Path of Democracy

Global population aging reflects on intergenerational justice

The deadline for Britain's "hard Brexit" is imminent, and the uncertain future has made many young people feel despair about the future. Young people prefer to remain in the European Union, while older people prefer to leave the European Union. The generational gap emerged in the referendum two and a half years ago. The younger generation cannot influence the overall situation. They see their opportunities for free migration, work and study being stifled, and they will have to bear the consequences of Brexit at the mercy of the older generation for a long time to come. At present, the number of young voters has increased by 1.5 million. If history can repeat itself, I believe there will be a different outcome. The history of intergenerational injustice continues, and calls for a second referendum are rising, creating another democratic crisis.

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The disparity between rich and poor behind the money-spreading case

Hundreds of dollars in cash fell from the sky, and passers-by in Sham Shui Po immediately lost control and scrambled to grab it. Whether someone is showing off their wealth for self-promotion remains to be verified, and the business operations behind it are gradually being revealed. Greediness of human nature depicts all beings who pick up money, but the suspected money-spreader claimed that the move was to "rob the rich and give to the poor" and was supported by the neighbors. He later showed up again and donated meal tickets, which won applause from the residents. This farce can no longer be explained by petty gain. One-sixth of the subdivided flats in Hong Kong are located in Sham Shui Po. They are a reflection of grassroots life. People's sentiments are high on relieving the disadvantaged groups from their difficulties. It reflects the hidden problem of wealth disparity in the bustling city. .

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How to maintain talent competitiveness in the Bridge Era

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opened to traffic yesterday, connecting Hong Kong and the west coast of the Pearl River Delta. It is the longest cross-sea bridge in the world. It is not an exaggeration to be hailed as the project of the century in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The new World Economic Forum's "Global Competitiveness Report" is released. Hong Kong is ranked second in the world in terms of infrastructure. It is one of the pillars that keeps Hong Kong competitive in the eyes of the international community. With the opening of the bridge and the high-speed rail, it is expected to catch up in the coming year. Singapore ranks first in infrastructure. However, Hong Kong's overall ranking has remained in the middle and lower reaches of the world's top ten in recent years, with no breakthrough. Innovation capabilities have always been a weakness, and talent is the key.

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Looking at the differences between "one country, two systems" from Hong Kong and international perspectives

"One country, two systems" is an unprecedented attempt and relies on the joint efforts of policymakers and people in society. In order to ensure that "one country, two systems" can be implemented stably and long-term, it must be continuously reviewed to provide the government and the public with a reliable reference. Democratic Thoughts compiled the first "One Country, Two Systems" index last year on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. It is published every six months. This week it released the third index in an attempt to comprehensively evaluate the implementation of "One Country, Two Systems".

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