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Hong Kong environmental issues
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Multi-storey pig farm? Not in Hong Kong please
Readers discuss the government’s plan for a multi-storey pig farm, Discovery Bay transport, and English teachers.
13 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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Policy outcomes of Hong Kong’s mega-events can be improved
11 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
US, Israel war on Iran
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US-Iran ceasefire is more of a recalibration than an off-ramp
10 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Mental health
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Policy support is needed to create Asia-specific mental health safety nets
Readers discuss how to better protect vulnerable populations across the region, the HK$2 scheme, and animal experiments.
9 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
People walk across a bridge, with Kai Ching Estate and Choi Hung Estate in the background, in 2025. A public health approach ought to be taken to mental health crisis intervention by integrating police with academia and NGOs. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s under-enrolled primary schools can be overhauled more painlessly
Readers discuss the predicament of under-enrolled primary schools, effective fire prevention, and how to foster a tech ecosystem.
8 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong is not competing with US stablecoins or the digital renminbi
Readers discuss the city’s stablecoin ambitions, the use of e-payments, and the role eHealth could play in stroke prevention.
7 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
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China economy
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Can China pursue tech self-sufficiency and market openness at once?
Readers discuss the implications of China’s five-year plan on Southeast Asia, and AI and journalism.
6 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a work report during the opening session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5. Photo: AFP
Middle East
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Iran war can increase vulnerability to human trafficking in Southeast Asia
Readers discuss the impact of the war on already struggling people, and coping with the effects of “blandemic” buildings.
5 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong consumers need not be at sea when it comes to oysters
Readers discuss safety when processing and consuming oysters, the handling of an incident on the MTR’s East Rail line, and school classroom management.
4 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Taiwan
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Why KMT leader’s planned visit to mainland China is significant
Readers discuss the chairwoman of Taiwan’s largest opposition party’s trip to the mainland, and the approach to treating drug abuse in Hong Kong.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong needs to start charging all bus passengers by distance
Readers discuss the decision to revise the HK$2 public transport fare scheme, and the potential of student clubs at universities.
2 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
A minibus sports a sticker advertising Hong Kong’s HK$2 transport subsidy scheme for elderly and disabled passengers, on March 23. An amended version of the scheme will be rolled out on April 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong must better support those facing unplanned pregnancies
Readers discuss the importance of creating an environment where people can seek help when needed, the government’s wild boar policy, and AI and journalism.
1 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
US-China relations
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Unfinished business: the delay of Trump’s China visit
Readers discuss the postponement of the US president’s visit to Beijing, and the underlying impulse behind American military action.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
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BMI a starting point, not whole story, of Hong Kong’s weight management plan
Readers discuss the government’s weight management action plan, and the changes to the HK$2 fare concession scheme.
30 Mar 2026 - 12:24PM
Hong Kong society
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Start early, connect deeply: addressing Gen Z’s mental health crisis
Readers discuss how Hong Kong should respond to a survey on depression among the youth, and campaigns against sexual harassment for young people.
29 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
A recent survey found 44 per cent of Gen Z respondents reported moderate to severe depression. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Japan
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For US allies, Trump’s Oval Office offers the most uncomfortable seat
Readers discuss the Trump-Takaichi meeting, and what the US president’s remark about the attack on Pearl Harbour reveals.
28 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong environmental issues
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This Earth Hour, Hong Kong should resolve to switch to lasting change
Readers discuss the decisive collective effort needed to protect the environment, the culling of wild boars, and littering in country parks.
27 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
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Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong’s low birth rate calls for swift, thoughtful school restructuring
Readers discuss the shrinking number of children of school-going age, the government’s weight management plans, and the latest war in the Middle East.
26 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
A view of Fresh Fish Traders’ School at Tai Kok Tsui, one of the schools at risk of closure. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society
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In Hong Kong’s weight management plan, BMI should be one data point among many
Readers discuss the new Action Plan on Weight Management, a university’s commitment to humanities education, and how Hong Kong should respond to the latest Middle East conflict.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong can prepare to bring its transport blueprint to life
Readers discuss the long-term vision for the city’s transport network, and ways to boost the birth rate.
24 Mar 2026 - 11:49AM
Hong Kong society
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How Hong Kong can map a path forward for mandatory reporting of child abuse
Readers discuss ways for the city to better protect children while supporting mandated reporters of abuse, cruelty to animals, and the Epstein scandal.
24 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Women and gender
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Investing in women farmers and fishers is a smart nutrition policy
Readers discuss an initiative in the Philippines to empower women fishers, and adopting English as the medium of instruction in Hong Kong.
22 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Wetlands and mangroves along the coast of Siargao island in the Philippines. Photo: Getty Images
Diplomacy
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China’s voice of stability is one many are choosing to heed
Readers discuss Beijing’s diplomatic messaging at the ‘two sessions’ meetings, and the spirit of Eid ul-Fitr.
21 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong has a chance to lead the world in marine underwriting
Readers discuss developments in shipping, and the implications for Taiwan of US actions in the Iran war.
20 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
European Union
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Ireland is a predictable partner in unsettling times
Readers discuss Ireland’s ties to Hong Kong and the country’s global appeal, the war in Iran, and the value of attracting international students.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
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