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A minibus sports a sticker advertising Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme for elderly and disabled passengers, on March 23. An amended version of the scheme will be rolled out on April 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong needs to start charging all bus passengers by distance

Readers discuss the decision to revise the HK$2 public transport fare scheme, and the potential of student clubs at universities.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong must better support those facing unplanned pregnancies

US-China relations

Letters | Unfinished business: the delay of Trump’s China visit

Hong Kong society

Letters | BMI a starting point, not whole story, of Hong Kong’s weight management plan

Readers discuss the government’s weight management action plan, and the changes to the HK$2 fare concession scheme.

People exercise at Kowloon Tsai Park in July 2023. Photo: Elson Li
People exercise at Kowloon Tsai Park in July 2023. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Letters | Start early, connect deeply: addressing Gen Z’s mental health crisis

Readers discuss how Hong Kong should respond to a survey on depression among the youth, and campaigns against sexual harassment for young people.

Japan

Letters | For US allies, Trump’s Oval Office offers the most uncomfortable seat

Readers discuss the Trump-Takaichi meeting, and what the US president’s remark about the attack on Pearl Harbour reveals.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | This Earth Hour, Hong Kong should resolve to switch to lasting change

Readers discuss the decisive collective effort needed to protect the environment, the culling of wild boars, and littering in country parks.

A group of monkeys rest on branches at Kam Shan Country Park. WWF-Hong Kong’s “State of Biodiversity report” warns that over 25 per cent of assessed species are at risk of local extinction. Photo: Elson Li
A group of monkeys rest on branches at Kam Shan Country Park. WWF-Hong Kong’s “State of Biodiversity report” warns that over 25 per cent of assessed species are at risk of local extinction. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s low birth rate calls for swift, thoughtful school restructuring

Readers discuss the shrinking number of children of school-going age, the government’s weight management plans, and the latest war in the Middle East.

Hong Kong society

Letters | In Hong Kong’s weight management plan, BMI should be one data point among many

Readers discuss the new Action Plan on Weight Management, a university’s commitment to humanities education, and how Hong Kong should respond to the latest Middle East conflict.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | How Hong Kong can prepare to bring its transport blueprint to life

Readers discuss the long-term vision for the city’s transport network, and ways to boost the birth rate.

A Keeta drone delivering a traditional “Poon Choi” basin feast arrives at Ting Kok Village, Tai Po, for the Guan Yu ceremony, on February 27. Developing the low-altitude economy is part of Hong Kong’s transport vision. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Letters | How Hong Kong can map a path forward for mandatory reporting of child abuse

Readers discuss ways for the city to better protect children while supporting mandated reporters of abuse, cruelty to animals, and the Epstein scandal.

A stuffed bunny on the floor, a scared child sitting behind it. Child abuse. Bullying in the family. Photo: Getty Images
A stuffed bunny on the floor, a scared child sitting behind it. Child abuse. Bullying in the family. Photo: Getty Images
Women and gender

Letters | Investing in women farmers and fishers is a smart nutrition policy

Readers discuss an initiative in the Philippines to empower women fishers, and adopting English as the medium of instruction in Hong Kong.

Diplomacy

Letters | China’s voice of stability is one many are choosing to heed

Readers discuss Beijing’s diplomatic messaging at the ‘two sessions’ meetings, and the spirit of Eid ul-Fitr.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong has a chance to lead the world in marine underwriting

Readers discuss developments in shipping, and the implications for Taiwan of US actions in the Iran war.

The Kwai Chung Container Terminal. 04MAR26 SCMP / Elson Li
European Union

Letters | Ireland is a predictable partner in unsettling times

Readers discuss Ireland’s ties to Hong Kong and the country’s global appeal, the war in Iran, and the value of attracting international students.

People watch the annual St Patrick’s Day parade through the city centre of Dublin, Ireland, on March 17. Photo: AFP
People watch the annual St Patrick’s Day parade through the city centre of Dublin, Ireland, on March 17. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Letters | Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s trump card

Readers discuss Iran’s best weapon in negotiations, and how the leaders of China and the US can change the course of events in the Middle East.

Hong Kong society

Letters | How Hong Kong can better support its Nepali youth

Readers discuss the challenges faced by an ethnic minority group, the need for a law to prevent workplace bullying, and the struggles of English teachers.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Letters | US has succeeded in plunging Middle East into dangerous conflict

Readers discuss the Middle East situation, helping young Hongkongers meet the AI challenge, and Hong Kong as an international city.

A man walks along the shore as oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates on March 11. Photo: AP
A man walks along the shore as oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates on March 11. Photo: AP
Technology

Letters | Future of journalism should be defined by humans standing behind facts

Readers discuss the future of journalism, the success of the LIV Golf tournament, and Cathay Pacific’s results.

US, Israel war on Iran

Letters | What Lee Kuan Yew knew: leaders’ psychological fitness matters

Readers discuss the finer points of leadership selection, whether the Iran war is another US distraction, and corruption in China.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Families need not feel targeted by the child safeguarding process

Readers discuss the structured process around child abuse reporting, the reach of fire safety education, and ice hockey in Hong Kong.

A child holds hands with adults in Admiralty on January 20, as the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance came into effect. Photo: Jelly Tse
Middle East

Letters | US war with Iran underscores need for global governance of AI

Readers discuss military use of artificial intelligence, the deaths of children as the conflict escalates, and the UN’s role.

People inspect the site of a strike on a police station in Tehran, Iran, on March 3, amid the US and Israel’s bombing of the country. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters
People inspect the site of a strike on a police station in Tehran, Iran, on March 3, amid the US and Israel’s bombing of the country. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters
Hong Kong society

Letters | In confronting child abuse, Hong Kong must reckon with the problem’s origins

Readers discuss the cycle of abuse, and an opportunity for Hongkongers to learn more about Ramadan.

Middle East

Letters | Iran war has underlined benefits of China’s ‘energy realism’ approach

Readers discuss the energy implications of the most recent conflict in the Middle East, and the strategic adaptations taking place.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong can do more to connect mainland funds with tech stocks

Readers discuss the Stock Connect scheme, a Chinese research team’s breakthrough using AI, and assessing teachers’ English proficiency.

MiniMax founder and CEO Yan Junjie (second left) and chief operating officer Yun Yeyi (second right) pose with Hong Kong Stock Exchange CEO Bonnie Chan (left) and Chairman Carlson Tong (right) at the Chinese artificial intelligence model developer’s listing ceremony at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, on January 9. Photo: Reuters
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