On Backchat, how friendly is our city? Hong Kong has been ranked 39 out of 41 countries in a smiling survey conducted by the Mystery Shopper Service Association. How often do you see smiles and "thank yous", especially in shops and restaurants? Wh...

On Backchat, we will talk about Kai Tak Stadium. Do we need a new stadium at Kai Tak and how should it be different from what we have now? There are plans for a 50,000 seat capacity, but the there are only 30 events a year at the existing Hong Kong...

On Backchat, we talk about government tactics to ensure the passage of the political reform package. Chief Secretary Carrie Lam is lobbying pan-democrat legislators to get their support of the package. CY Leung says he's confident. Why? After 9.20,...

On Backchat, we talk about Hilary Clinton's bid to be President of the US. Why is she declaring now, and what are her chances? She's a familiar face, but how many know what she stands for? What sort of campaign is she running, and who will be her c...

On Backchat, we will talk about the One Week One Visit Scheme. CY Leung has announced new rules for Shenzhen residents. Will the newliar face, but how many know what she stands for? What sort of campaign is she running, and who will be her c...

On Backchat, we will talk about the One Week One Visit Scheme. CY Leung has announced new rules for Shenzhen residents. Will the new restrictions regulate or control the activities of parallel traders effectively? How will this policy affect the ec...

On Backchat, we will talk about China's reclamation on reefs in the South China Sea. Beijing says the work is lawful and justified and will add to the safety of shipping in the area. Others say its simply militaristic aggression. What is China u...

On Friday Backchat tackles the issue of Hong Kong Independence. Its been in the news recently as some propose introducing legislation to outlaw advocacy of independence for our city. The Administration has turned that down, but under Article 23 we ...

On Backchat we're talking about what CY Leung called an alarming drop in tourist numbers. Group visits plunged 20% over Easter compared to last year - so what's happening? Is this really such bad news if people feel there are too many visitors? Wh...

On Backchat we will talk about the role of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. China announced its plans for a new development bank to provide loans to developing countries in Asia for infrastructure projects five months ago. Is China's succe...