The Korean presidency is a poisoned chalice. Few occupants of that top post have survived intact: they are either assassinated, jailed, overthrown, exiled, or scarred by scandal. In the latest episode, the incumbent has added another layer of intrigue as a doting husband. Under him, K-drama has come roaring back. The whole world is waiting for the next instalment. This storyline has everything: a potent cocktail of sex, fraud, money and power.

The verb on every leader's lip following Trump's electoral victory is "brace", as in airplane passengers bracing for a crash landing. In nearly every corner of an uneasy world, everyone is busy bracing for Trump's ridiculous resumption of power. The BRIC's are bracing for it, with Trump threatening to slap them with a 100% tariff if they dare to boycott the greenback in trade.

Undoubtedly, Donald Trump, who was elected President of the United States, has once again become the focus of global fear. During the time he was forming his administration, he continually issued tariff threats and "extortion" to the world, making neighboring countries, allies, and global trade partners feel the deep chill of an impending winter. This has once again made Trump and the United States global enemies.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government recently held a grand signing ceremony, where 85 companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) about supporting and participating in the Northern Metropolis development with the government. However, some voices argue that Hong Kong is a highly free economy that practices market principles, and the SAR government should not force companies to invest. This perspective, to me, is one-sided.

Late last night South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol randomly declared Martial Law. Stating that the opposition Democratic Party was collaborating with North Korea, he vowed on television to effectively purge them. The decision came as he faced impeachment proceedings, with his reputation dogged by low popularity and a series of political scandals, and soon enough soldiers were deployed onto the streets of Seoul and descended upon the Gukhwi (national assembly) building.

The Transport and Housing Bureau recently submitted documents to the Legislative Council (LegCo) confirming the promotion of the South Island Line (West Section) using green transportation systems such as "SkyShuttle" and "Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit." Detailed studies are set to commence next year, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027.

On Dec. 3, Cui Jianchun, Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, published an article, elaborating on the dialectical and unified relationship between development and security, emphasizing that legislation on national security is an important safeguard and basic prerequisite for Hong Kong's prosperity and development, and firmly refuting the untruthful allegations made by external forces on the adjudication of the HKSAR's national security cases and the rule of law in business environment.

On Dec. 1, China resumed and expanded the multiple-entry visa for Shenzhen residents to visit Hong Kong. Visas can now be processed as quickly as two minutes, prompting some Shenzhen residents to head to Hong Kong immediately upon receiving their visas. This initiative brings hope to Hong Kong's tourism, retail, and dining sectors. To make the most of the multiple-entry Individual Visit Scheme, Hong Kong needs to actively attract visitors and provide Shenzhen residents with reasons to come to t

Beginning at the weekend, the Syrian Rebel Forces, pinned in a distant northwest corner of the country, suddenly launched an offensive against the territory of the Bashar Al-Assad government. Disorganized and ill-prepared, the rebels almost immediately recaptured the city of Aleppo, which had been reclaimed in a hugely destructive and deadly battle back in 2016. Mainstream liberals began cheering on social media again for the prospective fall of the Assad regime, although that seems premature.

One by one, justice is being meted out to the agitators in Hong Kong's unrest. Their day of reckoning is here. A sad and sordid chapter in Hong Kong's history is finally closing.

In this world full of uncertainties, international politics has become a giant chess game, where every player tries to occupy a favorable position on the chessboard. Recently, the moves of two players, Vladimir Putin of Russia and Joe Biden of the United States, have drawn the attention of the whole world.

Yesterday it was announced that Germany's Volkswagen will sell its plant in China's Xinjiang autonomous region to a local owner, as well as its testing track, and withdraw from production there.

On Monday local time, US President-elect Donald Trump announced on his social media platform his plan to impose an additional 10% tariff on all major Chinese products entering the United States. The stated reason for this move is to combat the influx of drugs, especially fentanyl, into the United States. However, the implications behind this economic policy extend not only to China-US trade relations but also could potentially have various impacts on the global economy. The ultimate effects remain to be seen.

Yesterday incoming US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he would be slapping tariffs on numerous countries on day one in office, including 25% on Mexico and Canada, as well as 10% on China, which he stated would be in addition to any future tariffs. It is quite obvious that the White House will return to its strategy of weaponizing levies against Beijing to try and force China to make concessions by hurting its trade and supply chains.

The recent sentencing of Benny Tai and 45 others for the offense of "conspiracy to subvert state power" by a Hong Kong court has garnered overwhelming support from the majority of citizens. However, anti-China forces are unwilling to see their "proxies" in Hong Kong imprisoned and have been relentlessly engaging in a frenzied smear campaign, revealing their true colors. Equally embarrassing is the conduct of the former judge of the UK Supreme Court, Jonathan Sumption, who resigned from her position as a non-permanent overseas judge of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal.