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SCMP Editorial
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
Hong Kong watchdog finds policies offering fewer benefits to old and young although they are paying the same as others.
Hong Kong and mainland China city can only benefit from new cooperation mechanism, wide range of deals signed and hi-tech push.
Hong Kong’s winning run continues with latest sporting highlight following international snooker, rugby sevens and golf, and top-class football to come.
Blast-off to Tiangong space station defies geopolitical headwinds with nation aiming to put astronauts on the moon by 2030.
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Deals with US buyers may be few and far between, but the rest of the world is out in force to buy the country’s goods.
As the number of non-local pregnant women trying to deliver in Hong Kong rises again, a policy to ensure sufficient care for residents is essential.
During his 12-year papacy, Francis helped stabilise relations between the Vatican and China, and his successor would be wise to build on consensus.
Hong Kong businesses must think of better ways to attract customers if they are to survive what appears to be an intensifying economic restructuring.
Offences, often involving international gangs, are difficult to combat and Hong Kong must ensure it remains one of the world’s safest cities.
Hong Kong stands to benefit if Chinese companies are delisted from American exchanges and have to look for a new home.
American president’s goal to restrict and control foreign students entering US universities will leave his country all the poorer.
The Ombudsman has confirmed fears that a surge in fatalities has stemmed from a host of problems at multiple levels.
Police will trial video monitoring to tackle congestion and improve law enforcement at four well-known junctions. They were spoiled for choice.
The World Football Summit and Hong Kong Football Festival could raise the public profile and standard of the sport in the city.
The president’s message is clear: countries should join hands to counter US unilateralism through globalisation and multilateralism.
If trade war results in stronger relations between China and neighbours, it will be an outcome that Trump may have failed to anticipate.
Fewer childcare workers are entering or staying in industry, an issue that has huge implications for Hong Kong families who need support.
Scheme to cap fares at HK$2 for seniors and disabled is costing Hong Kong billions of dollars a year, adding to urgency to implement reforms.
First-quarter GDP growth beat expectations, but in longer term, China must boost local economy and forge new trade deals around the world.
We can’t control the weather, but proper warnings must be issued in a timely manner so that Hongkongers can take appropriate precautions.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, is right to ask the business community to stand firm and protect the interests of the city and the nation.
The public stands to benefit from a medical system that opens up to foreign professionals without compromising the standards of healthcare services.
Many in Hong Kong are already wagering on NBA games through bookmakers, so allowing the Jockey Club to step in offers a chance to properly regulate such activities.
Heavy penalties have had a deterrent effect but much more needs to be done not only to attract visitors but more importantly to boost civic pride.
The clearing of protest and national security cases should pave the way for a significant improvement in the speed at which the wheels of justice turn.
Schemes to lure talent from abroad have helped turn around declining enrolment in the city’s schools. More must be done to sustain the trend.
The measures to be implemented by the Hospital Authority will be a good step towards minimising human error in a stressed system.
Both sports have retained their Tier A status in Hong Kong, ensuring they continue to receive the funding they require.
Hong Kong has role to play as the United Nations appeals for help in humanitarian crisis facing more than 17 million people.
