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Demography is not destiny for China or anyone else
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On climate change, stitch in time from clothing industry would save nine
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Alice Wu
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Passive approach to bullying will leave Hong Kong society worse off
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Lisa Lim
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The origin of ‘hurricane’ and the myths attached to the original word
14 Oct 2024 - 7:45AM
Richard Heydarian
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Asean members find common ground in disputed waters
14 Oct 2024 - 8:35AM
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Demography is not destiny for China or anyone else
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Passive approach to bullying will leave Hong Kong society worse off
Recent surveys indicate a culture of helplessness among students and teachers that is allowing the problem of bullying to fester.
14 Oct 2024 - 10:18AM
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About one in five respondents to one survey reported they had been bullied in the past year alone, and the prevalence was as high as 25 per cent among Primary Four and Five pupils. Photo: Getty Images
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The origin of ‘hurricane’ and the myths attached to the original word
Drawn from indigenous Caribbean languages, ‘hurricano’ appeared in Shakespeare’s King Lear and soon afterwards swapped its final ‘o’ for ‘e’.
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Asean members find common ground in disputed waters
Southeast Asian nations may take different tacks on China, but they share an interest in cooperating to defend their core interests.
14 Oct 2024 - 8:35AM
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Porcupine, anaconda or capybara are choices for Taiwan’s defence
The spiky prey will prove to be a deadly meal for the snake but it also will not survive. Better to imitate the rodent that gets along with everyone.
13 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM
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China pushes ahead on its long march to become a global tech leader
Facing an uncertain future, China’s pivot towards self-reliance and technological innovation will cement its position on the world stage.
13 Oct 2024 - 9:11PM
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How best to respond to hatred? With reason and kindness
In the midst of tribal politics, communities can bridge divides and avoid the vicious cycle of violence and revenge – through dialogue.
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Malaysia’s youth survey reveals deep ethnic divides and hopes for fairer policies
A recent survey of Malaysian youth reveals stark ethnic divisions, with Malays largely supporting existing preferential policies while non-Malays advocate for equality.
13 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM
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There’s hope for China’s economy, as long as planners can ‘let go’
Despite economic challenges, a commitment to reform and pre-emptive planning will ensure China’s fundamentals remain strong.
13 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM
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Let’s hope Macau can retain its charm amid the challenges ahead
As the gambling enclave elects a new leader, he will need to comply with Beijing’s order to diversify and revitalise the post-pandemic economy.
13 Oct 2024 - 8:00AM
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How EV tariffs broke EU consensus and China’s ‘divide and rule’ plan
Beijing might have successfully split France and Germany, but the actions of Greece and Serbia show the limits of its plans in Europe.
13 Oct 2024 - 5:30AM
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As the world heats up, who will take charge of our survival?
With Earth on the brink of ecological tipping points, nothing short of a fully coordinated push can prevent worst-case warming scenarios.
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How inaction sustains Hong Kong’s plague of subdivided flats
There is no reason ending the shame of subdivided flats and cage homes should be on the same timeline as humans colonising Mars.
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Official corruption isn’t new, but first recorded case in China was unusual
Yangshe Fu, Chinese history’s first recorded corrupt official, was killed after accepting a nobleman’s daughter as a bribe in a court case.
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AI push turning Hong Kong tech dream into reality
Hong Kong minister hails supercomputing service that benefits companies, including those working on health solutions and deep learning.
12 Oct 2024 - 6:30AM
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How China Evergrande’s fraud sheds light on the country’s property troubles
The fallout from the accounting fraud at China Evergrande will not be limited, and the handling of the case is just a piece of the puzzle showing how China manages its property slowdown.
26 Mar 2024 - 7:00AM
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Signage at the Evergrande Palace project, developed by China Evergrande Group, in Beijing, January 31, 2024. Photo: Bloomberg
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Hong Kong plastic ban: switching from one disposable to another misses the point
Many restaurants have started to switch from plastic disposables to greener disposables – but Hong Kong should be pushing for reusables right from the start.
26 Mar 2024 - 10:09AM
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Cutting visas not the way to solve Australia’s student housing woes
Planning restrictions are constraining supply in all sectors of Australia’s residential property market, driving up prices and rents, but the lack of a clear way forward on student housing threatens to hold back the potential of a sector that is increasingly important to the Australian economy.
26 Mar 2024 - 5:30AM
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How reforming rural land rights can aid China’s common prosperity push
China finds itself in need of its latest landmark reform as the urban-rural divide keeps growing and the broader economy is seeking new sources of growth. One possible solution is finding better uses for rural land and giving farmers the same legal rights as urban residents to rent, transfer or mortgage their land.
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