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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.
July 25, 2025Low altitude economy development / Ryan Choi's World Fencing Championships victory / Artificial inteOn Friday's Backchat, we looked at drones and the economic buzz that comes with it. We spoke with experts to find out what more can be done to facilitate the expansion of the drone economy, and how we can coordinate with neighbouring cities in the Grea......more55minPlay
July 24, 2025Wine and Dine Festival / China Internet ConferenceOn Thursday's Backchat, we looked into the upcoming Wine and Dine Festival. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Rosanna Law, said the event, which will take place this October, will be enhanced and transformed into a premier platform for wi......more55minPlay
July 23, 2025Australian PM's China visit / CUHK's new surgical tool treating ischemic strokes / Cloud seeding tecOn Wednesday's Backchat, we started off with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's recent state visit to China, his second in as many years. A number of trade agreements were signed and both sides agreed on the importance of deepening diplomat......more55minPlay
July 22, 2025Tackling mild dementia / Combatting sexual harassment / Ting Yin-yung's calligraphy / Fostering a loOn Tuesday's Backchat, we heard from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University about a new mobile app they developed to help people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia.We then spoke to an expert about what's being done to combat sexua......more55minPlay
July 21, 2025Asia+ Festival 2025 / Lo Pan Festival / Safety of children's raincoatsOn Monday’s Backchat, we indulged ourselves in the Asia+ Festival, which will be held in the city from September to November. The annual festival, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and now in its third edition, will......more55minPlay
July 18, 2025New ride-hailing platform / Enhanced AI-powered publishing tool / Fitting rooms for the disabled / HOn Friday's Backchat, we looked at the recent unveiling of a new regulatory framework for the ride-hailing industry, including requiring licences for ride-hailing operators.Chief Executive John Lee earlier said that the city should no longer del......more55minPlay
July 17, 2025ChinaJoy exhibition featuring GameDEVA / Hong Kong's new industrialisation drive / Rule of law educaOn Thursday’s Backchat, we learnt all about the development of Hong Kong's gaming and e-sports industry.A community consisting of over 150 local game studios, GameDEVA, will join the ChinaJoy exhibition in Shanghai in August.Chinajoy is the l......more55minPlay
July 16, 2025DSE results announcement / Beijing supply chain expo / Pet welfareOn Wednesday’s Backchat, we first dived into education amid the release of the latest DSE results. The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority said a total of 16 students received perfect scores in the university entrance exams – up from ten ......more55minPlay
July 15, 2025Possible hepatitis B cure / China's theme park boom / Oracle bone scripts exhibition / Chinese satelOn Tuesday's Backchat, we first ventured into the medical world, after the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine said one of its 41 drugs under clinical trials for Hepatitis B may provide a cure for patients. We spoke to the head of the resea......more55minPlay
July 14, 2025Construction industry manpower crunch / Liverpool FC's involvement in HK Football Festival 2025 / BeOn Monday's Backchat, we spoke to the Construction Industry Council and found out what it's doing to tackle a shrinking and aging workforce. We then switched over to football. The Hong Kong Football Festival, which is coming up later this month, ......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.