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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.
May 04, 201750th Anniversary of 1967 Riots / Ferry Services in Public HolidaysOn Thur'sday's Backchat, we are looking back 50 years to the start of the 1967 riots - one of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Hong Kong. The large scale, pro-communist protests, sparked by a labour dispute, were staged in support of the......more59minPlay
May 04, 201750th Anniversary of 1967 Riots / Ferry Services in Public HolidaysOn Thur'sday's Backchat, we are looking back 50 years to the start of the 1967 riots - one of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Hong Kong. The large scale, pro-communist protests, sparked by a labour dispute, were staged in support of the......more59minPlay
May 02, 2017Trump's First 100 Days / Enclaves in the Country ParksOn Tuesday's Backchat, Trump's 100 days. How has Donald done, new to the office and new to public office? Has he achieved what he set out to do, and what are his successes and failures? What about North Korea, healthcare, tax, Russia, the wall, Wal......more59minPlay
May 01, 2017Backchat Special: For Better or Worse? 20 Years of the SAROn Monday May 1st, a Backchat Special - "For Better or Worse? 20 Years of the SAR".How has Hong Kong fared since 1997? Is there a new identity for our city? Do young and old see things differently? Is the colonial mentality still real?Panel Spea......more55minPlay
April 28, 2017The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal / Tourist plans for 'Old Town Central'On Friday's Backchat we will talk about the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. The Director of Audit has criticized aspects of the terminal's operation, and the disappointing number of ships using Hong Kong. What's gone wrong, what's right, and will things ......more59minPlay
April 27, 2017Reopening of Civic Square - whether or not? / China launches its first home-built aircraft carrierOn Thursday's Backchat, we're asking the question: Should the area known as Civic Square outside the Central Government Offices be reopened to the public? The East Wing forecourt of the government complex in Admiralty was a popular demonstration s......more59minPlay
April 26, 2017Domestic Helpers – More Helpers from Cambodia / Cigarette Packages' WarningOn Wednesday's Backchat, more domestic helpers. It's been announced that the first batch of helpers from Cambodia will arrive in Hong Kong in the autumn, the first from that country, in a move linked to the Belt and Road initiative. It's estimated......more59minPlay
April 25, 2017Public views towards Palace Museum / Damages on Shared Bikes in Sha TinOn Tuesday's Backchat, the Palace Museum and West Kowloon. Key findings from a public consultation on the Palace Museum project have been published. The Authority says that the public generally support the project, but media reports say opinion is......more59minPlay
April 24, 2017Review of French Election / Protecting Man Mo Temple in Sheung WanOn Monday's Backchat we talk about the French Election. As results from the first round are fresh in, what do we make of the voting, and what are the issues? Will the election be make or break for the EU? What impact have recent terror attacks had?......more59minPlay
April 21, 2017Economic Cooperation in the Greater Bay Area / Voter registration and Vote-riggingOn Friday's Backchat the Greater Bay Area. Is the idea of co-operation among the cities of the Pearl River Delta more than wishful thinking? Will it amount to more than previous efforts to masterplan the region? What role could Hong Kong play? Afte......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.