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Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's week-daily current affairs discussion programme, with expert panels and listener participation. It airs every Monday to Friday from 9.05am - 10am (HKT). Have your say by calling us on 233 88 266, find us on Facebook - Backchat on RTHK Radio 3, or email [email protected]   Listen live on Radio 3's homepage - www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3 The Backchat podcast is available after each live broadcast
China's climate goals / Basic Housing Units Bill / Million-year-old skull and human evolution
On Thursday's programme, we talked about President Xi Jinping's climate goals as China plans to cut emissions by seven to ten percent from peak levels by 2035. After the break, a lawmaker told us about the recemtly passed Basic Housing Units Bill. The...
Oct 2, 2025
54 min
National Day celebrations / Cathay Pacific's typhoon contingency
In the first segment of this special National Day holiday edition of Backchat, we explored the nation’s achievements over the past 76 years. We also spoke with a former People’s Liberation Army officer about the visit of two naval vessels to Hong Kong....
Oct 1, 2025
55 min
InvestHK connecting mainland businesses / Typhoon Ragasa Tseung Kwan O damage
On Tuesday's Backchat, we learnt more about how InvestHK is planning to further boost support for mainland companies that are looking to go global. The head of the agency explained how Hong Kong can act as a springboard for these firms that are looking...
Sep 30, 2025
55 min
Transport licensing regimen changes / Meta's AI glasses / AI deepfake law proposals
On Monday's Backchat, we looked into the digitalisation of drivers' licences in Hong Kong as well as new punishments for people who abandon their vehicles. Next, our tech expert introduced Meta's latest innovation: AI glasses. And after the break, ...
Sep 29, 2025
54 min
Policy Address review - Tourism / China's K talent visa
On Friday's programme, we looked at Chief Executive John Lee's initiatives to boost tourism in Hong Kong. A veteran from the F&B and entertainment sector shared his thoughts on the government's measures to attract more visitors from around the world. A...
Sep 26, 2025
55 min
Policy Address review - Immigration / Study on women homelessness / Homing abandoned pets
On Thursday's Backchat, we looked at the new measures that have been introduced to further boost Hong Kong's standing as a hub for top tech talents. After the break, we learnt more about a study on women's homelessness that was conducted by an NGO and ...
Sep 25, 2025
54 min
Policy Address review - Healthcare / Youth crime situation / Space economy
On this special edition of Backchat , which was pre-recorded due to Super Typhoon Ragasa, we took a closer look at Chief Executive John Lee's new measures on boosting healthcare in the city. An expert on the topic and specialist in psychiatry spoke to...
Sep 24, 2025
55 min
Super Typhoon Ragasa / Policy Address review - Fertility
On today's programme, we talked about the massive storm that's approaching Hong Kong. Super Typhoon Ragasa is the strongest storm in the world so far this year, and the Observatory says it's not expected to weaken before coming closest to the city on W...
Sep 23, 2025
55 min
Policy Address review - Pet friendly measures / Innovation
On Monday's Backchat, we talked about the pet-friendly measures introduced in Chief Executive John Lee's Policy Address last week. Authorities plan to establish a new licensing regime to allow dogs in designated food premises, in a move to capitalise o...
Sep 22, 2025
55 min
Policy Address review - Education / Hong Kong Laureate Forum
On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the chief executive's new measures to boost education. Experts explained the significance of the government's decision to set up an "AI Literacy" learning framework and talked about ways authorities and schools can at...
Sep 19, 2025
55 min
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