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Letters | Are we missing the real story in the Jeffrey Epstein saga?

A video clip shows Donald Trump, who is now US president, with Jeffrey Epstein during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on February 11. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss modern thinking about sex, David Webb, and road safety.

Letters | To protect children, professionals could also watch family dynamics

Kindergarten pupils and teachers pass Kowloon Park on December 17. Photo: Jelly Tse

Readers discuss how to better implement child protection, and the financial meaning of lai see.

Letters | AI is taking an invisible toll on humans working alongside it

Workers work on BYD vehicles on the production line in the Chinese company’s electric vehicle factory at the Industrial Complex in Camacari, Bahia, Brazil on February 3. As Chinese technology firms expanding across Brazilian infrastructure and both countries navigate AI adoption, this partnership offers ground for addressing the human cost of adaptation. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss the mental health toll of AI adoption, early intervention in youth mental health, and ‘love intelligence’.

Letters | Why cardiovascular health is an economic imperative for Asia

A man works out along the East Coast Boardwalk in North Point on January 22. Photo: Sam Tsang

Readers discuss a quiet threat to regional economies, conflicts over port facilities in Panama and Australia, and Malaysia-Indonesia border demarcation.

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Letters | In Hong Kong, ‘animal-friendly’ should be the default setting

Dogs and their owners take the Star Ferry during a “Shipcation” organised by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in 2023. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Readers discuss how Hong Kong can become a genuinely animal-friendly city, and the implementation of pet-friendly regulations.

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Letters | Hong Kong is a commercial gateway and cultural bridge for Russians

The Borodin Quartet perform at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall on May 16. Photo: Hong Kong String Orchestra

Readers discuss cooperation between Russia and Hong Kong, and university capacity in the city.

Letters | Meaningful direct access to physiotherapy is still elusive

In principle, direct access to physiotherapy means that someone with persistent pain can book a physiotherapist for assessment, treatment and advice and be referred to a doctor if red flags appear. In practice, the current framework in Hong Kong relies on tightly defined pathways. Photo: Shutterstock

Readers discuss the bottlenecks delaying musculoskeletal pain management in Hong Kong, and tougher tobacco controls.

Letters | UK needs an independent China policy, not just a Trump hedge

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and China’s President Xi Jinping hold a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss the British prime minister’s visit to Beijing, allies drifting away from Washington, and the blame game over narcotics.

Letters | Student wellbeing is not a problem easily solved with AI

Students go to school on a chilly morning in Hung Hom on January 7. Photo: Karma Lo

Readers discuss strengthening human relationships in schools, domestic helpers’ day off, and public hospital fees.

Letters | Tax companies that deploy AI, save Hong Kong graduates

People go to work in Central district during the morning rush hour on July 17. University graduates in Hong Kong are facing the gloomiest employment market since 2021. Photo: Nora Tam

Readers discuss the urgency of maintaining entry-level jobs, treating agentic AI like it is the Monkey King, and public transport safety.

Letters | Just how risky is riding a bus in Hong Kong? Let’s do the maths

A student tugs at a seat belt on a double-decker bus in Tuen Mun on January 26. Photo: Dickson Lee

Readers discuss the odds of bus accidents, practical implementation of seat belt regulations, and the importance of user acceptance testing.

Letters | How Hong Kong can help cement the UK-China relationship

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Yuyuan, a Ming dynasty-era garden, in Shanghai on January 30. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s role within a ‘sophisticated’ UK-China relationship, the reason pet rental exists, and the U-turn on seat belts.

Letters | Hong Kong’s economic comeback is the best answer to its critics

A tourist observes Hong Kong’s skyscrapers using binoculars at The Peak Galleria on June 21, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee

Readers discuss the renewed global interest in Hong Kong, and the British prime minister’s visit to China.

Letters | As US dollar weakens, time to rethink Hong Kong dollar peg?

The yuan is increasingly being used in global trade finance, while the US president seemingly favours a weak dollar to remedy trade imbalances. Photo: dpa

Readers discuss the dollar peg amid geopolitical volatility, an AI proposal for student well-being, public reactions to bus seat belts, and the viability of the cinema industry.

Letters | What an image of Trump and a penguin reveals about the White House

The village of Kapisillit in Greenland on January 19. Penguins do not live in Greenland. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss an elementary error by the US administration, a high-profile free solo climb, and phone addiction.

Letters | Don’t be too quick to call brands out on cultural appropriation

Brands like Adidas have adopted stylistic elements associated with Chinese clothing. Photo: Adidas Power of Three

Readers discuss the use of Chinese stylistic elements in fashion, a Malaysian corruption trial, and a new trade pact.

Letters | PhD fellowship scheme holds a key to Hong Kong’s education hub dream

The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2024. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Readers discuss the experience of international PhD students in Hong Kong, hospital fees, and Mark Carney’s Davos speech.

Letters | Kudos to Hong Kong police negotiators for listening and saving lives

Trainees with the Police Negotiation Cadre practise negotiating with a man through an interpreter in 2023. Photo: Elson LI

Readers discuss the professionalised empathy of the Police Negotiation Cadre, measures against online scalping, and the use of public swimming pools.

Letters | Time to update Hong Kong’s wildlife protection law

A big-headed turtle is displayed during a press briefing on illegal possession of endangered species at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department office in Cheung Sha Wan in 2023. Photo: May Tse

Readers discuss stronger legal teeth for wildlife protection, ear acupuncture, and ethical evolution.

Letters | Fewer newborns in China may point to a more humane future

Children and adults take rides in a park in Fuyang, Anhui province in 2025. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss why a shrinking population is not a policy failure, and the bottled water procurement scandal.

Letters | Vulnerable families in Hong Kong simply must master Cantonese

People attend the Building a Multicultural Workplace Job Fair at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on July 24. Photo: Nora Tam

Readers discuss the transformative power of a trilingual skill set, public awareness of the shark fin problem, and how to increase public participation in recycling.

Letters | Moving to Mars? First, bring the human ego under control

SpaceX’s Starship lifts off during a flight test in Boca Chica, Texas in 2024. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss why humanity needs to manage the forces within rather than change planets, and the problem with delegating work to machines.

Letters | When conflicts disrupt education, societies lose

A boy stands among adults waiting to collect supplies at Batthkav refugee camp, amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, in Chong Kal, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia on December 12. Photo: Reuters

Readers discuss education for crisis-affected children, how Donald Trump is reshaping global politics, and the truth about Europe.

Letters | What Hong Kong’s abuse reporting law means for child-facing professionals

Posters for the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance along a footbridge in Admiralty on January 20. Photo: Jelly Tse

Readers discuss the implications of the new law, and support for sexual minority rights.

Letters | Hong Kong should build a lasting foundation for stronger fire safety

A fire service installation around a building in Sai Ying Pun on December 3. Photo: Dickson Lee

Readers discuss ways to enhance an inspection operation, the survival of cinemas, and the plight of subdivided-flat tenants.

Letters | Will the coming Hong Kong budget be on ordinary people’s wavelength?

Commuters head for work in North Point on December 16. Photo: Sun Yeung

Readers discuss the concerns of Hongkongers ahead of the budget, animal adoption, and seat belt rules.

Letters | Prioritise scam victims’ well-being in fighting transnational cybercrime

Workers walk out of a suspected scam compound in Sihanoukville on January 15, after Chen Zhi, the alleged kingpin of one of Asia’s largest cyber scam organisations, was arrested in Cambodia and sent to China. Photo: AFP

Readers discuss how to better address internet scams, fire safety tips, and the charms of Shenzhen.

Letters | Trump’s multilateral retreat gives China mixed opportunities

US President Donald Trump reacts to a question from a reporter after signing a series of executive orders at the White House on February 10. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

Readers discuss the US’ pull-out from 66 international organisations, Trumponomics, and Hong Kong’s appeal as a financial centre.

Letters | As robots do more work, here is why humans need to play

A man sets off fireworks to celebrate New Year on the beach in Houhai village, Hainan on January 1. Photo: EPA

Readers discuss the increasing importance of leisure, a Hong Kong story, and a new hit film.

Letters | South Asians have a unique place in Hong Kong

Kowloon Mosque in Tsim Sha Tsui on June 13. Photo: Elson Li

Readers discuss early settlers in Hong Kong, small businesses in Venezuela, and Donald Trump’s ‘morality’.

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