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New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Eric Tsang: My kids opposed my TVB executive role
HONG KONG: Popular actor Eric Tsang took on the role of TVB's general manager in 2021, aiming to revive the station and win back audiences. Now, four years later, the 72-year-old Hong Kong star has admitted he may have bitten off more than he could chew. Dimsum Daily recently reported that Tsang, appearing as a guest on the talk show Friendship Has No Limits, spoke openly about the challenges he has faced since becoming a TVB executive. He told hosts Carol Mui, Louis Yuen, and Elvina Kong that his children initially opposed his decision, asking why he would take on such a high-pressure role at this point in his life. "They told me you're already under so much stress – why add more to your plate?" said Tsang. When Mui mentioned he had to wake up early to be in the office by 8am, the father of four replied, "I also thought it wouldn't be that hard at first. But it turns out I really overestimated myself." He also noted lifestyle adjustments such as following a schedule and keeping track of public holidays – things he rarely considered while working on movie sets. Despite the challenges, Tsang feels a duty to give back to the industry that shaped him. Since taking the job, he has made it his mission to support new talent, often sacrificing sleep to review scripts from emerging directors and writers. Kong observed that Tsang "could fall asleep anywhere" because he was constantly exhausted. Tsang explained, "Back then, the hardest part was finding a boss willing to invest in a shoot. Now, I try my best to help where I can." As a mentor, Tsang looks for newcomers who are not only talented but also possess good character. "I don't want to bring bad people into this industry," he said.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Eric Tsang reveals his kids opposed him taking on TVB exec job
Eric Tsang (second from left) with hosts of 'Friendship Has No Limits', (from left) Louis Yuen Cutie Mui and Elvina Kong. Photo via Sin Chew Hong Kong director-actor Eric Tsang took on the role of TVB's general manager in 2021, aiming to revive the station and win back audiences. Now, four years later, the 72-year-old admits he may have bitten off more than he could chew. Appearing as a guest on the final episode of talk show Friendship Has No Limits , Tsang opened up about the challenges he's faced since becoming a TVB executive. He told hosts Cutie Mui, Louis Yuen, and Elvina Kong that his children initially opposed the decision, asking why he'd take on such a high-pressure role at this point in life. 'You're already under so much stress – why add more to your plate?' they told him, said Tsang. When Mui mentioned he now has to wake up early to be in the office by 8am, the father of four replied: 'I also thought it wouldn't be that hard at first. But it turns out I really overestimated myself.' He also noted lifestyle adjustments like following a schedule and tracking public holidays – things he rarely considered while working on movie sets. Despite the challenges, Tsang said he felt a duty to give back to the industry that shaped him. Since taking the job, he's made it a mission to support new talent, often sacrificing sleep to review scripts from emerging directors and writers. Kong pointed out that Tsang 'can fall asleep anywhere' because he's constantly exhausted. Reflecting on his earlier career, Tsang said: 'Back then, the hardest part was finding a boss willing to invest in a shoot. Now, I try my best to help where I can.' As a mentor, Tsang looks for newcomers who are not only talented but have good character: 'I don't want to bring bad people into this industry.'
RTHK
19-05-2025
- Business
- RTHK
Tap into GBA, Tsang urges Hungarian firms
Tap into GBA, Tsang urges Hungarian firms Erick Tsang, second right, attends an economic and trade conference in Budapest. Photo: Information Services Department Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang has called on Hungarian businesses to set up their Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong to seize the "boundless opportunities" of the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Speaking at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area - Europe (Hungary) Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference in Budapest, the minister hailed Hong Kong's position as GBA's international entry point and the role as a "super connector". "Set up your Asia-Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, before expanding your footprint. And get registered in say Shenzhen, to enjoy the option of using Hong Kong laws as applicable laws on specific civil and commercial contracts and choosing Hong Kong as a seat of arbitration," Tsang said. "Or lease on Hong Kong Stock Exchange to access mainland and global capital. Or, leverage the Hong Kong International Airport and its logistic part in Dongguan, for transshipment of goods into the GBA from abroad, or vice versa." He highlighted the SAR's unique advantages under One Country, Two Systems, with the city integrating into national development and playing an key role in driving high-quality development of the GBA.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Science
- The Sun
HKBU Survey Finds Over 3 in 4 Hong Kongers View Climate Change 'Fake News' as a Significant Threat
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 May 2025 - Climate change remains a pressing global issue, but misinformation obscures public understanding. A survey conducted by HKBU Fact Check under Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) showed that over 3 in 4 (over 75%) of the respondents in Hong Kong consider climate change misinformation a 'very serious' to 'extremely serious' challenge, while nearly 25% of respondents hold misconceptions, for example, 'cold waves disprove climate change,' 'climate change is purely a natural process and unrelated to human activity,' and '(possessing) a sense of fatalism, with some believing that humanity has already missed the chance to address climate disasters and should continue burning fossil fuels.' The latest exhibition by HKBU Fact Check, titled 'Is Climate Change a Genuine Phenomenon?', addresses public misconceptions about climate change and delves into the typical narrative traps of climate change misinformation. It also shares tips for validating facts with a fact-checking mindset and skills, offering various ways for the public to understand how to identify and debunk scientific misinformation and promote information literacy. Professor Stephanie Jean TSANG, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies, School of Communication, HKBU and Director of HKBU Fact Check, conducted an online survey with 1,600 local residents in Hong Kong at the end of last year. The survey found that when the term 'global warming' is mentioned, Hong Kongers associate it with concepts such as the greenhouse effect, glacial melting, and sea-level rise. While these terms are frequently mentioned in the 'climate change' discourse, they are not commonly experienced in Hong Kong, reflecting that public understanding of 'climate change' is not derived from personal experiences from everyday lives but rather from information received through various channels. Professor Tsang said: 'Public understanding and stance on climate issues are significantly shaped by the information channels they access. Therefore, there is an urgent need in the field of science communication to strengthen the analysis of mechanisms for misinformation dissemination and to thoroughly examine its potential impacts on public perception. In today's digital age, online platforms have become one of the primary contexts for the public to acquire scientific knowledge. This makes enhancing scientific information literacy and critical thinking skills a crucial component in fostering rational social discussion. This is exactly the core purpose of our exhibition, 'Is Climate Change a Genuine Phenomenon?'.' HKBU Fact Check's Exhibition 'Is Climate Change a Genuine Phenomenon?' Cultivates Information Literacy To enhance the public's information literacy to discern climate change information and combat misinformation, HKBU Fact Check hosts a groundbreaking science information literacy exhibition titled 'Is Climate Change a Genuine Phenomenon?' from now until 22nd May. The exhibition deconstructs common public misconceptions about climate change and delves into the typical narrative traps of climate change misinformation, and shares tips to validate true facts with a fact-checking mindset and skills, offering various ways for the public to understand how to identify and debunk scientific misinformation. The exhibition invites attendees to explore a range of topics, including the distinction between 'weather' and 'climate' and the implications of a 'once-in-a-century' rainstorm. By adopting a transdisciplinary approach that integrates public health and environmental science, participants can deepen their understanding of the facts related to climate change. In addition, the exhibition showcases fact-checking cases by HKBU Fact Check, which address climate issues such as verifying changes in the status of Antarctic sea ice through satellite data and debunking data manipulation tactics prevalent in 'climate hoax' theories. Professor ZHONG Bu, Dean of the School of Communication at HKBU, said: 'In an era where information is abundant yet often misleading, comprehensive information literacy education is crucial in combating the spread of misinformation. For the past five years, HKBU Fact Check, an independently operated unit of the School of Communication, has been at the forefront of this battle. Our commitment to truth empowers the public by providing free fact-checking services, enhanced by cutting-edge artificial intelligence to streamline our efforts. Together, we are not just fighting misinformation; we are fostering a more informed society.' HKBU Fact Check 'Is Climate Change a Genuine Phenomenon?' Exhibition Details: Venue: Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery, Lee Shau Kee Communication and Visual Arts Building, HKBU (5 Hereford Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong) Date: 9th – 22nd May 2025 Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Free Admission - Registration Required) HKBU Fact Check's exhibition, 'Is Climate Change a Genuine Phenomenon?', opens to the public at the Koo Ming Kown Exhibition Gallery, located on the ground floor of the Communication and Visual Arts Building at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) from now until 22nd May 2025. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
RTHK
07-05-2025
- Business
- RTHK
Two arrested over suspected medical group closure
Two arrested over suspected medical group closure Tsang Kin-wah says Customs are looking into the company's operations and financial position immediately before its closure. Photo: RTHK Customs on Wednesday said they have arrested two people over the suspected abrupt closure of Alliance Medical Group. The pair, a 61-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, were the company's director and secretary respectively. Both have been released on bail pending an investigation. Customs said they have so far received 1,686 complaints involving HK$7.2 million worth of prepaid packages. Divisional commander Tsang Kin-wah said authorities are looking into the company's operations and financial position immediately before its suspected closure on May 1. "Just days before its suspected closure, this trader was still selling medical services and accepting prepaid payments from consumers," he said. "That allegedly violated the Trade Descriptions Ordinance by wrongfully accepting payments," he said. "At the time of accepting these payments, the trader had no reasonable grounds to believe they could provide the relevant services within the specified or reasonable time frame." Tsang urged affected customers to come forward, adding that Customs have already been in touch with more than 1,400 complainants. The government has also set up an inter-departmental task force to follow up on the complaints.
