主持人：Philip Wong and John Bruce
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On this programme, we review US President Donald Trump's state visit to China. President Xi Jinping said both sides agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues.
Both leaders held bilateral talks, visited a cultural landmark, and attended a banquet. We talked to a panel of experts and find out what the summit means for the relationship between the two largest economies moving forward.
After that, a scholar from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology tells us all about the SAR's first scientific payload on the nation's space station.
9:05am-9:45am: US President Donald Trump's China visit
Speakers:
Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance
Josef Gregory Mahoney , Professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University in Shanghai
George Cautherley, Past Vice-Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong)
9:45am-10:00am:
HKUST's first-ever payload in space
Speaker:
Su Hui, Chair Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Global STEM Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
主持人：Philip Wong and John Bruce
On this programme, we looked at the government's recent proposal to build training and competition facilities for fencers in Kwu Tung North. How will it elevate the city's sports development?
After that, we heard from a pioneering ink master, who made waves at last month's Art Week, and learn about her creative journey.
After the break, we told you all about one of the city's biggest tech trade fairs which runs next week, bringing together exhibitors and hundreds of robots.
And finally, we geared-up for a "splash", as the Thai Songkran festival returns to Kowloon City this weekend.
9:05am-9:20am: Kwu Tung North sports facilities development
Speaker:
Cheng King-leung, Chairman of the Sports Commission's Elite Sports Committee
Francis Lee, Coaching Director of the Academy of Fencing (Hong Kong)
9:20am-9:30am: Ink mastering
Speaker:
Margaret Chang Hung Hsien, ink artist
9:32am-9:45am: InnoEX 2026
Speaker:
Jordan Tse, Marketing Director of Harmony SkyTech
Winny Yip, Head of Investor Relations at Novautek
9:45am-10:00am: Songkran Festival
Speaker:
Rizwan Ullah, Kowloon City District Councillor
