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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.
June 19, 2020Latest on National Security LawOn Friday's Backchat, more on the National Security Law legislation. The National People's Congress Standing Committee is reviewing the draft legislation during its meeting in Beijing over the next few days before it ends on Saturday. When will......more1h 2minPlay
June 18, 2020Foreign interference?On Thursday's Backchat, foreign interference in Hong Kong? Security Secretary John Lee said on Tuesday that he believes the new security law that Beijing is preparing for Hong Kong, will have clear stipulations over what political leaders can and ......more1h 2minPlay
June 17, 2020RacismOn Wednesday's Backchat, racism. How is the "Black Lives Matter" movement developing thein US, and in Europe and Australia? A recent poll found that 76 percent of Americans consider racism and discrimination a “big problem,” up 26 points from 2015.W......more1h 2minPlay
June 16, 2020Latest Covid-19 situation in HK,Beijing and US;Centralised quarantine for domestic helpersOn Tuesday's Backchat, we'll talk about the latest Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong, Beijing andother parts of the world.On Saturday, another man who lives in Lek Yuen Estate in Shatin tested positive. He was the ninth confirmed case from the same es......more1h 2minPlay
June 15, 2020Backchat - Executive Councillor Ronny TongOn today's Backchat we're joined for the whole programme by Executive Councillor Ronny Tong. He'll be with us in the studio to listen to your comments and answer your questions on the National Security Legislation....more1h 2minPlay
June 12, 20202020 Legco electionsOn Friday's Backchat, 2020 Legco elections.The government has announced the 2020 election will be held on September 6th.Both political camps are busy coordinating candidates for the upcoming election in order to secure a majority of seats in the legi......more1h 2minPlay
June 11, 2020HSBC, private companies and National Security LawOn Thursday's Backchat, HSBC, private companies and the National Security Law.Top shareholder of HSBC, Aviva Investors has issued a statement expressing their concern over the bank's position on a National Security Law while the details of the legisl......more1h 2minPlay
June 10, 2020Civil Service; Cathay PacificOn Wednesday's Backchat, we'll talk about civil servants.Civil Service Secretary Patrick Nip said on Sunday that government "belong to the SAR’s civil service as well as that of China. Therefore, when they carry out their duties or even ponder some......more1h 2minPlay
June 09, 2020Anniversary of anti-extradition protestsOn Tuesday's Backchat, the anniversary of anti-extradition protests.On June 9th 2019 organisers say more than one million people join the largely peaceful demonstration against the proposed legisation. It descended into violence after midnight whe......more1h 2minPlay
June 08, 2020National Security LawOn Monday's Backchat, will the national security legislation bring peace and stability to Hong Kong?Is it a necessary step after nearly a year of violence? Will it bring calm to companies here that crave predictability? Will it clarify the role Hong ......more1h 2minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.