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My Take | The US can’t resist the return of ‘Great Game’ politics

Alex Lo

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Opinion | The real victims when US politicians demonise China and attack Hong Kong

Bernard Chan

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Macroscope | Why ‘bazooka’ stimulus alone won’t fix what ails China’s economy

Nicholas Spiro

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Opinion | China must still bring out the big guns to revitalise its economy

Yu Yongding

3 Oct 2024 - 2:30PM

The View | Indonesia and Philippines must clean up their nickel mines

Mohammad Yunus

3 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM

Editorial | Hong Kong taxi driver penalties get off to early start

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3 Oct 2024 - 6:30AM

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Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a shelling on a high-storey residential building in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine on September 24, 2024, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. Photo: EPA-EFE

My Take | The US can’t resist the return of ‘Great Game’ politics

As American hegemony erodes, the old practices of balance of power and spheres of influence are making a comeback.

As American hegemony erodes, the old practices of balance of power and spheres of influence are making a comeback

39 minutes ago

Opinion | The real victims when US politicians demonise China and attack Hong Kong

1 hour agovideocam

Macroscope | Why ‘bazooka’ stimulus alone won’t fix what ails China’s economy

5 hours agovideocam

Opinion | China must still bring out the big guns to revitalise its economy

PBOC’s moves are not enough, given the lacklustre economic performance. Beijing should announce large-scale stimulus as soon as possible.

3 Oct 2024 - 2:30PMvideocam

After a slew of measures from China’s central bank, the ball is in the finance ministry’s court. Photo: Reuters

The View | Indonesia and Philippines must clean up their nickel mines

A US report on worker exploitation adds urgency to the call for reform of an industry already battling accusations of environmental abuse.

3 Oct 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Editorial | Hong Kong taxi driver penalties get off to early start

Within days of new law, city cabby has received maximum demerit points for malpractices.

3 Oct 2024 - 6:30AM

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Editorial | Authorities must now rise to occasion after Hong Kong drone shows blow

Cancellation of widely publicised displays risks damaging Hong Kong’s reputation as mega-event capital and better coordination is required.

3 Oct 2024 - 6:15AM

If Shenzhen managed to go ahead with a spectacular National Day drone show, why couldn’t Hong Kong? Photo: XiaoHongShu/ 全国执行无人机表演团队

Opinion | US must clear the fog of misconceptions over its China policy

As US-China tensions escalate, the next presidential administration must reckon with misplaced narratives that undergird American policy.

3 Oct 2024 - 7:03AMvideocam

My Take | As US ally blows up the Mideast, China preserves Asia’s prosperity

Launching Cold War 2.0 against a reluctant Beijing while enabling Israel to set fire to an entire region is now official American foreign policy.

2 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM

Opinion | UN must give middle powers greater say or risk losing relevance

The post-World War II global system cannot build consensus, prevent wars or impose costs on aggressors without involving the middle powers.

2 Oct 2024 - 8:30PMvideocam

Representatives vote on a draft resolution during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York on September 30. The UN Security Council has come under increased scrutiny for a perceived inability to handle the world’s affairs as permanent members use their veto in service of narrow national interests instead of the global good. Photo: UN handout via Xinhua

Opinion | To unlock AI’s potential for good, we all need to work together

UN report with principles and recommendations for international AI governance aims to ensure the technology serves the public interest.

2 Oct 2024 - 4:30PMvideocam

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks at the opening ceremony of the General Debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 24, amid growing calls for more international cooperation to address issues such as AI. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong has what it takes to be a unique sporting events capital

The city’s natural beauty and spectacular cityscape are assets to be leveraged in its quest to become a one-of-its-kind events capital.

2 Oct 2024 - 11:08AMvideocam

Editorial | Hong Kong and Chinese mainland markets have to keep confident run going

Higher hopes for sustained rally by Hong Kong and mainland bourses thanks to surprise moves that have reinvigorated investors.

2 Oct 2024 - 6:45AM

Editorial | Opportunities must be taken on road to China’s national development

On a day of celebration, Hong Kong is reminded of its unique role under ‘one country, two systems’ and how it can help drive the country forward.

2 Oct 2024 - 6:30AM

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and former Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (both centre) make a toast during a reception marking China’s National Day at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 1. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Tempers can fly when airline seats are this cramped

While a couple’s nasty response to a reclined seat was unacceptable, an industry that has been shrinking space over the years must bear some responsibility.

2 Oct 2024 - 9:54AMvideocam

Passengers at the Cathay Pacific self check-in kiosks at Hong Kong International Airport in September. Photo: Elson Li

My Take | Viral tweet about mind-altering drug exposes Silicon Valley’s toxic culture

Plant hallucinogen ayahuasca is all the rage among those seeking enlightenment and healing in a shallow tech milieu desperate for a quick fix and patch.

1 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM

Opinion | Asean needs a plan to navigate choppy US-China relations

The regional grouping is at a crossroads, under pressure from its own citizens to do better amid high anxiety over major power competition.

1 Oct 2024 - 8:30PMvideocam

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My Take | How China Evergrande’s fraud sheds light on the country’s property troubles

The fallout from the accounting fraud at China Evergrande will not be limited, and the handling of the case is just a piece of the puzzle showing how China manages its property slowdown.

26 Mar 2024 - 7:00AM

Signage at the Evergrande Palace project, developed by China Evergrande Group, in Beijing, January 31, 2024. Photo: Bloomberg

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Opinion | Hong Kong plastic ban: switching from one disposable to another misses the point

Many restaurants have started to switch from plastic disposables to greener disposables – but Hong Kong should be pushing for reusables right from the start.

26 Mar 2024 - 10:09AMvideocam

The View | Cutting visas not the way to solve Australia’s student housing woes

Planning restrictions are constraining supply in all sectors of Australia’s residential property market, driving up prices and rents, but the lack of a clear way forward on student housing threatens to hold back the potential of a sector that is increasingly important to the Australian economy.

26 Mar 2024 - 5:30AM

Opinion | How reforming rural land rights can aid China’s common prosperity push

China finds itself in need of its latest landmark reform as the urban-rural divide keeps growing and the broader economy is seeking new sources of growth. One possible solution is finding better uses for rural land and giving farmers the same legal rights as urban residents to rent, transfer or mortgage their land.

25 Mar 2024 - 8:30PMvideocam

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