Anxiety remains over the contentious and emotional issue – described as tantamount to inviting Chinese spies into US ports – with union negotiations set to resume in January.
With the new Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link boosting prospects for the Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong must move fast to improve transport links with nearby cities.
About three-quarters of all crop types must be pollinated, mostly by insects threatened by climate change and habitat loss. The implications are clear.
Sports shoe tech development is moving at a sprinter’s speed, with smart shoes offering wearers more information than ever. Such advances are, however, far beyond the needs of most runners, who would be better off looking for discounts at outlet stores.
After shelving Hong Kong’s waste charging scheme, the government needs to rid itself of the bureaucratic shackles that have led to decades of inaction. Officials must create a system that can meet the city’s needs before its landfills run out of space in 2026.
Two cases in Britain have recently been concluded, with damning evidence of abuse of government power and cover-ups. In drawing a line under the infected blood scandal, the British prime minister acknowledged that it was “a day of shame for the British state”.
The world is seeing a renewed focus on spying amid heightened geopolitical stress, alarming wars, new invasive technologies and national security fears. Engaging in espionage is a dangerous, expensive habit few countries can truly afford, and we must pray all of them choose to engage in it responsibly.