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Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong needn’t match mainland prices but must compete on value
Readers discuss how mainland travel is reshaping Hongkongers’ ideas of service and value, overcrowding on the Airport Express, and the US’ gift to China.
3 Aug 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong
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Physical toys aren’t fighting a losing battle. How’s that for hope?
2 Aug 2026 - 11:30AM
China manufacturing
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How China’s zero-carbon factories can shape future of manufacturing
1 Aug 2026 - 11:30AM
China-UK relations
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Moving out of Hong Kong would be a bad idea for HSBC and StanChart
Readers discuss a proposal that two of Hong Kong’s note-issuing banks should relocate, and employment protections in the digital age.
31 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
A view of financial buildings, including HSBC and Standard Chartered, from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority headquarters. A think tank has proposed encouraging the two banks to relocate from Hong Kong amid concern about Beijng's tightened control over the city. Photo: May Tse
Transport and logistics
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Don’t be complacent about contracts in times of shipping disruptions
Readers discuss specialised clauses in shipping contracts, enforcement of the dog-friendly dining scheme, and kerbside parking.
30 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Crime in Hong Kong
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Law reform ought not overlook long-term child sexual abuse
Readers discuss the necessity of a new offence for persistent child sexual abuse, and why the Iran war is unpopular among Nato countries.
29 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
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Hong Kong
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Sports bosses’ meeting should be treated as a sales pitch for Hong Kong
Readers discuss the significance of Hong Kong hosting the world’s Olympic committees, an immigration hiccup in Kyrgyzstan, and a judge reprimanded for plagiarism.
28 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Paddlers take part in the Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races in 2025. Hong Kong should showcase its expertise in international services, hospitality and event management when it hosts the 2026 Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) general assembly. Photo: Eugene Lee
Defence
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Missile test shows major-power rivalry is spilling into the Pacific
Readers discuss the fallout of China’s recent missile test, the massive protests in India sparked by exam irregularities, and dwindling sales at the Hong Kong Book Fair.
27 Jul 2026 - 2:39PM
Education in Hong Kong
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Offer Hong Kong youth a mentor’s guidance, not more lesson plans
Readers discuss tapping a great resource in this city – its people, and how the science of longevity is bigger than biohacking.
26 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
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Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan should take sustainability seriously
Readers suggest a list of environmental priorities for the city, and discuss renewed tensions in the South China Sea.
25 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Science
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China’s Mazu system is a win for climate adaptation and cultural heritage
Readers discuss Chinese names for scientific projects, why ride-hailing cars pose a problem for Hong Kong, and the quality of teaching at universities.
24 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Pilgrims carry a sedan chair holding a statue of Mazu, the sea goddess, during a ceremony in 2023 in Ningde, Fujian province. It is fitting that a modern weather warning system designed to protect lives should carry the name of a guardian long associated with the sea. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Hong Kong environmental issues
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Manage tourist flow to Sharp Island for a better travel experience
Readers discuss why Sharp Island visitor data must be monitored, the Wang Fuk Court fire inquiry, how to remember those who died in the fire, and executive-led governance.
23 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
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Climate change demands stronger worker protections in Hong Kong
Readers discuss workers’ safety and rights during extreme weather, the state of Earth’s life support systems, and how to rejuvenate Chinese football.
22 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Animal rights in China
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Dog-killing video debate distracts attention from a more pressing task
Readers discuss animal protection legislation in mainland China, dogs in restaurants in Hong Kong, and animal welfare.
21 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Human rights
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China’s new human rights action plan is a significant step forward
Readers discuss the obligations of Chinese enterprises and projects abroad, and the economic landscape of Central Asia and the Caucasus.
20 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Relatives carry a coffin in Polewali Mandar, Indonesia in 2023, during the funeral for a victim of the explosion of a smelting furnace at a Chinese-owned nickel plant on Sulawesi island. Photo: AP
Social media
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A little more patience in crowded places please
Readers discuss how to do better in terms of etiquette online and offline, and the stock market craze.
19 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Northern Metropolis
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Success of the Northern Metropolis will come down to leadership culture
Readers discuss the need for Northern Metropolis leadership development programmes, and structural reforms for Singapore.
18 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Why transparency on pre-made meals would help Hong Kong dining
Readers discuss diners’ expectations of transparency and accountability, teaching children not to waste food, and dog-friendly restaurants.
21 Jul 2026 - 10:19AM
Tourists pack seafood restaurants in Sai Kung on May 2, during the Labour Day golden week holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
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Clearer standards would strengthen urgent care in private hospitals
Readers discuss care arrangements in private hospitals, a proposed cooling-off period for prepaid services, and innovation.
16 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
ChatGPT and other generative AIs
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In a sea of generic AI writing, a smart brand would let humans write
Readers discuss what is lost when AI does the initial drafting, animal-assisted services in Hong Kong, and the anti-drug video fiasco.
15 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s very own font would be a genuine world first
Readers discuss a craft-intensive investment that says Hong Kong believes in its future, the city’s focus on university rankings, and a World Cup red card scandal.
14 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
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To reduce waste, Hong Kong must connect lunch to learning
Readers discuss the need to incorporate sustainability goals at the curriculum level and how to set young entrepreneurs in conflict zones up for success.
13 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Children volunteer to collect vegetables in Tai Po, for their food recycling scheme, on August 30, 2019. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Robotics
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Automation must be designed with the human worker in mind
Readers discuss the importance of human dignity as robots upend industry, and the negative online reactions to a viral video of an expressive schoolchild.
12 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
Education in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong must resist turning DSE results day into a public spectacle
Readers discuss how schools’ promotional activities could affect student well-being, Hong Kong’s economic prospects, and the basis for Japan-Malaysia cooperation.
11 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
China-EU relations
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As heatwaves soar, a trade war with China will only leave Europe sweating
Readers discuss Europe’s air conditioning crisis, setting clear priorities for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, and the prison service’s bungled anti-drug message.
10 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM
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