Population in Hong Kong and Mainland; Olympics broadcasting rights

8:30am-9:15am: Population in Hong Kong and Mainland

8:30am-9:00am: Professor Paul Yip, Chair Professor (Population Health),
Department of Social Work and Social Administration, University of Hong Kong

8:30am-9:00am: Professor Jean-Pierre Cabestan, Chair Professor, Department of Government and International Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University

8:30am-9:15am: Professor John Bacon-Shone, Director, Social Sciences Research Centre, University of Hong Kong 

9:15am-9:30am Olympics on TV

9:15am-9:30am: James Ross (in photo), CEO Lightning International, a media and content rights consultancy and distributor, based in Hong Kong

On Wednesday’s Backchat, population in Hong Kong and Mainland; and Olympics on TV.

China has seen a population growth in 2020, according to the official census released yesterday. However, the number of new births has fallen for the 4rth consecutive year and the share of Chinese senior citizens expanded. What do the statistics mean for China? Is it good to have a falling population? Is the age distribution an issue? Meanwhile in Hong Kong, a survey says most local women don't want to give birth, saying they don’t have enough money, space or time to raise a child. Is that how you feel? How will this affect Hong Kong?

From 9:15am-9:30am, we'll be discussing broadcasting rights to the Olympics. The Government has for the first time bought the broadcasting rights and it will be shown on 5 TV stations. What do you think about the purchase? How much does it cost for a TV license of a sports event?