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Seniors play chess on Choi Hung Estate in 2023. Photo: Elson LI
Ageing society

Letters | Community-centred technology can help Hong Kong’s seniors age well

Readers discuss digital tools for elder care, the importance of clinical training hours for medical laboratory science, and the need for health authorities to reassure the public.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Even as HIV rates fall, Hong Kong can’t afford to get complacent

United States

Letters | US sanctions are losing their power in a post-American world

Asean

Letters | The cruelty of gambling on horses in Hong Kong must end

Readers discuss racehorse deaths, and the behaviour of pet owners.

A race at Sha Tin on January 31. Photo: Dickson Lee
A race at Sha Tin on January 31. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong strengthens role as China’s gateway to the Middle East

Readers discuss the Hong Kong business delegation’s trip to Qatar and Kuwait, the lessons of Victory Day, and the US crackdown on overseas students.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong can regulate video game loot boxes by enforcing its laws

Readers discuss how to tackle gambling-like products, support for working mothers, Hong Kong’s tourism revival, and promoting recycling.

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US-China relations

Letters | China and the US could learn from fable of clam and snipe

Readers discuss the US-China relationship, water buffaloes in Lantau, and the recent travel chaos at the Lok Ma Chau MTR station.

The bilateral relationship began to fray in recent years and we are now at a point where complete decoupling is not unimaginable. Photo: DT
The bilateral relationship began to fray in recent years and we are now at a point where complete decoupling is not unimaginable. Photo: DT
Climate change

Letters | Asia must focus on energy transition and the jobs it offers

Readers discuss the opportunities available in the clean energy sector, the best next steps to connect Hong Kong’s primary care providers with the public, and how the city’s restaurants can thrive in the digital era.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Single-use alternatives to plastic distract from real solutions

Readers discuss the dangers of quick fixes to plastic pollution, the importance of understanding soft power, and the growing urgency of the climate crisis.

Diplomacy

Letters | Vietnamese leader’s ‘pragmatism’ is old wine in new bottles

Readers discuss To Lam’s diplomacy in the face of US tariffs, the financial challenges of motherhood, and the calls for Hong Kong to rethink its currency’s link to the US dollar.

Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam in Hanoi on April 14. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong must come to grips with risks of prepaid service contracts

Readers discuss consumer protection in the wake of Alliance Medical Group’s closure, regulating pet sales, and the prospect of war between India and Pakistan.

A customer finds an Alliance Medical Group clinic in Tsim Sha Tsui closed on May 2. Photo: Jelly Tse
A customer finds an Alliance Medical Group clinic in Tsim Sha Tsui closed on May 2. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Letters | Make decent work for all a policy goal in Hong Kong

Readers share their reflections on Labour Day and Australia’s elections, and discuss improvements for Hong Kong’s tourism and AI strategies.

India

Letters | Fighting over water is a sign of failure, not strength

Readers discuss India-Pakistan tensions and the danger of weaponising water, Australia’s election results, and boosting Chinese soft power on the belt and road.

Hong Kong tourism

Letters | How Hong Kong travel agents can raise their game

Readers discuss the competition from mainland tour agencies, accommodating cyclists on Hong Kong roads, and pets in malls and on trains.

Chinese tourists in Barcelona, Spain, on April 28. Some Hongkongers are now going on overseas trips via mainland China, and one reason is the much lower prices. Photo: Reuters
China economy

Letters | As toys go viral, Hong Kong must grab a 300 billion yuan opportunity

Readers discuss the economic potential of cuddly characters, the excitements of Nicholas Tse’s concerts, and the dollar peg.

A costumed character performs in Pop Land, a theme park featuring IP like Labubu, in Beijing on May 1. Photo: AP
A costumed character performs in Pop Land, a theme park featuring IP like Labubu, in Beijing on May 1. Photo: AP
Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Letters | Don’t judge Islam by the acts of a few

Readers discuss a more holistic understanding of Islam, global perceptions of Hong Kong, and healthcare reforms.

India

Letters | Cutting off water is unbecoming of a great nation like India

Readers discuss India-Pakistan tensions, the Indus Waters Treaty, and why HK$5 billon-a-year water is a good deal for Hong Kong.

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Pope Francis

Letters | 3 defining actions to remember Pope Francis by

Readers discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, and a lesson to take away from his last hours.

Pope Francis kisses the feet of an inmate in the female section of the Rebibbia prison during a Holy Thursday ritual in Rome, Italy on March 28, 2024. Photo: Vatican Media/Reuters
Pope Francis kisses the feet of an inmate in the female section of the Rebibbia prison during a Holy Thursday ritual in Rome, Italy on March 28, 2024. Photo: Vatican Media/Reuters
US-China relations

Letters | Blaming the Chinese for Beijing’s flaws is not just lazy. It’s wrong

Readers discuss how to meet this moment in world history, and translation mishaps.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Government should get it right. Optometry comes under primary care

Readers discuss health legislation, and why the Hong Kong government must prioritise the recovery of pandemic-era loans.

US-China trade war

Letters | Could Trump even convince American workers to make iPhones?

Readers discuss why bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US is easier said than done, and the West’s changing attitude towards China.

Car workers listen as US President Donald Trump marks his 100th day in office at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan on April 29. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

Letters | Malaysia’s engagement with Myanmar is a smart move for Asean

Readers discuss Anwar’s leadership on Myanmar’s civil war, and the future of Hong Kong’s dollar peg.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press confrence in Bangkok on April 18, after holding talks with Myanmar’s junta chief. Photo: Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia/AFP
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during a press confrence in Bangkok on April 18, after holding talks with Myanmar’s junta chief. Photo: Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia/AFP
Hong Kong tourism

Letters | Hong Kong welcomes Muslims, but let’s safeguard against extremism

Readers discuss the preciousness of the city’s unique social fabric, reuse plans for a hotel’s building materials, and Hongkong Post’s response to US policy.

Artificial intelligence

Letters | Schools need more time to decide on AI’s future in academia

Readers discuss the dilemma students face on the use of AI, how teaching must adapt to combat misuse, and Hong Kong’s water source.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | After a year’s delay, Hong Kong is ready to roll out waste charging

Readers discuss the favourable conditions for implementing waste charging, the addictive nature of gaming, and making medical care more comfortable.

A resident takes plastic bottles to the Green@Community recycling collection point at Shek Lei Estate in Kwai Ching on January 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
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