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Letters | BMI a starting point, not whole story, of Hong Kong’s weight management plan

People exercise at Kowloon Tsai Park in July 2023. Photo: Elson Li

Readers discuss the government’s weight management action plan, and the changes to the HK$2 fare concession scheme.

Letters | Start early, connect deeply: addressing Gen Z’s mental health crisis

A recent survey found 44 per cent of Gen Z respondents reported moderate to severe depression. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Readers discuss how Hong Kong should respond to a survey on depression among the youth, and campaigns against sexual harassment for young people.

Letters | For US allies, Trump’s Oval Office offers the most uncomfortable seat

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi looks at her watch during a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 19. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss the Trump-Takaichi meeting, and what the US president’s remark about the attack on Pearl Harbour reveals.

Letters | This Earth Hour, Hong Kong should resolve to switch to lasting change

A group of monkeys rest on branches at Kam Shan Country Park. WWF-Hong Kong’s “State of Biodiversity report” warns that over 25 per cent of assessed species are at risk of local extinction. Photo: Elson Li

Readers discuss the decisive collective effort needed to protect the environment, the culling of wild boars, and littering in country parks.

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Letters | Hong Kong’s low birth rate calls for swift, thoughtful school restructuring

A view of Fresh Fish Traders’ School at Tai Kok Tsui, one of the schools at risk of closure. Photo: Jelly Tse

Readers discuss the shrinking number of children of school-going age, the government’s weight management plans, and the latest war in the Middle East.

Letters | In Hong Kong’s weight management plan, BMI should be one data point among many

A man checks his phone while using exercise equipment at the Kwun Tong promenade in July 2024. Photo: Edmond So

Readers discuss the new Action Plan on Weight Management, a university’s commitment to humanities education, and how Hong Kong should respond to the latest Middle East conflict.

Letters | How Hong Kong can map a path forward for mandatory reporting of child abuse

A stuffed bunny on the floor, a scared child sitting behind it. Child abuse. Bullying in the family. Photo: Getty Images

Readers discuss ways for the city to better protect children while supporting mandated reporters of abuse, cruelty to animals, and the Epstein scandal.

Letters | How Hong Kong can prepare to bring its transport blueprint to life

A Keeta drone delivering a traditional “Poon Choi” basin feast arrives at Ting Kok Village, Tai Po, for the Guan Yu ceremony, on February 27. Developing the low-altitude economy is part of Hong Kong’s transport vision. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Readers discuss the long-term vision for the city’s transport network, and ways to boost the birth rate.

Letters | Investing in women farmers and fishers is a smart nutrition policy

Wetlands and mangroves along the coast of Siargao island in the Philippines. Photo: Getty Images

Readers discuss an initiative in the Philippines to empower women fishers, and adopting English as the medium of instruction in Hong Kong.

Letters | China’s voice of stability is one many are choosing to heed

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference on foreign policy and external relations during the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing, China, on March 8. Photo: EPA

Readers discuss Beijing’s diplomatic messaging at the ‘two sessions’ meetings, and the spirit of Eid ul-Fitr.

Letters | Hong Kong has a chance to lead the world in marine underwriting

The Kwai Chung Container Terminal. 04MAR26 SCMP / Elson Li

Readers discuss developments in shipping, and the implications for Taiwan of US actions in the Iran war.

Letters | Ireland is a predictable partner in unsettling times

People watch the annual St Patrick’s Day parade through the city centre of Dublin, Ireland, on March 17. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss Ireland’s ties to Hong Kong and the country’s global appeal, the war in Iran, and the value of attracting international students.

Letters | Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s trump card

The tanker Callisto sits anchored in Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, on March 12 as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz almost stalls, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss Iran’s best weapon in negotiations, and how the leaders of China and the US can change the course of events in the Middle East.

Letters | How Hong Kong can better support its Nepali youth

A Nepali performer puts traditional costumes on a mannequin at the Asia+ Festival at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on November 10, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee

Readers discuss the challenges faced by an ethnic minority group, the need for a law to prevent workplace bullying, and the struggles of English teachers.

Letters | US has succeeded in plunging Middle East into dangerous conflict

A man walks along the shore as oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates on March 11. Photo: AP

Readers discuss the Middle East situation, helping young Hongkongers meet the AI challenge, and Hong Kong as an international city.

Letters | Future of journalism should be defined by humans standing behind facts

Members of the media question US President Donald Trump following a Women’s History Month event at the White House in Washington on March 12. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss the future of journalism, the success of the LIV Golf tournament, and Cathay Pacific’s results.

Letters | What Lee Kuan Yew knew: leaders’ psychological fitness matters

Statesman Lee Kuan Yew waves to the crowd at the National Day celebration in Singapore on August 9, 1996. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss the finer points of leadership selection, whether the Iran war is another US distraction, and corruption in China.

Letters | Families need not feel targeted by the child safeguarding process

A child holds hands with adults in Admiralty on January 20, as the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance came into effect. Photo: Jelly Tse

Readers discuss the structured process around child abuse reporting, the reach of fire safety education, and ice hockey in Hong Kong.

Letters | US war with Iran underscores need for global governance of AI

People inspect the site of a strike on a police station in Tehran, Iran, on March 3, amid the US and Israel’s bombing of the country. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

Readers discuss military use of artificial intelligence, the deaths of children as the conflict escalates, and the UN’s role.

Letters | In confronting child abuse, Hong Kong must reckon with the problem’s origins

People walk across a footbridge in Admiralty covered with posters promoting the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance on January 20. Photo: Jelly Tse

Readers discuss the cycle of abuse, and an opportunity for Hongkongers to learn more about Ramadan.

Letters | Iran war has underlined benefits of China’s ‘energy realism’ approach

A Chinese tanker sits anchored in Muscat, Oman, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, amid the US-Israeli conflict on March 7. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss the energy implications of the most recent conflict in the Middle East, and the strategic adaptations taking place.

Letters | Hong Kong can do more to connect mainland funds with tech stocks

MiniMax founder and CEO Yan Junjie (second left) and chief operating officer Yun Yeyi (second right) pose with Hong Kong Stock Exchange CEO Bonnie Chan (left) and Chairman Carlson Tong (right) at the Chinese artificial intelligence model developer’s listing ceremony at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on January 9. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss the Stock Connect scheme, a Chinese research team’s breakthrough using AI, and assessing teachers’ English proficiency.

Letters | Hong Kong cannot afford to ignore the threat of microplastic pollution

The bustling Castle Peak Road in Yuen Long is blanketed in smog on April 14, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee

Readers discuss a recent study on microplastics and nanoplastics in the air, and the death of Arctic foxes at Ocean Park.

Letters | Iran war: democracy, power and the US’ changing strategic limits

A sailor observes the landing of an E-2D Hawkeye on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford while operating in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, on March 2. Photo: US Navy via Reuters

Readers discuss the implications of the war in Iran, the impact on Asian economies, and Hong Kong as a safe haven.

Letters | As the US attacks Iran, the ancient Battle of Carrhae offers lessons

The US Navy destroyer USS Delbert D. Black fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location on February 28. Photo: US Navy/Handout via Reuters

Readers discuss the war in the Middle East, the opportunity for Colombians in Hong Kong to vote, the importance of teacher well-being, and the poon choi tradition.

Letters | Why Hong Kong should invest in food recovery

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po presents the budget inside the chamber at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong on February 25. Photo: dpa

Readers discuss an opportunity to prioritise poverty alleviation for the city’s most vulnerable, and the role of Hong Kong universities in national development.

Letters | Iran’s people deserve stability, dignity and peace

People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, on February 28. Photo: AP

Readers discuss the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, US-Philippine military cooperation, and American criticism of a key Chinese trade negotiator.

Letters | Hong Kong cannot allow a wait-and-see approach to fire safety

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on December 10, days after a devastating fire broke out. Photo: Karma Lo

Readers discuss fire safety compliance, palliative care, and the diversity of religious life in Singapore.

Letters | Passports and the idea of belonging in Hong Kong

Travellers take a stroll down memory lane at the “City Reflections: Through Time and Change” exhibition at Hong Kong International Airport on December 27. Photo: Eugene Lee

Readers discuss the BN(O) passport, lai see as social contract, and the Hong Kong spirit.

Letters | Asean is not choosing sides, but strategically maximising space

A boat cruises past a nickel processing plant at Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park in Central Halmahera, North Maluku province, Indonesia in 2024. Photo: AP

Readers discuss how Southeast Asian governments have gained bargaining power, the benefits of cheap public transport, and a harbourfront project.

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