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On Tuesday's programme, we talked to some lawmakers as the new term of the Legislative Council got underway. We found out what their priorities are, and what ideas they have for Hong Kong to further boost development and diversify its economy.
We then looked back at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's state visit to China last week. Mr. Carney was the first Canadian leader to visit the nation since 2017. He met President Xi Jinping for talks where both leaders called for a strengthening of bilateral ties. A major outcome was Canada announcing its decision to ease tariffs on Chinese EVs. China, meanwhile, will lower tariffs on key Canadian agricultural products.
9:05am-9:30am: Legco's new term
Speakers:
Lam Chun-sing, Lawmaker (Election Committee constituency)
Adrian Ho, Lawmaker (Election Committee constituency)
Christine Fong, Lawmaker (Geographical Constituency - New Territories South East)
Ray Wong, Lawmaker (Functional Constituency - Industrial (First))
9:32am-10:00am: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's China visit
Speakers:
James Thomson Sakhrani, Vice-President of Canadian Club Hong Kong and Managing Director of the Amber Foundation
Richard Wright, Registered Lobbyist on Parliament Hill, former Legislative Assistant, and author
Alejandro Reyes, Adjunct Professor at the Department of Politics and Public Administration, The University of Hong Kong
