Outside In | Israel-Hamas war reminds Asia of threats to peace
Israel thought it had dealt with the Palestinian problem. There are lessons here for the handling of Myanmar’s Rohingya, Indian Kashmir, and Taiwan and Xinjiang.
As I see it | Malaysia’s subsidy problem: help for the needy or financial drain?
The government plans to implement a targeted subsidy system to help those who are truly in need of aid, but it runs the risk of becoming too complicated.
The government plans to implement a targeted subsidy system to help those who are truly in need of aid, but it runs the risk of becoming too complicated.
Opinion | Obstacles to better China-EU relations can be cleared
The EU wants China to become more involved in global issues such as climate change, health and debt relief, which is why decoupling is impossible. The two must continue to engage to resolve their differences over trade imbalances and security issues like Ukraine and Taiwan.
The EU wants China to become more involved in global issues such as climate change, health and debt relief, which is why decoupling is impossible. The two must continue to engage to resolve their differences over trade imbalances and security issues like Ukraine and Taiwan.
Editorial | HKU panel needs to reach fair conclusion
Investigation into university president, who denies claims made against him, must put politics and personal matters aside to ensure just outcome.
Investigation into university president, who denies claims made against him, must put politics and personal matters aside to ensure just outcome.
Editorial | Do the right thing, get those flu jabs ahead of the Hong Kong winter season
With vaccinations now freely available, those from high-risk groups have no excuse to ignore warnings of city’s health professionals
With vaccinations now freely available, those from high-risk groups have no excuse to ignore warnings of city’s health professionals
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Opinion | There’s only one way to avert nuclear war in Northeast Asia
Anti-proliferation mechanisms that once kept nuclear ambitions in check are failing as the old global order crumbles. The North Korea nuclear impasse is part of this trend, and it cannot be resolved without multilateral talks that take into account divergent interests.
My Take | In bad times like these, poetry sometimes helps
Last night, I turned off my computer, ignored the news all evening, reread W.H. Auden, and wept.
Last night, I turned off my computer, ignored the news all evening, reread W.H. Auden, and wept.
Macroscope | Israel-Hamas war shows limits of forecasting in an age of uncertainty
it has become clear investors are out of their depth when it comes to gauging non-economic threats, particularly geopolitical risk. Analytical humility is more important than ever for those trying to make sense of the world.
it has become clear investors are out of their depth when it comes to gauging non-economic threats, particularly geopolitical risk. Analytical humility is more important than ever for those trying to make sense of the world.
The View | Is the next subprime crisis brewing in China’s property market?
The slowdown in China’s asset-backed securities is raising fears of a repeat of 2008, when the opaque products triggered a domino effect. China’s potential trouble could start in its beleaguered property sector.
The slowdown in China’s asset-backed securities is raising fears of a repeat of 2008, when the opaque products triggered a domino effect. China’s potential trouble could start in its beleaguered property sector.
Opinion | China and Philippines risk sleepwalking into a devastating conflict
Relations between Beijing and Manila keep getting worse as neither side is backing off its maritime claims or military activities in the South China Sea. While taking a tough stance abroad might yield political dividends at home, both sides urgently need to find a way to peacefully coexist.
Relations between Beijing and Manila keep getting worse as neither side is backing off its maritime claims or military activities in the South China Sea. While taking a tough stance abroad might yield political dividends at home, both sides urgently need to find a way to peacefully coexist.
Editorial | Hong Kong crackdown has to make it clear public housing is for needy
Abuse of subsidised flats in city has gone on for long enough, and now the time has come for government to get it right.
Abuse of subsidised flats in city has gone on for long enough, and now the time has come for government to get it right.
Opinion | How to tackle the public backlash against the green transition
To stay the spread of disquiet and keep climate action on track, governments must minimise the economic disruption and shepherd a just transition.
To stay the spread of disquiet and keep climate action on track, governments must minimise the economic disruption and shepherd a just transition.
Editorial | China approach offers hope to Afghanistan
Trans-Himalayan forum reflects balancing act Beijing must undertake with troubled neighbour if regional security is to be improved.
Trans-Himalayan forum reflects balancing act Beijing must undertake with troubled neighbour if regional security is to be improved.
My Take | China ‘win-win’ diplomacy hits wall in Middle East bloodletting
Beijing’s neutrality means it will not be taken seriously as power broker in Palestine, but that may be best course in a region becoming a quagmire.
Beijing’s neutrality means it will not be taken seriously as power broker in Palestine, but that may be best course in a region becoming a quagmire.
The View | The big loophole in US ‘friendshoring’? China’s large market
With its strength in critical sectors like batteries and chips, South Korea’s suitability as a friendly shore is coloured by its companies’ dependence on Chinese inputs and demand. Extending China waivers for Korean companies, as the US has done, only undermines its own industry policy.
With its strength in critical sectors like batteries and chips, South Korea’s suitability as a friendly shore is coloured by its companies’ dependence on Chinese inputs and demand. Extending China waivers for Korean companies, as the US has done, only undermines its own industry policy.
Opinion | Why a property crash could be good for China
The wealth redistribution would benefit ordinary families, boost consumption and rebalance the economy. Crucially, China has the tools to minimise the short-term pain needed to achieve this.
The wealth redistribution would benefit ordinary families, boost consumption and rebalance the economy. Crucially, China has the tools to minimise the short-term pain needed to achieve this.
Opinion | Why Trudeau’s two-faced game is damaging Canada’s foreign relations
In the recent media frenzy, Canada has been portrayed as the victim of foreign countries trampling on its sovereignty. It is not clear whether the Trudeau government is fully in control of its national security apparatus or is a hostage to hardliners within it.
In the recent media frenzy, Canada has been portrayed as the victim of foreign countries trampling on its sovereignty. It is not clear whether the Trudeau government is fully in control of its national security apparatus or is a hostage to hardliners within it.
Editorial | Hong Kong can learn lessons from transport chaos
Hong Kong can – and should – do better when dealing with disruptions caused by typhoons or inclement weather, a test that the authorities appear to have failed in recent weeks.
Hong Kong can – and should – do better when dealing with disruptions caused by typhoons or inclement weather, a test that the authorities appear to have failed in recent weeks.
Mouthing Off | How do you take bad restaurant service? Are you calm, a complainer or a Karen?
A recent meal in a very busy restaurant where the staff were overwhelmed meant dishes took too long to arrive, bills that had mistakes, and a range of reactions from frustrated diners – from calm to full-on ‘Karen’.
A recent meal in a very busy restaurant where the staff were overwhelmed meant dishes took too long to arrive, bills that had mistakes, and a range of reactions from frustrated diners – from calm to full-on ‘Karen’.
Editorial | Summit spells out key connecting role Hong Kong can play for Asean
Chief Executive John Lee makes it clear at event organised by the Post that city has what it takes to be value-added gateway to Greater Bay Area and beyond.
Chief Executive John Lee makes it clear at event organised by the Post that city has what it takes to be value-added gateway to Greater Bay Area and beyond.
