On Tuesday's Backchat, we first ventured into the medical world, after the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine said one of its 41 drugs under clinical trials for Hepatitis B may provide a cure for patients. We spoke to the head of the research team, and found out how the drug works.
After that, we explored the theme park boom on the mainland, after the recent opening of Legoland Shanghai Resort generated significant buzz.
After the break, we switched our focus to an exhibition at the Central Library showcasing the historical development of Chinese characters.
Wrapping up our programme, we found out from a space expert about how two Chinese satellites had reportedly docked in geostationary orbit for a historic refuelling mission.
9:05am-9:15am: Possible hepatitis B cure
Speaker:
- Professor Yuen Man-fung, Chief of Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Deputy Chairperson of Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong
9:15am-9:30am: China's theme park boom
Speaker:
- Professor Catherine Cheung, Associate Professor and Associate Dean at School of Hotel and Tourism Management of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University
9:32am-9:42am: Oracle bone scripts exhibition
Speaker:
- Tong Lin, Representative with event co-organiser Henan Daily
9:42am-10:00am: Chinese satellite refuelling
Speaker:
- Professor Quentin Parker, Director of the Laboratory for Space Research at the University of Hong Kong
