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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.
June 27, 2025National Security Law anniversary / Hong Kong's home pricesOn Friday's Backchat, we talked about the National Security Law and the significance of it, as Hong Kong marks the 5th anniversary of the promulgation and introduction of the legislation on June 30th.During a visit to the SAR earlier this month, Beij......more55minPlay
June 26, 2025Obesity prevalence report / Silver economy development / IPO performanceOn Thursday's Backchat, we discussed the importance of weight management.A survey recently conducted by the Hong Kong College of Cardiology found that that around half of Hongkongers are overweight or obese, meaning they are at a significantly highe......more55minPlay
June 25, 2025Web3 development / Hotel investment boost / Wonders of Imperial Carpets exhibitionOn Wednesday's Backchat, we looked at blockchain infrastructure development in Hong Kong. Industry group Web3 Harbour and accounting firm PwC Hong Kong have outlined a blueprint to capitalise on blockchain growth through the development of "five key e......more55minPlay
June 24, 2025Basic Housing Units / Labubu craze / Microplastics awareness survey / Month of PortugalOn Tuesday's programme, we talked about the government’s drive to improve living conditions for people who live in subdivided flats. New regulations to be brought in will mandate basic requirements for shoebox flats – including on size, height, and......more55minPlay
June 23, 2025QS World University Rankings / Horseshoe crab conservationOn Monday's Backchat, we discussed Hong Kong's development as a global education hub.The SAR achieved the highest rate of improvement in Asia in the latest QS World University Rankings, with the University of Hong Kong rising six places to 11th glob......more55minPlay
June 20, 20252025 Global Muslim Travel Index / Transport infrastructure development / Intangible Cultural HeritagOn Friday’s Backchat, we explored what Hong Kong is doing to attract more Muslim tourists, as the SAR made impressive strides in the Global Muslim Travel Index and climbed from fourth to third place in the category of Muslim-friendly Destinations, by t......more55minPlay
June 19, 20252025 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking / HKTDC Export confidence index / Dual immunotherapy treatmenOn Thursday’s Backchat, we spoke to experts about Hong Kong's significant improvement in its competitiveness. The city has been named the third-most globally competitive economy in the world, climbing two places from last year, according to the 2025 ......more55minPlay
June 18, 2025Xiaohongshu's Hong Kong office opening / Boosting Chinese medicine development / CUHK's energy-savinOn Wednesday's Backchat, we explored how Hong Kong can tap into the potential of social media, after e-commerce platform giant Xiaohongshu opened an office in the city, its first outside the mainland. Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the new office......more55minPlay
June 17, 2025AG600 "Kunlong" amphibious aircraft / Air India crash / Breast milk bankOn Tuesday's Backchat, we learned more about China's domestically developed AG600 "Kunlong" amphibious aircraft, which has officially entered mass production after receiving production certification from the Civil Aviation Administration last week.......more55minPlay
June 16, 2025Israel-Iran conflict / China-Africa ties / Centre Street Soeng5 Lok6 FestivalOn today's programme, we delved into the escalating tension in the Middle East. The United Nations is calling for restraint as Israel and Iran continue to exchange fire. China has also expressed concern and condemned Israel’s violations of Iran’s sove......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.