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On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the latest developments in the extradition bill controversy.

What part have outside forces played? Has there been foreign interference? Even a 'colour revolution'? Or are such claims just an excuse? When does ...

On Monday's Backchat,, we're talking about the latest developments in the extradition bill controversy.

An uneasy sort of calm broken out this weekend, with Carrie Lam silent and invisible, but senior officials promising the administration will lear...

On Friday's Backchat, we talk about the political side of the extradition law issue. Where does it leave the CE, and her relations with the pro-Government camp? What will be the effects on district elections? How should she seek to repair the damag...

On Thursday's Backchat, more on the extradition bill with a focus on the police action on June 12th. Was the use of weapons appropriate? Should we set up an independent inquiry to investigate the police's use of force? Was the assembly a riot or n...

On Wednesday's Backchat, Carrie Lam's and the extradition controversy. The CE has offered a 'sincere apology' to all Hong Kongers in a press conference, but hasn't budged on the issue of resignation, withdrawal of the bill, or clarification of a 'r...

On Tuesday's Backchat: we're following up the latest on the extradition bill. How should the CE respond to calls for her resignation? Why are so many young people so so wary of China? Is it time for an independent investigation of police action last we...

On Monday's Backchat: we're asking is there any future for Carrie Lam, and for the extradition bill? The government has officially suspended passage of the controversial legislation, and towards the end of yesterday's massive march, the Chief Execut...

On Friday's Backchat: Has Wednesday's violence affected the chances of the government securing Legco's support for its extradition bill? Will any pro-establishment lawmakers switch sides? And what now for the protest movement? Should we expect to s...

On Thursday's Backchat we're talking about the unrest in Admiralty, after thousands of protesters gathered outside the Legco complex, blocking the roads in the area. Police fired tear gas and bean bag rounds in a confrontation with demonstrators callin...

On Wednesday's Backchat, Calls for a protest strike as the Legislative Council begins its debate on the controversial extradition bill. Chief Executive Carrie Lam denounces what she describes as "radical action". But how many are likely to take part in...