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Hong Kong's fertility trends / Controversy over viewing platform in Sai Kung
2024-05-27
On Monday’s Backchat, we’re looking into Hong Kong’s fertility trends. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk revealed that authorities approved more than 16,000 applications for the HK$20,000 "baby bonus" handouts, distributing over HK$35 million since October last year.
The measure was rolled out in response to Hong Kong’s record-low fertility rate which dropped to 0.7 in 2022, at a time when the city’s elderly population keeps increasing.
Experts have called on the government to roll out more targeted measures to support women who want to have children, citing a lack in access to IVF treatment for those with fertility issues.
Are couples still willing to have children? Have societal norms changed? And are prospective parents given enough support?
After 9:45, we’ll be talking about the construction of a viewing platform on a hiking trail in Sai Kung, sparking controversy among residents and green groups.
9:05am-9:45am: Hong Kong's fertility trends
9:05am-9:30am: Dr Mona Lam, Executive Director, The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
9:05am-9:30am: Presley Ko, Programme Director, Asian Academy of Family Therapy
9:30am-9:45am: Nixie Lam, Lawmaker
9:45am-10:00am: Controversy over viewing platform in Sai Kung
9:45am-10:00am: Christine Fong, Sai Kung District Councillor
The measure was rolled out in response to Hong Kong’s record-low fertility rate which dropped to 0.7 in 2022, at a time when the city’s elderly population keeps increasing.
Experts have called on the government to roll out more targeted measures to support women who want to have children, citing a lack in access to IVF treatment for those with fertility issues.
Are couples still willing to have children? Have societal norms changed? And are prospective parents given enough support?
After 9:45, we’ll be talking about the construction of a viewing platform on a hiking trail in Sai Kung, sparking controversy among residents and green groups.
9:05am-9:45am: Hong Kong's fertility trends
9:05am-9:30am: Dr Mona Lam, Executive Director, The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
9:05am-9:30am: Presley Ko, Programme Director, Asian Academy of Family Therapy
9:30am-9:45am: Nixie Lam, Lawmaker
9:45am-10:00am: Controversy over viewing platform in Sai Kung
9:45am-10:00am: Christine Fong, Sai Kung District Councillor
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Have your say by calling us on 233 88 266, find us on Facebook - Backchat on RTHK Radio 3, or email backchat@rthk.hk
Listen live on Radio 3's homepage - www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3
The Backchat podcast is available after each live broadcast