Backchat

On Backchat, we'll talk about Lantau Development. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens in 2016, so what do you think of the development direction for the island? Should it be for tourism, housing or commercial? What do you make of the governme...

On Friday's Backchat, we'll ask whether there are parallels in Hong Kong, with plans for Occupy Central - or even if that doesn't come to pass, a constitutional conflict over the way forward for representational government. Is occupation an effec...

On Backchat, we'll talk about the middle class and the government's public expenditure . Financial Secretary John Tsang warned earlier this week that Hong Kong could run out of money within 20 years. Do you think the public spending has been rising t...

On Backchat, we'll talk about air pollution in Hong Kong. The new air quality health index recently shows very high health risk levels, what's wrong with our air quality? We'll also preview initiatives to improve air quality that will be included...

On Backchat, we'll review CY Leung's second policy address under the theme "Support the Needy, Let Youth Flourish, Unleash Hong Kong's Potential". How do you evaluate the policy address? Are you confident that the initiatives will helppromote eco...

On Backchat, we'll talk about City University's plan to establish publicly funded veterinary school. What do you make of the plan? Does Hong Kong need more locally trained veterinary professionals? Do you think vet schools can help educate broade...

On Backchat, we'll talk about the opening of the new legal year. What lessons from the judiciary have we learned last year? What legal developments are we looking forward to? Are we seeing more threats from the judicial independence? How can poli...

On Backchat, rural issues. Threats against Chu Hoi-dick are bringing claims of criminal activity in the New Territories to the fore. He was elected on promises to reform the Heung Yee kuk - what part does the body now play in rural politics and...

On Backchat, Localism. There are (arguably) six legislators now, upholding the cause of self-determination for Hong Kong. What do they want, and when do they want it? What difference will they make to political life here? How will Beijing respond? ...

On Wednesday's Backchat, 1C2S. Zhang Dejiang says that the relationship between the CPG and the SAR was that of delegation of power, and that under no circumstances should the CPG's powers be confronted in the name of a high degree of autonomy. He ...