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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 22, 2014Filibustering on the Budget / Protests against labour rights violation at a Nike and Adidas shoe manOn Backchat we'll talk about filibustering on the budget. Some Legislators have submitted around 2,000 amendments which could extend debate considerably. Are you worried that public finance will be affected if the budget is not passed? After 9......more59minPlay
April 17, 2014High-speed Rail Delayed for Two Years / Legco Voting of Tseung Kwan O’s Landfill ExtensionOn Backchat, we'll talk about the two year delay to the High-speed rail. MTRC project manager Antonio Choi attributed the delay to the black rainstorm last month , complicated geology and unforseen cables. What do you make of the explanation? Has......more59minPlay
April 16, 2014DAB's 22nd Anniversary / Prosecution of Ma Sik-ChunOn Backchat, we'll talk about the development of the largest political party in Hong Kong. As the DAB is celebrates its 22nd anniversary, how does this party fit into local politics? Does it have increasing influence in the government? After 9.1......more59minPlay
April 15, 2014Shortage of Doctors at Public Hospitals / Plover Cover Country Park under threatOn Backchat, we'll talk about the shortage of doctors in Hong Kong. Should foreign doctors be imported from overseas? Or should the retirement age of doctors be raised? How real is the shortfall anyway? After 9.15, Plover Cove Country Park trail......more59minPlay
April 14, 2014Legco’s visit to Shanghai / Government's Property Development Plan in Yuen LongOn Backchat, we'll talk about Legco's visit to Shanghai. Legislators will meet Chinese government officials Wang Guangya and Li Fei over the weekend to discuss political reform proposals. After 9.15, government's property development plans in......more59minPlay
April 11, 2014Are Hong Kong people complaining too much? / Heartbleed bug's Security ThreatsOn Backchat, we'll ask are we complaining too much? Businessman David Harilela says that Hong Kong people have been moaning and they should rather focus on doing good. Li Ka shing said Hong Kong is like a spoilt child. Is it true? Are Hong Kon......more59minPlay
April 10, 2014Kindergarten Facing Closure Threats / Exclusion of Pesticides from the new food safety lawOn Backchat, we'll talk about the kindergarten in Tin Shui Wai facing closure. Topkids International Preschool is hit by a massive rent increase. Should the government intervene to save the school ? Should government premises be provided for kind......more59minPlay
April 09, 2014Will the Occupy Legislature in Taiwan inspire Hong Kong’s fight for universal suffrage? / June FourOn Backchat, Taiwanese protesters have occupied the Legislative Yuan for almost three weeks, and they are due to leave on Thursday. How has what's happened there affected or reflected what's going on here? After 9.15, June 4th memorial museum faces......more59minPlay
April 08, 2014Consumer Policy and Rights in Hong Kong / Recyclable Green CoffinsOn Backchat, we'll talk about consumer policy and rights in Hong Kong. As the Consumer Council celebrates its 40th anniversary, what progress has been made, and what remains to be done? Where are we in terms of consumer protection compared to oth......more59minPlay
April 07, 2014Extension of Retirement Age for Civil Servants / Protests over Maoming PX Plant in GuangdongOn Backchat, we'll talk about the retirement age for civil servants. The Government has launched a public consultation on extending the age for new recruits from 60 to 65. Does the new policy help retain talents for the government? Will it block t......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.