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Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Wong and Carol Musgrave2024-06-03
Monday
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Govt mulls different waste disposal avenues
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A week after shelving a twice-delayed waste-charging scheme, the government is now looking at different ways that people can pay to dispose of rubbish. Environment minister Tse Chin-wan says authorities are considering charges based on the total volume of garbage generated in each building. Violet Wong reports:
Sham Shui Po road partially reopens after sink hole
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Traffic authorities have partially reopened a stretch of road in Sham Shui Po late on Sunday that was hit by heavy subsidence. On Friday, authorities were forced to close off a section of Hai Tan Street after part of the carriageway plunged into a four-metre deep hole that measured about eight by 12 metres. As Chloe Feng reports, the fast lane of the carriageway is now open to traffic after officials completed temporary repairs:
Road subsidence rare but possible, says engineer
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An engineer says routine check-ups and reports of uneven road surface from citizens could help reduce the recurrence of road subsidence. Aaron Bok, former president of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, also said while it was not possible to completely avoid roads from subsidising, he believed it was rare. Bok, who previously worked for the Water Supplies Department, told Carol Musgrave what might have caused Friday's incident in Sham Shui Po:
CE pledges further Hong Kong-Tianjian cooperation
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Chief Executive John Lee says his administration will promote further cooperation between Hong Kong and the mainland city of Tianjin for win-win outcomes. Violet Wong reports:
Cathay on track to resume pre-pandemic flight capacity
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Cathay Pacific says it is on track to reach 100 percent of its pre-pandemic passenger flights by the first quarter of next year. As Chloe Feng reports, the flagship carrier said it reached 80 percent of capacity within the second quarter of this year:
Lawmaker calls for govt efforts in low-altitude economy
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A lawmaker says Hong Kong cannot lag behind in the use of low-altitude flying technology, while urging the government to promptly set up an interdepartmental group to formulate comprehensive strategies. Chan Siu-hung visited mainland cities to examine the development of a low-altitude economy. He is among a group of lawmakers who want the government to pilot projects in the city, such as using drones for food and medicine delivery. Chan told Janice Wong that mainland officials supported the sector's development and local authorities should do the same:
Chinese defence minister stresses peaceful reunification
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Defence Minister Dong Jun says Beijing is committed to a peaceful reunification, calling the Taiwan issue a “core of core interests” for China. Aaron Tam reports:
Chang'e-6 makes history, lands on moon's far side
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The nation's space agency has announced that the Chang'e-6 craft has touched down on the far side of the moon in a historic first for China's space programme. Chloe Feng reports:
Israel accepts framework deal to wind down Gaza war
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An aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel accepts a framework deal for winding down the Gaza war, that is being advanced by President Biden. But the official described the proposal as flawed and in need of much more work. Unveiling the plan, President Biden said the militant group, Hamas, was no longer capable of carrying out another attack like it did on October 7, when armed gunmen stormed into Gaza and killed some 1,200 Israelis and took almost 300 hostage. RTHK's Washington correspondent, Barry Wood, gave Carol Musgrave more details about Biden's three-phase plan:
Mexicans vote after violent election campaign
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Mexicans have headed to the polls in a presidential election dominated by two women, a historic first in a country known for gender-based violence and discrimination. But election day was overshadowed by violence, with at least 38 political candidates murdered. Frank Yung reports:
India monitors forest fires with drones
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Drones have been deployed over northern India to monitor forest fires, as the country swelters under a severe heat wave with temperatures soaring to record highs. Damon Pang reports:
National diving team eyes clean sweep of gold in Paris
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China won 89 medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, second behind the United States. So how will the national team do in Paris? In the first of our series on the country's athletes preparing for the Games that open next month, we look at the diving team, which is once again expected to make waves after nearly completing a sweep of the gold medals in Tokyo. Hailey Yip reports:
Private collection of Banksy art on display in Toronto
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He is perhaps one of the most intriguing and talked-about artists in modern times and no one even knows his real identity. Now, in the Canadian city of Toronto, you can see the world's largest collection of privately-owned Banksy art for a limited time. As Samantha Butler reports, the total collection is valued at around US$35 million: