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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.
While the latest move to honour the late kung fu star is welcome, more must be done to acknowledge his standing as a pillar of Hong Kong heritage.
A second straight year of profits has eased concerns around the theme park and could set the stage for much-needed expansion.
While some are sceptical of the effectiveness of the latest crackdown on vaping, the city needs to protect the youth from developing a nicotine habit.
The return of star-studded matches featuring top European clubs heralds a second straight summer of football enthusiasm for local fans.
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Platforms have outrun legislation but Beijing is pledging better protections for gig workers. Hong Kong is also updating relevant laws.
An annual review of governance standards is a good start but there is still work to be done to bring all sports associations into compliance with guidelines.
While mainland arrivals are still down from their heyday, the tourism strategy is pivoting from pursuing numbers to seeking higher value.
As returning residents share images of their charred homes, the inquiry shines a light on systemic flaws that contributed to the tragedy.
The industry needs more than subsidies and discounts to sustain development. It must reinvent itself with more gems and new operating models.
Success will be measured not only in ticket sales or rental income, but in how the site enhances Hong Kong’s global image.
Practical tips issued by Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner are a timely step as children expand their digital footprints more than ever today.
Shifting responsibility for inspection costs to flat owners is a promising option and one worthy of support.
As a centre for international and mainland Chinese capital, Hong Kong is well positioned to help firms across Asia attract investment.
Advanced robots in daily lives are both inevitable and desirable. But it’s more important that they work as humanised machines.
Forty years on, the legacy of Chernobyl is a reminder that energy security cannot come at the expense of public trust.
If Hong Kong can enforce standards without closing its doors, it can serve as a role model of how to treasure visitors and the environment.
By serving as a ‘superconnector’ for Chinese and foreign capital, the city has sharpened its edge in landing strategic enterprises.
The city’s anti-scam work must continue to evolve as scammers exploit new vulnerabilities with AI and seemingly limitless imagination.
The rugby tournament has emerged from the pandemic and a venue change with record attendance and a bright future.
As financial incentives fall flat, the government should take aim at the pressures holding back family formation.
For long-time US ally Riyadh to seek out China suggests a growing lack of conviction among countries that the US alone can shape the global order.
Along with flag-raising and other activities, the revised framework will support young Hongkongers in cultivating a deeper sense of belonging to the nation.
A recent Ombudsman report highlights worrying shortcomings in the enforcement of the city’s laws against animal cruelty.
Different sectors should have a real chance to contribute ideas, identify bottlenecks and help define what Hong Kong could do better.
Even with a slew of policies, the city must work harder to create a safe, supportive environment in which young people can thrive.
While pain and grief will be relived, it is a process of healing and closure for residents and the Hong Kong public.
Kazakhstan’s issuance of yuan-denominated debt shows developing nations can use ‘panda bonds’ as stepping stones into global capital markets.
Efforts to ensure accountability can nurture a more proactive culture and tackle problems before they spill into public view.
Low-cost tours have proved difficult to eradicate but measures such as random inspections and harsher penalties could be considered.
