Backchat

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we're talking about the possible fate of the old Shek Kip Mei reservoir, which is suddenly at the centre of a major conservation debate.  

Recent demolition work begun by the Water Supplies Department has unearthed the arched...

On Tuesday's Backchat we're turning our attention overseas and talking about the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. The two sides finally agreed a post-Brexit trade deal on Christmas Eve, just days before the current transition period comes...

On Monday's Backchat we talk about progress in the fight against Covid 19 in Hong Kong.

How did you spend your Christmas weekend? What do you think of the government's proposed vaccination programme? 

Let us know your thoughts, you can leave a me...

On Thursday’s Backchat, reconciliation.

Pro-democracy figures say they believe Beijing will extend its power to cover Hong Kong's district councils, in order to have "absolute control" over the political situation in the territory. Meanwhile the mos...

On Wednesday’s Backchat, latest developments of Covid-19 in HK,UK and Australia.

Health Secretary Sophia Chan has announced the suspension of all flights from UK , following news that a more infectious coronavirus variant is affecting the country.

A...

On Tuesday’s Backchat, the 2021 Budget.

'Uncle Paul', the Financial Secretary, has  called on the public to give their views on the Government's spending plans for the coming year. He has launched a promotional video dressed as a chef, hoping to prep...

On Monday's Backchat, the latest on Covid-19 and the government's relief subsidy.

The administration has announced a new HK$5.5 billion package of measures for various businesses. Bars and nightclubs will each be given a one-off subsidy of HK$50,000...

On Friday's Backchat, the big question. What is happening to Hong Kong?

Is it a reset? A correction after years off course? A final reckoning for colonialism perhaps? Or an authoritarian crackdown?

Is One Country Two Systems alive and well, or dyin...

On Thursday’s Backchat, asylum seekers and online food ordering.

The government has gazetted the The Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2020, altering arrangements on the treatment of asylum seekers here.

Some are concerned that the changes could result i...

On Wedneday's Backchat, oaths.

Around 180,000 civil servants will soon be required to take an oath of allegiance to the Basic Law and the SAR, and they will be given a month to do so, according to Civil Service Secretary Patrick Nip. Those who refuse ...