 solution stands above the rest

Industry consolidation would not only end an unsustainable race to the bottom but also help Beijing’s broader economic agenda.

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China Opinion

Opinion | How can education help set US-China relations on a healthier course?

Educators in the US and China can help build a more positive political relationship by thinking critically about what they teach in schools.

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Asia Opinion

Opinion | How Europe can be Southeast Asia’s hedge against US-China trade war

The region’s best bet might be to take its own side and develop greater trade and diplomatic relations with Europe.

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French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his keynote address during the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on May 30. He called for deepening EU-Asia trade as well as security ties. Photo: EPA-EFE
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his keynote address during the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on May 30. He called for deepening EU-Asia trade as well as security ties. Photo: EPA-EFE

World Opinion

Opinion | Asia is becoming more multipolar but not because of US decline

The Trump administration’s unclear foreign policy aims are prompting US partners to look beyond security alignment with Washington alone.

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Diplomacy

My Take | US risks soft power by alienating Chinese students

America can guard its core technologies, but relinquishing its status as an international education hub will undermine its global influence.

World Opinion

The View | US crackdowns on academia will only send global talent elsewhere

The Trump administration’s war on international students need not impede efforts to create research platforms that transcend borders.

A Chinese university student poses for a graduation photo in New York City, on June 1. Photo: Reuters

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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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens

China Opinion

My Take | What will China look like in 2030? A forecast on the next 5-year plan

China is likely to leverage advanced technology to boost manufacturing, achieving self-sufficiency while becoming an indispensable exporter.

World Opinion

Opinion | Why democracy vs autocracy isn’t the definitive contest shaping the world

With unilateralism on the rise, the world is moving towards a situation where no power is willing to take on the mantle of global leadership.

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China Opinion

Opinion | Why Xi’s decision to talk to Trump during trade crisis speaks volumes

In times of US-China tension, Chinese leaders tend to rebuff calls from their American counterparts. Xi choosing to speak to Trump stands out.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump talk during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 9, 2017, during Trump’s first term. Photo: AP

Hong Kong Opinion

The View | Hibor plunge a bigger deal for stock market than Hong Kong’s property sector

The decline in the city’s interbank offered rates should be good news for the real estate sector but its underlying problems remain acute.

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A woman looks at slashed property prices advertised at a real estate agency in Tai Koo on July 29, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
A woman looks at slashed property prices advertised at a real estate agency in Tai Koo on July 29, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee

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.

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 | 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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China’s J-20 stealth fighter’s radar leap credited to semiconductor scientist Xu Xiangang

The J-20, also known as the Mighty Dragon, is a twin-engine stealth fighter viewed as China’s answer to America’s F-22 “Raptor”. Photo: Handout

People

US$900 million seized as China helps Malaysia dismantle Tedy Teow’s scam empire

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Tedy Teow being extradited to China on August 20, last year. Photo: Ministry of Public Security

Global Economy

China, US agree to ‘done deal’, Trump says, pending sign-off by President Xi

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A man stands next to US and China flags at Lancaster House in London on Tuesday for the second day of trade talks between the US and China. Photo: Reuters

People & Culture

Malaysian ‘superdad’ keeps promise to late wife, resigns from job to raise 3 kids

A Malaysian father fulfils a promise to his late wife by resigning from his job to care for their three children with health challenges. Photo: SCMP composite/Facebook/IMDb

Diplomacy

Chinese children under 14 become latest targets of tougher US visa policies

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Children wanting a visa will now have to attend an interview along with their parents. Photo: Shutterstock Images
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Opinion | To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools

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Opinion | Beijing’s ties with Moscow and Kyiv should be leveraged for peace

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Opinion | As China reins in the EV sector, 1 solution stands above the rest

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Opinion | How can education help set US-China relations on a healthier course?

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Hong Kong Opinion
Hong Kong’s new stablecoin regulation plugs into the broader digital infrastructure the city has quietly built. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy

While rivals like Singapore hedge their regulatory bets, Hong Kong is betting that institutional investors value clarity and transparency.

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Opinion | Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

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Opinion | Cooperation the only way to avert Hong Kong’s healthcare cost crisis

Opinion | Hong Kong must reform its degree offerings to attract West’s brightest

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University of Hong Kong students work on a groundbreaking diamond membrane technology on December 19, paving the way for its mass production and widespread use in electronics. Photo: Holly Chik

Opinion | Why all in Hong Kong, even the opposition, should support mediation body playing

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The International Organization for Mediation headquarters in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district, on May 30. Photo: Dickson Lee

Opinion | Hong Kong needs ‘burning’ government urgency on ticket scalping too

Visitors walk past the box office of Kai Tak Arena on February 22. Industrial-level scalping has affected not only the fans of popular acts, but also the government’s opening ceremony for Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li

Editorial | Hong Kong private firms walking in the right direction

Two Queensway Bridge in Admiralty opened in late April to connect Pacific Place, Harcourt Garden, Admiralty MTR station, government headquarters and commercial buildings. Photo: Eugene Lee
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US-China relations

Opinion | Thanks to Trump, US threat of a ‘peaceful evolution’ recedes for China

His declaration that the US is done intervening could not have come at a better time for Chinese leaders, who have long fretted over Western influence undermining party rule.

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Opinion | With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy

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Macroscope | How China’s overlooked financial system enabled its industrial success

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Opinion | With 50 years of history, Manila and Beijing should do better diplomacy

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Opinion | How China could benefit from a ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’

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Asia Opinion
Traditional Russian wooden dolls called “matryoshka” depicting China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are seen for sale in St. Petersburg, Russia. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Opinion | China as a global conflict mediator: from ambition to action

From Saudi-Iran rapprochement to Myanmar ceasefires, China’s conflict diplomacy also aims to protect its own interests.

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Opinion | Asia is finally cool in the eyes of those who matter – its young

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Opinion | How Trump’s tariffs could benefit Asean in the long run

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim delivers a speech at the opening of the plenary session of the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26. The bloc has proposed a summit between the leaders of its member states and US President Donald Trump. Photo: EPA-EFE

My Take | Can Southeast Asia contain growing threat of cyber scams?

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A recent UN report estimated that cyber-enabled fraud cost East and Southeast Asia nearly US$40 billion in 2023. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | With 50 years of history, Manila and Beijing should do better diplomacy

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Opinion | US-China trade war goes nuclear with Trump’s chip software ban

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World Opinion
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US-China relations

Opinion | Thanks to Trump, US threat of a ‘peaceful evolution’ recedes for China

His declaration that the US is done intervening could not have come at a better time for Chinese leaders, who have long fretted over Western influence undermining party rule.

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Opinion | With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy

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Opinion | The Harvard in Trump’s mind bears little resemblance to reality

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Opinion | Who will win the AI contest of the century?

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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
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Letters | What the Trump-Musk feud reveals about American decline

Readers discuss the state of US democracy, National Guard troops in Los Angeles, and the suffering of children in Gaza.

Letters | With basketball betting, complacence on youth harms would be a costly mistake

Letters | On escalators and around MTR stations, let’s be mindful of each other

Letters | Not much substance to the Philippines’ cabinet reshuffle

Letters | Does Hong Kong know it’s Eid ul-Adha?

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