21/2/2014 : The Pulse

Concerns about the freedom and independence of Hong Kong's media continue to grow. But even as the public is increasingly dissatisfied with mainstream or traditional media, new voices are appearing. In our story: a new Hong Kong university public opinion poll shows that the public feel freedoms , including media freedoms, are being infringed; at a consultation on free TV licences, TVB and ATV are heavily criticised, but defended by pro-Beijing groups; meanwhile one former radio host sets up a new roaming internet broadcasting station, and a new morning paper is starting up.

Currently, Hong Kong has no veterinary courses in its universities. The SAR's qualified registered veterinarians all studied veterinary medicine abroad. The City University of Hong Kong wanted to change that, and, last year, submitted a proposal to the University Grants Committee (UGC) to seek funding support from the government for establishing Hong Kong's first veterinary school. The request was denied. But other universities are also trying to set up some form of vet, or vet nurse, training.

Finally, in December 1846 the junk Keying, with British officers and a Chinese crew set sail from Hong Kong. The idea was that it would be a kind of floating museum or exhibition hall, introducing the customs and people of China to the West. The venture did not all go as smoothly as hoped. With us in the studio is Stephen Davies, author of a new book on the journey of the Keying.