Hong Kong Today

President Xi Jinping's arrival in San Francisco for the APEC Summit, Hong Kong's financial secretary promoting the city's potential, increase in property inquiries and cyber security concerns, fire at a recycling facility and stimulus efforts, controversial appointment of a former Prime Minister to the cabinet, and support for victims of sexual violence.

Security Chief defends government's plan to rebuild reception center. Update on murder case in Shamshou Po. Study on quality of life as people age. Discussion on Hong Kong's disability rate and AI-pin's launch. Introduction of AI-pin, a new AI-powered wearable device. Dire situation in Gaza and challenges of evacuations.

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary discusses his plans for the APEC meeting. Motorsport returns to Hong Kong with the world rally cross-season finale. Low organ donation rates in Hong Kong and potential solutions. Discussion on recent construction site accidents and technology upgrades for SMEs. The US government prepares for a possible shutdown. President Xi Jinping and Joe Biden's upcoming meeting at APEC Summit.

Discussion on Chinese university's code of conduct, Cardinals calling for release of Mr Lye, concern over bedbug invasion in Southeast Asia, launch of new sports venue online booking system with login issues, study showing reduced presence of trans fats in food samples, project manager pleading not guilty to conspiracy charge, Operation Santa Claus charity drive for Home of Loving Faithfulness

Government warns about overseas bed bug outbreaks and culling of pigs for African swine fever. Outbreak of virus in pig farm, efforts to prevent its spread. Launch of Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme to boost preventative medicine. Concerns about government scheme effectiveness and distribution of private doctors. Need for national security legislation and launch of Hong Kong Talent and Gauge Office. Launch event of Operation Santa Claus Fund Raising Campaign with Magic Moments theme.

Topics discussed in this podcast include Hong Kong's recovery from riots and the COVID-19 pandemic, the city's role as a gateway connecting mainland China with the world, the potential redevelopment of Choi Hong Estate, the increase in youth suicides and the need for more government resources for mental health, the call for a territory-wide borrow and return system for reusable tableware, and the challenges faced by candidates in setting up polling stations in Shang-Sho.

Topics include redevelopment plans for Choi Hong Estate and residents' concerns, the largest ever seizure of suspected solid methamphetamine, considerations for allowing mainland cars in Hong Kong, the government's new tunnel toll fee plan and criticism from mini bus drivers, environmental problems and wetland conservation in the Greater Bay Area, and the evolving China-Australia relationship and AI-produced Beatles song.

Premier Li Chang announces plans to increase imports and promote high-standard institutional opening up in Shanghai. President Xi Jinping and Chief Executive John Lee highlight the importance of solidarity and cooperation among countries. US lawmakers' calls for sanctions on Hong Kong officials are criticized by the Committee for Safeguarding National Security. The impact of the revamped electoral system on Hong Kong's political spectrum and concerns over illegal structures are discussed. The challenges faced by grassroots workers in Hong Kong and the upcoming APEC summit in San Francisco are also covered.

Topics discussed include health concerns in hospital redevelopment, Hong Kong's investment agreements, investigation into unlicensed medical practices, AI chat bot for parents of special education needs children, psychological problems faced by parents of SCN students, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's perspective on US-China economic relationship.

Discussion of upcoming meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden, China-U.S. ties and potential outcomes, preparing for future pandemics, changes to COVID declaration requirement and political briefings, slowing growth in retail sales and violence in Gaza, airstrike on Jabali Refugee Camp in Gaza Strip.