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Hong Kong courts
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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.
21 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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An orderly Hong Kong can remain open and outward-looking
20 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Lunar New Year
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As we celebrate the Lunar New Year, let’s ensure we do better by horses
19 Feb 2026 - 12:03PM
Hong Kong society
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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.
16 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
A notice for pet owners entering New Town Plaza in Sha Tin on February 3. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Are we missing the real story in the Jeffrey Epstein saga?
Readers discuss modern thinking about sex, David Webb, and road safety.
15 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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To protect children, professionals could also watch family dynamics
Readers discuss how to better implement child protection, and the financial meaning of lai see.
14 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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Artificial intelligence
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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’.
13 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
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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.
12 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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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.
11 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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Hong Kong
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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.
10 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
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Meaningful direct access to physiotherapy is still elusive
Readers discuss the bottlenecks delaying musculoskeletal pain management in Hong Kong, and tougher tobacco controls.
9 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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
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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.
8 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Mental health
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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.
7 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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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.
6 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong transport
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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.
5 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
A student tugs at a seat belt on a double-decker bus in Tuen Mun on January 26. Photo: Dickson Lee
China-UK relations
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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.
4 Feb 2026 - 11:31AM
Hong Kong economy
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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.
3 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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Banking & finance
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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.
2 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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
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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.
1 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
Fashion
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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.
31 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Education in Hong Kong
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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.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong police
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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.
29 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Trainees with the Police Negotiation Cadre practise negotiating with a man through an interpreter in 2023. Photo: Elson LI
Hong Kong environmental issues
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Time to update Hong Kong’s wildlife protection law
Readers discuss stronger legal teeth for wildlife protection, ear acupuncture, and ethical evolution.
28 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
China's population
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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.
27 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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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.
27 Jan 2026 - 9:49AM
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