Ai Weiwei joins a long line of dissenters such as Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and Liu Xiaobo who became disenchanted by the West.

The Basic Law as the constitutional foundation of the city contains two equally legitimate but contradictory visions which, in the end, prove to be incompatible.

China most likely runs global cyberespionage, but it’s nothing compared to the US and its allies, as shown in the latest domestic CIA spy case.

Hongkongers must be given adequate time and confidence to freely express their views on the legislation. Thirty days is far too short.

Abuse and constant references to Chinese Communist Party by senator right out of McCarthyite era and reason for world to be wary of America.

On Washington’s telling, Beijing is spreading authoritarianism through producing goods and building infrastructure around the world while the US is promoting freedom and democracy by bombing and selling weapons.

Mega-starred series Expats keeps generating controversies, with the latest being allegations of censorship as the city’s viewers can’t watch two premiered episodes.

Problems such as the property and stock market slumps, the sluggish recovery and lack of jobs for the young have put many middle-income households in a precarious position.

While it’s unclear whether Iran can be blamed for the drone killing of three US soldiers, it’s American decision makers like the president who put them in harm’s way in the first place.

The Argentinian president’s argument against ‘socialism’ has given Chinese netizens a chance to rethink a topic important to their country’s future.

Jens Stoltenberg may sound like an anti-China hawk but he seems to have no idea what Beijing wants from the wars in Ukraine and Palestine.

Domestic lawsuit hearings on US complicity follow International Court of Justice’s same-day ruling that Israel has a genocide case to answer.

The Hong Kong marathon is a wonderful event. But competitors must, as I know from personal experience, ensure they are free from health concerns

The country’s best known ‘liberal’ post-war philosopher has come out in support of Israel’s scorched-earth military campaign in Gaza.

Sunak and Cameron can keep repeating the same lie about our city but the UK domestic security law introduced last year is even more restrictive and has been denounced by UN rights chief.

In trying to fight Beijing, Washington is causing irreparable damage to the world economy and it may be too great for even America to bear.

This year may see a farcical replay of the vicious presidential election of 1800, marking extreme partisanship and distrust of government that led to civil strife.

Although Beijing remains committed to its partnership with Russia, the fact that Washington is the main focus highlights the limits of that relationship.

John Mearsheimer, in an interview, also argues South Africa’s case of genocide against Israel before the ICJ will further isolate the Jewish state and the US, while Palestinians face the bleak prospect of apartheid or ethnic cleansing.

China is guilty by investing in infrastructure, providing free education … and forcing tourists to pay to enter Xinjiang’s most sacred mosque.

Allowing cameras in the court can be transformative and the judiciary should now press ahead so that justice is – literally – seen to be done.

New book details how America has weaponised the global economy to attack foes and bully friends, with Hong Kong among those targeted.

US commentator Gonzalo Lira was crucified for being right about the war in Ukraine. His death from medical neglect in prison has been met by a deafening silence from Western officials and pundits.

The US has become a more dangerous nation and Donald 2.0, with his instinctive aversion to war, may even be less threatening to the world.

The rest of the world has been doing everything to save Palestinian lives, but the West, led by the US, has been thwarting them at every turn.

State Council rolls out national blueprint to improve life for older generations, with hopes of new investment opportunities.

With Israel being accused of committing genocide and the US supplying weapons to bomb Gaza, the Yemeni Houthis’ stance on ‘responsibility to protect’ Palestinians looks more courageous and legitimate by the day.

Despite what most Western pundits think, both sides will test each other’s intentions in a way that may lead to a temporary easing of tensions.

The government has since the civil unrest placed much emphasis on protecting privacy. It is important but so is freedom of expression.