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SCMP Editorial
Editorials represent the views of the South China Morning Post on the issues of the day.
Plan unveiled by the National Development and Reform Commission adds to confidence that China’s 5 per cent growth target can be met.
Talks in Britain and Spain by Financial Secretary Paul Chan brought much-needed direct engagement with political and business sectors in both countries.
Real life-and-death threats face those who work in high-risk areas and authorities must attempt to contain violence.
With the US and EU bent on curbing China’s rise, Beijing is right to focus on regionalisation rather than globalisation for now.
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Locally designed satellites launched into orbit is proof that city has a crucial role to play in China’s hi-tech future.
When a government measure turns out to be not tackling the problem as effectively as it should, the need for a thorough review is obvious.
The results of a Christie’s sale should be an incentive for the sector to focus on recovery after years of economic malaise.
If city is to bridge a growing gap between rich and poor, more effective measures are needed.
Despite recent departures, the city government has rightly expressed its determination to stand by a key feature of city’s common law system.
Official recognition of city’s efforts to attract and foster those who enhance competitiveness bodes well for future.
Hong Kong to follow up agreement between Beijing and Tokyo over nuclear plant discharges that brought seafood ban.
Within days of new law, city cabby has received maximum demerit points for malpractices.
Cancellation of widely publicised displays risks damaging Hong Kong’s reputation as mega-event capital and better coordination is required.
Higher hopes for sustained rally by Hong Kong and mainland bourses thanks to surprise moves that have reinvigorated investors.
On a day of celebration, Hong Kong is reminded of its unique role under ‘one country, two systems’ and how it can help drive the country forward.
Spiralling expense and occasional delays of civil engineering projects risk damaging the competitiveness of Hong Kong.
President’s National Day address covers wide range of issues, with the most important message to the country being this: remain confident.
Official employment statistics for August show nearly one in five of people aged 16-24 were jobless, after revision that excluded college students from the figures.
Comments about supporting the chief executive and his administration are a signal to the business sector to do more to help boost the economy.
Contamination in wild mammals underscores the importance of stepping up public education and efforts to ultimately eliminate such waste.
Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, endorsed by the university council on Friday, will succeed Rocky Tuan Sung-chi as president and vice-chancellor.
Hong Kong research facility owned by Chinese University seeks to treat depression, autism and dementia through use of bacteria.
Rare September Politburo meeting encourages innovation, stresses importance of private sector and delivers more welcome stimulus measures.
As peak season approaches, city doctors warn that the sometimes fatal virus targets not only high-risk individuals but also healthy adults.
Enough innocent lives have been lost in futile tit-for-tat atrocities and the conflict risks escalating further out of control.
Bears will be given state-leader treatment and police motorcade on arrival in city, where they are sure to lift spirits.
City will celebrate the occasion in style, but it has to continue to adapt to tourism today and provide value for money for all.
Row on Cathay Pacific flight that left one passenger shaken and two others banned shows need to defuse tensions.
Easing by China’s central bank will stabilise the economy for now, but the country is looking for a paradigm shift in its overall strategy.
Cybercrime is a growing global problem and police in Hong Kong face a constant battle to keep up with those behind it.
