Synopsis: Every week, The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in Hong Kong.

The Straits Times' Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang speaks with Money FM's Rachel Kelly on the following points:

Highlights (click/tap above):

00:40 HK Schools to be shut from Jan 24 due to rising Covid-19 infections in several schools

01:47 Pet lovers outraged at government's decision on culling of hamsters to reduce risk of infections

04:35 What went wrong for Genting Hong Kong

06:47 Cathay Pacific offers bonuses to pilots willing to endure strict quarantine regime

09:16 Race for Chief Executive post

Produced by: Prime Time, Money FM 89.3 & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Nadiah Koh

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