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Opinion

My Take | Alberta throws down gauntlet on becoming an energy superpower

Separation threat to Canada from resource-rich province comes when unity and wealth needed to protect against global dangers and Trump.

Opinion | Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations

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Opinion | Either way, Trump’s push for a global monetary reset will be painful

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My Take | Facing US tariffs, Asia can transform to lead the world in innovation

Asia should move beyond its low-cost assembly model and scale up the value chain, such as in green technology.

An industrial drone flies over a green field and sprays useful pesticides to increase productivity and destroys harmful insects. If Asian economies leverage their strengths, they could be at the forefront of a new economic paradigm. Photo: Shutterstock
An industrial drone flies over a green field and sprays useful pesticides to increase productivity and destroys harmful insects. If Asian economies leverage their strengths, they could be at the forefront of a new economic paradigm. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Hong Kong must wake up to the dangers of US port and shipping threats

If Hong Kong fails to anticipate and adapt, its long-standing role as an international maritime centre could be destabilised.

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China Opinion

Opinion | Why China has refused to back down in the face of Trump’s tariffs

China’s elites, going back to the late Qing, have been waiting for this moment – to push back against the world’s strongest power.

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World Opinion

Opinion | What countries aligning with Trump must ask themselves

It is becoming increasingly clear that the “America first” policy sees an inherent conflict between the US and the rest of the world.

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US President Donald Trump meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as US Vice-President J.D. Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sit next to them in the Oval Office at the White House on April 17. Photo: Reuters
US President Donald Trump meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as US Vice-President J.D. Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sit next to them in the Oval Office at the White House on April 17. Photo: Reuters

Asia Opinion

Macroscope | There’s more to Taiwan’s currency shock than meets the eye

The surge in the New Taiwan dollar has exposed how trade policy, capital flows, geopolitics and sovereign risk have become closely intertwined.

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World Opinion

My Take | Voters from shell-shocked US allies pick stability over disruption

Rather than left or right-leaning political parties, citizens in Singapore, Australia and Canada chose ‘steady hands’ to navigate geopolitical turbulence.

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Law and Crime

Legal Tales | Could AI lawyers replace human barristers in Hong Kong’s courtrooms?

Feeling emotions and understanding empathy like a human may be the final barrier preventing AI from replacing barristers entirely.

The human experience is at the heart of the law’s meaning and the power that it holds over societies. Photo: AFP

World Opinion

Opinion | How Trump is hastening the decline of the West

Donald Trump’s policies mirror those of past empires that mistook short-term gain for long-term stability.

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History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon’s famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l’Alleud on June 21, 2009. History is replete with examples of empires undone by their leaders’ hubris. Photo: Reuters
History enthusiasts, dressed as members of the French and British Army, fight during a re-enactment of Napoleon’s famous battle of Waterloo in Braine-l’Alleud on June 21, 2009. History is replete with examples of empires undone by their leaders’ hubris. Photo: Reuters

World Opinion

Opinion | In a globalised world, the US and China must build bridges, not walls

Far from being a victim, the US has been a beneficiary of globalisation. It must abandon zero-sum thinking and focus on its comparative strengths.

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Opinion

Editorial | It seems Donald Trump has just ended Nato with stance on force

If attack on alliance member is one against all, what happens now he has refused to rule out aggression to annex Canada and Greenland?

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World Opinion

Opinion | The cost of Trump’s trade war to the US is becoming clear

The US approach may be aimed at reshoring jobs and revitalising domestic industries but it fails to address underlying structural challenges.

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People walk past an electronic board displaying the American flag at Times Square in New York, on April 11. Photo: AFP

China Opinion

Opinion | How China’s modernisation offers a new path to prosperity

Focused on equity and shared development outcomes, China’s path to modernity has both distinct characteristics and global relevance.

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Tourists look at a Terracotta Army warrior in Xian, Shaanxi province, in 2023. In recent years, China has improved its system of museums and libraries while supporting a flourishing cultural industry. Photo: Xinhua
Tourists look at a Terracotta Army warrior in Xian, Shaanxi province, in 2023. In recent years, China has improved its system of museums and libraries while supporting a flourishing cultural industry. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Healthcare reforms overdue as ageing Hong Kong faces rising costs

While revising the public hospital fee structure was a much-needed move, more can be done to improve efficiency and resource allocation.

World Opinion

Opinion | Picking a global fight may not be the best strategy, as Trump is finding out

Trump wildly overestimated the strength of the US position and underestimated the strength of its trading partners.

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Opinion

Opinion | Chinese fighters in Ukraine and the global pipeline feeding Russia’s war machine

Recruitment videos in Mandarin promise high pay and heroism, as Moscow’s desperate need for manpower fuels a global marketplace of fighters.

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A captured soldier presented as Chinese is seen in an image released by the Security Service of Ukraine on April 9. Photo: Ukrainian Security Service/XGTY/AFP
A captured soldier presented as Chinese is seen in an image released by the Security Service of Ukraine on April 9. Photo: Ukrainian Security Service/XGTY/AFP

Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Free port status won’t save Hong Kong from damage of Trump’s tariffs

US tariffs are bound to damage the city’s economy, including through potential job losses and further price rises.

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Hong Kong Opinion

Opinion | Legco patriots’ budget criticism a warning that must be heard

If even patriotic lawmakers are saying that the people see only a self-serving government, then Hong Kong’s leaders have a big problem.

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World Opinion

The View | Trump tariff storm can’t take shine off US property market

Trump’s reckless policies have caused a surge in risk, but the US property market will continue to capitalise on its unique strengths.

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A new home for sale in Decatur, Georgia, on March 24. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Alex Lo

My Take | Alberta throws down gauntlet on becoming an energy superpower

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Syed Munir Khasru

Opinion | Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations

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Andrew Sheng

Opinion | Either way, Trump’s push for a global monetary reset will be painful

Andrew Sheng
Biman Mukherji

My Take | Facing US tariffs, Asia can transform to lead the world in innovation

Biman Mukherji
Edward Yang Liu

Opinion | Hong Kong must wake up to the dangers of US port and shipping threats

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Andrew Mertha

Opinion | Why China has refused to back down in the face of Trump’s tariffs

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Hong Kong Opinion
A couple take a photo while hiking the Dragon’s Back trail in Shek O on February 13, 2021. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Drones can take the Hong Kong hiking experience to new heights

Drones – for delivery, as guides and even passenger shuttles – can make hiking safer and more engaging and environmentally friendly.

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The View | Bullish case for Hong Kong student housing should be treated with caution

Opinion | Why do Hong Kong lawmakers need to be told to turn up and vote?

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Opinion | Is Hong Kong’s economic strategy fit for a changing world?

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu leads a delegation visiting tech firms based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on April 23. Photo: Dickson Lee

Opinion | Deja vu for Hong Kong as Tesla becomes lightning rod for public anger

People protest against Elon Musk and Tesla outside a Tesla showroom in Boston, US, on March 15. Photo: FP/Getty Images/Tribune News Service

Legal Tales | Hong Kong ride-hailing regulations can draw lessons from US, UK, Singapore

An Uber Taxi advertisement on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ethnic diversity needs to be better reflected in film and TV

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A still from The Sunny Side of the Street, the only Hong Kong film in 2023 to feature an actor from an ethnic minority group in a prominent role. Photo: Petra Films
China Opinion
Russian President Vladimir Putin at the military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2023. Photo: Sputnik/ Pool via Reuters
China-Russia relations

Opinion | How China became central to Russia’s Victory Day parade

Russia may have hoped to send the message that it is not isolated but the event’s list of expected attendees is not entirely convincing.

Opinion | China knows how to produce. The next test is whether it can consume

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My Take | China’s ‘instant commerce’ is no fast fix for low consumer spending

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Opinion | Malaysian flag gaffes expose how AI can inflame deep social divisions

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Opinion | Trump’s executive order to boost US deep-sea mining will force China to act

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Asia Opinion
Pedestrians walk past a mural featuring people dressed in the colours of the Malaysian national flag in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 7. Photo: EPA-EFE
Asean

Opinion | Malaysian flag gaffes expose how AI can inflame deep social divisions

Spate of inaccurately rendered national flag images suggests a careless reliance on AI, which can have grave implications in a polarised society.

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Opinion | ‘Think of your husband as a dog.’ A Korean monk’s wise marriage tip

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Asian Angle | Trump’s tariffs: can Thailand escape the US trade trap after 90 days?

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Asian Angle | The end of ‘Chimerica’ and what that means for Southeast Asia

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China has long prepared for an expanded trade conflict with the US. Photo: Shutterstock

Macroscope | Trump’s tariffs are waking Asia up from the dream of export-led growth

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A protester wearing a Trump mask at a demonstration against the US tariffs policy and to demand South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok resign, in Seoul, South Korea, on April 22. Photo: AP

Outside In | Uncertainty unleashed by Trump 2.0 will exact a high price

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A trader at the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on April 21, as Wall Street stocks opened lower amid lingering uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Photo: AFP

My Take | Why China’s ‘Never Kneel Down’ video fails to change US trade war narrative

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China released a viral video to emphasise its stance in the US tariff war, but it lacks fresh insights. Photo: Shutterstock
World Opinion
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US-China relations

Opinion | Trump’s executive order to boost US deep-sea mining will force China to act

Beijing will continue to sharpen its technological edge, support multilateral governance and may set up maritime joint patrols to monitor the US.

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Opinion | US-China trade war: who will blink first?

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Opinion | Thanks to Trump, China has the cards it needs to win the trade war

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Opinion | China’s technocratic elite will be a powerful force in rivalry with US

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Macroscope | Trump’s tariffs are waking Asia up from the dream of export-led growth

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SCMP Editorials
The advice from experts remains the same – keep computer software current, use strong passwords and two-factor authentication. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | Close digital doors to fight cyberattacks in Hong Kong

Attacks on Hong Kong businesses were up more than 50 per cent last year from a year earlier, as perpetrators exploited weak security to find unlocked digital doorways and launch ransomware raids.

Editorial | China must go extra mile to attract more visitors from overseas

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Editorial | A welcome display of power as lawmakers check funds request

Editorial | Reasonable MTR fare hikes require effort

Passengers will have to pay more for their fares. Photo: May Tse

Editorial | Index can help boost women in leadership

Betty Chan (left), director for human resources at CLP, with Nicole Yuen, the founder and CEO of the WWI, at the launch of the Women Workplace Index this month. Photo: Handout

Editorial | Rare UN consensus on AI a good start but more cooperation is key

The symbol of the United Nations is displayed on the main gate outside UN headquarters in New York in February. Photo: AP

Slow approach wise for Hong Kong university fee rise

Students on campus at Chinese University of Hong Kong. Undergraduates at the city’s eight universities pay HK$42,100 annually, an amount that has been frozen for 27 years. Photo: Eugene Lee
Letters
Pedestrians cross the road in Hong Kong’s Central district on February 26. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Letters | Make decent work for all a policy goal in Hong Kong

Readers share their reflections on Labour Day and Australia’s elections, and discuss improvements for Hong Kong’s tourism and AI strategies.

Letters | Fighting over water is a sign of failure, not strength

Letters | How Hong Kong travel agents can raise their game

Letters | As toys go viral, Hong Kong must grab a 300 billion yuan opportunity

Letters | Don’t judge Islam by the acts of a few

Video Opinion
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Video | How to, and how not to, handle Donald Trump when you want something from him.

Opinion | How China can make sure it holds the keys to North Korea’s future

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Opinion | Don’t expect a Labour government to fix broken Britain

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Video | Scholar Xiang Shuchen on race attitudes in premodern China

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Video | Inside Hong Kong’s notorious ‘coffin homes’ | Talking Post with Yonden Lhatoo

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