Talking Points

Fung shui master Tony Chan Chun-chuen is back in court seeking leave to appeal in his long-running case against the Inland Revenue Department. Chan, who is also facing a HK$100 million bill for his unsuccessful legal fight over the estate of late Chinachem tycoon Nina Wang Kung Yu-sum, has had his assets frozen for months as the taxman seeks HK$330 million in unpaid taxes.
 

The General Synod of the Church of England votes on allowing the ordination of women bishops after more than 10 years of debate on one of the most divisive issues within the Anglican community. Support for ordination has come from the new Archbishop of Canterbury, but opposition from conservative elements in the Anglican Church, especially in Africa, remains strong.
 

Labour and employer groups lobby the Legislative Council's panel on manpower as it debates plans to increase the minimum wage. The statutory Minimum Wage Commission recommended in September that the wage floor should increase by HK$2 per hour from the present level of HK$28, but the increase must be approved by the Executive Council and Legco. More than 50 groups and individuals are making submissions to the panel.