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‘Rules-based order’ means U.S. supremacy, no more and no less

THE PHRASE “rule-based order” (RBO) is one of the most hackneyed in the West’s political lexicon, although “international” is increasingly included these days. It sounds good, can mean different things, and may be easily weaponized. It recalls Humpty Dumpty, who, in Lewis Carroll’sThrough the Looking-Glass, told Alice that “when I use a word, it means…

May 3, 20220Comments ByGrenville Cross

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The strange headline that appears every decade

A NEWS REPORT, widely reprinted today, indicates that Iran is almost ready to complete its first nuclear weapon. But the problem is that the same story has been printed many times over the past 38 years, and has always been wrong -- so far. Why does the media not print the background? It's hard to…

April 27, 20220Comments ByNury Vittachi

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China’s Solomon Islands link: A meme to share

April 27, 20220Comments ByNury Vittachi

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The pandemic is not over

THE FIFTH WAVE OF COVID-19 in Hong Kong has been largely contained, with daily cases down to daily three-digit figures for more than a week now. The debate between “dynamic zero-covid” and “living with the virus” seems to be irrelevant to Hong Kong now. Most Covid outbreaks appear to have a natural upward and…

April 26, 20220Comments ByLinda Xi Tianqi

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It’s not John Lee’s job to fix Hong Kong, it’ll take all of us

HONG KONG'S FORMER Chief Secretary of Administration John Lee Ka-chiu is most likely to become the next chief executive of the special administrative region. As expected, the Hong Kong public is abuzz with expectations for the new government. But what about the government’s expectations for the public? As John F. Kennedy famously said, “Ask not…

April 25, 20220Comments ByChow Pak-chin

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The West is just taking whatever it wants: that will blow back

Financiers are expressing growing concern about the under-reported western assault on international property rights The neutrality of the world's reserve currency has been sacrificed for political ends, but where's the outrage? Or even discussion? Jim Rogers and others are warning of serious long-term negative consequences, saying the US dollar will ultimately die THE NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING…

April 23, 20220Comments ByRichard Cullen

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Cut red tape to boost Hong Kong housing

CUMBERSOME PROCEDURES in town planning are a key factor exacerbating Hong Kong’s housing shortage. At present, it takes at least 10 years to transform a plot of land into an apartment block. There are numerous stages to go through, from preliminary town planning, to transformation of the land into “spade-ready” sites, to completion of flat…

April 12, 20220Comments ByH.C. Lu

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Fortitude is essential for next leader of Hong Kong

Western powers work hard to discredit anyone who doesn’t opt for their self-proclaimed “true” democratic system With powerful forces arranged against us, the new Chief Executive will have to be strong and resolute Slander is inevitable so courage and sharp critical thinking skills will be a must THE ELECTION OF THE NEXT Chief Executive of…

April 9, 20220Comments ByKevin Lau

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GBA integration will power Hong Kong’s future

Hong Kong is gradually integrating with the world's fastest modernizing region. Image of Guangzhou East Railway Station above by Keith Lau/ Unsplash Hong Kong has had a variety of evolving relationships with the urban areas north of the border over the years, but the latest has the most potential, says urban planner and Legislative Council…

March 29, 20220Comments ByAndrew Lam

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‘I’ll never give up on Hong Kong’: businessman Allan Zeman

The Canadian tycoon had a fascinating talk with our friends at Tatler Asia about his struggles with the pandemic and addresses the viral WhatsApp message he sent to chief executive Carrie Lam. Extract below, and link to the full interview at the bottom: MENTALLY, DEALING WITH the pandemic has been very difficult. We’re going on…

March 17, 20220Comments ByAllan Zeman

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‘Rules-based order’ means U.S. supremacy, no more and no less

The strange headline that appears every decade

China’s Solomon Islands link: A meme to share

The pandemic is not over

It’s not John Lee’s job to fix Hong Kong, it’ll take all of us

The West is just taking whatever it wants: that will blow back

Cut red tape to boost Hong Kong housing

Fortitude is essential for next leader of Hong Kong

GBA integration will power Hong Kong’s future

‘I’ll never give up on Hong Kong’: businessman Allan Zeman

Truth at last: Yes, Chinese Uyghurs ARE treated badly

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