Beste Hong Kong Current Affairs podcasts (2024)

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75 years of China-Russia ties / Lebanon developments: on the verge of an all out war? 54:59

1d ago54:59

54:59

On Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about China-Russia relations, as the two countries mark 75 years of bilateral ties. In a congratulatory message sent to his counterpart Vladimir Putin, President Xi Jinping said that China stood ready to deep...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Friday 44:00

2d ago44:00

44:00

Airport bosses to submit report over girl's platform gap fallIncident shows flaws in safety and reporting system, says lawmakerPrivacy watchdog raises concerns over LinkedIn policyGovt confirms Kai Tak Sports Park water leakagesGovt to speed up...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 41:47

3d ago41:47

41:47

Chinese citizens evacuated from LebanonUN chief condemns Iran attack after Israel banAgeing population widening city's wealth gapCHP investigates local case of mpoxDads caring for special needs kids face stigmaFirms may have more time to repo...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Dementia / Ionospheric scintillation phenomenon 54:59

3d ago54:59

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On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about dementia. The Equal Opportunities Commission has released new guidelines encouraging employers to support workers with dementia and those caring for relatives with the handicap.This comes as the number ...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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In calamity, novelist Richard Powers finds possibility 26:36

4d ago26:36

26:36

With his epic Pulitzer Prize-winning 2018 novel The Overstory, Richard Powers earned acclaim for his rumination on the connected lives of trees, and the threats they face. In his latest novel, Playground, he explores what humans can learn from the underwater world that can seem so alien to us here on land. Powers joins Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss…

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Domestic helper wage increase / Hong Kong Creative Ageing Arts Festival 55:00

4d ago55:00

55:00

On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about the minimum wage for foreign domestic workers. Last Friday the government announced that the minimum pay rate would rise by $120 to $4,990 a month, a 2.5 percent increase, and on par with year-on-year co...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Wednesday 36:44

4d ago36:44

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Fireworks light up the sky but drone show cancelledFlag-raising ceremony marks 75th National DayTroops turn out for flag-raising at Tiananmen SquareResidents enjoy Oct 1 deals at cinemas, eateries, transportThousands of police mobilised for Nat...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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National Day: a look into China's past, present and future 54:59

5d ago54:59

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On Tuesday's National Day edition of Backchat, we look into the nation's past, present and future as the People's Republic of China celebrates its 75th anniversary.In the first half of the programme, our newsroom colleagues look into the country's de...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monday 58:25

6d ago58:25

58:25

China stimulus measures give HSI a boostCall to simplify tour guide licensingWarning that foreign firms are bypassing SARPet owners want cross-border quarantine rules relaxed'Rare' waterspout spotted over Victoria HarbourPresident Xi urges pe...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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National Day "Golden Week" tourism predictions / Waterspout phenomenon / Clockenflap 2024 55:00

6d ago55:00

55:00

On Monday’s programme, we’re discussing tourism ahead of the National Day "Golden Week". Businesses are bracing for an upsurge in visitors, with estimates showing that the city could welcome as many as 1.2 million Mainland Chinese tourists, a 10 per...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Middle East latest, Richard Powers, Indigenous healing, Language distinctions 1:34:40

7d ago1:34:40

1:34:40

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with CBC's Margaret Evans and The Economist's Gregg Carlstrom about the latest developments in the Middle East, Richard Powers reflects on finding possibility in the threats we face with his new novel Playground, Sixties Scoop survivor Andrea Currie shares her story and efforts to help other Indigenous people heal, an…

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Friday 43:09

9d ago43:09

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Ex-Stand News editors sentenced to jail for seditionPanda pair get VIP welcome on arrival in Hong KongHong Kong's panda population at highest-everNew pandas still too 'young' for reproductionEOC publishes guide to support employees with dementi...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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GLOBAL FOCUS - Sri Lanka's new President / Japan PM election 54:59

9d ago54:59

54:59

On Friday's Global Focus, we're discussing Sri Lankan politics.People's Liberation Front leader and Marxist-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn as Sri Lanka's new President, at a time when the debt-ridden country recovers from the ...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Halal friendly tourism in Hong Kong / Airport passenger numbers and Cathay's new routes 55:00

10d ago55:00

55:00

On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the development of Halal tourism in Hong Kong.Community leaders have called on the government to do more to attract practicing Muslim visitors by adding more prayer rooms and Halal certified restaurants. Th...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 29:43

10d ago29:43

29:43

Hong Kong prepares to welcome giant panda pairFinland zoo sends back 'costly' giant pandasTourism trade unhappy over Golden Week tour bookingsDAB: Make HK a halal-friendly tourist destinationSharp rise in people caught bringing in restricted fo...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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'People have an innate pursuit of freedom': Nathan Law on Hong Kong's prospects for democracy 26:36

11d ago26:36

26:36

Nathan Law rose to prominence a decade ago as one of the student leaders of the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong known as the Umbrella Movement. He went on to become one of the semi-autonomous Chinese region's youngest legislators... and not long after, one of its most wanted men. Today, he lives in exile with a bounty on his head, but that hasn…

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Financially struggling gym operators: time for the sector to re-invent itself? / Flying car trial pl 55:00

11d ago55:00

55:00

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we're talking about the financial viability of fitness chains. From the sudden closure of Physical Fitness to one of its competitors facing civil action over alleged unpaid rents, the city's gyms are experiencing rough times,...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Wednesday 46:34

11d ago46:34

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China unveils stimulus measures to boost economyExpert says measures may offer sentiment boostLocal, mainland stocks rally after China stimulus measuresCE says Hong Kong ready for 1.2 million Golden Week visitorsTop mainland official affirms wo...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Taxi driver penalty system / Passenger altercation on London-bound Cathay flight 55:00

12d ago55:00

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On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the The Taxi-Driver-Offence Points (TDOP) Ordinance which just took effect.Under the new rules, drivers will be disqualified from driving for up to six months if they accumulate 15 or more points within tw...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Tuesday 43:11

12d ago43:11

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Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds of people in LebanonGovt mulls prosecution against Tai Tam villa ownersLawmakers inspect construction of Kai Tak Sports ParkOffers to be made to 200 non-locally trained nursesNew eco-friendly coating keeps build...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Calls to relax university language requirements / Seasonal flu vaccination drive 54:59

13d ago54:59

54:59

On Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about university admission requirements. Local students who wish to gain a university spot need to attain at least Level 3 in both English and Chinese in order to be admitted, a requirement some school principals ...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monday 42:57

13d ago42:57

42:57

Former Exco convenor says HK needs to rebuild imageFinance chief kicks of promotional European tourYMCA calls for fund to support students' mental healthTaxi demerits system comes into effectHKUMed develops AI tool to predict heart diseaseSea...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Technology and conflict, Nathan Law, Donald Trump's wealth, Guy Vanderhaeghe 1:33:42

14d ago1:33:42

1:33:42

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with emerging technology expert Christopher Kirchhoff about how tech is changing the nature of global conflict, exiled activist Nathan Law reflects on Hong Kong's prospects for democracy, New York Times investigative journalist Susanne Craig shares her reporting on Donald Trump's wealth, and celebrated Canadian author…

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GLOBAL FOCUS - Mass electronic device attacks in Lebanon / Social start-up initiative 55:00

16d ago55:00

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On Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about the mass electronic device attacks targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah.Two simultaneous detonations of electronic devices used by members of the Iran-backed militia left at least 32 people dead -- including 2...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Friday 52:53

16d ago52:53

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Probe finds faulty plane engine could have caught fire'Maintenance instructions for fuel hose may be problematic'Police chief defends officer over fatal shootingLocal banks cut lending rates following Fed cut'Rate cut should boost property tran...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Selina Cheng: Hong Kong journalists under attack, fighting back and what happens next 43:11

17d ago43:11

43:11

Selina Cheng, chair of the Hong Kong Journalists' Association discusses the revelations of a campaign to intimidate journalists and their families by self-described "patriots" in what appears to be a coordinated campaign, how the Hong Kong government and tech companies Meta and Wikimedia have responded, and how the HKJA is helping journalists fight…

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China's retirement age increase / Rise in Group B Streptococcus virus cases 54:59

17d ago54:59

54:59

In our main topic today, we're talking about China’s decision to raise its retirement age for the first time in more than 70 years. Starting next year, the retirement age will be gradually raised to 63 for men, 55 for women in blue-collar jobs and 58 ...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Thursday 41:00

17d ago41:00

41:00

Hezbollah devices explode again in LebanonTop diplomat labels China 'greatest challenge in US history'Vice premier says China ready to boost ties with UKJapanese student stabbed in ShenzhenChina commemorates 918 IncidentTourism board unveils ...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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The high stakes of changes to Canada's immigration policy 33:39

18d ago33:39

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With a surge in population growth sparking affordability concerns, the federal government has been making a series of policy changes meant to restrict the volume of temporary residents entering and staying in Canada. Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with former international student Mehakdeep Singh to hear about the challenges of navigating a complex web …

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Pet ownership / Mooncake recycling initiative 55:00

18d ago55:00

55:00

On Wednesday's post mid-autumn public holiday Backchat, we're talking about all things related to pet ownership in Hong Kong. A survey conducted in March found that owners were spending on average close to HK$700,000 on their pets during the lifespa...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Sino-Japanese relations and the September 18 incident / Mid-Autumn Festival 55:00

19d ago55:00

55:00

On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about Sino-Japanese relations, ahead of the 93rd anniversary on Wednesday of the incident which led to China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.The bombing by Japanese forces of a section of railway ...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Tuesday 41:27

19d ago41:27

41:27

Airlines advised to improve communication with passengersEx-Fitness members cautioned over re-signing with HealthyHoteliers, F&B expect slow Mid-Autumn FestivalLawmaker unveils Golden Chopsticks competitionHiring sentiment remains caution in Ho...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Labour protections surrounding construction workers / SpaceX first ever spacewalk 55:00

20d ago55:00

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9:05am-9:45am: Labour protections surrounding construction workers9:05am-9:45: Colin Cohen, Co-Founder and Senior Partner at law firm Boase Cohen & Collins9:30am-9:45am: Lam Chung Sing, Lawmaker, The Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions9:45am-...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monday 43:09

20d ago43:09

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Police shoot knife-wielding man in domestic disputePolice pledge to boost efforts against 'deepfakes'New emergency system helps detect vulnerable studentsHundreds of Physical Fitness staff seek help over wagesSoCo calls for review of labour imp...Door Radio Television Hong Kong

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Transportation turbulence, Parliament returns, Over the Rainbow's legacy, Immigration policy, Britishisms 1:29:05

21d ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with aviation expert John Gradek about what the Air Canada pilot dispute illuminates about broader turbulence on our transportation landscape, The Globe and Mail's Marieke Walsh sets up the top concerns and challenges facing MPs as Parliament returns, musicologist Walter Frisch explores the enduring power of the class…

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