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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 cal... more
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.
October 03, 2025Golden Week holiday figures / Sustainable maritime fuel bunkering / Hotpot buffet controversyOn Friday's Backchat, we talked about the National Day Golden Week holiday, which started on Wednesday. The city attracted a whopping 220,000 mainland visitors on the first day of the eight-day holiday.After the break, we learnt more about sustainabl......more55minPlay
October 02, 2025China's climate goals / Basic Housing Units Bill / Million-year-old skull and human evolutionOn 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......more55minPlay
October 01, 2025National Day celebrations / Cathay Pacific's typhoon contingencyIn 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.......more55minPlay
September 30, 2025InvestHK connecting mainland businesses / Typhoon Ragasa Tseung Kwan O damageOn 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......more55minPlay
September 29, 2025Transport licensing regimen changes / Meta's AI glasses / AI deepfake law proposalsOn 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, ......more55minPlay
September 26, 2025Policy Address review - Tourism / China's K talent visaOn 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......more55minPlay
September 25, 2025Policy Address review - Immigration / Study on women homelessness / Homing abandoned petsOn 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 ......more55minPlay
September 24, 2025Policy Address review - Healthcare / Youth crime situation / Space economyOn 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......more55minPlay
September 23, 2025Super Typhoon Ragasa / Policy Address review - FertilityOn 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......more55minPlay
September 22, 2025Policy Address review - Pet friendly measures / InnovationOn 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......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.