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Hong Kong Connection episodes

March 16, 2012 International Schools(2012-03-15)
There is an increasing demand for places in international schools in Hong Kong. Whatever the reasons, the shortage of supply is not only an educational problem. It has an impact on the economy as well.
Producer: Kwong Chui-kuen
22 min
March 09, 2012 Behind the Red Banner(2012-03-08)
To property developers, old dilapidated residential buildings in urban areas are actually very attractive. It’s not the buildings, but the land that’s covetable, of course. But before any reconstruction can go ahead, there is acquisition of flats to ...
22 min
March 02, 2012 To be a Good Samaritan in China(2012-03-01)
A tragic traffic accident in China in October last year involving a little girl named YueYue shocked the entire nation and caused consternation around the world. Are there no good Samaritans in China? Yes, of course there are. Unfortunately, due to ...
22 min
March 01, 2012 Centenary of China’s 1911 Revolution Special (2B)(2012-02-29)
On the 100th Anniversary of the Xin Hai Revolution, many questions come to mind. How differently do Beijing and Taipei think of the Revolution? How much of Dr SunYat-sen’s political philosophy has been realized? What role did the British colony of Hong...
25 min
March 01, 2012 Centenary of China’s 1911 Revolution Special (2A)
On the 100th Anniversary of the Xin Hai Revolution, many questions come to mind. How differently do Beijing and Taipei think of the Revolution? How much of Dr SunYat-sen’s political philosophy has been realized? What role did the British colony of Hong...
21 min
February 24, 2012 On 1st Jan. 2012, where would you like to wake up?(2012-02-23)
2012, in all likelihood, is going to be a special year. Left reeling in a financial crisis that has shaken the entire world, the vast majority of people, the so-called ‘99%’, are thinking and talking about political, economic and social changes that m...
22 min
February 23, 2012 Centenary of China’s 1911 Revolution Special (Part 1B)(2012-02-22)
It was in 1911 that monarchic feudalism died in China, giving way to the Republic of China. Leading the revolution that toppled the Qing Dynasty was Dr Sun Yat-sen. One hundred years on, many Chinese are reflecting on the past, thinking about the prese...
23 min
February 23, 2012 Centenary of China’s 1911 Revolution Special (1A)(2012-02-22)
It was in 1911 that monarchic feudalism died in China, giving way to the Republic of China. Leading the revolution that toppled the Qing Dynasty was Dr Sun Yat-sen. One hundred years on, many Chinese are reflecting on the past, thinking about the prese...
23 min
February 17, 2012 For the Record(2012-02-16)
The Government Records Service is under fire. Academics and students alike are complaining that searching for records in the Service is a frustrating experience and legislative councilors are asking questions.
Producer: Kwong Chui-kuen
22 min
February 10, 2012 Cars and Air Pollution(2012-02-09)
There are over 600,000 motor vehicles in Hong Kong. Running on the roads throughout the territory every day, they belch out substances that are highly toxic. Yes, air pollution is a very serious problem.
Producer: Phoebe Chan
22 min

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Since its premiere on March 5, 1978, Hong Kong Connection has remained steadfast to its founding mission: to speak truth with conviction and investigate matters vital to our community.