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Hundreds of people queue up at night to pay tributes and mourn the victims of the fatal fire in Tai Po, on November 29. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Opinion | Tai Po fire tragedy brings out the true meaning of community

Our urge to fight the feelings of powerlessness amid devastation changes our priorities. That is the power we must harness as we rebuild not only homes but hope.

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India

Opinion | If China can cut its pollution, why can’t India?

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Fashion

Women’s fashion has a sizing problem, says this designer who’s out to fix it

LGBTQ

Hong Kong pop-up Queer Room gives ‘alternative individuals’ a place to connect

Until December 14, the inclusive Sheung Wan space welcomes guests with LGBTQ literature and group talks. Here are some of its coming events.

(From left) Queer Room co-founders Lisa Lam, Li Mei-ting and Patricia Lam stand together at the Hong Kong pop-up in Sheung Wan that embraces the LGBTQ community and those living “lifestyles that differ from social norms”. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Books and literature

China’s crackdown on same-sex love stories leaves women ‘less happy’

Despite the largest crackdown yet, danmei stories are still available in China – but they are far tamer and, some say, just not as good.

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Korean drama reviews

Review | As You Stood By: well-meaning domestic violence K-drama is a clumsy miss

Netflix’s As You Stood By tackles domestic violence – a worthy subject, but the K-drama falters with melodrama and incoherent storytelling.

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Art

Artists’ Indonesia-themed works explore transformation in Hong Kong shows

Thresholds, a group exhibition running at 2 Hong Kong venues, sees 9 artists exploring Indonesian tradition to chart their spiritual journey.

The Body Is A Temple, The Memory Is The Sea by Galuh Anindita is one of the pieces featured at Thresholds, for which Bali-based curator Galuh Sukardi brought together nine contemporary artists with ties to Indonesia. Photo: White Cube
Renewable energy

Opinion | How strategic planning is powering China’s green energy transition

China’s energy strategy reflects a long-term vision made possible by political stability and a governance model ensuring policy continuity.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Gaping holes in Hong Kong government oversight need to be plugged

While resources are provided for worker safety and respite care, the hard part is ensuring the intended recipients actually benefit.

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Wellness

‘What’s she got to be depressed about?’ How mental health views have changed

On World Mental Health Day, Anthea Rowan considers the ways treatments and attitudes have changed in the last half a century.

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Writer Anthea Rowan’s mother (left) was diagnosed with depression in the 1970s, while her daughter (right) struggles with OCD today. Treatment for mental health issues has evolved as stigma has declined. Photo: Anthea Rowan
Robotics

Opinion | How China’s robotics push is clearing path to tech independence

Already a global leader in robotics, China is now embedding it in the fabric of its society – and building a complete physical AI supply chain in the process.

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Illustration: Stephen Case
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong schools turn to property investment as city eyes education hub status

The demand and interest coming from the education segment is bringing some relief to Hong Kong’s struggling commercial real estate sector.

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Opinion | Ragasa’s wake brings pride and important lessons for Hong Kong

Hong Kong was both lucky and well prepared for Super Typhoon Ragasa, but every storm has lessons to better prepare us for the next.

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United States

Opinion | Why Asia has huge stakes in US-Mexico-Canada trade deal review

If Asian economies treat USMCA talks as purely a North American matter, they could find themselves scrambling later to respond to developments that affect them.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
TikTok

Opinion | Why Trump’s TikTok deal will be music to China’s ears

The agreement over TikTok’s operations in the US might seem like a triumph, but it still leaves China with significant leverage.

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US President Donald Trump shows a signed executive order on a deal that would divest TikTok’s US operations from its Chinese owner ByteDance, at the White House in Washington on September 25. Photo: Reuters
India

Opinion | Amid tariff talks, India must ensure it has enough jobs for its young

US-India wrangling over tariffs has highlighted how young people, migrant workers and small firms are exposed to the trade war’s effects.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | John Lee’s policy address leaves some big questions unanswered

The chief executive’s focus on expediting development of the Northern Metropolis risks overlooking other important areas.

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Renewable energy

Opinion | How China’s green energy edge puts it in position to shape the future

As China’s lead expands, so will its geopolitical influence through traditional channels of power and the appeal of energy self-sufficiency.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Chinese culture

Rituals of Chinese legend the Seven Fairies examined in Hong Kong workshop

South Korean artist Mooni Perry, who studies female-focused rituals, is holding the workshop at Chat in Tsuen Wan on September 21.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Together, we can build a future for Hong Kong where every life is valued

Together, we can create a community where those who need help can find it readily and those who need space are given it compassionately.

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Belt and Road Initiative

Opinion | How Hong Kong can bolster Belt and Road Initiative in uncertain world

In a world of rising economic nationalism, the Belt and Road Summit offers Hong Kong an opening to reassert itself as a global hub.

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A visitor passes a sign at the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on September 14, 2023. Photo: Reuters
China trade

Opinion | How China’s ‘Arctic Express’ poses challenge to Western dominance

The Arctic express shipping route accelerates China’s trade reach and influence, challenges Western influence and navigates uncharted waters.

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China’s icebreaker Xuelong 2 ploughs a waterway on December 3, 2023. Photo: Xinhua
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Chinese person, English name: Hong Kong filmmaker explores ‘mistaken identity’

Being raised in a Chinese family with an English surname left Mary Stephen with questions she seeks to answer in her new documentary.

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | 6 steps to bring Hong Kong into true AI readiness

Hong Kong’s competitiveness in the era of AI will hinge on whether organisations can meaningfully integrate AI into their DNA.

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Hong Kong water procurement scandal

Opinion | Water scandal another blow to public trust in Hong Kong government

While it is easy to blame systemic failures, these systems were created by people who must be held accountable.

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While the government has responded more quickly to concerns over water quality this time, it still struggles to stay ahead of public confidence crises. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and disasters in China

Opinion | Beijing floods should spark rethink in disaster preparedness

As climate change pushes China’s rain belt north, people in areas once thought safe from flooding can no longer afford to be complacent.

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A flood-damaged car is seen following heavy rains in Huairou district, on the outskirts of Beijing, on July 30. Scientists warn that the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Can Russia, India and China work together to stabilise Asia?

New realism in relations between the three countries could be key to ensuring Asian stability in a more multipolar world.

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Autonomous vehicles

Opinion | Embracing autonomous vehicles can revolutionise Hong Kong transport

Infrastructure upgrades, clear regulations, public engagement and cross-border collaboration can help establish the city as a leader in next-generation mobility.

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