Since its premiere on March 5, 1978, Hong Kong Connection has remained steadfast to its founding mission: to speak truth with conviction and investigate matters vital to our community.
For over four decades, our team has served as society's mirror - fearlessly examining pressing issues across politics, housing, healthcare, social welfare, education, environment and other domains of public concern.
As Hong Kong's longest-running current affairs documentary program, we remain committed to uncovering truths, facilitating informed debate, and providing citizens with comprehensive analyses.
(The English content is translated from the original Chinese version of the day's program.)
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Since its premiere on March 5, 1978, Hong Kong Connection has remained steadfast to its founding mission: to speak truth with conviction and investigate matters vital to our community.
For over four decades, our team has served as society's mirror - fearlessly examining pressing issues across politics, housing, healthcare, social welfare, education, environment and other domains of public concern.
As Hong Kong's longest-running current affairs documentary program, we remain committed to uncovering truths, facilitating informed debate, and providing citizens with comprehensive analyses.
(The English content is translated from the original Chinese version of the day's program.)
According to the 2021 data from the Census and Statistics Department, there are over 70,000 single-parent individuals in Hong Kong, with a total of 18,000 decree absolute issued in 2023, indicating a persistently high divorce rate. The government has...
To reduce vehicle carbon emissions, many regions are exploring hydrogen-powered vehicles, and Hong Kong is no exception. What is the current progress of hydrogen transportation development in Hong Kong? Compared to pure electric vehicles, are hydrogen...
One of the directions in the "Blueprint for the Development of the Creative Industries" is to improve the "Creative Industries Ecosystem." The completion of art venues such as the Palace Museum and M+ Museum has once again sparked and stimulated the i...
Hong Kong's population is aging, and many elderly individuals experience difficulty swallowing due to declining physical functions or chronic illnesses. Providing them with suitable meals poses challenges not only for caregivers in terms of knowledge, ...
The "National Higher Education Entrance Examination" (Gaokao) in Mainland China is highly competitive. In recent years, the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) has gradually gained popularity among Mainland students. With the further integra...
Every year, the "National College Entrance Examination" in mainland China, commonly known as the "Gaokao," attracts a vast number of candidates. Statistics show that in 2024, over 13 million students registered for the Gaokao, making the competition e...
With the economic development of the Greater Bay Area and the advantages of the mainland's business environment, many Hong Kong residents have been attracted to start businesses in the Greater Bay Area in recent years, involving various ages and indust...
In 2023, there were 1,235 recorded cases of domestic violence-related criminal incidents. Individuals from organizations assisting domestic violence victims pointed out that if the victims are women from ethnic minorities, their limited understanding o...
On August 15, 2024, Ocean Park's panda Ying Ying successfully gave birth to twins, marking the first successful panda birth in Hong Kong. Additionally, two pandas, An An and Ke Ke, gifted by the central government, arrived in Hong Kong, bringing the to...
In recent years, the government has actively supported the film industry through initiatives such as the First Feature Film Initiative, the Film Production Financing Scheme, the Script Incubation Programme, and the Passing the Torch Programme. These e...
The government is committed to establishing Hong Kong as an international hub for tertiary education. Starting from this academic year, the quota for non-local students in government-funded tertiary institutions will be doubled to 40%. Furthermore, fro...
According to the suicide data released by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University of Hong Kong, the suicide rate among adole...
The standard of athletes from Hong Kong, China, has been improving in recent years. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, athletes won two gold medals and two bronzes, achieving their best results since they began competing. Amidst the applause, differing opinio...
"Accelerating the development of new quality productive forces" is a key priority in China’s 2024 Government Work Report. The integration of innovation and technology into industrial development will shape the future direction of university research an...
Guide dogs are working dogs used by visually impaired persons to facilitate daily mobility and are often praised as "the eyes of Blind”. According to the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, anyone who refuses to allow a visually impaired person with a...
The applications of small unmanned aircraft are rapidly expanding, now covering areas such as 3D digital mapping, search and rescue, aerial photography, drone shows, land and building surveys, as well as inspections of utilities and power lines. Variou...
Hong Kong is one of the cities with the highest living costs in the world. Research shows that low-income families spend about 30% of their monthly income on food expenses. When faced with sudden financial hardship and unable to afford daily meals, peo...
Hong Kong's retail market is currently facing numerous challenges, with residents shopping across the border and local spending power weakening. This year's National Day Golden Week saw good foot traffic but poor sales. The government has introduced va...
According to the Consumer Council, beauty parlour fraud cases doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year. The Council noted that as permanent makeup becomes more popular, related complaints have also increased, with many cases being serious. Since t...
In recent years, Hong Kong has experienced extreme weather events such as super typhoons and heavy rainstorms. The government has strengthened its response to extreme weather, with relevant departments conducting drills to prepare. Efforts are also bei...
Since its premiere on March 5, 1978, Hong Kong Connection has remained steadfast to its founding mission: to speak truth with conviction and investigate matters vital to our community.
For over four decades, our team has served as society's mirror - fearlessly examining pressing issues across politics, housing, healthcare, social welfare, education, environment and other domains of public concern.
As Hong Kong's longest-running current affairs documentary program, we remain committed to uncovering truths, facilitating informed debate, and providing citizens with comprehensive analyses.
(The English content is translated from the original Chinese version of the day's program.)