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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.
July 05, 2016Preview of CE Election in 2017 / Lifeguards' standardOn Backchat, we’ll be looking at the latest moves by potential candidates in the Chief Executive election next March. Chief Secretary Carrie Lam has unveiled what many see as an election manifesto, while Chief Execut......more59minPlay
July 04, 2016July 1 Protest / Legacy of Xu JiatunOn Backchat, what did you make of this year’s July 1 protests? Were you surprised by the localists’ “black bloc” rally outside the Liaison Office? And what do the localist group’s new tactics tell us about the likely shape of protest rallies in Ho......more59minPlay
June 30, 2016Brexit and GlobalizationOn Backchat, we will reflect lessons learned from Brexit. UK votes to leave the European Union, does it reflect a strong frustration of globalization? Is Brexit a wake up call of mass frustration towards existing institution? Is this a trend of ri......more59minPlay
June 29, 2016Preview of July 1 Celebration and Rally / Protest against medical registration billOn Backchat, we will preview July 1 rally and celebration. CY Leung announced that there will be no performance at the annual reception this Friday in the wake of deaths of two firemen. Should the July 1celebration be scaled down? Do you expect a h......more59minPlay
June 28, 2016Ivory Trade / Unusual weather in ChinaOn Backchat, we will talk about Ivory Trade. CY Leung announced in the policy address that the government is committed to ban the import and export of elephant hunting trophies possibly by 2021. How should the government outlaw ivory trade? Will th......more59minPlay
June 27, 2016Brexit and EU Referendum / Fire safetyOn Backchat, we will talk about Brexit and EU Referendum. UK votes to leave the European Union. What will happen next? What will be the constitutional matters regarding with UK’s obligation with the EU? Is the referendum result legally binding o......more59minPlay
June 24, 2016Brexit and EU ReferendumOn Backchat, we will talk about Brexit and EU Referendum. Britons have been voting on the future of their country, whether UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave. Polling results are ready around breakfast time. Should UK remai......more59minPlay
June 23, 2016Review of Retirement Protection Consultation / Airlines ban on Shark's FinOn Backchat, we'll be asking: Is the idea of a universal pension scheme for everyone in HK now dead? If so, what should take its place? And should we be looking at other options, such as raising the retirement age and reforming MPF as well? (8......more59minPlay
June 22, 2016Taxi and premium taxi servicesOn Backchat, taxi and premium taxi services. The government has proposed issuing up to 600 “premium taxi” licences as a way to address low-quality taxi service. What do you make of the initiative? Are you satisfied with the current taxi services......more59minPlay
June 21, 2016CY Leung’s response towards HK booksellers disappearance / Protest at Wukan VillageOn Backchat, What do you think the Hong Kong Government should be doing in response to bookseller Lam Wing Kee's revelations about his detention by a special task force in China? Is CY Leung doing enough to calm Hong Kong peoples' fears? After 9.2......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.