On Backchat, we will talk about Uber and the taxi industry in Hong Kong. Last month the the police in a series of arrest seemed to crack down on the practice of private car drivers offering cheaper rides through car-hailing mobile apps such as U...

On Backchat, who should be taking the refugees from the Middle East and Africa? The UN has warned that the flood is just beginning as Syria and other countries descend into crisis. The EU is deeply divided over where the refugees could be accept...

On  Backchat, pan-democrats' meeting with Beijing . Some democrats have been talking to mainland officials about the relaunch of political reform and the way forward . Is this a moment for moderation? Can both sides reach consensus on what "one c...

On Backchat, the return of anti-parallel trading protests at the weekend, and fears of a decline in tourism, retail and restaurant industries is causing concern at the top. Ministers, leading figures and the Chief Executive himself are concerned ab...

On Backchat, what if there were no cars in Central? Several Green Groups have called for Des Voeux Road Central to become a tram and pedestrian precinct, to improve air quality, provide useful open space, and transform the image of Central. What do...

On Friday's Backchat we're talking about "the 70th anniversary of China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression", and the massive parade in Beijing. What is the strategic significance of the display of military might? What sh...

On Backchat, we will talk about the HKU saga on the appointment of a pro vice-chancellor. A large scale convocation has been called to vote on issues relating to the delay. Do you believe the leading University's autonomy and academic freedom are u...

Backchat returns on Monday morning when we will talk about Occupy protestors on trial. Various groups of key leaders including Joshua Wong are now facing charges in court relating to actions dating back a year. Why the delay? Are they politically m...

On Friday's Backchat, we will talk about China's new national security law. Beijing has recently passed national security law that covers a wide range of state interests. Are you alarmed that it mentions Hong Kong? And will it put pressure on the H...

On Thursday's Backchat, we will talk about drug abuse and addiction. The Central Registry of Drug Abuse says the number of drug abusers dropped 8,926 last year from 10,241 in 2013. The official data shows a significant drop of drug abusing cases, d...