A little more than half a century ago, political movements swept across China like continuous tidal waves, wreaking havoc throughout the country. Famine spread like a deadly plague. What really caused it, nature or man? 
 
Producer: Gillian Yau

A little more than half a century ago, political movements swept across China like continuous tidal waves, wreaking havoc throughout the country. Famine spread like a deadly plague. What really caused it, nature or man? Producer: Gillian Yau

A little more than half a century ago, political movements swept across China like continuous tidal waves, wreaking havoc throughout the country.&nbsp;Famine spread like a deadly plague.&nbsp;What really caused it, nature or man?&nbsp;
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Producer: Gillian Yau

The Great Famine 1959

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. 


For over four decades, our team has served as society's mirror - fearlessly examining pressing issues across politics, housing, healthcare, social welfare, education, environment and other domains of public concern.

As Hong Kong's longest-running current affairs documentary program, we remain committed to uncovering truths, facilitating informed debate, and providing citizens with comprehensive analyses. 


（The English content is translated from the original Chinese version of the day's program.）

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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. For over four decades, our team has served as society's mirror - fearlessly examining pressing issues across politics, housing, healthcare, social welfare, education, environment and other domains of public concern. As Hong Kong's longest-running current affairs documentary program, we remain committed to uncovering truths, facilitating informed debate, and providing citizens with comprehensive analyses. （The English content is translated from the original Chinese version of the day's program.）

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.&nbsp;


For over four decades, our team has served as society's mirror - fearlessly examining pressing issues across politics, housing, healthcare, social welfare, education, environment and other domains of public concern.

As Hong Kong's longest-running current affairs documentary program, we remain committed to uncovering truths, facilitating informed debate, and providing citizens with comprehensive analyses.&nbsp;


（The English content is translated from the original Chinese version of the day's program.）

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