disc jockeys, "New Generation" also includes "Youth Forum" where young people are invited to air their feelings on matters of public interest. Such topics ranged from pre- marital sexual relationships to Students Movements, Government campaigns and Transport.
The phone-in segment again played a big part in enabling listeners to take part in the show, providing a lively atmosphere for afternoon listening.
"New Generation" is responsible for compiling a weekly Top Ten chart of Western Hit records and a monthly chart for Chinese hit records. This provided a useful thermometer to judge the acceptance of Chinese popular music.
Educational Programmes
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The Chinese Radio Service offered a series of educational programmes on the A.M. & F.M. services from April, 1975. A fixed band of educational programmes was introduced from Monday to Saturday at 7.15-7.45 p.m. The programmes included English-language teaching, career guidance, job hunting, public affairs, economics, practical Chinese usage, medical or dental health guidance and Putung Hua lessons. One characteristic for all programmes was a 10-minute phone-in session at the end of every show in which listeners were given a chance to ask any questions on the subject. Programmes broadcast during the year were:-
Monday
"Gateway to Practical Translation"
A basic translation course co-produced with the Chinese University Extra Mural Department. The techniques of translation were discussed with special interviews with translators in all fields. Tutorials were held fortnightly and response from the students was very satisfactory.
Tuesday
"Living Decisions"
A decision making course to introduce the basic theories of decision making in relation to everyday life. The materials were supplied by the BBC and adapted to fit into Hong Kong situations.
Wednesday
"Office Procedures"!
The series was produced in association with the Caritas Adult Educational Centre and offered
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