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Letters
Letters

Readers discuss the city’s underwhelming taxi service, the rise in complaints against unlicensed guest houses, the inspiring example of two philanthropists, and why reason must triumph in Fanling housing debate.

Readers discuss the reasons to promote the city’s space sector, keeping Hong Kong clean and tidy, and Japan’s plan to release nuclear waste water into the ocean.

Readers discuss the suitable sentence for those convicted of child negligence related to drug abuse, the factors that lead to drug abuse, and phone scams using local mobile numbers.

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Readers discuss the need to rise above petty politics to de-escalate tensions in US-China relations, the short-lived mutiny in Russia, and Indian leader Narendra Modi’s visit to the US.

Readers discuss the controversial government proposal to take back part of the land currently leased to the Hong Kong Golf Club to build public housing.

Readers discuss how to give Hong Kong’s recovering economy a boost, the demand for ethnic minorities to learn Chinese to be accepted as Hongkongers, disrupted Airport Express services, and the call for Russia to pay Ukraine war reparations.

Readers discuss the importance of following safety protocols during an emergency, the MTR’s handling of passenger anxiety during unexpected events, and the dangers of deep-sea expeditions.

Readers discuss the benefits of service learning programmes, what Hong Kong must do to prop up property prices, the call for tree diversity, and the fading brand of US foreign policy.

Readers discuss alternative plans for handling waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant, the challenging fight against drug abuse, and Hong Kong’s new heat warning system.

Readers discuss the work ethic of the younger generations, the sensitivity in Hong Kong over the June 4 anniversary, and the opposition to building flats on the Fanling golf course.

Readers discuss the hopes for better US-China relations, the allegations against a Malaysian judge who convicted former prime minister Najib Razak, a critical moment in the Ukraine war, and why criticism of refugees is plain wrong.

Readers discuss the realities on the ground that stop ethnic minorities from learning the Chinese language and integrating into Hong Kong society.

Readers discuss the importance of making mental healthcare available and accessible, via a service model rooted in the community, and understanding and support from the wider society.

Readers discuss the bitter fight over using part of the Fanling golf course for housing, how data analytics will shape the future, a legislator’s commitment to his constituents, and the brutal attack on a Uganda school.

Readers discuss the government’s efforts to ban songs and remove books from public libraries, a Hong Kong school’s example of innovative teaching methods, and the warming ties between Malaysia and Indonesia.

Readers discuss the ways the Hong Kong exam authority could improve its marking scheme, the cause of ethnic minorities’ marginalisation, heartwarming support for the elderly, and the proposal to install security cameras in schools.

Readers discuss a revamp of the government’s internship programme, hopes for the New World First Bus-Citybus merger, and looking out for elderly loners in Hong Kong.

Readers discuss ways to prevent non-emergency patients seeking treatment at emergency rooms, mental health support for local vets, the misguided call to cancel the Gay Games, and the use of paper arrival cards at immigration.

Readers discuss the general attitude towards migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong, and how regulation should offer protection equally to both employers and helpers.

Readers discuss the grounds for the Court of Final Appeal’s 2022 judgment that went against the government, the negative-sum game that is cryptocurrency trading, and the responsibility to recycle.

Readers discuss whether the litany of former leaders in trouble signals a Malaysia at a turning point, unease over Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive waste water, and the cause of Canada’s wildfires.

Readers discuss the government’s efforts to improve care services for mental health patients, and the waiting time to see a specialist in the public healthcare system.

Readers discuss the introduction of an early recruitment scheme by the city’s largest employer, improvements retail investors want to see, and the move to promote ESG to small businesses.

Readers discuss tapping ethnic minority networks for effective outreach, the danger of stigmatising vulnerable groups, and the urgent need for more resources for mental health support.

Readers discuss the traits that make the Olympic medallist an icon, the proposed legislation requiring mandatory reporting of child abuse, and the government’s call for organ donors.

Readers discuss schools’ lukewarm response to AI advances, reassurances for a Hong Kong public shocked by recent violent crimes, and the need to address social welfare issues to alleviate mental stress.

Readers discuss the systemic problems unveiled by the Cathay Pacific discrimination scandal, the city’s international outlook, and what airlines must do to beat the competition.