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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.
With the popularity of the event growing and competition from other cities, organisers should be open to innovative ideas for improvement.
With Beijing discouraging ‘irrational competition’, the fewer brands with greater scale that emerge from the consolidation wave should look to opportunities abroad.
With the Trump administration turning aggressive towards allies and foes alike, Beijing and Brussels have more reasons to work together.
With a new study underlining how much harder it has become for young people to afford a flat in the private market, the search for solutions should be stepped up.
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The deal struck during the Canadian prime minister’s visit to Beijing is a key part of China’s charm offensive targeting Western allies facing an aggressive US.
From the definition of consent to effectively tackling persistent sexual abuse, Hong Kong’s sex crime laws need to keep pace with the times.
The city will have to balance the interests of pet owners and those of others, but it’s time it moved forward on becoming more pet-friendly.
While the number of Hongkongers who are overweight or obese has risen, the level of understanding about its risks has barely changed since 2018.
The Post’s China Conference highlighted opportunities for the city in harnessing AI and strengthening cross-border data transfer security within the development zone.
Recurrence of fatal accidents at construction sites underlines the city’s poor work culture and slack supervision despite compliance efforts.
The authorities must take victims’ preferences into account while residents should be realistic about what the government can do and afford.
A recent study showed products from endangered species are still entering Hong Kong’s market, revealing worrying gaps in oversight.
Deepening cooperation on traditional Chinese medicine and cancer research will help the city play a role in developing more effective and less intrusive treatments.
As the city tackles the scourge of scams, it must pay attention to the mental health of those affected and ensure they are supported.
The discovery of new species should prompt more concrete commitments and proactive policy coordination to conserve the city’s flora and fauna.
As Chinese firms look abroad, the authorities have to balance intellectual property protection and national security against commercial interests.
Although its heyday may be over, the city’s film industry must focus on quality over quantity as it adapts to the changing world of entertainment.
The addition of new destinations offers travellers more options and further unlocks the economic potential of the high-speed rail service.
Following Washington’s fragrant breach of international law, responsible member states must restore the UN’s credibility and authority.
The long lines that formed outside Transport Department offices for test-free licence application tickets underscore the problem of professional queuers.
If the US can take over the running of a country in this way, it could be the beginning of a slippery slope.
Stricter standards for Central Harbourfront Event Space tenants are meant to make sure the site is well utilised and events live up to expectations.
In her new role, Starry Lee needs to lead the council in cooperating with the government while representing the voice of the public.
The cross-border nature of his alleged criminal network required governments and law enforcement agencies to work together.
The South Korean president’s visit to China was a sign of a more pragmatic approach that departs from that of his US-leaning predecessor.
As host of Interpol’s 94th general assembly, the city will be able to show that its ‘superconnector’ role extends to international law enforcement.
While rising ridership figures are a sign of progress in Greater Bay Area integration, the city must do more to adapt and attract the travellers of tomorrow.
With some affected residents having to find new accommodation this month, the government must advance work on long-term arrangements.
Beijing’s export controls are simply about following the logic of the market and geopolitics in the interest of the nation.
