Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Wong and Janice Lo2024-08-05
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China wins men's 4x100m medley relay gold Listen
The Olympic Games are entering the second week with athletics taking centre stage. There was also a spectacular achievement for the China team on the last night of the swimming competition. RTHK's Kelly Yu and Hailey Yip have the latest from Paris on the Olympics:
Sprinter Felix Diu aiming to smash SAR records Listen
Hong Kong sprinter Felix Diu says he enjoyed competing on the world stage at the Olympics. He says one of his goals now is to set a new SAR record in the men’s 100 metres. Kelly Yu reports from Paris:
Fencing queen lays down her swords Listen
Hong Kong fencing queen Vivian Kong has announced her retirement from professional fencing, just days after she won an Olympic gold medal in epee. She says she is going to start a new career and launch her own charity to help kids find joy in sports. Frank Yung reports:
Olympics' China House showcases the nation Listen
At the Hotel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris, a pavilion has been set up on the sidelines of the Olympic Games to mark six decades of diplomatic ties between China and France. Kelly Yu paid a visit to China House, which features Chinese-style galleries, exhibits and ancient Olympic sports:
Biles hoping to add to medals haul on Day 10 Listen
American gymnastics sensation Simone Biles will look to add more medals on day 10 of the Paris Olympics. Some of China's top gymnasts will also be in action, as Kelly Yu reports from the French capital:
Covid leading to decrease in organ donors Listen
The Hong Kong Transplant Sports Association says sports can help those who have had an organ transplant, which is why it is holding a sports day for patients in October. The association's founder and honorary chairperson, Dr Chau Ka-foon, also says organ donors have been decreasing in recent years due to factors such as Covid. Dr Chau spoke to Natasha Ho:
People celebrate Sport for All Day amid Olympic fanfare Listen
Sizzling temperatures did not prevent people from taking part in the annual Sport For All Day organised by the government on Sunday. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department opened most of its leisure facilities across 18 districts for free public use, as Elvis Yu reports:
Group calls for retirement age to be raised by 10 years Listen
An NGO has called for a shift in how people define “middle age”, proposing that it applies to people aged between 50 and 75. The group, JCI City, also says the city’s retirement age could be raised by about 10 years. A recent survey it conducted of more than 400 people found that 90 percent were confident about their health at the age of 65. Dickey Tang from JCI City explained to Elvis Yu how they came up with the "new middle age concept":
Finance chief eyes new markets, funding sources Listen
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says he plans to visit Europe, the United States, Australia and the Middle East in the second half of the year. He says the visits aim to strengthen ties with traditional markets as well as explore new markets and capital sources. Elvis Yu reports:
Sichuan landslide kills at least eight people Listen
A landslide that hit a village in southwestern China and caused a highway bridge to collapse has killed at least eight people and left 19 missing. The disaster occurred early Saturday morning near Kangding in Sichuan province. Damon Pang reports:
China issues directives to boost consumption Listen
China has issued a set of directives aimed at boosting household consumption, a weakness weighing on growth in the world's second-largest economy. The plan targets sectors including child and elder care, and food and beverage. Todd Harding reports:
Imran Khan supporters plan protest to mark anniversary Listen
The party of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has announced its plans to hold a countrywide protest on Monday. It is the first anniversary of his arrest from his home in Lahore after he was handed a three-year prison sentence in a corruption case. Pakistan's coalition government is seeking to ban Khan's party permanently, despite the Supreme Court recently recognising it as the largest bloc in the National Assembly. Annemarie Evans spoke to RTHK's South Asia correspondent Murali Krishnan:
Video game actors demand AI protections Listen
Video game performers and actors have held their first strike to protest against the threat that artificial intelligence poses to their professions. Union leaders say AI is an existential crisis for performers as it can replicate actors voices and the likeness of motion capture artists. Samantha Butler reports:
Ethical, privacy concerns surround AI partners Listen
With the progress in artificial intelligence, it is now possible to create romantic chatbots. It can help people nurse broken hearts and deal with trauma among other things. But privacy concerns are stirring ethical debates. Jacqueline Guico reports: