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On Thursday's programme, we talked about President Xi Jinping's climate goals as China plans to cut emissions by seven to ten percent from peak levels by 2035. After the break, a lawmaker told us about the recemtly passed Basic Housing Units Bill. The...

In the first segment of this special National Day holiday edition of Backchat, we explored the nation’s achievements over the past 76 years. We also spoke with a former People’s Liberation Army officer about the visit of two naval vessels to Hong Kong....

On Tuesday's Backchat, we learnt more about how InvestHK is planning to further boost support for mainland companies that are looking to go global. The head of the agency explained how Hong Kong can act as a springboard for these firms that are looking...

On Monday's Backchat, we looked into the digitalisation of drivers' licences in Hong Kong as well as new punishments for people who abandon their vehicles. Next, our tech expert introduced Meta's latest innovation: AI glasses. And after the break, ...

On Friday's programme, we looked at Chief Executive John Lee's initiatives to boost tourism in Hong Kong. A veteran from the F&B and entertainment sector shared his thoughts on the government's measures to attract more visitors from around the world. A...

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked at the new measures that have been introduced to further boost Hong Kong's standing as a hub for top tech talents. After the break, we learnt more about a study on women's homelessness that was conducted by an NGO and ...

On this special edition of Backchat , which was pre-recorded due to Super Typhoon Ragasa, we took a closer look at Chief Executive John Lee's new measures on boosting healthcare in the city. An expert on the topic and specialist in psychiatry spoke to...

On today's programme, we talked about the massive storm that's approaching Hong Kong. Super Typhoon Ragasa is the strongest storm in the world so far this year, and the Observatory says it's not expected to weaken before coming closest to the city on W...

On Monday's Backchat, we talked about the pet-friendly measures introduced in Chief Executive John Lee's Policy Address last week. Authorities plan to establish a new licensing regime to allow dogs in designated food premises, in a move to capitalise o...

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the chief executive's new measures to boost education. Experts explained the significance of the government's decision to set up an "AI Literacy" learning framework and talked about ways authorities and schools can at...

On Thursday's Backchat, we took a closer look at the Chief Executive's Policy Address, and talked about the measures introduced to expedite the Northern Metropolis' development. Analysts explained how the infrastructure project can act as an engine fo...

On Wednesday's programme, we spoke to the designers behind the tie that Chief Executive John Lee wore during his Policy Address speech. They explained how the green tie, along with a scarf in the same colour that was worn by female officials, puts a s...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we talked about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, an American political advocate, whose death has shocked the United States. Two scholars, one of whom was a former American judge, shared their thoughts on the development, which...

On Monday's Backchat, we spoke with a local singer and dancer who's the newest member of a global pop group. She discussed how it's like to represent the city on the international stage. We also spoke to a researcher who's spearheading efforts to use...

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the key takeaways from this year's 10th Belt and Road Summit which just concluded. We talked to a representative from the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and a former Egyptian Consul General to Hong Kong. They also tal...

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked at how Hong Kong surged to number four globally in the 2025 IMD World Talent Ranking. A human resources specialist and two experts told us how they think the SAR was able to get the top spot in Asia for talent. After ...

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we looked into a study revealing that the consumption of artificial sweeteners is linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline. The researcher behind the study presented her findings. We then discussed the traditions behind th...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we learnt more about how the new facilities at the Huanggang Port are expected to streamline travel between Hong Kong and the mainland, with a joint-inspection mechanism in the pipeline. Experts explained how the revamped borde...

On Monday's Backchat, we took a deep dive into the nation's global infrastructure development project, ahead of the 10th Belt and Road Summit which will be held in Hong Kong. After the break, we learnt about how the establishment of a low-altitude eco...

On Friday's Backchat, we talked about how the government is trying to foster a younger generation of billiards players by relaxing the age restriction at a handful of pool halls. Afterwards, a chief inspector discussed police efforts to stamp out etom...

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked back at the commemorations that took place in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. President Xi Jin...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we looked at the events being held on the mainland and in Hong Kong to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. We then tal...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we took a closer look at property prices in Hong Kong, after a luxury mansion sold for HK$1.09 billion -- the record for this year so far. We talked to an analyst about what that sale means for the luxury property market, and ho...

On Monday's Backchat, we talked to the professors who were behind the first study on cancer led by a team of Chinese scholars that's been published on the prestigious Lancet medical journal. They shared their findings on ways to prevent liver cancer ...

On Friday's Backchat, we talked about the improvements made to the "M" Mark Events, the government scheme that promotes major sports events in the city. We talked to the chairman of the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association and an analyst to see how the...

On Thursday's Backchat, we learnt about the latest edition of Open AI's Chat GPT chatbot. A tech expert explained how the GPT-5 model has improved over the previous generation, though there have been complaints that its responses sounded less human, an...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we talked to Po Leung Kuk, which has found that students are feeling very stressed ahead of the new school year. From the classroom, we went to Seoul, where the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will showcase Hong Kong'...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we delved into the latest cultural trends in Hong Kong. The SAR's fashion extravaganza, Centrestage, will be celebrating its tenth anniversary with a range of events showcasing some of the city's emerging designers. Sticking ...

Monday's Backchat looked at how the yacht economy could help bring Hong Kong's tourism experience to a new level. We talked to a yacht club representative to see how boosting this sector could attract more pleasure craft from the Greater Bay Area. Aft...

On Friday's Backchat, we learnt about an upcoming concert venue. Live Nation, the organiser of the Coldplay concert, has announced the setting up of a new concert venue in Whampoa by the year's end, in what some hope can further bolster Hong Kong's off...

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked at the city's efforts to boost ecological conservation. The government announced last week that Hong Kong will soon have a new Wetland Park in the Northern Metropolis. We found out about how the development could boo...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we looked at how Cristiano Ronaldo, and the Saudi Super Cup that he's competing in, is putting Hong Kong on the map for premium sports events. We talked to our football commentator about the match featuring the Portuguese su...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we talked to some of the doctors who were part of a multidisciplinary team of experts who successfully saved a pregnant woman with a rare heart condition. We heard about how they were able to quickly come up with a plan to save...

On Monday's Backchat, we started the week off by talking to an eye doctor about the results of a glaucoma screening project. The findings are not looking so good as more people than expected have been diagnosed with the condition that can lead to blind...

On Friday's Backchat, we started off by talking about the recent Black Rainstorm Warnings. Even though Hong Kong was spared from the brunt of Typhoon Podul, its associated thunder and rain storms have lashed the city. At the same time, a number of co...

On Thursday's Backchat, we heard from an expert about a serious brain injury called subdural hematoma, after two young boxers in Japan died in separate bouts during the same event in Tokyo earlier this month. We then looked at the inaugural World Huma...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we found out more about the potential to develop hydrogen energy in Hong Kong. That's after Towngas recently established a partnership with Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks to develop the city's first electric vehicle char...

On Tuesday’s Backchat, we looked at how Hong Kong businesses navigate the mainland’s e-commerce market. A research conducted by the Trade Development Council found that most online customers in the mainland have a high level of trust in Hong Kong brand...

On Monday's Backchat, we talked to experts about the latest regarding chikungunya fever, after Hong Kong recorded a number of imported cases. We found out whether there's now a higher risk of a local outbreak, and if additional measures are needed to ...

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at ways to foster sustainable development. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University recently compiled the 2025 Smart City Index, which is the world’s first smart city development assessment index based on publicly available...

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked at a new police mobile app, which will be launched on August 10. The force says it will be a one-stop-shop where users can report crimes or make enquiries. We also heard from the Kai Tak Sports Park about new outdoor ...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we looked at why there's been extreme rainfall in the past few days. The Observatory had issued the Black Rainstorm Warning four times in eight days, the most it has ever set within a year. The forecaster also said precipitati...

On Tuesday's programme, we looked at artificial intelligence (AI) and its fiercely competitive job market, at a time when tech firms’ recruitment drives increasingly resemble those of football clubs. Just recently, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta offered a st...

On Monday's Backchat, we learned more about Stablecoin - a cryptocurrency that is pegged to a specific reserve asset. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has put in place a regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers, adding that it's likely to issue the fi...

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at how Hong Kong is preparing to host the upcoming National Games. It's the first time that the Hong Kong and Macau SARs are taking part in co-hosting the nation's biggest sporting extravaganza, which will feature 34 c...

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked at problems associated with an aging population. The Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service recently surveyed over 250 retirees, and found that many of them were emotionally and mentally stressed. We spoke to an expe...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we talked about Chief Executive John Lee's upcoming Policy Address. The SAR leader has been holding consultation forums to solicit the public's views, meeting over 100 residents at a townhall meeting in Hung Hom last Sunday. ...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we looked into the latest trends, opportunities and challenges faced by the local proprietary Chinese medicine industry, following the unveiling of a research report by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Recent developmen...

On Monday's Backchat, we took a close look at what came out of the China-EU Summit last week. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, was in Beijing where he met with President Xi Jinping. Both sides agreed that sound and steady bilatera...

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at drones and the economic buzz that comes with it. We spoke with experts to find out what more can be done to facilitate the expansion of the drone economy, and how we can coordinate with neighbouring cities in the Grea...