Customers use their mobile phones to make a payment at a ParkNShop store in Shenzhen in August 2017. Photo: May Tse

Letters | Hong Kong and Shenzhen: a tale of 2 cashless payment systems

Readers discuss the need to better integrate the payment systems of the two Chinese cities, and foreigners’ worries about travelling to China.

18 Mar 2024 - 2:56PM

Letters | Why death of Dragon Ball comic creator hit Hong Kong fans hard

Readers discuss the impact of the popular manga series in the city, and how Chinese history and culture can inspire the next generation.

Readers discuss the impact of the popular manga series in the city, and how Chinese history and culture can inspire the next generation.

17 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | Taylor Swift’s concerts shouldn’t fuel Singapore-Hong Kong comparisons

Readers discuss the constant comparisons between the two places, and China’s political system.

Readers discuss the constant comparisons between the two places, and China’s political system.

17 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Quad’s illusory enemies not an issue for India

Readers discuss India’s place in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, and the US position on the war in Gaza.

Readers discuss India’s place in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, and the US position on the war in Gaza.

16 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | Ramadan an opportunity for Hong Kong to embrace diversity

Readers discuss why Hongkongers should gain a better understanding of the holy month for Muslims, and how students can better prepare for the DSE exams.

Readers discuss why Hongkongers should gain a better understanding of the holy month for Muslims, and how students can better prepare for the DSE exams.

16 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

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Cathay Pacific flight attendants take a selfie at the airline’s booth during the IATA World Cargo Symposium at AsiaWorld-Expo on March 12. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Letters | Cathay Pacific shows Lion Rock spirit with net profit

Readers discuss the annual results of Hong Kong’s flag carrier, and what the city needs to do to attract global stars.

15 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | On Ukraine and Gaza, the most powerful nation on Earth should be fairer

Readers discuss the US’ approach to two major conflicts, and the danger of an escalation of fighting in Ukraine.

Readers discuss the US’ approach to two major conflicts, and the danger of an escalation of fighting in Ukraine.

15 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Budget lacked fresh vision for Hong Kong’s economic future

Readers discuss the shortcomings of the 2024-25 budget, how housing affects the birth rate, and schools’ approach to discussion of sex and dating.

Readers discuss the shortcomings of the 2024-25 budget, how housing affects the birth rate, and schools’ approach to discussion of sex and dating.

14 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Amid Red Sea attacks, Hong Kong should keep its shipping flag flying high

Readers discuss the valuable role Hong Kong’s shipping industry can play, and a recent fatal road accident.

Readers discuss the valuable role Hong Kong’s shipping industry can play, and a recent fatal road accident.

13 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | How Hong Kong can speed up the move towards carbon neutrality

Readers discuss the city’s fight against climate change, and the benefits of the waste-charging scheme.

Readers discuss the city’s fight against climate change, and the benefits of the waste-charging scheme.

13 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | 2 reasons Hong Kong should rethink its massive technopole plan

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s plans for an information and technology zone at the northern border, the proposed monthly firework displays, crowds on a bus route popular with tourists, and the need for a better strategy to promote the city.

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s plans for an information and technology zone at the northern border, the proposed monthly firework displays, crowds on a bus route popular with tourists, and the need for a better strategy to promote the city.

12 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | On Russia and Ukraine, China must rethink its concept of big countries

Readers discuss China’s position on the war in Ukraine, and the French president’s suggestion that Western troops be put on the ground there.

Readers discuss China’s position on the war in Ukraine, and the French president’s suggestion that Western troops be put on the ground there.

11 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Hong Kong’s removal of property cooling measures will widen wealth gap

Readers question the rationale behind the removal of stamp duties intended to cool the property market, and point to the benefits of the measure.

Readers question the rationale behind the removal of stamp duties intended to cool the property market, and point to the benefits of the measure.

11 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | MTR must speed up signalling system upgrade

Readers discuss a train service delay, and an unsatisfactory experience with a ferry operator.

Readers discuss a train service delay, and an unsatisfactory experience with a ferry operator.

10 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | Use your brain: why no law can protect us from bringing work home

Readers discuss a proposed law in Australia that will empower workers to ignore calls from their bosses outside work hours without penalty, and how Hong Kong can deal with its ageing society

Readers discuss a proposed law in Australia that will empower workers to ignore calls from their bosses outside work hours without penalty, and how Hong Kong can deal with its ageing society

10 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Hong Kong’s polluting fireworks may backfire, rather than draw tourists

Readers discuss the government’s plan to hold monthly firework displays over Victoria Harbour, what Singapore offers Chinese tourists, and the need for Hong Kong to spruce up its streets.

Readers discuss the government’s plan to hold monthly firework displays over Victoria Harbour, what Singapore offers Chinese tourists, and the need for Hong Kong to spruce up its streets.

9 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | How companies can ensure gender bias doesn’t hold women back

On International Women’s Day, readers discuss the need to better support women as they move up the career ladder, migrant domestic workers’ efforts to create a more inclusive city, and the Hong Kong government’s baby bonus.

On International Women’s Day, readers discuss the need to better support women as they move up the career ladder, migrant domestic workers’ efforts to create a more inclusive city, and the Hong Kong government’s baby bonus.

8 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | A win-win approach to monthly fireworks in Hong Kong

Readers discuss the budget’s proposal of a monthly fireworks display over Victoria Harbour, and political party posters along the city’s streets.

Readers discuss the budget’s proposal of a monthly fireworks display over Victoria Harbour, and political party posters along the city’s streets.

7 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM

Letters | Why the death of a Chinese billionaire sparked public mourning

Readers discuss the reaction to the passing of the founder of Wahaha Group, and the slaughter of donkeys for an in-demand product in China.

Readers discuss the reaction to the passing of the founder of Wahaha Group, and the slaughter of donkeys for an in-demand product in China.

7 Mar 2024 - 11:30AM

Letters | Should Hong Kong go down self-driving car lane?

Readers discuss the government’s efforts to promote the development of self-driving cars in Hong Kong, and a transport subsidy scheme.

Readers discuss the government’s efforts to promote the development of self-driving cars in Hong Kong, and a transport subsidy scheme.

6 Mar 2024 - 2:30PM