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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
Jeffrey Epstein

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

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

Hong Kong society

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

Artificial intelligence

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

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Why cardiovascular health is an economic imperative for Asia

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

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

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

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

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Hong Kong

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

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

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Meaningful direct access to physiotherapy is still elusive

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

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
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
China-UK relations

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

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

Mental health

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

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

Hong Kong economy

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

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

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
Hong Kong transport

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

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

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

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

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

Hong Kong economy

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

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

Banking & finance

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

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.

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
Greenland

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

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

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

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

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

Education in Hong Kong

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

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

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Hong Kong police

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

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

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

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

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

China's population

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

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

Hong Kong society

Letters | Vulnerable families in Hong Kong simply must master Cantonese

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.

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

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

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

SpaceX’s Starship lifts off during a flight test in Boca Chica, Texas in 2024. Photo: Reuters
SpaceX’s Starship lifts off during a flight test in Boca Chica, Texas in 2024. Photo: Reuters
2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict

Letters | When conflicts disrupt education, societies lose

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

Hong Kong society

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

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

Hong Kong fires and safety

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

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

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