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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 24, 2025US President Donald Trump's first measures since taking officeOn Friday's Global Focus, we’re talking about US President Donald Trump’s move to dismiss his predecessor’s Diversity, Equality and Inclusion policies (DEI).The newly sworn-in President has directed all federal agencies to put an end to inclusion pr......more55minPlay
January 23, 2025US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement / Greater Bay Airlines flights cancellation sagaOn Thursday's Backchat, we talk about the implications of US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.For the second time in a decade, the world's top historic emitter of greenhouse gases will be outside of the ......more55minPlay
January 22, 2025Money scams involving students / Alcohol addiction and labellingOn Wednesday's programme, we're about the recent spate of scams targeting students. A 22-year-old mainland student from the University of Hong Kong became the latest victim, after being cheated out of HK$1.8 million by fraudsters purporting to be from......more55minPlay
January 21, 2025Donald Trump sworn-in as 47th US PresidentOn Tuesday's Backchat, we'll talk about the return of Donald Trump to the White HouseWe spoke to: 9:05am-9:30am: Mark Michelson, Chairman of the Asia CEO Forum at IMA Asia9:05am-9:30am: Pierre Landry, Director of the School of Governance and Pol......more55minPlay
January 20, 2025Tik Tok ban and social media developments / MTR cross-border train exhibitionOn today’s programme, we’re talking about the future of social media under incoming US President Donald Trump. This comes as Tik Tok services in the US were briefly interrupted following a court ruling mandating its shutdown until it finds a new inve......more55minPlay
January 17, 2025China-UK rapprochement / Gaza ceasefire dealOn this week’s edition of Global Focus, we’re talking about the future of Sino-British relations. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves at the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue in Beijing las......more55minPlay
January 16, 2025Has Hong Kong got too much "red tape"? / Top stories of 2024On Thursday’s Backchat, we’re talking about mainland residents’ perceptions of Hong Kong.A survey of 800 young mainland students and workers found nearly a third believe the SAR has too much red tape across a wide range of issues. Those starting bus......more55minPlay
January 15, 2025Asian Financial Forum / Where are Asian economies headed? / Construction accidentsOn Wednesday’s Backchat, we’re looking into where the Asian economies are headed, and whether businesses in the region are prepared for a potential return in US tariffs.Speaking at the Asian Financial Forum, Financial Secretary Paul Chan urged Hong ......more55minPlay
January 14, 2025Hongkongers victims of forced labour in Myanmar / Children flu jab callsOn Tuesday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the case of 12 Hong Kong people detained in southeast Asia and forced into illegal activities.The government has sent a six-member taskforce to Thailand, to try to secure the release of SAR residents belie......more55minPlay
January 13, 2025Changes to plastic collection / Los Angeles fires: will insurers be able to pay back?On Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about changes to the city’s plastic collection mechanism, as the "Centralised Waste Plastics Collection" pilot scheme is ending next week. And after 9:45, we’ll speak to a US insurance lawyer on how insurers are ......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.