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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.
February 23, 2016Rise of Localism / Regulating weird architectures in ChinaOn Backchat, what is Localism? The term is used more and more but what does it actually mean, and what are its different varieties? Is it the same as separatism? Why is it attracting young people? What do Pan-dems think of it? Does it have a pos......more59minPlay
February 22, 2016Politics and Businesses / Future of ATVOn Backchat, business and politics. Six chambers of Commerce have come out to attack filibustering in Legco and violence in Mong Kok. There has also been speculation that HSBC's decision not to relocate to Hong Kong was affected by concern over pol......more59minPlay
February 19, 2016Conspiracy Theories in Hong Kong on Lee Bo and Mongkok riots / Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront RevitalizatiOn Friday's Backchat, conspiracy theories. Hong Kong seems awash with ideas about hidden forces, false flags and manipulated events, whether it's CY Leung, NDI, the CIA, the CCP, tycoons or triads that are said to be pulling strings. Conspiracy ......more59minPlay
February 18, 2016Reactions to Mongkok Riots – Anti-masks Law and Independent Inquiry / South China Sea disputesOn Backchat, two questions related to the Mong Kok violence - should there be an inquiry into the events and their causes? What about a law that prohibits people taking part in a demonstration from wearing masks? Are either or both valuable, and......more59minPlay
February 17, 2016Legislative Council By-election forumOn Wednesday, a special Backchat focusing on the Legislative Council By-election that’s being held on 28th February in New Territories East. Nearly a million people are eligible to vote from a slate that includes seven candidates. We'll be hearin......more59minPlay
February 17, 20168.30-9.30 Backchat Special: Legco By-election Forum (New Territories East Geographical Constituency)Holden Chow, Candidate of Legco By-election, DABChristine Fong, Candidate of Legco By-election, Non-affiliated independentEdward Leung, Candidate of Legco By-election, Hong Kong IndigenousAlvin Yeung, Candidate of Legco By-election, Civic Party......more1h 7minPlay
February 16, 2016Consultation on Lantau Development / Zhang Xiao-ming's comments on Mongkok RiotsOn Tuesday's Backchat, we will talk about Lantau Development. Government has launched a public engagement exercise on development on our largest island. What do you make of the plans - what is included and what is not. How should the interests of b......more59minPlay
February 15, 2016Police’s handling of the Mongkok RiotsOn Backchat we talk about the police role in the Mong Kok violence. Did their actions spark the riot? Was it a failure of police intelligence? Why was there so much antipathy towards the police? Do you think the front line officers were betrayed by th......more59minPlay
February 12, 2016Latest on the Mongkok RiotsOn Backchat, more on the Mong Kok violence. What is the connection, if any, to the Occupy Movement? Was it a sign of underlying problems in society as a whole, or simply criminal acts by trouble makers? (8:30-9:30am, call in on 233 88 266, email ba......more59minPlay
February 11, 2016Look forward to the Year of MonkeyOn Backchat, we'll be looking forward to the year of the Monkey. Monkeys are smart, naughty, wily and vigilant. Does that bode well? What will be the key issues? (8:30-9:30am, call in on 233 88 266, email [email protected] or text 6393 5925)...more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.