Editorial | Hong Kong must start work on a better future in the new year

The dawning of a new year is a time for looking ahead and working towards a better future. We embark on 2026 with the world facing economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, climate change and conflict. Nations need to work together. The strained relationship between China and the US will be key. There could be as many as four face-to-face meetings between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump this year. Trump is due to visit China in April, with Xi possibly heading to the United States later in the year. Shenzhen will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting in November before…