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Australia
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Bondi response must go beyond policing and towards rebuilding unity
Readers discuss social cohesion in Australia, a commission into the Bondi shooting, and US interventions.
11 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Banking & finance
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5 years on, digital banks are taking root in Hong Kong
10 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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As Hongkongers unite around Tai Po, the fire probe must deliver
9 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
US-Venezuela conflict
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What US military action in Venezuela looks like to Southeast Asia
Readers discuss the possible repercussions of the Venezuela raid, and water supplies management in Hong Kong.
8 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
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
Hong Kong economy
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Besides part-time employees, Hong Kong should protect gig workers
Readers discuss the status of gig-based work, a health safety net, and the seizure of Nicolas Maduro.
7 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Venezuela
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The US’ unilateral Venezuela strikes should worry the world
Readers discuss the US’ latest intervention in Latin America, the Trump presidency, and Hong Kong’s EV-charging subsidy.
6 Jan 2026 - 11:31AM
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Social media
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Scolding not the right way to curb children’s social media use
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.
5 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
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
Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong must take pragmatic approach to improving animal welfare
Readers discuss the complexities of balancing animal protection with economic imperatives, the benefits of engaging the elderly in esports, and traffic arrangements on Christmas Eve.
4 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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Lesson from Tai Po fire: Hong Kong must close the regulatory loopholes
Readers discuss the scourge of dishonest practices in industries, creating longer breaks for Hong Kong workers, combating illegal parking, and the live-fire drills around Taiwan.
3 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Artificial intelligence
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How universities can rein in the abuse of AI
Readers discuss ways to ensure ethical artificial intelligence use in academia, the importance of activating Hong Kong’s emergency alerts, and the city’s healthcare fee hikes.
2 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
War and conflict
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May 2026 bring more peace and more jobs
Readers discuss hopes for the new year, the prospect of an EU-like Asian union, and the cult of ‘result-oriented’.
1 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
A Palestinian woman walks along a street surrounded by buildings destroyed during Israeli air and ground operations in Sheikh Radwan, a residential district of Gaza City, on December 30. Photo: AP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
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Annual spending cap protects the medically and financially at risk
Readers discuss the healthcare revamp, greater public usage of the Central Kowloon Bypass, and higher education.
31 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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How government-led building repairs can work in Hong Kong
Readers discuss the safeguards needed to ensure fairness and effectiveness, and public demand for the coin collection service.
30 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Diplomacy
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China’s Latin America policy paper speaks language of multipolarity
Readers discuss why Beijing’s outreach to the region should not be seen as a challenge to Washington, the HK$2 subsidised transport fare for the elderly, and Hong Kong’s New Year countdown.
29 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Why lapses in the Tai Po tragedy are both shocking and familiar
Readers discuss Hong Kong’s light-touch culture, the city’s struggling retail sector, and meeting the emotional needs of men.
28 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
People walk past the blackened blocks of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on December 20. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong
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New benchmarks for Hong Kong language teachers underline policy shift
Readers discuss the new requirements for native-speaking English teachers, the need to prioritise safety and well-being in building renovation, and the commercialisation of Christmas gift-giving.
27 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Let 2026 be the year we are kinder to animals
Readers suggest what Hongkongers can do in the coming year to make a difference and reflect on the constant pursuit of gratification.
25 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
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Social media
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To kick our social media habit, let’s start with the adults
Readers discuss the missing link in efforts to restrict screen time for children, concern over the Jimmy Lai trial and verdict, and rampant illegal parking in Hong Kong.
24 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Hongkongers engrossed in their phones are a common sight on the MTR. Photo: Eugene Lee
Education in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s AI grant for schools shouldn’t leave out teacher training
Readers discuss the flaws of a hardware-first, training-last approach, shoring up accountability of owners’ corporations, and the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack.
23 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
China's economic recovery
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Shenzhen-Hong Kong special zone could better serve national economy
Readers discuss takeaways from the central economic work conference, native-level English proficiency, and how to honour those lost in the Tai Po fire.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Medical volunteers’ joint effort on Tai Po fire relief made a difference
Readers discuss the collaborative spirit of and bonds forged through the mobilisation, and smoking in public in Hong Kong.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Building renovation management should not be entrusted to laymen
Readers discuss the law that makes owners responsible for common parts of buildings, the opening of the Chinese Medicine Hospital, and a robot’s record-breaking feat of endurance.
20 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
A worker removes netting from a scaffold in Hong Kong on December 5, following the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: EPA
Extreme weather
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Asia is not built for extreme weather. This must change
Readers discuss the urban planning features essential to climate resilience, the demise of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, and the Legislative Council election.
19 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Tai Po fire tragedy shows importance of disaster risk reduction
Readers discuss how addressing risk factors can save lives and minimise loss, the turnout of the Legislative Council election, and the Japanese prime minister’s controversial remarks on Taiwan.
18 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Greater Bay Area
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As Greater Bay Area shifts to carbon-free trade, Hong Kong must catch on
Readers discuss a key role for the city gleaned from China’s central economic work conference, promotion of indoor sports, and the mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach.
17 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
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