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Letters | China should use US treasury holdings as leverage to lower US tariffs

Readers discuss how Beijing might work with the incoming Trump administration, shoebox housing and the retirement age in Hong Kong and the treatment of an Iranian protester.

Letters | MTR Corp, how about some lift etiquette first?

Letters | DSE a waste of time for Hong Kong youth not cut out for academics

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Letters | Those who don’t like Trump must still agree US democracy works

Readers consider the impact of Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the reasons for Kamala Harris’ loss.

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People march in protest in New York on November 9, following the election of Donald Trump as president. Photo: EPA-EFE
People march in protest in New York on November 9, following the election of Donald Trump as president. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Letters | Hong Kong’s working class deserve world-class medical care

Readers discuss proposed reforms to Hong Kong’s outpatient services, the city’s aspirations to be an education hub, Trump’s MAGA movement and North Korea’s continuing missile tests.

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Letters | Is Hong Kong ready for the advent of robots in daily life?

Readers discuss the need for legislation to prevent misuse of robots, service standards on Hong Kong buses, and the impact of surging food prices.

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Letters | Nuclear deterrence is mute on how to resolve root of conflict

Readers discuss Russia’s threat of nuclear strikes and North Korea’s role in the Ukraine war, Cheung Chau’s fading charms, and Hong Kong’s outstanding healthcare service.

An activist holds a single-person picket in front of the US embassy in central Moscow on November 5, with a poster reading “We Support Changing the Nuclear Doctrine to Allowing to Retarget Nuclear Weapons at the United States”. Photo: AFP

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Letters | Better IP protection will fire up Hong Kong’s creative industries

Readers discuss the government’s moves to recognise creative property rights and address livelihood and community concerns.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attends a press conference for his third policy address on October 16. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attends a press conference for his third policy address on October 16. Photo: Xinhua

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Letters | Trump’s win brings home why Global South must forge own path

Readers reflect on the results of the 2024 US presidential election and lessons learned.

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Letters | How Hong Kong can become Asia’s world city for students

Readers discuss how to bolster the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand, Leung Chun-ying’s warning of housing oversupply, and a potential iconic tourist draw for Hong Kong.

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Letters | Asean must ditch neutrality and stand up for rule of law

Readers discuss Asean’s challenge to remain relevant, a Hong Kong company’s celebration of the panda cubs, and how John Lee compares with past leaders.

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (from left), Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, and Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone applaud after a group photo during the 2nd Asia Zero Emission Community Leaders Meeting on the sidelines of the Asean Summit in Vientiane, Laos, on October 11. Photo: AP

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Letters | Just low taxes and good food won’t make Hong Kong a talent hub

Readers discuss how the city can widen its talent pool, Halloween’s impact on young children, and Trump’s possible return as US president.

Hongkongers cross a street in Central district on October 10. The city must tap its core strengths – its openness, respect for rule of law, and vibrant multicultural environment – to attract a diverse pool of top talent. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hongkongers cross a street in Central district on October 10. The city must tap its core strengths – its openness, respect for rule of law, and vibrant multicultural environment – to attract a diverse pool of top talent. Photo: Eugene Lee

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Letters | Why I won’t be voting for Harris or Trump in the election

Readers discuss disillusionment with the US political system, the Democrats’ uphill battle to win over Arab Americans, the cruelty of zoos, and Hong Kong’s drive to promote itself.

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Letters | Halal tourism a golden opportunity to spur Hong Kong’s recovery

Readers discuss the benefits of tapping the Muslim travel market, a Swiftie’s failed attempts to secure an Eras Tour ticket, and poverty alleviation in Hong Kong.

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Letters | Hong Kong must give high-calibre talent a reason to come

Readers discuss how Hong Kong can attract well-connected professionals, a local ballet’s cross-cultural appeal, and why the second phase of the city’s plastic ban shouldn’t be delayed.

Travellers walk through Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok, on July 15. Photo: Elson Li

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Letters | Public display of flags is subject to Malaysian law

Readers discuss the uproar over the waving of Chinese flags at a cultural festival, the push for a Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Hong Kong’s efforts to legalise same-sex relationships, and the city’s clean-factory initiative.

The display of Chinese flags at a cultural festival in Perak led to a counter rally two days later in which hundreds converged on a town square in Perak to wave Malaysian flags and sing the national anthem. Photo: TikTok / wanwadifa
The display of Chinese flags at a cultural festival in Perak led to a counter rally two days later in which hundreds converged on a town square in Perak to wave Malaysian flags and sing the national anthem. Photo: TikTok / wanwadifa

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Letters | Can Hong Kong really get ahead of scammers?

Readers discuss how ubiquitous scams and fraud have become, why rule of law matters in discussions on marriage equality and help for our struggling elderly.

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Letters | What Hong Kong can do to improve its office occupancy rate

Readers discuss viable measures to control supply and raise demand, visiting mainland China on the new travel permit and how Malaysia should handle South China Sea tensions.

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Letters | Why import foreign workers when Hong Kong’s poor need jobs?

Readers discuss the government’s focus in job creation, contribution to public service by the late Michael Suen and the UN’s role in the Gaza war.

Worker carrying out essential maintenance on the rooftop of the Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom on October 24. Photo: May Tse

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Letters | Why American democracy isn’t quite inspiring copycats

Readers discuss the user-unfriendly voting system in the United States and how AI could help improve special needs education.

People wait in line to cast early ballots or register to vote outside the Douglas County Election Commission on October 24 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo: AFP
People wait in line to cast early ballots or register to vote outside the Douglas County Election Commission on October 24 in Omaha, Nebraska. Photo: AFP

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Letters | Government must manage the consequences of cutting liquor tax

Readers discuss the government’s responsibility to citizens in reducing liquor tax and the penalties being imposed for plastic cutlery.

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Letters | Hong Kong shows its education hub aspiration isn’t just talk

Readers discuss the government’s push to become a magnet for global talent, language requirements for university admissions, a new Chinese culture centre and provision of handrails around the city.

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Letters | ‘Conservation’ projects to drive human traffic? Only in Hong Kong

Readers discuss government proposals to ‘conserve’ South Lantau, monkey deaths at a Hong Kong zoo, and the growing numbers of men and women on the shelf.

A view of Silvermine Bay in Mui Wo in 2009. The government proposes building a long tunnel across Lantau, from north to south, with the tunnel entrance at Silvermine Bay Beach in Mui Wo. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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