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Author Archives: Paul Stapleton

Paul Stapleton is a long-time resident of several countries in Asia, where he has been teaching and researching at various universities. He writes about environmental, social and educational issues. In his op-eds, Paul's goal is to shed some light on issues of interest as well as generate a bit of heat. Paul’s website is at Academic Proofreading Plus.

Covid-19: Existential threats put our pandemic problems into perspective

by Paul Stapleton09:00, 27 September 202019:52, 23 September 2020

As I approach my next birthday, which will officially make me a senior citizen, I am reminded of a comment by a famous author shortly before his death as he approached the age of 90. At the time, I was on the cusp of my 40th birthday and feeling rather anxious about the milestone when […]

Hong Kong Airport’s third runway – a white elephant folly in the Covid era?

by Paul Stapleton09:00, 23 July 202011:32, 21 July 2020

I was wrong, the evidence is clear – masks work

by Paul Stapleton08:00, 29 June 202012:25, 29 June 2020

An international player who flouts the rules: Time to show China a red card

by Paul Stapleton17:00, 24 June 202017:10, 24 June 2020

Coronavirus: Are women better leaders during crises?

by Paul Stapleton22:25, 23 May 202022:27, 23 May 2020

During virus lockdown, let’s remember China’s Canadian hostages: Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor

by Paul Stapleton11:00, 3 May 202011:34, 3 May 2020

In the US and Hong Kong, tribal loyalty trumps truth

by Paul Stapleton10:00, 2 May 202013:09, 28 April 2020

Overpaid and tone-deaf: Carrie Lam’s pay cut stunt says it all

by Paul Stapleton13:22, 9 April 202010:53, 10 April 2020

Why do Americans support Trump? Because their society is polarised … like ours

by Paul Stapleton14:08, 31 March 202022:47, 8 April 2020

As we queue for masks, a chance to ponder the vastness of the universe

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