Tai Hing Shing

Journalist, Lianhe Zaobao

Tai Hing Shing is a Hong Kong- and Macau-based journalist with Lianhe Zaobao. He has been in the media industry for over a decade, focusing on Chinese diplomacy and Southeast Asian politics. He likes to analyse issues pertaining to Hong Kong and Macau from an international politics perspective.

The people of Macau felt a strong sense of belonging to China and welcomed the handover. The photo shows a celebration parade of floats and dancers weaving through the streets of Macau in celebration of the return of Macau to China in 1999. (SPH)
Politics

It works for Macau, why not Hong Kong?

By Tai Hing Shing 25 Oct 2019
The Macau SAR is in a celebratory mood, busy preparing for the 20th anniversary of its return to China. On the other side of the estuary, the Hong Kong SAR has been in turmoil for the past four months with no hint of a reprieve. China’s two SARs are facing circumstances that are poles apart. Why?