On Tuesday's Backchat, we had a look back at the 28th China-ASEAN Summit, that took place in Kuala Lumpur last week. One of the highlights was the signing of a major free-trade deal between China and the bloc of Southeast Asian nations. Premier Li Qiang said that closer regional cooperation could help overcome global economic uncertainties.
After the break, we learned more about the SAR's tighter seat belt rules. Since November 1, children under the age of eight are required to use child safety seats or other restraining devices while travelling in private cars. As for passengers on public and school buses, fastening-up will be mandatory from January 25 next year.
At the end of the show, we swung into some golf action, after the Link Hong Kong Open concluded over the weekend with a range of new events on the pipeline.
9:05am-9:30am: Upgraded China-ASEAN free trade deal
Speaker:
Basil Hwang, Vice Chairman of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong)
Willy Lin, Chairman of the Hong Kong Shippers’ Council
9:32am-9:40am: New seat belt rules
Speaker:
Julian Cheung, President of the Hong Kong China Automobile Association
9:40am-10:00am: Link Hong Kong Open 2025
Speaker:
Alex Jenkins, Director of Communications at the Hong Kong Golf Club
