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A Thai soldier stands guard in a compound that the Thai military says was used for scam operations, in the town of O’Smach, along Cambodia’s northern border with Thailand, on April 7. Photo: Reuters
Cambodia

Letters | Cambodia should investigate those who enabled scam networks

Readers discuss how Cambodia can regain international credibility, and vigilance against fraudulent loans and transactions.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong needn’t match mainland prices but must compete on value

Hong Kong

Letters | Physical toys aren’t fighting a losing battle. How’s that for hope?

China manufacturing

Letters | How China’s zero-carbon factories can shape future of manufacturing

Readers discuss the significance of turning carbon emissions into measurable assets, American expertise in China, and making Hong Kong beautiful.

An employee patrols a Jiangsu Yueda Textile Group factory in Yancheng city, east China’s Jiangsu province, on July 25. Once a factory’s carbon reductions, renewable electricity usage and other sustainability indicators are certified by third parties as standardised assets, investments such as energy-saving equipment, previously regarded as pure costs, can begin to qualify as assets. Photo: Xinhua
An employee patrols a Jiangsu Yueda Textile Group factory in Yancheng city, east China’s Jiangsu province, on July 25. Once a factory’s carbon reductions, renewable electricity usage and other sustainability indicators are certified by third parties as standardised assets, investments such as energy-saving equipment, previously regarded as pure costs, can begin to qualify as assets. Photo: Xinhua
China-UK relations

Letters | 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.

Transport and logistics

Letters | 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.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Letters | 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.

Under the current regime, a survivor of child sexual abuse has to distinguish the details of each incident to meet the requirements for prosecution even though they have faced prolonged, persistent and repetitive abuse. A new offence should be introduced to focus on proving patterns of sexual exploitation between an adult abuser and a child over a period of time. Photo: Theodora Yu
Under the current regime, a survivor of child sexual abuse has to distinguish the details of each incident to meet the requirements for prosecution even though they have faced prolonged, persistent and repetitive abuse. A new offence should be introduced to focus on proving patterns of sexual exploitation between an adult abuser and a child over a period of time. Photo: Theodora Yu
Hong Kong

Letters | 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.

Defence

Letters | 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.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | 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.

Dozens of students and their mentors took part in a Cathay Pacific community flight programme on May 21, 2023. Mentoring could begin simply, by matching adults with students or young employees and giving them a quiet place to talk. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | 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.

Flood barriers are up at an exit of the Sham Shui Po MTR Station after the Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm warning on June 18. Photo: Dickson Lee
Flood barriers are up at an exit of the Sham Shui Po MTR Station after the Hong Kong Observatory issued a black rainstorm warning on June 18. Photo: Dickson Lee
Science

Letters | 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.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | 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.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | 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.

People wait to cross the road in Tsim Sha Tsui during heavy rain on July 16. For delivery workers and part-timers, income is tied directly to hours worked and work suspensions during extreme weather can mean immediate financial hardship. Photo: Jelly Tse
Animal rights in China

Letters | 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.

A woman holds her dog as she takes a picture of glowing bamboo rafts during the Dragon Boat Festival in Beijing on June 19. China has made enormous economic and technological progress, yet it still lacks a national law prohibiting cruelty towards all animals. Photo: EPA
A woman holds her dog as she takes a picture of glowing bamboo rafts during the Dragon Boat Festival in Beijing on June 19. China has made enormous economic and technological progress, yet it still lacks a national law prohibiting cruelty towards all animals. Photo: EPA
Human rights

Letters | 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.

Social media

Letters | 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.

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Northern Metropolis

Letters | 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.

The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in Lok Ma Chau Loop on April 22. Photo: Edmond So
The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in Lok Ma Chau Loop on April 22. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Letters | 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.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | 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.

ChatGPT and other generative AIs

Letters | 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.

People work on their laptops at a cafe in Shanghai. As companies rush to automate, the value of an authentic voice might have been overlooked. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong

Letters | 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.

Tourists gather at a photo hotspot in Kennedy Town. No government anywhere has commissioned an official bilingual typeface for traditional Chinese and Latin scripts. Hong Kong is well placed to attempt one. Photo: Sam Tsang
Tourists gather at a photo hotspot in Kennedy Town. No government anywhere has commissioned an official bilingual typeface for traditional Chinese and Latin scripts. Hong Kong is well placed to attempt one. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | 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.

Robotics

Letters | 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.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | 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.

Students wait to receive their DSE results in 2019. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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