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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.
January 13, 2021Whatsapp / Cold weather and homeless peopleOn Wednesday’s Backchat, Whatsapp; and homeless people in cold weather. The Privacy Commissioner has urged messaging service Whatsapp to put off a controversial new policy that would require users to share a host of data with its parent company, Face......more1h 2minPlay
January 12, 2021Legal year 2021/ US and Taiwan relationsOn Tuesday's Backchat, the New Legal Year and the latest between US and Taiwan. Speaking at the ceremony which marks the beginning of Legal Year 2021, the Secre-tary Justice Teresa Cheng said " Doxxing activities towards judges and other persons inv......more1h 2minPlay
January 11, 2021The latest developments of Covid 19 in Hong Kong and mainland ChinaOn Monday's Backchat, latest developments of Covid 19 in Hong Kong and in mainland China.In the first part of the programme we'll join by experts to discuss the latest pandemic situation in Hong Kong.From 9-9:30, we'll be discussing vaccines and the......more1h 2minPlay
January 08, 2021Hong Kong's new political landscape / US PoliticsOn Friday's Backchat, Hong Kong's new political landscape and the latest in the US. It seems that the Pan-democratic camp, the most popular in Hong Kong will be completely wiped out. Will there be any new opposition? What part will the DAB, FTU and......more1h 2minPlay
January 07, 2021The mass raidOn Thursday's Backchat, the mass raid. Security Secretary John Lee says that the mass arrests targeted "active elements" who had an "evil plan" aimed at paralysing Hong Kong. 53 people have been detained under the national security law in an operatio......more1h 2minPlay
January 06, 2021Nano units / Covid arrangements for schoolsOn Wednesday’s Backchat, nano flats and new Covid arrangements for schools.A recent survey by concern group Liber Research Community found that more than 8,000 small sized units of less than 260 ft - usually known as nano flats, were sold in the past ......more1h 2minPlay
January 05, 2021The latest on Covid-19On Tuesday's Backchat, the latest on Covid-19. Education Minister Kelvin Yeung has joined health authorities officials including Dr Sophia Chan and Centre for Health Protection’s Dr Chuang to announce the new social distancing measures. What do you t......more1h 2minPlay
January 04, 2021Thoughts on 2020On Monday's Backchat, thoughts on 2020, Covid and the NSL - and prospects for 2021. Plus an update on the Backchat Person of the Year - sadly no winner this year.8:30-9:30 BH: Paul Zimmerman, Southern District Councillor 8:30-9:30 Phone: Gordon M......more1h 2minPlay
December 31, 2020The 12 HK fugitivesOn Thursday’s Backchat, the 12 HK fugitives. Ten Hong Kongers who were accused of illegally crossing into mainland waters during an alleged bid to flee to Taiwan in August have been given prison terms in Shenzhen from three to seven months .Meanwhi......more1h 2minPlay
December 30, 2020Possible fate of the old Shek Kip Mei reservoirOn Wednesday’s Backchat, we're talking about the possible fate of the old Shek Kip Mei reservoir, which is suddenly at the centre of a major conservation debate. Recent demolition work begun by the Water Supplies Department has unearthed the arched......more1h 2minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.