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If “ Hong Kong Connection ” were a tree, how old would it be? It was on 5 March, 1978 that the documentary series first went on the air in Chinese. As the series continues, its staff are determined to go on uncovering and delving into every local and international topic that concerns the people in Hong Kong, whether it be political, economic, educational, commercial, environmental or technological. A tree plays an important environmental role in refreshing the air that we breathe and holding from the earth on which we stand. It is Hong Kong Connection's mission to provide the public with information and analyses as well as an opportunity for rational discussion. The programme is aired every Thursday evening on TVB Pearl at 19:00-19:30 (3 Oct. 2013 - 27 March 2014)
Live webcast: Thursday HKT 2100 - 2130
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15/03/2019
While the president of the Philippines fights against drug dealers, four Hongkongers locked up in a Philippine prison on drug charges. The jailed men, aged 30 to 51, were arrested in Subic Bay in the Philippines in July 2016 after a raid on a “floating crystal meth laboratory”. They have denied all charges but the Philippine court ruled that four people were guilty of possession of drugs, sentenced to life imprisonment and fines. The families of the four men say they are innocent and have vowed to fight for justice. Lo Shu Ho is the sister of one of the Hong Kong residents, Lo Wing Fai. What is her story in facing all these sudden change?
The Philippine drug problem is rampant and corruption is also serious. In 2000, Tang Lung Wai went to the Phillippines and was accused of drug trafficking. He later sentenced to life imprisonment. Meanwhile, he wrote his own experience of grievances in prison and caused social concern. Tang Lung-wai’s brother Billy thought that the incident had harmed the whole family. He didn't trust his own brother in the past and their father has even committed suicide. Will there be new hopes in the final appeal?
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Jailed on Foreign Soil
While the president of the Philippines fights against drug dealers, four Hongkongers locked up in a Philippine prison on drug charges. The jailed men, aged 30 to 51, were arrested in Subic Bay in the Philippines in July 2016 after a raid on a “floating crystal meth laboratory”. They have denied all charges but the Philippine court ruled that four people were guilty of possession of drugs, sentenced to life imprisonment and fines. The families of the four men say they are innocent and have vowed to fight for justice. Lo Shu Ho is the sister of one of the Hong Kong residents, Lo Wing Fai. What is her story in facing all these sudden change?
The Philippine drug problem is rampant and corruption is also serious. In 2000, Tang Lung Wai went to the Phillippines and was accused of drug trafficking. He later sentenced to life imprisonment. Meanwhile, he wrote his own experience of grievances in prison and caused social concern. Tang Lung-wai’s brother Billy thought that the incident had harmed the whole family. He didn't trust his own brother in the past and their father has even committed suicide. Will there be new hopes in the final appeal?15/03/2019收看 -
Heaven & Earth
Hong Kong government suggests the owners of industrial buildings to convert their properties into temporary, social housing to help those living in cramped, squalid conditions, in order to make better use of industrial space. Hong Kong Connection visited two families living in the rooftop apartments and subdivided flats in factory buildings facing, telling their heartbreaking stories for eviction.
08/03/2019收看 -
Love Scam
Online scams are rising in number and police and officials regularly warn about the risks and the need to be alert. But those searching for love and romance need to take even greater care as the fraudsters targeting dating sites and social media have perfected their charms, knowing when and how to ask questions to get their way. A lonely person can in such circumstances easily fall prey to a potential suitor who appears attractive, inviting and trusting.
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The Journey to Unity
A new era for the Catholic Church in China began when Pope Francis signed off on a historic “provisional agreement” with China over the appointment of bishops. The deal broke a nearly 70-year impasse between Beijing and the Vatican. However, why did the agreement consider a betrayal towards the underground church?
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The Journey to the Cross
A new era for the Catholic Church in China began when Pope Francis signed off on a historic “provisional agreement” with China over the appointment of bishops. The deal broke a nearly 70-year impasse between Beijing and the Vatican.
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Bridge Elegy
Online scams are rising in number and police and officials regularly warn about the risks and the need to be alert. But those searching for love and romance need to take even greater care as the fraudsters targeting dating sites and social media have perfected their charms, knowing when and how to ask questions to get their way. A lonely person can in such circumstances easily fall prey to a potential suitor who appears attractive, inviting and trusting.
08/02/2019收看 -
Preclamation
The Lantau Tomorrow Vision was announced and it has aroused social attention. Let us keep record the life of Peng Chau before the plan is launched.
The Lantau Tomorrow Vision might be the last straw for fishermen. Shing started his fishing career forty years ago and he worries that no more fishing can be done under the project.
Gary runs a local restaurant in Peng Chau. It is his family business which started in 1970. He was born in Peng Chau and grew up there too. He loves the peaceful and relaxing life there.01/02/2019收看 -
Choosing the Chief
The Rural Representative Election was held in early 2019. Since 2003, the non-indigenous residents were allowed to run the Resident Representatives. The seats are not limited to the non-indigenous residents but also open to indigenous residents who have been lived in the village for over six years. This year, over 600 villages are involved in the election, electing 1540 seats, but many people living in rural villages have no idea about the requirements to be either a candidate, or a voter. The election is said to be lack of transparency after 15 years.
25/01/2019收看 -
Consuming Contaminants?
Plastic waste is a global problem. The United Nations Environment Programme predicts in the year of 2050, the amount of plastic waste in ocean will swell to a staggering volume of over 10 billion tonnes and surpass the total weight of sea fishes. Researches from international and local scholars already prove that microplastic beads, degraded from plastic waste in ocean, are found in sea water and some seafood, including fishes and shellfishes. Scientists are now focus on how those beads affect us when they enter the human bodies via food chain. As the initiators of all kinds of pollution on earth, will we, the homo sapiens, have a taste of our own medicine?
18/01/2019收看 -
The Search
A search for a missing paraglider revealed that the official search team may need to upgrade their skill sets on utilizing the already widely civil used GPS technology.
11/01/2019收看
