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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.
September 20, 2024GLOBAL FOCUS - Mass electronic device attacks in Lebanon / Social start-up initiativeOn Friday's Backchat, Global Focus talks about the mass electronic device attacks targeting Lebanon's Hezbollah.Two simultaneous detonations of electronic devices used by members of the Iran-backed militia left at least 32 people dead -- including 2......more55minPlay
September 19, 2024China's retirement age increase / Rise in Group B Streptococcus virus casesIn our main topic today, we're talking about China’s decision to raise its retirement age for the first time in more than 70 years. Starting next year, the retirement age will be gradually raised to 63 for men, 55 for women in blue-collar jobs and 58 ......more55minPlay
September 18, 2024Pet ownership / Mooncake recycling initiativeOn Wednesday's post mid-autumn public holiday Backchat, we're talking about all things related to pet ownership in Hong Kong. A survey conducted in March found that owners were spending on average close to HK$700,000 on their pets during the lifespa......more55minPlay
September 17, 2024Sino-Japanese relations and the September 18 incident / Mid-Autumn FestivalOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about Sino-Japanese relations, ahead of the 93rd anniversary on Wednesday of the incident which led to China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.The bombing by Japanese forces of a section of railway ......more55minPlay
September 16, 2024Labour protections surrounding construction workers / SpaceX first ever spacewalk9:05am-9:45am: Labour protections surrounding construction workers9:05am-9:45: Colin Cohen, Co-Founder and Senior Partner at law firm Boase Cohen & Collins9:30am-9:45am: Lam Chung Sing, Lawmaker, The Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions9:45am-......more55minPlay
September 13, 2024GLOBAL FOCUS - Democrat vs Republican debate on Radio 3On Friday's Global Focus, we talked about US politics, ahead of the Presidential elections in November.Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump took to the stage for their first ever TV debate on Tuesday, two months af......more55minPlay
September 12, 2024Dangers of microplastics / School bullying surveyOn Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the impact microplastics on our lives. A study by Greenpeace found that traces of microplastics were showing up in animal excrement, prompting environmentalists to sound the alarm bell on the contamination......more55minPlay
September 11, 2024Family offices and philanthropy / US probe on airline mileage programs: time to regulate?On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about plans to attract more family offices and turn Hong Kong into an international centre for philanthropy. Speaking at the Philanthropy for Better Cities Forum 2024, Chief Executive John Lee said that his adm......more55minPlay
September 10, 2024Mega events / Demolition of Cha Kwo Ling squatter villageOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the ongoing mega events programme. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the aim is for Hong Kong to forge greater connection between major sports events, festivals and conferences, and encourage so-called "w......more55minPlay
September 09, 2024Rising property demand / Hong Kong's typhoon resilienceIn the first half of Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the latest developments in property. Rents in the city are expected to reach record high numbers according to analysts, with new arrivals and prospective buyers fuelling demand for flats. I......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.