Critical commentary and analysis on Hong Kong, China and Taiwan affairs from HKFP’s community of columnists and expert voices.
Burning issue: Don’t divert Hong Kong’s betting revenue from charity projects like the fire dragon dance
“Profits from betting go to projects in which the market is not interested and which the government is not ready to support,” writes Chloe Lai. “Increasing betting duty will only hurt people and services that are gravely in need of funds.”
Omitting lawmakers’ names from Hong Kong’s legislature meeting minutes does little to build trust in government
“Citizens need to know what goes on in the Legislative Council, and name-specific minutes play a part in the discovery and accountability process,” writes John Burns.
How Hong Kong’s ruff deal for dogs pushes owners away from adoption
“Is there a consensus among the (disillusioned?) young that raising a dog is preferable to having real kids? After all a dog is cheaper, easier to manage, and will never get big enough to want a room of its own,” wonders Tim Hamlett.
Climate crisis: Loss and damage fund – new hope or another empty promise?
Assuming that pledges are honoured, developed countries will finally be paying for loss and damage to the least developed countries including small island states that are particularly vulnerable to climate change, writes Connie Lam.