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Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte meets with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 13. Photo: AFP
United States

Letters | Time for Nato to eject the United States

Readers discuss why Nato is better off without the US, and how Trump is destroying a world order that favours the US.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong must think small when it comes to class sizes

China society

Letters | What China taught me about religious tolerance

Fame and celebrity

Letters | Actor Daniel Wu’s English lessons offer more than meets the eye

Readers discuss the usefulness of the actor’s foray into English education, and Hong Kong employers’ focus on university rankings.

Daniel Wu attends the red carpet premiere of “Rocketman” at Cannes in 2019. Photo: Weibo
Daniel Wu attends the red carpet premiere of “Rocketman” at Cannes in 2019. Photo: Weibo
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s reputation as a talent magnet is at a crossroads

Readers discuss efforts to attract talent to Hong Kong, a custom practised by Hong Kong diners, and the potential rise in diabetes cases.

United States

Letters | A reminder to Trump: democracies perish one exception at a time

Readers discuss the Trump administration’s attitude to unfavourable court rulings, and the man carmaker Tesla was named after.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Changes to Hong Kong’s NET scheme should not dilute its integrity

Readers discuss proposed alterations to the native English-speaking teacher scheme, and the undue focus on STEM subjects in gifted education.

Students pay attention during an English lesson at a school in Tai Po in May 2013. Photo: SCMP
Students pay attention during an English lesson at a school in Tai Po in May 2013. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong would be right to allow embryo storage indefinitely

Readers discuss a proposal related to fertility preservation, and revised A&E charges.

Diplomacy

Letters | An unpredictable US could inspire Europe and Asia’s democracies to unite

Readers discuss a possible response to the uncertainty sparked by the Trump administration, and US-China relations.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Suicide in Hong Kong: don’t pit wellness measures against medical treatment

Readers discuss the approach to tackling youth suicide in the city, and the challenges and rewards of preparing for the Diploma of Secondary Education exam.

In treating depression, pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies should be seen as different pieces in a jigsaw puzzle, not as competitors. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Use of plastic bags to fill holes on Hong Kong beach a travesty

Readers discuss contractors’ actions on a Lantau beach, and a reclamation project in Tseung Kwan O.

Workers clean Upper Cheung Sha Beach on Lantau island on May 28, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Workers clean Upper Cheung Sha Beach on Lantau island on May 28, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Technology

Letters | What young humans can do that AI can’t

Readers discuss how the education system must adapt to the advent of generative AI, and the use of the p-value in determining statistical significance.

US-China relations

Letters | Hong Kong could preserve Fulbright scheme spirit with a new programme

Readers discuss a possible use of the funds allocated for the stalled programme, and improving medical communication.

US-China relations

Letters | Trump’s chaos holds a silver lining for China and others

Readers discuss the impact of the US president’s moves, and the country’s Arctic policy.

U.S. President Donald Trump talks to the media while standing next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with a Tesla car in the background, at the White House in Washington on March 11. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s healthcare system needs a dose of empathy

Readers discuss the importance of human-centred medical system design, new traffic regulations, and the legalisation of basketball betting.

People at the Accident and Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan on March 17. Photo: Jelly Tse
People at the Accident and Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan on March 17. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Hong Kong must go digital to enhance water security

Readers discuss water management practices the city can learn from, and the potential applications of research on plant behaviour.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Dim sum: a Hong Kong cultural icon calling out for a makeover

Readers discuss reinventing the dim sum dining experience, and how the city can present a welcoming face to tourists.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Letters | Hong Kong could take leaf out of US’ cost-cutting book

Readers discuss the financial secretary’s efforts to cut costs, and the axing of the HK$2,500 student grant.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po holds a press conference at government headquaters on February 26 after delivering the 2025-26 budget speech. Photo: Elson Li
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po holds a press conference at government headquaters on February 26 after delivering the 2025-26 budget speech. Photo: Elson Li
Asean

Letters | Asean must keep markets open to allow digital economy to thrive

Readers discuss the need to strike a balance between business interests and regulatory oversight, and the escalating trade war.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s historic buildings can serve as strategic assets

Readers discuss the preservation of the city’s built environment, and how an anti-phishing measure can be strengthened.

Ukraine war

Letters | On the Ukraine war, Trump has a point

Readers discuss why Ukraine would be better off coming to a settlement with Russia, and the proposal for a new kind of internationalism.

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on February 28. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Letters | Hong Kong mustn’t balance its books on the backs of the most vulnerable

Readers discuss the government plan to cut spending by 7 per cent over three years, and the proposed amendment to the bill protecting the harbour.

A woman collecting cardboard on the streets of Wan Chai on October 2, 2024. Photo: Edmond So
A woman collecting cardboard on the streets of Wan Chai on October 2, 2024. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Hong Kong’s buffaloes deserve an approach that secures their future

Readers discuss the benefit Lantau’s animals bring to Hong Kong, missed foot-traffic opportunities, taxi industry investments, and the Hang Seng Index.

Disease

Letters | As Asia’s grapples with a diabetes crisis, more genetics nurses could help

Readers discuss the role of genetics nurses in the region, and a court case involving a film in Malaysia.

Ukraine war

Letters | Ukraine mustn’t let foreign powers control its destiny

Readers discuss the Trump administration’s proposal on Ukraine, and Kyiv’s geopolitical significance.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gestures as he attends a press conference, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, on March 12. Photo: Reuters
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