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April 15, 2021 National Security Education Day; Fukushima waste water
On Thursday's Backchat, National Security Education Day and Fukushima waste water.
The government has made April 15th National Security Education Day. The day will also mark the launch of the first National Security Education Day events organised by t...
1 hr 2 min
April 14, 2021 Electoral arrangements; vaccine bubbles
On Wednesday's Backchat, electoral arrangements and vaccine bubbles.
We'll be discussing the latest changes to elections in Hong Kong. What are the causes and
effects? Will they stabilise our political scene? Or make voting pointless?
Health ministe...
1 hr 2 min
April 13, 2021 Cross-strait relations, restricting public access to private company info
On Tuesday's Backchat, cross-strait relations - and restricting public access to private
company info.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday the United States is concerned about China's aggressive actions against Taiwan and warned it wou...
1 hr 2 min
April 12, 2021 Latest of Covid, Staycation Delights
On Monday's Backchat, the latest Covid developments, and "Staycation Delights".
Health Secretary Sophia Chan said on Friday that the government will delay shipments of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine this year, amid mounting concerns over possible lin...
1 hr 2 min
April 09, 2021 How welcoming is the west; trashing the countryside
On Friday's Backchat, how welcoming is the west? - and trashing the countryside.
A surge in violence and hate crimes against Asian-Americans in the US has prompted rallies and a nationwide campaign - Against Asian Hate. What's triggering this? Covid?...
1 hr 2 min
April 08, 2021 Blank ballots; Cruise to nowhere
On Thursday's Backchat, blank ballots, and cruising to nowhere.
Elections expert Ma Ngok said on Wednesday that if people were to call on voters to cast blank ballots in future polls this would be a form of electoral campaigning, but not an attempt t...
1 hr 2 min
April 07, 2021 Latest of Covid-19
On Wednesday's Backchat, latest state of Covid-19 pandemic in Hong Kong.

With relaxed social distancing restrictions , swimming pools are re-opened, the maximum capacity of performing venues and theme parks has been increased from 50 to 75 percent, a...
1 hr 2 min
April 01, 2021 Electoral changes and the pro-establishment
On Thursday’s Backchat, electoral changes and the pro-establishment, plus the latest developments in Myanmar.
After Beijing finalized the massive electoral changes to Hong Kong’s Legislature , we’ll be discussing what impacts these changes will have o...
1 hr 2 min
March 31, 2021 HK's electoral changes
On Wednesday's Backchat, HK's electoral changes.
The National People's Congress Standing Committee has approved amendments to annexes 1 and 2 of the Basic Law to pave the way for drastic changes to the electoral system.
Under Beijing’s plan, the electi...
1 hr 2 min
March 30, 2021 Covid-19; Re-opening of schools
On Tuesday's Backchat, the latest of Covid 19 and classes resumption after easter.
The government has announced it will further relax social distancing restrictions to re-open swimming pools and increase the maximum capacity of cinemas and performing v...
1 hr 2 min

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Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's current affairs programme with expert panels and listener participation. It airs every weekday from 8.30am-9.30am. Have your say by calling us on 233 88 266, Backchat's Facebook , or send us a message at [email protected]

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