Hong Kong Today
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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Carol Musgrave and Ben Tse2025-04-03
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Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs 
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ListenUS President Donald Trump has declared a ten percent baseline tax on imports from all countries. He’s also imposing higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that sell more goods to the United States than they buy. Speaking at the White House, Trump declared a national economic emergency to launch the tariffs. In doing so, he fulfils a key campaign promise, imposing what he called “reciprocal” tariffs on trade partners – as he attempts to both break and ultimately reshape America’s trading relationship with the world. Jamie Clarke has more.
'Trump presiding over extremely protectionist US govt' Listen
ListenOur US correspondent Simon Marks said Trump is presiding over the most protectionist US government since the 1930s. He also told Carol Musgrave the numbers presented by the US leader did not provide the full picture.
Mainland, SAR rescuers find quake survivor in Mandalay Listen
ListenThe death toll in the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar last Friday has risen to nearly 3,000. Over 4,600 people were injured. The tremor also claimed 21 lives in neighbouring Thailand. Rescuers have plucked a man from the rubble in Myanmar, five days after the quake. But the country's military rulers say there's little chance that any of the 400 people still missing are alive. Azam Khan reports.
Joe Chow appointed as new police commissioner Listen
ListenHong Kong's newly appointed Commissioner of Police Joe Chow has vowed to prioritise safeguarding national security, modernising law enforcement and consolidating team culture in the force. Hailey Yip reports.
'Joe Chow the right man for the job' Listen
ListenNew People's Party lawmaker and former security minister Lai Tung-kwok has described Joe Chow as a "very suitable candidate" for the position of police commissioner. Lai told Janice Lo that Chow's bid to promote smart policing is the only viable solution for the force, because of the limited resources available within the government.
Govt seeks interest in ecotourism projects Listen
ListenThe Development Bureau is inviting expressions of interest for three major ecotourism projects in outlying islands and coastal areas. It's the first time in recent years that the government has released large areas of land to build new attractions for tourists and recreational facilities. Kelly Yu has the story.
Mental health of HK children worse than before Covid Listen
ListenThe Department of Health has expressed concern about the amount of time students spend on their electronic devices. As Vanessa Cheng tells us, the department also says the psychological well-being of Hong Kong's secondary school pupils improved slightly in the last academic year, but was still worse than before the pandemic.
More arrests in Fo Tan murder case Listen
ListenPolice say three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 52-year-old man in Fo Tan last month. One of them is a man who was detained by police in Thailand before he was sent back to Hong Kong. Here's Vanessa Cheng.
Drivers' pay rises once joining taxi fleet: operator Listen
ListenDrivers have been earning much more since a new premium taxi scheme was launched, according to the operator of a licensed taxi fleet. But there are concerns over a lack of cabbies, with a union claiming that drivers are not keen on joining a licensed fleet. Elvis Yu reports.
Roles of RTHK, information unit don't overlap: govt Listen
ListenCommerce chief Algernon Yau says merging the city's public broadcaster RTHK and the government's public relations office might not be the most effective way to cut expenditure. As Frank Yung reports, Yau told lawmakers that the functions of the two bodies do not overlap.
'Less black-faced spoonbills in SAR, Shenzhen this year' Listen
ListenThe global population of black-faced spoonbill has hit a record high of more than 7,000, according to the annual census by the Hong Kong Bird Watching Society. But the group also says the number was only up 1.3 percent, which could be a sign that the endangered birds are facing a population bottleneck. The group also found that Deep Bay–between the SAR and Shenzhen–saw fewer black-faced spoonbills this year. Director of the society Yu Yat-tung told Kimmy Lau that Hong Kong might no longer be the winter home for black-faced spoonbills, if the wetland area doesn't increase in size.
Beijing, Moscow should boost cooperation: Putin Listen
ListenRussian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow and Beijing should consistently boost their strategic cooperation amid the ongoing global turbulence. His remarks came in talks at the Kremlin with visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi who said the relationship between the two countries will not target third parties. Sophie Hui reports.
Crunch time for TikTok to find buyer Listen
ListenAs the weekend deadline for TikTok to find a buyer approaches, bidders for the short-video social media site are piling up. The site faces an April 5 deadline to reach a deal to find a non-Chinese buyer, under threat of being banned from the United States. Washington officials have said TikTok's ownership by ByteDance makes it beholden to the Chinese government. They say Beijing could use the app to conduct influence operations against the US and collect data on Americans. Both TikTok and owner ByteDance deny this. Jamie Clarke has more.
Myanmar military declares temporary ceasefire Listen
ListenMyanmar’s military has declared a temporary ceasefire to speed up relief efforts following last week’s devastating earthquake. Earlier this week, rebel groups fighting the military unilaterally declared a ceasefire to support relief efforts. The military had refused to do the same until Wednesday’s announcement. Earlier on Wednesday, rescuers pulled two men alive from rubble at separate sites in Myanmar’s capital – and a third in another city – five days after the quake. However most teams were finding only bodies. Jamie Clarke has more.
Turkey denounces calls for mass commercial boycott Listen
ListenTurkey’s government has denounced opposition calls for a mass commercial boycott. Protests that erupted across the country following the arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor took a new direction yesterday, with calls for a one-day shopping shun. A new generation of young Turks is at the forefront of mass protests the country’s president. They were again at the heart of the boycott yesterday, with student groups also urging businesses to close in protest, as Jamie Clarke reports.
Broad Strokes: Picasso in the spotlight Listen
ListenPablo Picasso is considered one of the most popular and influential artists today. And his works are often shown solo or alongside his contemporaries. M+ is currently hosting a ground-breaking exhibition that shows the Spanish master’s works next to contemporary Asian artists. In this week's “Broad Strokes”, presented by Ben Tse and Jacqueline Guico, we'll also tell you about the inspiring French horn player without arms, and go back in time to look at the unfairness of Hong Kong’s early justice system.
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