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10 most-read Letters to the Editor 2021
In 2021, half of the top 10 letters dealt with various aspects of the pandemic, as Covid-19 continued to spread around the world, Hong Kong committed to a zero-Covid policy and Singapore opted to live with the virus. Also among the leading topics of concern were China-Australia relations, civil rights in Canada, and emigration from Hong Kong. Here, then, are the most popular letters of the year.
Updated: 28 Dec, 2021
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Letters | Australia making a big mistake taking on China
Australia should focus on building infrastructure instead of buying war equipment and doing the bidding of the US.
03 Apr, 2021
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Letters | Zero-Covid Hong Kong could mean ‘World City’ Singapore
Readers discuss Hong Kong’s alienating pandemic policy, the quarantine exemption for JPMorgan’s CEO, the essential work done by pilots, an issue with the vaccine record QR code.
19 Nov, 2021
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Letters | Why Australia will regret making an enemy of China
Australia has led the “attack China on all fronts” brigade. To do that and still wish to trade with and make money from China is wishful thinking.
17 Jul, 2021
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Letters | In Canadian police’s refusal of street checks, a lesson for Hong Kong
The fact that police forces in Ontario would not follow a directive indicates a key difference in the evolution of police powers in Canada and China.
24 Apr, 2021
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Letters | Hong Kong hotel quarantine rules: a plea for common sense and mercy
A long, difficult journey to Hong Kong was endured in the strong belief and hope that everything would be fine upon reaching the city. But those hopes were dashed.
09 Mar, 2021
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Letters | UK’s ‘green list’ for travel: why is Singapore in and Hong Kong out?
It makes little sense that Singapore, with more active coronavirus cases and more in total than Hong Kong, should be on the list while Hong Kong is not.
14 May, 2021
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Letters | Think twice before leaving Hong Kong on BN(O) visa
The economic effects of Britain choosing to leave the European Union could have an impact on Hongkongers’ new life in the UK.
22 Feb, 2021
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Letters | Harsh Covid-19 rules raise risks of Hong Kong expat exodus
Expats will see no reason to endure the city’s high costs and stressful lifestyle if the government insists on retaining the strict quarantine and other rules that restrict travel and put a dampener on leisure and entertainment activities.
18 Jun, 2021
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Letters | Hongkongers moving to Canada for democracy are in for a shock
Readers discuss the poor choice of candidates in Canadian elections, a proposed law to ban alternative smoking products, the rise in myopia among children amid the pandemic, and television coverage of the Paralympics.
08 Sep, 2021
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Letters | There are worthier Bible lessons than ‘mark of the beast’
Readers discuss a Covid-19 conspiracy theory, a controversial ad in India, a chef’s inspiring journey, and the EU’s plans for a standard USB-C phone charger.
04 Oct, 2021
