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On Wednesday’s Backchat, we’ll be talking about the latest Covid-19 situation in other parts of Asia including South Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan. We’ll be comparing the virus control measures by different governments and how businesses manage to...

On Tuesday’s Backchat, Covid-19 and Hong Kong’s public spending.

Writing in his own blog on Sunday, the Financial Secretary said the unpredictability of the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong and the social distancing measures have caused a severe blo...

On Monday’s Backchat, new approaches to dealing with Covid 19. 

According reports, the government has invited tenders to develop the app to track contacts of cases.

At the same time pro-establishment lawmakers are encouraging authorities to adopt a H...

On Friday’s Backchat, the latest situation in the US,China and Hong Kong.

China warned Washington not to "play with fire" on Wednesday as a US delegation wrapped up a historic trip to Taiwan. Meanwhile on Monday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said...

On Thursday’s Backchat, the future of West Kowloon.

Authorities have announced they will withdraw the tender exercise for a massive mixed development in the West Kowloon Cultural District which includes retail, hotel and exhibition components.

They ...

On Wednesday's Backchat, Beijing and the election.

China’s top legislature has made a unanimous decision to allow the entire Legco to stay on for a year, now that the elections have been postponed until next September.

The NPCSC decision will allow fou...

On Tuesday’s Backchat, Apple Daily, and the sanctions on HK officials. Scores of police officers on Monday conducted a raid at the Apple Daily building, following the arrest of its founder Jimmy Lai under the national security law. What do you make of ...

On Monday's Backchat: Covid-19 and domestic helpers. The health authorities have announced widespread testing for domestic helpers who've been staying in boarding facilities arranged by employment agencies, amid fears that many may have been exposed to...

On Friday's Backchat: What will happen in Beijing as the NPC Standing Committee meets to decide how to handle the one year postponement of Hong Kong's Legislative Council elections? Will some opposition lawmakers be barred from sitting on any provision...

On Thursday's Backchat -- how do we stay in shape during the pandemic? With gyms and fitness centres closed and mask-wearing compulsory in outdoor areas, what are our options for keeping fit? How easy is it to exercise with a mask on? And how can gym o...