Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Wong and Samantha Butler2024-08-27
Tuesday
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Beijing says HK should tell a good China story Listen
Senior Beijing officials say Hong Kong should play its part in telling the good story of China while expanding its talent pool. In a seminar promoting the spirit of the recent third plenary meeting of the Communist Party of China, they also said the country's development offered the strongest support for the SAR. Frank Yung reports:
Integrate the spirit of plenum into everyday life: CE Listen
Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong people should embrace the spirit of the third plenum and integrate it into their daily lives. Kelly Yu reports:
Ex-Legco secretariat chief named as CUHK vice president Listen
The former head of the Legislative Council Secretariat, Kenneth Chen, has been appointed as a vice president of the Chinese University. He was with Legco for the past 12 years. Hailey Yip reports:
'Govt must control provision of land' Listen
The government says it could use its land sale programme as an adjustment tool to ensure stability in property prices. Development chief Bernadette Linn said the government needed to be able to control the provision of land. Ben Tse reports:
Property analyst sees significant latent demand for homes Listen
A property analyst says he agrees with the Development Secretary that it is the government's prime responsibility to ensure a stable land supply. Nicholas Brooke, chairman of Professional Property Services Group said he expected greater market optimism once the US Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates from next month. He told Samantha Butler that he believed there was significant latent demand from first-time buyers and upgraders for homes:
More people opting for green burial Listen
More and more people are turning to green burial as they consider it to be a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable way to handle ashes. The trend could also mean less demand for public columbariums and niches, which an academic said would have a positive impact on Hong Kong. Vanessa Cheng reports:
Top Macau judge resigns ahead of CE election Listen
The president of Macau's Court of Final Appeal, Sam Hou-fai, has resigned from his position ahead of the SAR's chief executive election due to take place in October. Elvis Yu reports:
China opposes Canada's planned 100 percent tariffs on EVs Listen
Canada has announced it is launching a 100 percent tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles as well as a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminium. It follows similar moves from the US and Europe. The proposed taxes would come into effect from October. China described the move as typical trade protectionism. Damon Pang reports:
Beijing tightens border security with Myanmar Listen
China has tightened security along its border with Myanmar where clashes between the ruling junta and rebel forces have escalated. The Chinese military's Southern Theatre Command says troops have been deployed in Yunnan province. Hailey Yip reports:
Big Chinese cities get fresh durians from Malaysia Listen
Malaysia has started exporting fresh durians to China. The fruit is flown to Zhengzhou and then distributed to markets across the country, including Beijing and Shanghai. Jacqueline Guico reports:
Australia gives workers 'right to disconnect' Listen
Australia has given millions of workers the legal right to disconnect. It means that employees are now allowed to ignore unreasonable off-hour calls, emails and texts from their bosses. Unions have said the new law will help workers reclaim some work-life balance. RTHK's Melbourne-based correspondent, Luke Hunt, told Aaron Tam what the legal change would mean for workers in Australia:
Gaza hospital evacuated ahead of potential ground offensive Listen
One of Gaza's last functioning hospitals has been emptying out in recent days after Israel ordered the evacuation of the area. Israeli military officials say they have signalled a possible ground operation in Deir Al-Balah, which has been largely spared throughout the war. Jamie Clarke reports:
Pyongyang shows off new unmanned weapons Listen
North Korea has unveiled a new range of so-called suicide drones which might have come from Russia. The unmanned machines are armed with explosives and are programmed to crash into enemy targets. Jacqueline Guico reports:
Dozens killed in Pakistan following militant attack Listen
At least 73 people have been killed in Pakistan's Balochistan province after separatist militants attacked police stations, railway lines and highways - provoking retaliatory action by security forces. The series of assaults are the most widespread by ethnic militants in years. Jamie Clarke reports:
South Korean parents oppose AI tablets for kids Listen
More than 50,000 parents in South Korea have signed a petition, opposing a plan to give every primary and secondary school student an AI-powered tablet computer. Such AI tools can help identify students' strengths and weaknesses in real time and tailor learning materials through a personal tutor. But parents are concerned about the impact of excessive tablet use at a young age. So how should AI be used in the classroom in the future and what can be done to mitigate potential risks? Elvis Yu and Raj Shroff find out in Tech Tuesday:
Redhead Festival draws tourists to the Netherlands Listen
Thousands of people, all with one thing in common, have gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate. All of them had red hair and they met to celebrate the Redhead Days Festival. Jacqueline Guico reports:
Para shuttler Chu Man-kai eyes top prize in Paris Listen
Since securing a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, badminton player Chu Man-kai is hoping to go one better and strike gold. So how has the world number one been preparing for the competition? Carlos Escueta reports:
Feuding brothers tease Oasis reunion Listen
90s rock band, Oasis, helped define the Britpop music scene. Now there are rumours they may be reuniting. The normally feuding brothers, Noel and Liam Gallagher, have teased an announcement that is expected on Tuesday afternoon, Hong Kong time. Jamie Clarke reports: