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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.
May 17, 2024Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China / New research on late treatment of strokesFor the first edition of Global Focus we're talking about Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to China.President Xi Jinping called on the relations between China and Russia to be cherished and cared for by both sides, as the two neighbour......more55minPlay
May 16, 2024Safety of plastic tableware alternatives / Should some hiking spots be off-limit to amateursOn today's Backchat, we're talking about the alternatives to plastic tableware that are fast becoming the new norm after the ban on single use plastics took effect late last month.Most restaurants have adapted swiftly, switching to a mixture of pape......more55minPlay
May 15, 2024"Mercy" release of animals / Community living rooms / Singapore's new Prime Minister Lawrence WongOn Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about "mercy" release, an outlawed ritual which consists in releasing captive animals into the wild in the hopes of getting good fortune.The practice has long been decried by conservationists as a threat to ani......more55minPlay
May 14, 2024Overseas promotion of Hong Kong artists/ Aurora phenomenonOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about Hong Kong's role as an international cultural centre.Local think-tank the Hong Kong Coalition is calling on the city's arts bodies to boost the sector's outreach on the mainland as well as overseas, highlig......more55minPlay
May 13, 2024Calls to enhance support for working mothers / Doulos Hope book fair shipOn Monday's Backchat, we're talking about gender-based income inequalities. A study conducted by the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Union found that the income gap between man and woman widened from HK$2,500 in 2021 to 3,600 last year, with grassroot......more55minPlay
May 10, 2024Xi Jinping's Europe visit / EOC's practical guidelines for guide dogsOn Friday's Backchat, we are talking about President Xi Jinping's six-day state visit to Europe, which includes France, Serbia and Hungary.President Xi's visit kicked off earlier this week in Paris, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic......more55minPlay
May 09, 2024IB exam "time zone cheating" / Longer pre-registration hours for public dental clinicsOn Thursday's Backchat, we’re talking about what can be done to stop exam cheating via online platforms.The International Baccalaureate Organisation has confirmed that some students sitting this year’s IB assessments appear to have engaged in online......more55minPlay
May 08, 2024Hong Kong's road resilience in the face of extreme weather / Calls to accreditate sign language inteOn Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about the impact of extreme weather on infrastructure.A section of Clearwater Bay Road collapsed at the weekend, amid the heavy downpour which triggered landslides and caused flooding in several parts of the N......more55minPlay
May 07, 2024Changing spending habits among tourists / Leonard Cohen's "Book of Longing" adaptationOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about spending habits among mainland tourists.Immigration figures show that about 760,000 mainland visitors came to Hong Kong during the five-day Labour Day holiday, a 19% increase compared to last year. The city......more55minPlay
May 06, 2024Improving housing quality / EMSD data leakOn Monday's Backchat, we're talking about calls to improve public housing quality. Think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation says it is now time to prioritise quality over quantity, as the average waiting time for a public flat is expected to drop from th......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.