SCMP Editorial
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
The meeting was never going to clear every hurdle, but it set the tone for further relations on the basis of mutual respect and benefit.
The city’s achievements in cutting the rate of cancer-related deaths is impressive but more can be done to ensure timely diagnosis.
Problems including workforce ageing and job mismatch demand a more precise, well-crafted government response.
The significance of three university towns goes beyond enhancing higher education. They form part of a new engine for regional integration.
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The death of a woman after she was chased by dogs has revived discussion on the regulatory regime for canines and pet owners’ responsibilities.
The summit in Washington may not result in a grand bargain but discussions on AI, trade and the military offer hope of progress on managing disagreements.
Authorities must determine how multiple layers of checks failed to stop substandard construction work before it spiralled into a public scandal.
Hong Kong’s first chief executive will be remembered for his commitment to the ‘one country, two systems’ principle and for ideas that have proved to be visionary.
Beijing’s ambitions for scientific leadership require not just investment but trust from the international community and the Chinese public.
While the domestic hi-tech sector builds momentum, traditional exporters struggling with shifting trade patterns will need targeted support.
Mainland China’s AI strategy focuses on economic transformation while addressing concrete risks, an approach which aligns with Hong Kong’s five-year plan.
Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the chief executive’s latest policy address set the right macro directions for the city’s development.
The police’s latest efforts are encouraging, but with one Hongkonger duped by a fraudulent call every hour, there’s no room for complacency.
A report released at a Jockey Club philanthropy forum in Hong Kong underscores both the sheer volume of giving in the region and the need for an efficient model.
The city has become central to the Belt and Road Initiative’s evolution from infrastructure projects to digital and hi-tech connectivity.
Lai Ka-ying’s achievement should serve as the launch pad of a sustained push that makes science and innovation the new engine of the city’s development.
The expected meeting between the leaders of China and India on the sidelines of the multilateral summit bodes well for stability in Asia.
The inaugural Global Education Summit highlighted the city’s efforts to align with the nation’s goals and consolidate its position as a global education and talent hub.
Hong Kong’s first chief executive navigated the uncharted waters of an unprecedented governance formula and helped lay the foundations of the city’s future success.
Building on the success of Chief Executive John Lee’s June trip, both sides must now build a durable commercial architecture.
Xi’s month of travel signals that China is playing a key role in South-South cooperation amid a tariff war and geopolitical instability.
Demographic imperatives are driving the offshore expansion of Chinese pensions, handing the city an irreplaceable gateway role.
Beyond alerts for extreme weather, the city needs a system that protects workers, older people, lower-income households and other vulnerable groups.
The blunder reflects negatively on Hong Kong’s ‘smart city’ ambition and pursuit of seamless online public services.
The latest cases are reminders that high-pressure selling has not disappeared and underline the need for stronger consumer safeguards.
Resolving resettlement for most Tai Po fire victims now paves the way for the next essential step towards closure: full accountability.
Hong Kong has a role to play as a new national law seeks to expand the anti-corruption legal framework beyond the country’s borders.
The US push to isolate Iran economically puts Beijing in the crosshairs. Ahead of Xi Jinping’s state visit, both sides must contain the fallout to protect vital broader ties.
Launching both the five-year plan and the policy address in tandem ensures the city’s policy objectives fully align with the nation’s development priorities.
