Advertisement
Advertisement
SCMP Editorial
SCMP Editorial
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.

Investigation into university president, who denies claims made against him, must put politics and personal matters aside to ensure just outcome.

Advertisement

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.

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.

Billiards and snooker parlours were once associated with people of dubious reputation. But a bill to widen hours of access for young people will help nurture future professional players.

Amid growing calls in the European Union to “de-risk” ties with Beijing, a high-level financial dialogue between China and Germany put the focus on cooperation.

The city is only right to maintain its import ban against fishery products from 10 prefectures as latest phase of releasing Fukushima treated nuclear waste water begins.

Bangkok mall shootings will make it harder for the country to rebuild its tourist economy, but such tragedies cannot be ruled out even in a peaceful destination.

Scientists’ work on mRNA technology paved the way for vaccines in the global fight against Covid-19 and raises Hong Kong hopes of becoming a biotech hub.

Tweaking of Wealth Management Connect scheme aims to encourage more investment to help turn development zone into economic powerhouse.

President Xi Jinping and Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee emphasised that adherence to the ‘one country, two systems’ principle would benefit both the nation and the city.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan’s sojourn through Europe has rekindled interest among firms there to use the city to expand their operations into mainland China.

Allowing subsidised acupuncture therapy at a public hospital is expected to be welcomed by patients undergoing often gruelling treatments.

The financial secretary’s strong hint that the measures may soon be eased has pleased market insiders, but lifting all measures in one go could trigger another bout of property speculation.

The Hong Kong government may be taking tough approach to deaths of two workmen, but such a stance has failed in the past and tragedies continue.

Decisions raise questions on quality of education and well-being of city stakeholders, such as pupils, teachers and the very institutions themselves.