Dr. Carmen C. M. Tsui, an architect and urban historian from Lingnan University, discusses her book on the historical significance of Hong Kong's public markets from 1842 to 1981. She examines how these everyday structures mirror the city’s evolving socio-political landscape. The conversation dives into the impact of government policies on market vendors, the gender dynamics that favored male traders, and the architectural shifts prompted by health crises. Tsui reveals how markets serve as a microcosm of urban history and community life.