On Backchat, we'll consider ideas for the Legislative Council Elections in 2016. How many Legco members should be directly elected? Should the number of 'super seats' or functional constituencies be reduced? After 9.15, possible MH370 wreckage...

On Backchat, we'll talk about the future energy policy of Hong Kong. Secretary for Environment Wong Kam-sing said the existing coal-fired generating units will start to be retired from 2017 and has launched a three-month consultation on the energ...

On Backchat, we'll talk about the Shanghai's invitation to Legco members. Would the trip help facilitate negotiation and dialogue with Beijing on issues of constitutional reform? Or is it a stunt? After 9.15, proposed plans on the East Lantau Met...

On Backchat, we'll talk about the government's plans to build an incinerator near Shek Kwu Chau, an island located between Lantau and Cheung Chau.  Is the incinerator inevitable? Is Shek Kwu Chau the best site ? How does the whole plan for int...

On Backchat, we'll ask what's wrong with Western-style democracy?  US Political Scientist Larry Diamond said recently that "Beijing has the power to impose constraints on the election process in Hong Kong, but it does not have the right to re-...

On Backchat, we'll talk about proposed developments on Lamma Island. The government is planning to double the population to nearly 11,000  by building more flats at the former quarry along the northern coast of Sok Kwu Wan. How can the island ...

On Backchat, we'll talk about HKTV's problems with its mobile TV service . The Office of the Communications Authority announced that HKTV had to apply for a free TV license if its mobile TV service aims to reach more than 5,000 premises. Was t...

On Backchat, we'll talk about relations between the Administration and Legco. Head of Central Policy Unit Shiu Sin-por has called on the government to establish a team of officials to lobby legislators. Would that improve governance in Hong Ko...

On Backchat, we'll talk about the unusual weather. It's a bit cold here, but spare a thought for those experiencing drought in Australia, record flooding in the UK, or the polar vortex in the US. What has gone wrong with the climate? Is it a m...

On Backchat, we'll talk about tourists in Hong Kong. National People's Congress Chairman Zhang Dejiang said for the first time that Hong Kong's capacity for Mainland tourists was a matter of concern for the Beijing government and would be studied...