Hong Kong Today Tuesday
Jul 22, 2025
The podcast dives into the aftermath of Typhoon Whipa, detailing travel disruptions and concerns over the Hong Kong Book Fair. It introduces an electronic vote counting system aimed at increasing voter turnout for upcoming elections. Listeners learn about crime prevention advancements through the SmartView program and student innovations in healthcare using AI. The discussion also touches on a tragic plane crash, geopolitical tensions surrounding the China-EU Summit, and recent athletic highlights, including a silver medal triumph.
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Typhoon Whippa's Impact
- Typhoon Whippa caused moderate disruption but no serious damage in Hong Kong.
- The No. 10 hurricane signal was issued for nearly seven hours due to intense winds and heavy rain.
Mixed Passenger Reactions
- Some passengers found airline arrangements for delayed flights reasonable despite disruptions.
- Others reported poor support and long waits without hotel accommodations during cancellations.
Book Fair Sales Effect
- Hong Kong Book Fair extended hours to compensate for typhoon closure.
- Exhibitors anticipated at least a 10% sales drop despite extensions.