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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.
December 14, 2020Monorail in Kai Tak and Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kwok new linkOn Monday’s Backchat, monorail in Kai Tak and Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kwok new link.The government has announced on Wednesday that it will cancel the monorail project in Kai Tak after spending a decade and millions of dollar on public consultation and stu......more1h 2minPlay
December 11, 2020Compulsory testing / Heated tobacco productsOn Friday's Backchat, covid, compulsory testing and heated tobacco products. The government has ordered anyone who was present at five specific premises to go for mandatory testing. All residents living in a Kowloon Bay housing block facing the sa......more1h 2minPlay
December 10, 2020Happy and Christmas!On Thursday’s Backchat, Happy and Christmas!From 8:30-9am to cheer us up, we’ll join by Finnish Consul-General in Hong Kong Jo-hanna Karanko to talk about the secret of happiness in Finland— which has again been ranked number one in the UN's World ......more1h 2minPlay
December 09, 2020Invigorating Island SouthOn Wednesday’s Backchat, Invigorating Island South.In the Chief Executive’s recent policy address, she unveiled her plan to transform the south side into “a place full of vibrancy, vigour and velocity for people to work, live, explore new ideas and ......more1h 2minPlay
December 08, 2020Is HK 'stifling dissent'?On Tuesday's Backchat, is HK 'stifling dissent’?The authorities arrested eight people on Monday morning in connection with protests held at CUHK last month. Legislators have been removed from office, stopped from standing, and the election indefini......more1h 2minPlay
December 07, 2020Covid 19 developments and latest social distancing measuresOn Monday's Backchat, Covid 19 developments and latest social distancing measures.How is Hong Kong doing in the fight against the pandemic? Is the 4th wave breaking? How are measures affecting you, and what are your Christmas plans like?Let us ......more1h 2minPlay
December 04, 2020Sino-Australia relations / Chinese spacecraft landing on the moonOn Friday's Backchat, Sino-Australian relations and China's spacecraft landing on the moon. Relations between Australia and China, its largest trading partner, have soured since Morrison called for an independent international investigation into th......more1h 2minPlay
December 03, 2020Covid-19 / Cable TVOn Thursday's Backchat, covid confusion and mass sackings at Cable TV.The Government is looking to increase fines for people breaking social-distancing rules to HK$10,000 from the current $2000, but there is considerable confusion about aspects of th......more1h 2minPlay
December 02, 2020Zero carbon / Baby delivery arrangements under CovidOn Wednesday's Backchat, zero carbon and baby delivery arrangements under Covid.In last week's Policy Address, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said the administration will strive to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050 - making good on the plan from the C......more1h 2minPlay
December 01, 2020Future for democrats and WFH arrangements for civil servantsOn Tuesday's Backchat the end of democrats in Legco.The Pan-dems departure will take effect on December 1st, leaving the legislature without an opposition for the first time since the nascent days of the Hong Kong SAR.What differences will it mak......more1h 2minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.