World Review China’s broken promises on Hong Kong, with Chris Patten The last British governor of Hong Kong, on calling out China’s abuses and why successive British governments keep making the same mistakes.
The politics of decency: how Peter Carrington exemplified dignified public service In praise of Carrington’s wit, charm and occasionally acerbic yet accurate descriptions of others. By Chris Patten
The dream deferred In the 20 years since China regained control of the territory, Hong Kong has seen its autonomy steadily eroded.… By Chris Patten
Chris Patten on Margaret Thatcher: strength and self-delusion The second volume of Charles Moore’s biography paints Thatcher as the most partisan and domineering British prime minister since… By Chris Patten
Unlike animals, we all all have the potential to be Rembrandt or Mozart Human artistic creativity marks us out from the animal kingdom. You look at a painting by Michelangelo or Raphael… By Chris Patten