Peter Ong
Associate Editor, Lianhe ZaobaoArticles by Peter Ong
Politics
Is anyone winning the Middle East war?
The ongoing war in the Middle East leaves no true winners. It weakens the UN, damages America’s global reputation and threatens Israel’s future. The greatest suffering is borne by innocent Palestinian and Lebanese civilians. Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Peter Ong discusses the situation.
Peter Ong
15 Nov 2024
Society
Can the Chinese language survive in Singapore?
Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Peter Ong notes that the Chinese language in Singapore plays second fiddle to English, and Singaporeans’ standards are not as high as those of the Chinese or Malaysians. However, even as it might seem a challenge for the Chinese language to stay relevant, as long as there are people who are willing to work to keep it alive, there is still hope.
Peter Ong
28 Aug 2024
Politics
Should our youths be concerned with 'other people's politics'?
While there are fears that the support of political causes of other countries could lead to societal tensions and public disorder, Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Peter Ong says that we should not be too critical of youths that participate in seminars discussing wars and oppression, want to learn from one another, speak up on the internet and even parade on the streets. While their fight may be futile and their means not necessarily reasonable, it is oftentimes their sense of justice, sincerity and the fearless display of their youthfulness that should be valued.
Peter Ong
06 Mar 2024
Politics
Why can't God of Wealth and Taylor Swift exist side by side: Reflecting on Washington Post's article on Lianhe Zaobao
A recent piece in the Washington Post claims that Lianhe Zaobao is a pro-China mouthpiece that lacks its own stand. Lianhe Zaobao's associate editor Peter Ong examines the paper's editorial considerations and responds to the Post's comments.
Peter Ong
14 Aug 2023
Society
Can we still trust the media amid falling media credibility?
Do people still read, watch and listen to the news today? Second, is the media, especially the traditional media, still credible? Answering these questions will lead us to the answer as to whether it matters if journalists will be replaced with the dawn of generative AI.
Peter Ong
23 Jun 2023
Economy
Globalisation's end could mean the end of good times
Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Peter Ong assesses that the world is moving away from globalisation as friction between countries have led to the need for self-sufficiency and "friendshoring". Modern history has shown the ills of such moves, but then again, isn't the worst human failing that of forgetting history?
Peter Ong
25 May 2023
Society
It's not just China: Asia faces a shrinking population
Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Peter Ong looks into why Asian countries are facing a declining population, especially those that have witnessed successful economic transformation. What social conditions have led to the staggeringly low birth rates? And is migration a solution?
Peter Ong
27 Feb 2023
Politics
The world is no longer safe from a nuclear war
Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Peter Ong remarks that the likelihood of a nuclear war has suddenly increased manyfold since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. Besides Russia, the US has also become the main actor that could initiate the use of nuclear weapons. He shares his thoughts on these major powers' historic and present-day views of nuclear weapons. Are they willing to risk it all?
Peter Ong
11 Nov 2022
Society
Why Chinese Singaporeans will be torn if war breaks out over the Taiwan Strait
Zaobao associate editor Peter Ong observes that members of the Chinese community in Singapore hold diverse views on reunification and other issues, and have varying levels of emotional ties to the mainland and Taiwan. If war breaks out, it will not be distant like the war in Ukraine, but stir up different feelings in the Chinese community. Remaining objective would be hard but necessary.
Peter Ong
22 Aug 2022