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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.
June 19, 2014Hong Kong’s Intangible Cultural Heritage / Cyber Attack on Apple Daily's websiteOn Backchat, we'll talk about intangible cultural heritage. The government has identified 480 items on Hong Kong's first intangible cultural heritage list, including Cantonese Opera, egg tarts, the Hakka dialect, offshore fishing, various mart......more59minPlay
June 18, 2014Anti-Stalking Legislation / Government’s efforts reducing vehicle emissionOn Backchat, we'll talk about anti-stalking legislation. The administration seems to be abandoning plans for anti stalking laws. Is that good news for journalists? What about the privacy rights of people in the news, or people harrassed by ex ......more59minPlay
June 17, 2014Protest against the North East Development Plans outside Legco Complex / Management issues on the POn Backchat, we reflect on the scenes outside Legco, as protestors tried to enter the building unhappy over the treatment of North East New Territories Development Plan last Friday. Was this a foretaste of the Occupy Central? What are the actual ......more59minPlay
June 16, 2014Beijing’s White Paper and Judicial Independence / New Concern Group on Constitutional ReformOn Backchat, we'll talk about Beijing's white paper and judicial independence. Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen said the Beijing's white paper on "One Country Two Systems" will not interfere with Hong Kong's judicial independence. What do you m......more59minPlay
June 13, 2014Grieve and BereavementOn Backchat, we'll talk about grief and bereavement. A three-day international conference is underway at HKU and some of the speakers will be joining us to discuss topics that are often taboo. What is normal when it comes to bereave......more59minPlay
June 12, 2014Beijing's White Paper on "One Country Two Systems" / Security issues of the Legislative CouncilOn Backchat, we'll talk more about Beijing's white paper on One Country Two Systems. How real are the foreign forces using Hong Kong against Beijing? Is the value of "high degree of autonomy" under threat? After 9.15, security issues in the Legis......more59minPlay
June 11, 2014Beijing's White Paper on "One Country Two Systems" / Mandatory Pre-Divorce CounselingOn Backchat, we'll talk about the White Paper on 'One Country Two Systems' from the Chinese State Council. Is it a timely reminder of the political reality, or simply a threat? Why now? After 9.15, should divorcing couples be obliged to have couns......more59minPlay
June 10, 2014West Kowloon Cultural District - Hardware and Software / Same-sex marriage being allowed in BritishOn Backchat, we'll talk about West Kowloon Cultural District, hardware and software. Is the expected delay and cost overrun adjacent to review what we actually want from the massive project? What and who will fill the many performing and exhibitio......more59minPlay
June 09, 2014July 1 Rally and Occupy Central / Police's efforts to combat world cup gamblingOn Backchat, we'll talk about the July 1 rally and Occupy Central. The Civil Human Rights Front announced that the theme of this year's July 1 rally will be direct civic nomination and abolition of functional constituencies. Will you join the prot......more59minPlay
June 06, 2014Conservation of Historic Buildings / ESF’s Finance SchemeOn Backchat, we'll talk about the conservation of historic buildings. The Antiquities Advisory Board has launched a consultation on conservation policy. Should a trust fund be set up for revitalising and preserving heritage sites? How should t......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.