On Backchat, the SCMP. Hong Kong's leading English language paper has a new owner, and has just removed the paywall on its website. What does the future hold for the Post economically and editorially? How can print media survive the internet? Will ...

On Backchat, biodiversity. It's the last day of a public consultation on a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, which identifies key areas to step up conservation efforts and support sustainable development. Critics say it's unambitious and does ...

On Backchat, we will talk about Panama Papers and its massive corruption scandal. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) revealed the biggest leak in history that the law firm Mossack Fonseca helped hundreds of clients...

On Backchat, light relief. A new charter on advertising and other non-essential external lights has gone into effect seeking to encourage people to switch off the lights at night.Would you mind a dimmer city? Call us on 23388266 or email backchat@r...

On Backchat, should the HK National Party be allowed? Beijing has said the establishment of the pro-independence party endangers the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and agrees that the party should not be registered. Is it against the Basi...

On Backchat, illegal development and dumping in the New Territories.The Hong Kong Bird Watching Society says illegal activities including dumping and pond-filling in rural areas has escalated in recent years but cases are rarely prosecuted. Followi...

On Backchat, Lee Po and the booksellers. Has his brief reappearance settled the issue? Are we nearer to understanding why he disappeared? Will this put an end to publications critical of Xi Jinping and their distribution? After 9.20, vaccines.(8:30...

On Tuesday's Backchat a group of pro-Beijing figures have launched a new centre to promote Chinese culture and history. The centre will offer a channel of information on Chinese history until 1911, the end of the Qing dynasty, with scholarships...

On Backchat, retirement protection. The consultation period for looking at ways to help our ageing population is about half way through. What issues and options are on your mind? Should everyone get money, or just the poor? And how poor? And wha...

On Backchat, ethnic minorities in public life. An NGO has produced a  list of ethnic minority individuals that are qualified and committed to serve on Hong Kong’s government committees.Why are there so few in these roles at present? What about ...