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Letters | Hong Kong’s economic comeback is the best answer to its critics

A tourist observes Hong Kong’s skyscrapers using binoculars at The Peak Galleria on June 21, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee

Readers discuss the renewed global interest in Hong Kong, and the British prime minister’s visit to China.

Letters | As US dollar weakens, time to rethink Hong Kong dollar peg?

The yuan is increasingly being used in global trade finance, while the US president seemingly favours a weak dollar to remedy trade imbalances. Photo: dpa

Readers discuss the dollar peg amid geopolitical volatility, an AI proposal for student well-being, public reactions to bus seat belts, and the viability of the cinema industry.

Letters | What an image of Trump and a penguin reveals about the White House

The village of Kapisillit in Greenland on January 19. Penguins do not live in Greenland. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss an elementary error by the US administration, a high-profile free solo climb, and phone addiction.

Letters | Don’t be too quick to call brands out on cultural appropriation

Brands like Adidas have adopted stylistic elements associated with Chinese clothing. Photo: Adidas Power of Three

Readers discuss the use of Chinese stylistic elements in fashion, a Malaysian corruption trial, and a new trade pact.

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Letters | PhD fellowship scheme holds a key to Hong Kong’s education hub dream

The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2024. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Readers discuss the experience of international PhD students in Hong Kong, hospital fees, and Mark Carney’s Davos speech.

Letters | Kudos to Hong Kong police negotiators for listening and saving lives

Trainees with the Police Negotiation Cadre practise negotiating with a man through an interpreter in 2023. Photo: Elson LI

Readers discuss the professionalised empathy of the Police Negotiation Cadre, measures against online scalping, and the use of public swimming pools.

Letters | Time to update Hong Kong’s wildlife protection law

A big-headed turtle is displayed during a press briefing on illegal possession of endangered species at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department office in Cheung Sha Wan in 2023. Photo: May Tse

Readers discuss stronger legal teeth for wildlife protection, ear acupuncture, and ethical evolution.

Letters | Fewer newborns in China may point to a more humane future

Children and adults take rides in a park in Fuyang, Anhui province in 2025. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss why a shrinking population is not a policy failure, and the bottled water procurement scandal.

Letters | Vulnerable families in Hong Kong simply must master Cantonese

People attend the Building a Multicultural Workplace Job Fair at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on July 24. Photo: Nora Tam

Readers discuss the transformative power of a trilingual skill set, public awareness of the shark fin problem, and how to increase public participation in recycling.

Letters | Moving to Mars? First, bring the human ego under control

SpaceX’s Starship lifts off during a flight test in Boca Chica, Texas in 2024. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss why humanity needs to manage the forces within rather than change planets, and the problem with delegating work to machines.

Letters | When conflicts disrupt education, societies lose

A boy stands among adults waiting to collect supplies at Batthkav refugee camp, amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, in Chong Kal, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia on December 12. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss education for crisis-affected children, how Donald Trump is reshaping global politics, and the truth about Europe.

Letters | What Hong Kong’s abuse reporting law means for child-facing professionals

Posters for the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance along a footbridge in Admiralty on January 20. Photo: Jelly Tse

Readers discuss the implications of the new law, and support for sexual minority rights.

Letters | Hong Kong should build a lasting foundation for stronger fire safety

A fire service installation around a building in Sai Ying Pun on December 3. Photo: Dickson Lee

Readers discuss ways to enhance an inspection operation, the survival of cinemas, and the plight of subdivided-flat tenants.

Letters | Will the coming Hong Kong budget be on ordinary people’s wavelength?

Commuters head for work in North Point on December 16. Photo: Sun Yeung

Readers discuss the concerns of Hongkongers ahead of the budget, animal adoption, and seat belt rules.

Letters | Prioritise scam victims’ well-being in fighting transnational cybercrime

Workers walk out of a suspected scam compound in Sihanoukville on January 15, after Chen Zhi, the alleged kingpin of one of Asia’s largest cyber scam organisations, was arrested in Cambodia and sent to China. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss how to better address internet scams, fire safety tips, and the charms of Shenzhen.

Letters | Trump’s multilateral retreat gives China mixed opportunities

US President Donald Trump reacts to a question from a reporter after signing a series of executive orders at the White House on February 10. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

Readers discuss the US’ pull-out from 66 international organisations, Trumponomics, and Hong Kong’s appeal as a financial centre.

Letters | As robots do more work, here is why humans need to play

A man sets off fireworks to celebrate New Year on the beach in Houhai village, Hainan on January 1. Photo: EPA

Readers discuss the increasing importance of leisure, a Hong Kong story, and a new hit film.

Letters | South Asians have a unique place in Hong Kong

Kowloon Mosque in Tsim Sha Tsui on June 13. Photo: Elson Li

Readers discuss early settlers in Hong Kong, small businesses in Venezuela, and Donald Trump’s ‘morality’.

Letters | Hong Kong has what it takes to run a bigger tennis tournament

Fans cheer during a semifinal of the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open at Victoria Park on January 10. Photo: Karma Lo

Readers discuss the possibility of a unified Hong Kong tennis open, how to improve the co-location arrangement for passengers, and a pragmatic approach to marriage equality.

Letters | Japan should put more eggs in the renewable basket

Tokyo Electric Power Company’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant stands along the seaside in Kashiwazaki, northern Japan in 2021. Japan is about to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant. Photo: Kyodo News via AP

Readers discuss Japan’s energy strategy, and how Hong Kong can do better on paper and plastic bottle recycling.

Letters | The strategic calculations behind Trump’s Venezuela raid

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with oil executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington on January 9. Trump aims to convince them to support his plans for Venezuela. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss the objectives of the US raid on Venezuela, why the episode pleases China and Russia, and how to help Shenzhen shine as a global city.

Letters | Hong Kong airport has recovered well from the pandemic

Travellers arrive at Hong Kong International Airport on December 27, during the holiday season. Photo: Eugene Lee

Readers discuss the competitiveness of HKIA, the impact of the medical fee hike, and the success of the high-speed rail link.

Letters | Educate visiting hikers and seriously deter them from littering

A policeman directs a taxi as hikers visit High Land Reservoir in Sai Kung on May 1. Photo: Dickson Lee

Readers discuss the need to protect natural landscapes in Hong Kong, the new seat belt requirement, and AI-assisted teaching.

Letters | Bondi response must go beyond policing and towards rebuilding unity

Mourners gather at Bondi Pavillion for a tribute to the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 15. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss social cohesion in Australia, a commission into the Bondi shooting, and US interventions.

Letters | 5 years on, digital banks are taking root in Hong Kong

People use ATMs in Central in 2024. A 2025 survey found a majority of respondents reporting that digital banks could meet at least half of their daily banking needs. Photo: Eugene Lee

Readers discuss perceptions of virtual banks, vetting of English teachers, and the outlook for Hong Kong.

Letters | As Hongkongers unite around Tai Po, the fire probe must deliver

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on January 5. Photo: Dickson Lee

Readers discuss how to sustain social cohesion in Hong Kong, the kindness of Hongkongers, and why the world must respond to the Venezuela raid.

Letters | What US military action in Venezuela looks like to Southeast Asia

Motorcyclists queue at a petrol station in Caracas on January 3, after US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela remains an important energy producer and instability could add volatility to global oil markets. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss the possible repercussions of the Venezuela raid, and water supplies management in Hong Kong.

Letters | Besides part-time employees, Hong Kong should protect gig workers

A food delivery rider drives in Jordan on June 12. Hong Kong’s workforce is increasingly shaped by gig-based and project-based work. Photo: Jelly Tse

Readers discuss the status of gig-based work, a health safety net, and the seizure of Nicolas Maduro.

Letters | The US’ unilateral Venezuela strikes should worry the world

People look for personal belongings among the rubble following US strikes in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, on January 4. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss the US’ latest intervention in Latin America, the Trump presidency, and Hong Kong’s EV-charging subsidy.

Letters | Scolding not the right way to curb children’s social media use

if children spend too much time on online games and social media, parents have good reason to intervene. But brute force or scolding are not recommended. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss the parenting styles that are conducive to growth, raising awareness of Hong Kong’s new smoking rules, and minimising disruption in our water supply.

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