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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 22, 2016Sports / Planet 9On Backchat, we talk sport. The CE has announced the appointment of Hong Kong's first Commissioner for sports , who will focus on sports policies and strategies, the football task force, Kai Tak Multi-purpose Sports Complex, major sports events and......more59minPlay
January 21, 2016Future of Victoria Harbour and Harbourfront Authority / ICAC’s corruption casesOn Backchat, we're talking about the future of Victoria Harbour. The Harbourfront Commission has submitted its final report on the proposed establishment of a Harbourfront Authority which would be charged with developing and managing eight sites......more59minPlay
January 20, 2016Treatment of Refugees in Hong Kong / Boycott from HKU studentsOn Wednesday's Backchat, refugees in Hong Kong. The CE in his policy address announced a comprehensive review of Immigration laws, to address what he called an acute problem with illegal immigration and overstaying. What actually is the problem, ho......more59minPlay
January 19, 2016Latest on the disappearance of booksellers / Sai Kung's development and enclavesOn Backchat, updates on the missing booksellers. Chinese state media claim that Gui Minhai turned himself in to police in the Mainland after fleeing while on probation for drunk driving. Few believe them. What happens next, and what of Lee Bo? W......more59minPlay
January 18, 2016Belt and Road in the Policy Address / Review of Taiwan ElectionOn Backchat, we will talk about the belt and road initiative in the policy address. It was the headline news this year, but should it be such a priority? Is this the best way to spend our money and energies? After 9.20......more59minPlay
January 15, 2016Review of Policy AddressChief Executive CY Leung will join with us on Radio 3 this morning from 8-9am. What do you make of his Policy Address this year? Do you have a burning question for him regarding free kindergartens, one belt one road, innovation and technology?Cal......more29minPlay
January 14, 2016Review of Policy Address 2016On Backchat we talk about the Policy Address. Thumbs up for free kindergartens, one belt one road, innovation and technology. Thumbs down for the ivory trade. What do you make of the CE's plans for the coming year? (8:30-9:30am, call in on 233 8......more59minPlay
January 13, 2016Future of Lantau Development / Preview of Policy AddressOn Backchat, Lantau. The Lantau Development Advisory Committee, has come up with a plan for the development of 14 recreational and tourism areas in Hong Kong’s biggest island. What do you make of the ideas? How do you balance the different requi......more59minPlay
January 12, 2016Latest on the Disappearance of booksellers / Opening of Legal YearOn Backchat, we talk about the latest on the disappearance of the booksellers. Thousands marched on Sunday, and international attention is growing, but there is still silence from Mainland authorities. Is this the end of One Country Two Systems,......more59minPlay
January 11, 2016Filibuster and Functioning of Legco / Netflix's Launch in Hong KongOn Backchat, we will talk about problems in Legco. Discussion of the copyright amendment bill was delayed due to lack of quorum and filibusters are blocking other matters. Why is this happening and can the council become better functioning. After......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.