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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.
April 20, 2017Hiking Safety / UK ElectionOn Thursday's Backchat we're talking about how to keep safe when out hiking. More and more of us are taking to the hills to enjoy the trails -- and in many cases going off the trails -- making the most of one of Hong Kong's great advantages, the cl......more59minPlay
April 19, 2017Pardoning Occupy Central Activists / Cost of Dongjiang WaterOn Wednesday's Backchat, pardoning Occupy. The Democratic Party is suggesting that new CE Carrie Lam pardon all those convicted or facing trial in connection with Occupy Central - including the seven policemen, and leaders like Benny Tai. Would it......more59minPlay
April 18, 2017North Korea Nuclear Test / Livability in AsiaOn Tuesday's Backchat we talk about developments in North Korea. After 9.20 Hong Kong and Singapore for expatriates. (8:30-9:30am, call in on 233 88 266, email [email protected] or text 6393 5925)...more59minPlay
April 18, 2017North Korea Nuclear Test / Livability in AsiaOn Tuesday's Backchat we talk about developments in North Korea. After 9.20 Hong Kong and Singapore for expatriates. (8:30-9:30am, call in on 233 88 266, email [email protected] or text 6393 5925)...more59minPlay
April 13, 2017Trouble in the Air – United Airlines Row / Getting Married in Chinese TemplesOn Thursday's Backchat, trouble in the air. The video of a Vietnamese-American man being dragged off a United Airlines plane has caught the world's attention. What do you make of airline's attitude and what are the lessons? Are airlines justified i......more59minPlay
April 12, 2017Government’s annuity plan and Retirement / Carrie Lam’s visit in BeijingOn Wednesday's Backchat, retirement. The Government has announced an annuity scheme for those aged 65 or above. A man investing $1 million would receive a monthly return of about $5,800 for life, and subscribers could pay premiums ranging from $50,......more59minPlay
April 11, 2017Developments on Country Parks / Michael Tien's plan to leave New People's PartyOn Tuesday's Backchat, what to do with our country parks? The AFCD is studying ways to enhance facilities, with recommendations of converting less - frequented barbecue sites into campsites and introducing features like ziplines, grass sliding and ......more59minPlay
April 10, 2017Celebrating 20th Anniversary of Handover/ Review of Trump-Xi SummitOn Monday's Backchat, we're talking about the $640 million programme of activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Handover. It's likely to include football and basketball tournaments and an exhibition by the national gymnastics squad. But......more59minPlay
April 07, 2017Trump-Xi Summit/ Cyber Security and PrivacyOn Friday's Backchat: What should we expect from the summit meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping? Trump has been talking tough on Twitter, warning of difficult talks with China over trade. He's even threatened to go it alone if Beijing won't......more59minPlay
April 06, 2017Sustainability in AsiaOn Thursday's Backchat we're talking about the big subject of sustainable development in Asia. An international conference is taking place in Hong Kong on Friday, organised by Cornell University of the United States, and involving its Asian research......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.