On Wednesday’s Backchat, we’ll discuss the dark side of Hong Kong housing issues: subdivided flats. Subdivided flats in Hong Kong are often extremely cramped, with families living in spaces as small as a few square meters.

Poor ventilation, inadequate natural light, and shared facilities can lead to poor mental and physical health. However, for some people sometimes, subdivided flats might be the only viable option for people who need them in the city. So, are subdivided flats necessary for urban development, and can transitional housing be the solution?

Later on, we talk to the childhood coach of Siobhán Haughey and a former Olympic swimmer to find out the story behind her success.

After 9:45 we talk about the controversy surrounding the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony.



9:05am-9:30am: Are subdivided flats on their way out?


 
9:05am-9:30am: Anthony Wong, Acting Chief Executive, The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) 
9:05am-9:30am: Ryan Ip, Vice President and Co-Head of Research, Our Hong Kong Foundation 
9:05am-9:30am: Vera Yuen, Lecturer in Economics, HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong


9:30am-9:45am: Olympic swimmer Siobhan Haughey's success


9:30am-9:45am: Claudia Lau, Hong Kong Team swimmer, 2016 Olympian 
9:30am-9:45am: Colman Wong, Siobhán Haughey's childhood swimming coach


9:45am-10:00am: Controversy surrounding the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony

9:45am-10.00am: John Batten, President of the International Association of Art Critics (Hong Kong)