Welcome to Volume IV, Number 3 of The Hong Kong Review—a rich and compelling collection that showcases a diverse spectrum of creative voices and cultural perspectives. This issue invites readers on an immersive journey through poetry in English, Irish or Chinese (with translations), short fiction, nonfiction, and an enlightening interview. Themes of memory, loss, cultural identity, and the complexities of human relationships resonate deeply throughout. From intimate reflections on love and grief to powerful reckonings with historical and contemporary conflicts, the works explore the subtle layers of human experience. Nature, tradition, and the unspoken nuances in language and relationships weave through the collection, encouraging readers to listen attentively to the silences that shape meaning. This edition celebrates literary craft and challenges us to deepen our empathy and understanding of the subtle, often hidden forces that influence how we see the world.