On today's Backchat, we're talking about the record-breaking deluge on Thursday night and Friday that brought the city to a standstill. One person died and at least 110 were taken to hospital during Hong Kong's longest-ever black rainstorm warning.

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On today's Backchat, we look at the intensifying tech war between China and the United States.

A new smartphone unveiled by Huawei last week got people talking because it’s powered by an advanced home-grown microchip believed to be made by the countr...

On Thursday's Backchat, we discuss tourism in the Greater Bay Area, ahead of the “golden week” season.

According to the data released by online travel firm Ctrip, tours from Hong Kong to Shenzhen saw a 257 percent increase compared to last year, a nu...

On Wednesday's Backchat, we look at a landmark ruling in favour of same-sex civil unions.

Hong Kong’s top court ruled on Tuesday that the government has a constitutional duty to allow gay couples to register their partnerships, although it stopped sh...

On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about artificial intelligence in education.

The former Financial Secretary, John Tsang, has called on the education sector to enhance the use of AI tools, citing Hong Kong's potential to become a research and dev...

On today's Backchat, we’re talking about child abuse in the wake of more alleged mistreatment of students at schools.

In one instance, police are investigating claims that the owner of a tutorial centre in Kowloon had indecently assaulted two brothe...

On Thursday's Backchat, we're looking at air pollution and life expectancy.

In a report released on Tuesday, the University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) found that increased air pollution could reduce life expectancy by over five years...

On today’s Backchat, we’re talking about the future of orientation camps for students in Hong Kong, following allegations of indecent assault and suspected drug use at one such ‘o-camp’ at the University of Hong Kong.

Orientation camps have been hel...

On today's Backchat, we're talking about possible ways to make Hong Kong's stock market more attractive.

The Chief Executive, John Lee, has announced the launch of a working group aimed at enhancing market liquidity and boosting performance.

At t...

On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about the future of the Fringe Club in Central, which could have a new operator after its lease expires next April. 

Located on Lower Albert Road, the 131-year-old former Daily Farm building has hosted live concert...