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China's climate goals / Basic Housing Units Bill / Million-year-old skull and human evolution
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…
National Day celebrations / Cathay Pacific's typhoon contingency
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…
InvestHK connecting mainland businesses / Typhoon Ragasa Tseung Kwan O damage
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…
Transport licensing regimen changes / Meta's AI glasses / AI deepfake law proposals
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…
Policy Address review - Tourism / China's K talent visa
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…
Policy Address review - Immigration / Study on women homelessness / Homing abandoned pets
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…
Policy Address review - Healthcare / Youth crime situation / Space economy
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…
Super Typhoon Ragasa / Policy Address review - Fertility
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…
Policy Address review - Pet friendly measures / Innovation
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…
Policy Address review - Education / Hong Kong Laureate Forum
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…
Policy Address review – Northern Metropolis / Digital Health Asia conference
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…
Policy Address fashion / Phauda flammans threat / Basketball betting legalisation / SAR’s bigger rol
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…
Charlie Kirk assassination / Portuguese PM’s Macau visit / Tightening HK smoking rules
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…
Local singer stars in global pop group / Smart pipes / Advanced maternal age
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…
10th Belt and Road Summit closing / Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show / Japan PM Shigeru I
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…
2025 IMD World Talent Ranking / Chinese medicine development
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…
Artificial sweeteners and cognitive decline / Hungry Ghost Festival / HKPC plastics conference
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…
Huanggang checkpoint redevelopment / Tech to boost film industry cashflow
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…
Belt and Road Summit / Low-altitude economy / TIME's Girls of the Year 2025
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…
Entry relaxations in snooker halls / Voluntary school drug testing / Global innovation index
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…
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