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In the early hours of the morning, the skyscrapers on both sides of Victoria Harbour remained brightly lit. The city's economic engine has always been driven by the sweat and toil of countless workers. While Hong Kong people's work ethic is world-renowned, behind the gleaming glass curtain walls, heavy work pressure acts like invisible shackles, gradually eroding the souls of its citizens. Recently, during peak job-hunting season, many Gen Z graduates have confided in me about the high pressure and fast pace of their internships, leading to deep self-doubt and even a strong sense of powerlessness. The data doesn't lie; this sense of powerlessness is not unfounded. An AXA mental health survey shows that over 30% of Gen Z consider themselves to suffer from severe stress, a proportion far exceeding the 23% of the 35-44 age group and the 18% of the 45-54 age group. However, this phenomenon cannot be simply attributed to "young people's poor stress tolerance," because the high-pressure workplace culture is backfiring across all age groups, becoming an invisible epidemic that transcends generations. Back in 2022, a survey by the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions' Occupational Safety and Health Association revealed that a staggering 84.51% of respondents with TP3T (Patients with Three-Times of Tolerance) frequently experienced immense work stress. That same year, the Federation also accurately identified work as the biggest source of stress for fathers in Hong Kong.

Title: US-Iran Rivalry Guests: Hsu Chen-Cheng, Research Director, Chih-Ming Institute; Pan Hsueh-Chih, Advisor, International Relations and Diplomacy Institute, United University [Current Affairs Roundup]: https://…

Beijing, April 18 (China Review News Agency reporter Chen Siyuan) – The 7th Taiwan Compatriots Association Forum's Economic Sub-Forum was held in Beijing on the afternoon of April 17. Participants shared their views on the 15th Five-Year Plan and cross-strait economic integration, believing that the plan provides new opportunities for cross-strait economic integration and that both sides should work together to restructure the global value chain.

Iran is isolated in the Middle East, fighting a six-week war against the US and Israel alone, ultimately forcing the US to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks. The source of their confidence in this protracted power struggle deserves further investigation. Iran's retaliatory measure of blocking the Strait of Hormuz has prevented the Trump administration from achieving a swift victory, becoming a strategic weakness that the US has struggled to overcome. The superficial cooperation between the US and Israel has led to a protracted stalemate, directly impacting the success of ceasefire negotiations and raising widespread concerns about the potential for war to escalate into a world war.

Iran appears isolated in the Middle East, single-handedly confronting the United States and Israel in a six-week-long fierce battle, ultimately forcing the US to agree to a ceasefire and begin negotiations. The source of Iran's confidence behind this protracted struggle warrants careful consideration. Iran's use of the Strait of Hormuz as a key countermeasure prevented the Trump administration from achieving a swift victory, becoming a strategic weakness that the US struggles to overcome. Meanwhile, the apparent cooperation but deep-seated differences between the US and Israel have led to a prolonged stalemate, directly impacting the ceasefire and peace talks process and raising widespread concerns about whether the conflict could escalate further, even into a world war.

As April arrives, the festive atmosphere gradually intensifies. The streets will be filled with more overseas fans sporting their own face paint, as well as local young people eager to experience the excitement. With the Hong Kong Football Club International 10-a-side Rugby Tournament, the Hong Kong International 7-a-side Rugby Tournament, and the UCI World Cup Track Cycling Championships all taking place, Hong Kong is entering its peak season for sporting events, promising a series of exciting experiences for its citizens.

The list of newly elected members of the three district councils was recently released, with over 480 new members this year, including Pan Xuezhi, a member of the Sha Tin Fire Prevention Association and research director of the Public Opinion Policy Research Institute […].

Amidst the recent heated discussions about waste reduction, many citizens have taken the first step towards environmental protection with good intentions, but they are often met with a frustrating reality. Carrying a bag of dripping, smelly kitchen waste, searching for smart recycling bins on the street, and even returning home disappointed when the machines are full or malfunctioning, has become a daily annoyance. This seemingly insignificant pain point of "dripping kitchen waste" actually directly exposes a blind spot in the governance of the Hong Kong SAR government's promotion of a "circular economy."

Just as the US-Israel-Iran war was beginning to yield some interesting discussions, the Strait of Hormuz became the focal point. Despite US pressure, Iran still passed legislation to charge fees. Are there any legal issues or controversies surrounding these fees in international shipping lanes, especially at natural ports?

Guest: Legislative Council Member (Election Committee) Ho King-hong, Research Director of the People's Policy Research Institute, Poon Hok-chi [Current Affairs Roundup]: https://news […]