Hong Kong's struggling nightlife, decline due to pandemic restrictions and changing habits, government's campaign to revive nightlife, impact of weekend exodus on the economy, efforts to differentiate the city's attractions

Chinese investors face challenges in selling overseas properties due to the property crisis and dwindling growth of household wealth. The podcast explores the impact of the pandemic, decrease in high-end purchases, and struggles faced by property developers. It also discusses the challenges faced by Country Garden, changes in overseas consumption, and measures implemented by the Chinese government to boost investor confidence.

This podcast discusses the challenges faced by the middle class in China and the US, including stagnant wages, an aging population, and declining university enrollments. It explores the financial worries, job insecurity, and declining assets that middle-class individuals experience. The podcast also highlights the difficulties of achieving the American dream, the impact of COVID-19, and changing hiring criteria. Overall, it sheds light on the status and concerns of the middle class in both countries.

Record-breaking rainstorm hits Hong Kong, causing severe flooding. Personal accounts reveal challenges of navigating through floodwaters. Extensive damage and delayed government response raise concerns. Impact on Sheko community and efforts to restore access. Reporters discuss their experience covering the historic rainstorm.

This podcast explores the lack of personal bankruptcy legislation in China and the impact it has on individuals struggling with debt. It discusses the need for a personal bankruptcy system to tackle social conflicts and alleviate heavy debt burdens. The podcast also highlights struggles with debt and bankruptcy in China's property crisis, as well as the challenges and issues surrounding personal bankruptcy, including declined applications and potential harassment from creditors.

EU response to Xi's absence at G20, 'de-risking' strategy in EU, Beijing's reception of Germany's far-right party, Country Garden's financial crisis, challenges for Xi Jinping's central government

China's ongoing trade war with Australia and the impact on Australian exports. The response to anti-Chinese racism and the call for an independent inquiry into the pandemic's origin. The beginning of an unofficial trade war including the banning of imports, tariffs, and coal imports. Mistranslation and misreading in journalism about China's aggressiveness. The escalation of the China threat narrative in Australian media.

SCMP science reporter Victoria Bela and Mimi Lau from HKU AnnieLab factcheck newsroom discuss China and Russia's opposition to Fukushima water release plan, state-led social media campaign, panic buying of salt due to misinformation, and concerns about radioactive matters.

US President Joe Biden's strategy to counter China's technological advancements, China's response to US economic impact, the speculation surrounding China's tech industry, and potential partnerships with Saudi Arabia.

Andrew Collier, MD of Orient Capital Research, analyzes reactions to US investment restrictions on China's tech industry. Ngor Luong from Georgetown University explains money flow from China to Southeast Asia and China's aim to become a leader in artificial intelligence.