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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 03, 2014High Quality Think-tanks in Hong Kong / First Cross-strait Talk in NanjingOn Backchat, we'll talk about the development of think-tanks in Hong Kong. Legco President Jasper Tsang said we need some "high quality" ones to bring up deeper-thinking to policy issues. Agree? What's the future of think-tanks? After 9.15, fi......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014Is Press Freedom in Hong Kong under threats? / Valentine's Special – Shortage of men in Hong KongOn Backchat, we'll ask whether press freedom in Hong Kong is under threat. Commercial Radio programme host Li Wei-ling was sacked suddenly and without explanation , Ming Pao's Chief Editor was replaced, and there are many reports of advertising b......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014The role of ICAC / Illegal Ivory Trade in ChinaOn Backchat, we'll talk about the role of ICAC . How effective has it been over 40 years as a watchdog in combating corruption? What do you think about the existing anti-corruption model? After 9.15, illegal ivory trade in China. (8.30am-9.30......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014Labour Importation / Protests against Mainland Visitors in Tsim Sha TsuiOn Backchat, we'll talk about labour importation. Financial Secretary John Tsang wrote on his blog that Singapore's success recently was partly due to the large number of workers brought in from outside. Would it work here in Hong Kong? After ......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014Rights and Wrongs of Rent Control / UN Report on North Korea’s Human RightsOn Backchat, we'll talk about the rights and wrongs of rent control. CY Leung says rent control will reduce housing supply; while increasing supply is the most effective way to solve the housing problem. What do you think? After 9.15, UN repor......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014Harbour Tunnel Toll / Disneyland's third hotelOn Backchat, we'll talk about tolls for the three tunnels. Why is traffic at the central tunnel at its lowest for 25 years? What are your suggestions to alleviate traffic congestion near the tunnels? After 9.15, Disneyland's third hotel. (8.30am-......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014Food Waste / Missionary detained in North KoreaOn Backchat, we'll talk about food waste. The Government has plans to reduce it by up to 40%, as food waste now accounts for almost a third of landfills. How can food waste be reduced? How effective was the FoodWise campaign launched last year......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014Protests and Restrictions / Riots in UkraineOn Backchat, we'll talk about protests and restrictions. Should swearing towards the police be restrained by law? Should anti-discrimination legislation be extended to Mainlanders to protect tourists? After 9.15, riots in Ukraine. (8.30am-9.30am,......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014What makes immigrants successful? / West Kowloon spends $15m on Sushi Bar FurnitureOn Backchat, we’ll be talking about what makes immigrants successful. Why do some succeed, like Asians in America, while others seem to struggle? Do you have any successful story to share? After 9.15, The West Kowloon Cultural District spend......more59minPlay
March 03, 2014Beijing's right to veto Chief Executive candidates / Journalists' plan to record self-censorshipOn Backchat, we'll ask if Beijing has the right to veto successful CE elects . Mainland think-tank Chinese Academy of Social Sciences recently published its annual blue book of law, suggesting that it would be definitely possible, and has happ......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.