Oxfam Trailwalker is one of the largest fundraising sporting events in Hong Kong. Since 1986, more than 100,000 participants have raised over HK$600 million to support Oxfam’s various poverty alleviation and emergency relief projects in Africa and Asia, including Hong Kong and mainland China. However, there are still around one billion people living in poverty.

Episode 3: Clean Silk Road Integrity is one of the core principles of the Belt and Road Initiative. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Hong Kong is highly efficient in combating corruption and serves as a model for anti-corruption agencies worldwide. In line with the goal of building a “Clean Silk Road”, the ICAC actively collaborates with Belt and Road countries, organizing training programmes for their anti-corruption personnel to enhance their capabilities in fighting corruption.

#64 Studio Interview Part 1: Unveiling Switzerland’s Charm at the Swiss Month in Hong Kong Guest: Daniel Freihofer, Consul General of Switzerland in Hong Kong Part 2: Insights from the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2024 Guests: Eudice Chong and Cody Wong, Local Tennis Athletes Features: - “Swiss Art Fair” showcasing the creativity and diversity of Swiss culture - “Global Construction Digitalisation Forum and Exhibition” presenting cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions for the Construction Industry - Exploration of WWII artifacts at the “Lost and Found in Hong Kong: The Unsung Chinese Heroes at D-Day” exhibit - Immersive multimedia music experience at “After the Rain” during the Asia+ Festival #DanielFreihofer #EudiceChing #CodyWong

Every year over 80 million tons of methane escape into the atmosphere from the oil and gas industry. The extremely hazardous greenhouse gas is the main component of natural gas. Using special cameras, satellite images and data analytics, scientists are on a quest for those responsible. Step by step they reveal badly maintained installations, indifference and profit avarice in the extraction of oil and gas. This is persistently denied, though, by many companies. At the same time, the technology for preventing methane leaking out of extraction plants and pipelines has long been available.

Tang Kwong-san was born in Guangzhou in 1992. His father brought him to live in Hong Kong when he was five years old. Five years later, his mother joined them. Today that childhood separation from his mother and the experience of uprootedness and dislocation still influences much of his art. Born in 1987 in Chongqing, visual artist Tao Hui is now based in Beijing. He was awarded his Bachelor’s degree in oil painting at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in 2010. His video and installation works are cinematic, often bringing together traditional folklore and popular culture to examine contemporary society. On show at Tai Kwun Contemporary until 2nd February 2025, "In the Land Beyond Living" is Tao’s perspective on human conditions in contemporary China. Reggie Yip was previously the lead vocalist of the now disbanded indie band and beat-making group R.I.D.D.E.M. In her new incarnation as a solo singer she goes by the name, “Reggie the Leaf”. She’s with us right now to tell us more.

Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Türkiye is a country steeped in history and culture. Its biggest city, Istanbul, straddles both Europe and Asia, making it subtly similar to Hong Kong, a metropolis where East meets West. Mr Kerim Sercan Evcin, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Hong Kong and Macau, is our guest for this episode. Apart from introducing viewers to numerous authentic dishes and the unique food culture of his home country, he will join our presenter Chris for a cup of Turkish coffee, the culture and tradition of which have been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage – they will even forge a 40-year friendship over the drink! Seeing that Mr Evcin is a rowing and drumming enthusiast, Chris will also accompany him in experiencing the dynamic custom of dragon boat racing. In the “Foreigners in Hong Kong” segment, we will see how primary school art teacher Selen, who loves art and Hong Kong culture, integrates the city’s iconic neon lights into her teaching. She has also brought Ebru, the unique Turkish art of marbling, to Hong Kong as a platform for conducting cultural exchange.

影片講述在清末的上海，一個頑皮的弄堂少年阿榔陰差陽錯進入江南製造局成為學徒，從而開始了他的精彩人生冒險。在師父陳鐵寒的諄諄教導下，阿榔潛心學習機造技藝，逐漸成長為頂尖機匠，面對敵方間諜的不斷糾纏，在自強不息與百折不撓中製造出了重要的國產軍械。

Ajmal studied in a military school and planned to become a pilot. But life is full of twists and turns. Ajmal Samuel was a lieutenant in the Pakistani army when his vehicle fell off from the Kashmir mountains. The 21-year-old was left paraplegic. Settling down in Germany for convalescence, he came to Hong Kong to visit his parents. He was fascinated by the city and decided to stay. Despite his physical limits, he has taken on challenge after challenge. Discrimination was commonplace in Hong Kong in the 1990s. Despite obstacles and failures in his job search, he did not give up nor feel sorry for himself. Rather, he started out by repairing computers for foreigners, and then went on to work for a company in Silicon Valley. Later he started his own business that supports online trading, making a name for himself. Along with his success in business is the physical pain which has never ceased since his injuries. To eliminate the side effects of morphine, Ajmal exercises to stimulate his body to release endorphin as painkiller. With invincible will, he stopped the medication naturally. His perseverance even leads him to represent Hong Kong as a para-athlete, taking part in many rowing events and winning in the Asian Games and other international competitions. Ajmal also cares for the rights of other persons with disabilities. He hand-cycled in long-distance journeys to raise funds. He also founded an advocacy group with his friends to share his belief in equality with the business community and voice for the disabled. The wheelchair-bound Ajmal didn’t give up his dream in flying. This summer, he is taking on a new challenge. What will this warrior of life have in store for him?

“Without discipline I think everything will fall apart.” - Ted Kwan Ted is a co-founder of a social enterprise. He will share an inspiring story about his dream and his pursuit of societal betterment in his hometown of Hong Kong. Despite his father's bankruptcy during Ted's early years, his family endured years of debt without losing hope. This experience shaped Ted's perspective, leading him to believe that impoverished families can still find happiness if given the opportunity to rise and become self-sufficient. Fifteen years ago, Ted dedicated his after-work hours to pursue his passion. He invested in a social enterprise focused on assisting marginalized and ex-offender youth, helping them reintegrate into society. This marked the first step toward his dream of uplifting disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong. Ted's ultimate goal is to inspire Hong Kong citizens to support social enterprises. By encouraging consumption from these enterprises, funds are directed towards employing marginalized individuals, while customers also benefit from the goods and services offered. Over the years, Ted's initiative has evolved into a social enterprise platform, bringing his dream closer to becoming a reality. Ted's journey is an ongoing one, but his unwavering dedication and the growth of the social enterprise platform demonstrate that his vision is gradually being fulfilled. He continues to work tirelessly to create positive change and empower the less fortunate in Hong Kong.

“Our knowledge has to be enhanced from generation to generation, and I have the responsibility to pass on my knowledge to the next generation.” Being referred to as the “ghost particles”, neutrinos are one of the elementary particles of the Universe. The sun and stars rely on them for emission of light and heat. Unveiling their mysteries may facilitate our understanding of the origin and evolution of the Universe. When studying in the university, IAS Paul CW Chu Professor Kam-Biu LUK of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) was curious about the particle physics phenomenon. In the 1990s, in view of a study proposed by Japan to prove the authenticity of neutrino oscillations through the generation of a large amount of anti-neutrinos by all nuclear power plants, Professor LUK decided to focus on the study of neutrino physics. In 2012, Professor LUK and his international partners discovered the third pattern of neutrino oscillation for the first time in the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station. This experiment indicates that neutrinos may violate a combined Charge-Conjugation and Parity (CP) symmetry, and explains the possibility of having the matter-antimatter asymmetry in the Universe. The breakthrough proves that neutrinos may violate a combined CP symmetry, thereby providing a new direction for studying why there is more matter than antimatter in the Universe. In addition, Professor LUK received many international awards in scientific research for this achievement, including the Panofsky Prize of American Physical Society, the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, the High Energy and Particle Physics Prize of European Physical Society, as well as the 2019 Future Science Prize – Physics Prize. Nevertheless, Professor LUK was humble and did not take the credit. He said, “In fact, such a large-scale experiment required the joint support and contributions from staff members possessing many different skills, so the award should belong to everyone.” Neutrinos exist everywhere and Professor LUK’s inspiration for scientific research comes from everything in the Universe. In particular, he thinks that the nature remains to be full of mysteries. In his dialogue with the young scientist, Adrian Hoi-chun PO (HKUST’s Hari Harilela Assistant Professor of Physics), Professor LUK said, “In doing experiments, I would encourage students to explore by themselves, and I usually gave them much freedom.” Spending most of his life in scientific research, Professor LUK attaches great importance to nurturing the next generation, and is passionate about research teaching. He hopes to spend more time in understanding the thinking, strengths and weaknesses of today’s young generation, so as to provide appropriate training for them to achieve inheritance.