Presenters：Azam Khan and Ada Wong
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On this programme, we review US President Donald Trump's state visit to China. President Xi Jinping said both sides agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues.
Both leaders held bilateral talks, visited a cultural landmark, and attended a banquet. We talked to a panel of experts and find out what the summit means for the relationship between the two largest economies moving forward.
After that, a scholar from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology tells us all about the SAR's first scientific payload on the nation's space station.
9:05am-9:45am: US President Donald Trump's China visit
Speakers:
Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance
Josef Gregory Mahoney , Professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University in Shanghai
George Cautherley, Past Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong)
9:45am-10:00am:
HKUST's first-ever payload in space
Speaker:
Su Hui, Chair Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Presenters：Azam Khan and Ada Wong
On this programme, we take a closer look at how Hong Kong is poised to become a hub for mediation. Last week, the Global Mediation Summit, hosted by the International Organization for Mediation saw the world's top mediators and legal professionals gather to discuss mediation in international dispute resolution.
After the break, a lawmaker shares the latest developments on the “Study in Hong Kong”, a strategic government initiative to draw more international students and talent to the SAR.
And to wrap up the show, we chat with another lawmaker on how parents can prevent teenagers and children from becoming addicted to electronic products.
9:05am-9:30am: Global Mediation Summit 2026
Speakers:
Priscilla Leung, Lawmaker
Christopher To, Chairman of the Hong Kong Mediation Council and Chairman of the Mediation Accreditation Committee of the Hong Kong Mediator Accreditation Association
9:32am-9:48: “Study in Hong Kong” brand
Speaker:
Alex Fan, Lawmaker and Adjunct Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University
9:48am-10:00am: Tackling electronic device addiction in youth
Speaker:
Holden Chow, Lawmaker
