On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about the latest political developments in Macau, ahead of the Chief Executive election in October.

Former senior Macau head judge Sam Hou-fai formally declared his plan to run for the city’s top post, days after incumbent leader Ho Iat-seng announced that he would not seek a second term citing health reasons.


The 62 year-old has pledged to diversify Macau’s economy, warning against over-reliance on the gaming sector. Addressing reporters in Portuguese, Mr Hou also praised the Lusophonic community’s contribution to the SAR’s development at a time when the central authorities hopes to boost the city’s role as a bridge between China and Portuguese speaking nations.


After 9:45, we learn more about a new specialised care unit for premature babies launched at Queen Mary Hospital.

9:05am-9:45am: October Macau leadership elections 
9:05am-9:45am: José Carlos Matias, Director of Macau Business and Macau News Agency
9:05am-9:45: Meng U-Ieong, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Macau

9:30am-9:45am: José Pereira Coutinho, Deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Macau and President of the Macau Civil Servants’ Association


9:45am-10:00am: Vulnerable newborn hospital care team



9:45am-10:00am: Alvin Chan, Honorary Assistant Professor of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong and Council Member of the Hong Kong Medical Association