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Community with most confidence in their style of democracy is the Chinese

There are 14 remarkable findings about China, Hong Kong, the US, free speech and elections, in the latest edition of the world's largest survey of democratic attitudes, which has just been released CHINESE PEOPLE FEEL better democratically represented by their system of governance than citizens of any other nation feel about their own, a major…

May 31, 20220Comments ByNury Vittachi

Opinion

Our civil servants are loyal – just like those of other countries

A RECENT ARTICLE in the Economist titled "Stay neutral, love the party" said that the Central Government of China had “no abundant trust” in Hong Kong’s civil service. It said Chief Executive-elect Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu would appoint fewer administrative officers (AOs), the elite rank of civil servants to be his cabinet members. And as…

May 23, 20220Comments ByHenry Ho

Features

The governance numbers: A comparative U.S. and China list

There are a huge number of good things you can say about the United States—and of course there are bad things too. Exactly the same is true about China. Yet the world’s most populous country is harshly and relentlessly criticized by the U.S. for shortcomings that are actually more prevalent in America. Jerry Grey reports.…

May 18, 20220Comments ByJerry Grey

Features

John Lee: A man for extraordinary times

A quiet but intense battle for power in this region is already long advanced. Dramatic recent moves in South Korea and Taiwan are the most recent plays by the United States. Hong Kong needs strong leadership, says academic and commentator CK Yeung. IN ORDINARY TIMES, Hong Kong does not need John Lee. In extraordinary times,…

May 11, 20220Comments ByC. K. Yeung

Opinion

Hong Kong can grow fast, and keep to zero carbon goals

Greater Bay Area cities are growing at high speed, and Hong Kong must develop too Yet it’s vital we do so in a sustainable way that meets our 2050 climate target New nuclear plants planned for Shenzhen can provide zero-carbon energy The way forward is clear, writes S.H. Chan, Legislative Councillor, in the essay below…

May 11, 20220Comments ByChan Siu-hung

Opinion

Why has the government disappeared?

The fragmentization of the media means that it is no longer easy for citizens and authorities to talk to each other. The government needs to look at new channels and new voices to fix communication issues, argues Kevin Lau Chung-hang U.S. PRESIDENTS' “Address to the Nation” speeches often appear in documentaries. Lyndon Johnson’s speech on…

May 4, 20220Comments ByKevin Lau

Opinion

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

Life

Hong Kong’s amazing cultural heritage shows who we really are

Even though our city has its own identity, the extraordinary examples of tangible and intangible history of us as a people are found everywhere, and help us define ourselves, writes Legislative Councillor Andrew Lam AS AN INTERNATIONAL AND modern metropolis, many local people of the younger generation or our friends from abroad find it surprising…

April 23, 20220Comments ByAndrew Lam

Culture

‘We’re still Hong Kongers’ say non-Chinese young people

Teenage reporter Aleesha Naqvi interviewed non-Chinese youngsters in Hong Kong to ask if they felt they belonged here - and discovered that despite the differences, they're proud to call this city home. WHO CARES WHAT COLOR your passport is? Or your skin, come to that! Despite having foreign passports, many non-Chinese children identify as Hong…

April 19, 20220Comments ByAleesha Naqvi

Features Videos

Despite obituaries, Hong Kong’s legal system healthier than ever

In at least one aspect, Hong Kong only fully gained the rule of law after the handover, says top barrister Grenville Cross Before 1997, his work took him to many places, including on a rather scary journey to Downing Street to see an ancient body of Law Lords The National Security Law in Hong Kong…

April 11, 20220Comments ByNury Vittachi

Community with most confidence in their style of democracy is the Chinese

Our civil servants are loyal – just like those of other countries

The governance numbers: A comparative U.S. and China list

John Lee: A man for extraordinary times

Hong Kong can grow fast, and keep to zero carbon goals

Why has the government disappeared?

The pandemic is not over

Hong Kong’s amazing cultural heritage shows who we really are

‘We’re still Hong Kongers’ say non-Chinese young people

Despite obituaries, Hong Kong’s legal system healthier than ever

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