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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November 09, 2023 Tighter penalties for non-registered car hailing services / TransLantau Race by UTMB
On Thursday's Backchat, we're discussing proposals to raise penalties for drivers providing unlicensed car hire services such as Uber.
Some lawmakers are proposing to double the existing penalties so that drivers could be jailed for up to six months...
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55min
November 08, 2023 Redevelopment of Choi Hung Estate / Regulating beauty salons
On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about plans to redevelop Choi Hung Estate
The six decade old public housing complex houses 17,500 residents, and is a popular tourist hotspot, with visitors taking photos of the basketball court there with rainb...
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55min
November 07, 2023 Increasing trend of illegal entries by foreigners / Nepal earthquake
On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about efforts to counter an increasing trend of illegal immigrants arriving in the territory.
More than 100 nationals from South Asia have been arrested on suspicion of illegally entering Hong Kong in the past two...
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55min
November 06, 2023 Performance of Hong Kong's art galleries / World Vision Hong Kong charity drive
On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about the performance of the art market in Hong Kong, the wider region and worldwide.
A survey of high net worth collectors conducted by global investment bank UBS and the art fair organiser Art Basel of 11 marke...
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55min
November 03, 2023 Macau's economic performance / FIA World Rallycross Championship
On Friday’s Backchat we’re looking at Macau’s economy, after it was announced that residents there will get cash handouts for the 17th year in a row
The announcement comes after gaming revenue in Macau soared in October as a result of a surge in tour...
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55min
November 02, 2023 Legacy of late ex-Premier Li Keqiang / Use of AI in the media: should journalists worry?
On Thursday’s Backchat, we're talking about the legacy of former Premier Li Keqiang, who died of a heart attack last Friday, at the age of 68.
According to state media, his remains will be cremated on Thursday, when flags will fly at half mast acr...
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55min
November 01, 2023 Hong Kong's role in China's space program / Climate action: discussion UNHCR's Andrew Harper
On Wednesday’s Backchat, we're talking about China's space program.
The Shenzhou-16 spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth on Tuesday after a five month mission aboard the Tiangong space station.
During their time in space, the three member...
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55min
October 31, 2023 Northern Metropolis development / Swimming literacy programs
On Tuesday's Backchat we're talking about the government's Northern Metropolis development plans.
In his policy address, the Chief Executive John Lee explained that the new town would be divided into four different zones, covering logistics, innovati...
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55min
October 30, 2023 Kai Tak development / Asian Para Games wrap-up
On Monday's Backchat, we're discussing plans to develop three green mass transit systems in Kai Tak, East Kowloon and Hung Shui Kiu.
Outlined in Chief Executive John Lee's 2023 Policy Address, the measure is aimed at better connecting residents of t...
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55min
October 27, 2023 Policy Address 2023: Property cooling measures / Supporting local filmmakers
On Friday's Backchat, we're talking about easing of property cooling measures announced in the Chief Executive Policy Address.
In his policy blueprint delivered at the Legislative Council on Wednesday, John Lee announced a partial easing of "spicy me...
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55min

FAQs about Backchat:

How many episodes does Backchat have?

The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.