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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.
March 07, 2014Are the HKU Public Opinion Polls credible? / China's war on smogOn Backchat, we'll talk about public opinion polls in Hong Kong. CPPCC Standing Committee member Peter Lee criticised the results of HKU Public Opinion Polls being unfavourable to Beijing. Are the HKU polls reliable and credible? After 9.15, ......more59minPlay
March 06, 2014Scottish Independence / Hong Kong’s Rising Living CostOn Backchat, we'll talk about Scottish independence. Scotland will be holding a referendum in six months to decide whether it will remain part of the United Kingdom. Should it be independent or be part of the UK? Is HK, or the HK currency a mo......more59minPlay
March 05, 2014Reaching a consensus on Constitutional Reform / Latest developments on Ukraine CrisisOn Backchat, we'll talk about constitutional reform and the CE Election. Basic Law Committee Member Rao Geping said yesterday that universal suffrage would be delayed if a consensus could not be reached. What do you make of his comments? Is it......more59minPlay
March 04, 2014Long Term Fiscal Planning / Mass stabbing attack in KunmingOn Backchat, we'll talk about long term fiscal policy in Hong Kong. How should the government spend its money to maintain Hong Kong's competitiveness? Where should the money goes in the first place? After 9.15, the brutal mass stabbing attack ......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014Should Bitcoin be encouraged as virtual currency in Hong Kong? / Latest Court Judgement on Animal CAs Hong Kong plans to get the world's second Bitcoin ATM, on Backchat, we'll talk about Bitcoin as a new form of digital currency. Can Bitcoin be a terrific alternative medium of exchange and store of value? Should Bitcoin be encouraged among bank......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014MPF / Legacy of Hong Kong film's pioneer Sir Run Run ShawOn Backchat, we'll talk about MPF's current system for offsetting severance or long service payments. How fair do you think the system that allows employers to dismiss long service employees at low cost? Do you think it reflects the original int......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014Is democracy the best political system in Hong Kong? / Calls for establishment of Information and TeOn Backchat, we'll talk about democracy as political system in Hong Kong. Former Chief Secretary Anson Chan earlier pointed out that UNHCR's principles of universal and equal suffrage were missing in the current consultation document, should Hong......more54minPlay
March 03, 2014Preview of Policy Address 2014 – Poverty Alleviation / International reaction to HK’s democratic strOn Backchat, we'll preview CY Leung's Policy Address which will be delivered on Jan 15, and we'll focus on poverty alleviation policy. From the last policy address, the government pledged on forming the Commission on Poverty and setting up the pove......more56minPlay
March 03, 2014Preview of Policy Address 2014 – Improving Air Quality / Match-fixing among football clubs in Hong KOn Backchat, we'll talk about air pollution in Hong Kong. The new air quality health index recently shows very high health risk levels, what's wrong with our air quality? We'll also preview initiatives to improve air quality that will be included......more56minPlay
March 03, 2014Protesters' intrusion into PLA's Headquarters / Survey on Media CredibilityOn Backchat, we'll talk about protesters' intrusion into PLA's Headquarters. Do you think the incident has stirred up conflicts between Mainland and Hong Kong? Do you see any increasing threats or constraints in individual freedom in protests? A......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.