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SCMP Editorial
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
Inaugural speech sounds like a copy of what the US president said eight years ago, but now China is better prepared to meet his challenges.
Government insists new Hong Kong facility complements existing strategy and does not signal a shift away from the reduction of rubbish to burning it.
Despite challenges – and ill-informed naysayers overseas – city remains a bedrock of judicial independence and integrity.
Far too many students in Hong Kong are failing to meet even the minimum standards, leading to a greater risk of obesity and its many related diseases.
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Tentative truce between Israel and Palestinian groups is a step in the right direction but many hurdles remain before true peace can prevail.
‘TikTok refugees’ from the US and beyond are turning to the Shanghai-based app and getting to know users in mainland China.
Employers, workers and the authorities have a responsibility to reduce the growing number of Hong Kong industrial accidents.
Scalpers are putting city’s reputation at risk and authorities need to act for the sake of the ‘concert economy’.
Beijing’s goal of economic restructuring and industrial upgrading is working as it hits its 5% growth target.
City scheme involving the government and five restaurants will help feed the elderly and disadvantaged.
As the region’s superconnector, city is best placed to explain the incredible opportunities available in the development zone.
While it is a tradition to fill red paper envelopes with freshly printed notes, mainland Chinese have shown sustainable digital options can be just as effective.
Measures by Thai authorities to protect visitors – including those from Hong Kong – by heading off sham offers of lucrative work a welcome step.
Former Hong Kong chief executives still have a role to play, but there is also a need to spend wisely during difficult financial times.
As Trump administration looms, record trade performance for 2024 will fuel talk of overcapacity and increase pressure on Beijing to rebalance the economy.
People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng reiterates city’s superconnector role at Asian Financial Forum.
With peak influenza season nearing and cases on the rise in Hong Kong, it makes sense for the young and elderly to get vaccinated.
Hong Kong government’s revision of conditions on developers for final site put up for tender in 2024-25 financial could help set a positive tone going forward.
For Hong Kong, sky is literally the limit if city’s carriers can offer competitive fares, top-notch services and a wide variety of destinations.
Such events can no longer rely on tradition. More attractive and creative offers and features are needed to entice customers to dig deeper.
Clearer guidance for disclosure of blunders is part of a ‘full body check’ for the Hospital Authority that is to be welcomed.
Stepping up of enforcement action against smugglers by Hong Kong authorities to be welcomed on both health and financial grounds.
Scheme rewarding whistle-blowers who report ineligible tenants of Hong Kong housing meant for less well-off must be used fairly.
As long as safety and quality are not undermined, there is every reason for Hong Kong to save on construction costs by using items from the mainland.
Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan is right to woo Jakarta as the Asean country’s clout in global business continues to grow.
On the 50th anniversary of landmark UN conference, Hong Kong is making strides in greater female representation.
Legal process must be allowed to run its course after attempt by Hong Kong off-duty customs officer to stop rider ends in tragedy.
Reforms, mainland China support and easing of interest rate environment raise hopes of comeback by Hong Kong bourse.
The latest injury, in a busy area of Hong Kong, underlines the need for tougher action on owners who fail to act on government orders.
Two Hong Kong productions in particular show there is a role for the local industry despite 2024 having the poorest box office take in 13 years.
