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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.
Hong Kong’s ambitions to be a global hub for the trading and storage of the safe-haven asset get a lift from the spectacular gold rally.
While the virus outbreak has reportedly been contained to the Indian state of West Bengal, precautionary measures and international cooperation are vital.
The deep-rooted problems in building management, including bid-rigging, inflated costs and slack supervision, must be resolved once and for all.
As the city finally mandates seat belts on all buses, the government is right to focus on boosting public awareness and cooperation.
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Tangible progress, including a gold trading deal with Shanghai, on display at the Asian Financial Forum shows the city is far from losing its edge.
Stronger enforcement is needed to stop mainland couples using Hong Kong laboratories for gender testing, a practice banned on the mainland.
With the city’s new legislature in place, it is time to further reinforce the executive-led system laid out in the constitutional order.
As smokers and non-smokers express support for restrictions, officials must be mindful of the acceptance of stronger tobacco controls.
For Beijing, escaping the US tech chokehold is more important in the long run than making any temporary advances.
Monetary Authority’s five-year fintech upgrade will streamline SME trade finance and help build the city’s digital trade infrastructure.
With incentives and support measures failing to reverse the low birth trend, Hong Kong must directly address the fundamental causes.
The city has proactively adopted artificial intelligence in the school system, but courses still fall short on guiding proper use.
As the city’s courts will face continued scrutiny, the best way forward is to adhere to the fundamental principles reaffirmed by the chief justice.
The case of a senior civil servant who flaunted his luxurious lifestyle on social media has raised questions about integrity and clean governance.
No exaggeration to say Trump is openly using US power to upend both the world economy and the global order.
While the risk of casualties from slope failure has not been high, the city mustn’t be complacent amid reports of repeated landslides.
As three logistics department officers face action over the incident, Hong Kong must work to restore public confidence in the civil service.
A Law Reform Commission report recommending new criminal offences targeting specific cybercrimes is welcome, but broader efforts are required.
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.
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.
