On Wednesday's Backchat we talk about disability. The paralympics - and our gold medal - are eye-catching, but does their success reflect a change in attitude towards disability? Are job prospects better or worse, and is mobility any better around ...

On Backchat we talk about the legacy of Chairman Mao. The founder of Modern China died forty years ago this month, but the discussion about his place in history, and his ongoing impact on China, continues. Was he 70% right, as Deng sugg...

On Backchat, rural issues. Threats against Chu Hoi-dick are bringing claims of criminal activity in the New Territories to the fore. He was elected on promises to reform the Heung Yee kuk - what part does the body now play in rural politics and...

On Backchat, what to do with the building that collapsed at the former Central Police station. It was in May that the 150 year old structure, one of the first colonial buildings in Hong Kong fell down. What should we do next? Demolish what remai...

On Backchat, how did the pro-establishment fare in the election? The DAB remains the largest party in Legco, with the best performing candidate in most constituencies. But there are questions about the future of the FTU and the Liberal Party . H...

On Backchat, Localism. There are (arguably) six legislators now, upholding the cause of self-determination for Hong Kong. What do they want, and when do they want it? What difference will they make to political life here? How will Beijing respond? ...

On Backchat, the results are in for the 2016 Legco Election. Localists emerge as a significant force. There are many young new legislators, some surprising winners and losers, but no seismic change to veto powers. How will localists and democrats ...

On Friday's Backchat we look ahead to Sunday's Legco election. What is at stake? How has the campaign gone this year? If pro-independence candidates are elected, will they be appointed? Is there any chance of violence or a successful election petit...

On Backchat, why is independence such a big issue? There are lots of possible explanations for the fact that the idea of Hong Kong going its own way has become so prominent. Is it because young people are unhappy at their prospects, property pri...

On Backchat, creating shared value . A conference this week focuses on the idea of Hong Kong Shared Good Values, a movement that seeks to find common ground in economic success and social progress. At a time when commercial interests are often seen...