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A sailor observes the landing of an E-2D Hawkeye on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford while operating in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, on March 2. Photo: US Navy via Reuters
Middle East

Letters | Iran war: democracy, power and the US’ changing strategic limits

Readers discuss the implications of the war in Iran, the impact on Asian economies, and Hong Kong as a safe haven.

Middle East

Letters | As the US attacks Iran, the ancient Battle of Carrhae offers lessons

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Letters | Why Hong Kong should invest in food recovery

Middle East

Letters | Iran’s people deserve stability, dignity and peace

Readers discuss the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, US-Philippine military cooperation, and American criticism of a key Chinese trade negotiator.

People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, on February 28. Photo: AP
People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, on February 28. Photo: AP
Hong Kong fires and safety

Letters | Hong Kong cannot allow a wait-and-see approach to fire safety

Readers discuss fire safety compliance, palliative care, and the diversity of religious life in Singapore.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Passports and the idea of belonging in Hong Kong

Readers discuss the BN(O) passport, lai see as social contract, and the Hong Kong spirit.

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Asean

Letters | Asean is not choosing sides, but strategically maximising space

Readers discuss how Southeast Asian governments have gained bargaining power, the benefits of cheap public transport, and a harbourfront project.

A boat cruises past a nickel processing plant at Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park in Central Halmahera, North Maluku province, Indonesia in 2024. Photo: AP
A boat cruises past a nickel processing plant at Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park in Central Halmahera, North Maluku province, Indonesia in 2024. Photo: AP
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | 3 factors to weigh in letting more Hong Kong schools teach in English

Readers discuss how to assess teachers’ and students’ readiness, the consequences of cheating in exams, and workplace bullying in the city.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Extend support for smart food waste bins across Hong Kong

Readers discuss the city’s food waste problem, optometrists’ referrals, and a memorial garden for those who died in the Tai Po fire.

Hong Kong transport

Letters | A fourth cross-harbour tunnel could link Kennedy Town to Tsing Yi

Readers discuss a new harbour crossing, road safety, election campaign spending, and tariff refunds.

A man jogs along the Tsuen Wan Promenade, with Ting Kau Bridge in the background, on April 15. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Letters | Can Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund capture the growth of tomorrow?

Readers discuss the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s investment strategy in comparison with Singapore’s Temasek, Australia’s media bargaining mechanism, and Chinese New Year Cup ticketing.

Robin Zeng (centre), chairman of CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries, strikes the gong at the listing ceremony in Hong Kong on May 20. Photo: AP
Robin Zeng (centre), chairman of CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries, strikes the gong at the listing ceremony in Hong Kong on May 20. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

Letters | As geopolitical tensions rise, Hong Kong needs clear, confident messaging

Readers discuss the government’s recruitment for the post of director of information services, and pay tribute to an advocate for international collaboration in space.

UK Labour Party

Letters | How sincere is Labour’s narrative of compassion on the BN(O) pathway?

Readers discuss a route for Hongkongers wishing to acquire British citizenship, the US-Philippine military alliance, and a mass shooting in Canada.

Hong Kong courts

Letters | Jimmy Lai case verdict and State Council’s white paper send strong message

Readers discuss the importance of safeguarding national security, and the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance.

Police officers stand guard outside the West Kowloon Court in Cheung Sha Wan on February 9, the day the court sentenced former media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Letters | An orderly Hong Kong can remain open and outward-looking

Readers discuss Western media reactions to the Jimmy Lai case sentencing, the city’s roads, and the need for public bodies to do more to protect residents’ interests.

An aerial view of Hong Kong on May 19, 2025. Photo: AFP
An aerial view of Hong Kong on May 19, 2025. Photo: AFP
Lunar New Year

Letters | As we celebrate the Lunar New Year, let’s ensure we do better by horses

Readers discuss the exploitation of equine animals, the spirit of Ramadan in Hong Kong, and why members of the ethnic minority community should master Chinese.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Pets or no pets, may different lifestyles coexist calmly

Readers discuss dog-friendly restaurants, the government’s announcement of a five-year plan, and bus seat belts.

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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.

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
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
Hong Kong society

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

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

Artificial intelligence

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

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

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
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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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
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
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.

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.

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.

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
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