Hong Kong Today

Today's podcast discusses recent flight cancellations by Cathay Pacific, doubts expressed by the Consumer Council, travel planning tips, anti-smuggling operations, the upcoming Asian Financial Forum, proposals to stabilize the market, and concerns about A&E services.

Health Secretary discusses raising fees to deter abuse of emergency services at public hospitals. Teacher exodus in Hong Kong schools and challenges in finding replacements. Performance of Cathay Pacific airlines and support in schools. Resignation of Vice Chancellor and reforms at Chinese university. Hepatitis C testing and treatment program in Stanley Prison. Young climber Bob Jung's achievement of climbing Seven Summits. Upcoming shows, performances, and music releases in Hong Kong's arts and cultural scene.

Power outages in Qing Yi may be caused by rat damage or wear and tear. Lawmaker discusses recent incident by CLP and concerns from residents. Importance of raising awareness for rare diseases and earthquake safety. Market turmoil with Evergrande auto shares suspension and Chinese wealth manager bankruptcy filing. Legal battle between New York Times and OpenAI/Microsoft. Trend of AI companies partnering with media companies and importance of fair pricing.

Residents share concerns about power glitches. Cathay Pacific's Lunar New Year plans. Introduction of electronic licenses and diagonal crossings. Temporary grounding of Boeing 737 MAX-9 jetliners and potential impact on Boeing. Debate on trading Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the US market.

Topics discussed in this podcast include an industrial accident and a money laundering case in Hong Kong, the Department of Justice releasing summaries of court cases for national security law, cognitive impairment in stimulant abusers, controversy surrounding school uniform policies, and the expected rise in passengers and Xiaomi's ambition in the electric car market.