Backchat

By RTHK.HK

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).

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The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.

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December 07, 2023 Hong Kong's new garbage bins and recycling subsidies / Hong Kong's falling rankings in reading
On Thursday’s Backchat, we’re discussing recycling after an audit report found that recycling firms applying for the government subsidies may need to wait 18 months for approval.
Critics say this long delay may make it difficult for embattled recycl...
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55min
December 06, 2023 Surge of mycoplasma pneumoniae / Disposable tableware survey
On Wednesday’s Backchat, we're talking about the recent surge in pneumonia and respiratory illness in parts of the world.
The World Health Organisation requested more information on these cases on the mainland last week, and this had attracted global...
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55min
December 05, 2023 COP28 developments / Hong Kong reef check
On Tuesday’s Backchat, we're talking about developments and arguments at the climate summit in Dubai.
The two-week event began last Thursday with delegates agreeing to a new fund to help nations suffering damage caused by the climate crisis.
And abou...
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55min
December 04, 2023 Public Housing abuse / China Manned Space Exhibition
On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about efforts to tackle abuse of the public housing system, and also waiting times for a public rental flat.
Latest data from the Housing Authority shows that the average wait increased to 5.6 years in the third ...
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55min
December 01, 2023 New penalty system for power outages / Suspected poisoning of a guide dog
On Friday‘s Backchat we are talking about the new penalty system for power outages.
The government reached an agreement with Hong Kong’s two power firms to fine them for major supply disruptions. The size of the fine depends on how many people are affe...
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55min
November 30, 2023 Future of HK media landscape / Mental Health survey on children and adolescent
On Thursday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the changing landscape of Hong Kong’s media industry.
Earlier this week, TVB announced it’ll lay off more than 300 people as part of a restructuring plan that'll merge two free-to-air channels to create one t...
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55min
November 29, 2023 Hounax crypto platform fraud / Smoking ban U-turn in New Zealand
On Wednesday’s Backchat we’re talking about the latest cryptocurrency scandal.
Virtual asset exchange platform, Hounax, has been accused of defrauding more than 140 people out of around HK$150million.
According to the police, the scammers had lured vi...
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55min
November 28, 2023 Extreme weather in Hong Kong / Fake travel agency page scam
On Tuesday's Backchat we’re talking about a new survey predicting more frequent episodes of extreme weather in Hong Kong over the next two to three decades.
The territory recorded its hottest summer this year since records began in 1884, and was also ...
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55min
November 27, 2023 Advance healthcare directives / “Robot everywhere” exhibition
On Monday's Backchat we’re talking about proposals to establish a legal framework for people to make advance instructions on medical treatment in end-of-life situations.
The Hospital Authority allows patients to submit advanced medical directives, or A...
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55min
November 24, 2023 Cashless city / New discovery over treating an eye condition: uveitis
On Friday's Backchat, we’re talking about the pros and cons to going cashless.
Mainland China is often cited as a prime example of how seemingly everything has moved to mobile payments, and cash exchanges are fast becoming a thing of the past.
Hong Kon...
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55min

FAQs about Backchat:

How many episodes does Backchat have?

The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.