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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.
The approach to AI development championed by President Xi at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference stands in contrast to the one adopted by the US.
A political manoeuvre, his unsubstantiated claims of Chinese interference in US elections must not be allowed to do their worst.
Beijing’s breakthrough is likely to advance its ambitions in the cosmos and enhance global connectivity and economic growth.
The trailblazing movie executive and producer was a driving force in bringing Chinese cinema to the world.
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With better-than-expected trade figures being followed by lower-than-expected GDP growth, Beijing will have to consider how to strike a balance.
As new technology reshapes the nature of work and academia, pathways to a bright future are no longer as narrow as they once were.
The central government has allocated billions to climate resilience infrastructure, but the damage wrought by Typhoon Bavi shows more needs to be done.
While it is to be expected that not everyone will be happy about dogs being allowed into some restaurants, there have been relatively few complaints to the authorities.
The awards, which celebrate young people’s achievements, marked their 45th edition, with plans afoot to extend the scheme to the Greater Bay Area.
Ensuring delivery workers have the right to injury compensation will be a breakthrough as the city strives to enhance labour protections.
Centrally located premises add to the appeal of the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand while the demand invigorates a weak property sector.
Taking steps to widen vaccinations and infection-fighting habits should be a civic and individual responsibility well before cases surge.
The government must build on the progress of three certified units and speed up registration and compliance for the city’s tenants.
New licensing criteria for rural holiday camps and village guest houses are a step towards developing immersive tourism.
First floated in 2021, the project is part of Hong Kong’s innovation hub ambitions, and in its revised form will not affect the government’s 10-year housing target.
If a helper contracts an illness that renders her unable to perform her duties, what options are available that are fair to both the helper and her employer?
While he left the door open for further negotiations, Trump’s declarations have plunged the world into an uncertainty it can ill afford.
While the organiser of the Sammi Cheng concert at Kai Tak Stadium rightly exercised caution, the episode raises questions about competence and coordination.
At a time of increasing global instability, Beijing needs to be a financial powerhouse to protect itself and others.
The last thing couples trying to conceive need is a loss of confidence in the medical science during a time of extreme stress.
At SCMP’s China Conference, Chief Executive John Lee and panellists made clear the city’s potential as an innovation centre, building on its traditional strengths.
An Ombudsman investigation found ‘queuing gangs’ are exploiting loopholes in the test-free driving licence application system despite it being moved online.
Beijing cannot stand idly by while Japan remilitarises and inserts itself into the Taiwan issue, but it has minimised the number of entities targeted.
Even with cross-border competition, the city has shown it can offer unique experiences that attract locals and visitors alike.
Regular visits from Chinese naval vessels also signal the city’s responsibility to protect sovereignty and fortify a sense of national identity.
Moving to a primary evaluation system will let the city directly approve innovative drugs based on local and international trial data.
The consultation period must be used to work out issues to ensure robust laws that protect consumers, yet allow honest operators to thrive.
A recent study on the city’s wild cockatoo population is the latest reminder that balancing development and conservation is possible.
More than 80 per cent of affected residents have accepted a government buy-back offer, a critical step towards making a fresh start.
