Hong Kong Connection

The political atmosphere in Hong Kong now is such that the police often find themselves physically standing between two opposing camps ... the democrats and the establishmentarians. They are our embattled police.

The pro-democracy Occupy Movement in Hong Kong is not confined to Central District anymore. It is spreading, and the colourful umbrellas held up by the protesters have captured the imagination of the International media.

The students of Hong Kong have hit the headlines all over the world. Many of them have become new soldiers of democracy, with boycotting classes and staging protests as their first experience of action politics.

The definitive word has finally come from Beijing on the issue of electing the SAR’s next Chief Executive. For the democratic bloc, the National People’s Congress’ interpretation of universal suffrage has brought nothing but disillusionment, and the M...

Sai Yeung Choi Street South in Mongkok was designated as a Pedestrian Area every day for 13 years. It became quite a hot spot, a venue for Street Theatre. But now, vehicular traffic has returned.

Producer: Phoebe Chan

The Independent Commission Against Corruption, the ICAC, was formed in February 1974. On its 40th anniversary, we review some of its accomplishments and look at a big challenge it is currently facing.

Producer: Paul Lee

Press Freedom in Hong Kong, according to Reporters Without Borders, is on the decline. Two controversial personnel changes in the media recently seem to attest to the validity of the statement.

Producer: Fanny Kwan, Kwong Chui-kuen

Young people in Mainland China now have the opportunity of going to university in Taiwan. We will meet a few of them to see how they are doing and what they think of life on the island.

Producer: Elaine Ko

More and more people from Mainland China are becoming permanent residents in Hong Kong. People’s Daily has referred to them as New Hongkongers, new blood to sustain Hong Kong’s growth. What do the local people think?

Producer: Gillian Yau

Bo Xi-lai was once the top dog in China’s direct-controlled municipality of Chongqing. He has fallen from grace. Was he a hero or a villain? How is the city now without him?

Producer: Choy Yuk-ling