Sir YK Pao Professor, David Law, and City University's Sean Kenji Starrs, joined host, Stephen Vines, to discuss the US elections on The Pulse (RTHK) on Friday, 6 November 2020. The panel discussed the preliminary results from the election count, the design of the US electoral system, the thinking of the electorate, the implications of a Biden presidency for international relations, and lessons for Hong Kong and Mainland China. Click here to watch the episode.
Books intervene in society, and the author defends value with words. Reading makes people reflect on what is right and wrong. The two award-winning books introduced in this episode are closely related to the present.
An ideological struggle: "Our Golden Age"
Professor Zhou Baosong
In the past ten years, Hong Kong has entered an era of resistance. Many people have taken to the streets to protect their beliefs. In the book, Professor Zhou records the deeds of these protesters and the values behind the social movements, and explores the importance of these values from different angles. By interpreting the current era, we can connect ourselves to the world, inject strength into our thoughts, and give meaning to life, thereby changing ourselves and the world.
University is the conscience of society: "The Right Way. University-written after the storm"
This book is a collection of articles published by Professor Chan in recent years. The content focuses on university and culture. It talks about ideal university education, and hopes that readers will rethink the value of universities and the mission of intellectuals. This book also records the turmoil in the appointment of the vice-principal of the University of Hong Kong. It allows us to experience the author's mental journey in the face of adversity while still adhering to principles through words, and brings a glimmer of hope to us in the great age.
The rule of law is a core value of Hong Kong as well as a cornerstone of the city’s prosperity. To uphold this value and safeguard our system, the Faculty of Law has nurtured not only members of the legal profession but also committed community leaders. Through the 6-episode TV docudrama “A Legal Journey” (現身說法), co-produced by RTHK and the Faculty of Law as one of its 50th Anniversary celebration activities, let us trace the journey of local legal education in the past five decades and how it contributes to the legal system and the rule of law in Hong Kong when meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing environment.
To mark the occasion, a Premiere of the programme was held at JC Cube, Tai Kwun on 11 March 2019, which was attended by Professor Xiang Zhang, President and Vice Chancellor of the University, representatives from RTHK, members of the profession, many friends and alumni, staff members and students. “A Legal Journey” was first aired from March 24 to April 28 on RTHK31 and also on TVB Jade from March 27 for six consecutive weeks. To view all the episodes recorded in Cantonese, click here. The English version was aired from 15 August 2019 on RTHK31 and can be viewed here. See also the HKU Law 50th Anniversary website.
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4 Feb 2019 Description: On Monday's Backchat, wildlife trafficking. Hong Kong Customs recently seized more than $60 million worth of elephant tusks and pangolin scales that arrived in a shipment from Africa, and over the years there have been seizures of illegal ivory and rhino horn by the authorities, that are believed to be for use in Chinese medicine or sculptures. After a record seizure in 2017 there were no prosecutions - authorities say there was insufficient evidence to support a reasonable prospect of conviction. Is Hong Kong becoming a wildlife trafficking hub, despite laws here? Should Hong Kong take it more seriously? What other measures could be done to combat wildlife trafficking?
Amanda Whitfort: Hong Kong is not doing well in legislation framework to combat smuggling ... United Nations came to Hong Kong to evaluate but the government refused to do so ... Chinese medicine practices on rhino-horns .... education is needed... Click here to listen to the full programme.
