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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...