https://www.scmp.com/rss/323098/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Hong Kong’s chief executive should consider upgrading the “principal officials accountability system” – introduced by Tung Chee-hwa in 2002 to appoint illustrious worthies alongside administrative officers to take up policy secretary posts – to an inclusive “coalition government”. Recruiting more lawmakers ­affiliated with the major political parties, including the Democratic Party, to join such a coalition cabinet would offer a chance to solve the present political conundrum. Coalition... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2051186/six-ways-coalition-would-be-winning-combination-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2051186/six-ways-coalition-would-be-winning-combination-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Dec 2016 02:01:01 +0000 Come 2047, what will happen to Hong Kong? In recent years, talk about the city’s post-2047 future has intensified as its relations with the mainland grow strained over a number of issues. Most agree it is time for debate on what will happen to “one country, two systems” after 50 years. From an economic point of view, I suggest the Beijing government consider merging Hong Kong and Shenzhen. It is Beijing’s ideal plan to operate two offshore renminbi clearing centres – London and Hong Kong – with... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1996600/merge-hong-kong-and-shenzhen-2047-stronger-economy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1996600/merge-hong-kong-and-shenzhen-2047-stronger-economy?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Jul 2016 07:31:56 +0000