Backchat

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Backchat episodes

February 11, 2021 Dual nationality / Second impeachment trial for Donald Trump
On Thursday's Backchat, dual nationality, and a second impeachment trial for Donald Trump.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that Hong Kong is only going by the book when disallowing foreign consulates from offering protection to people with...
1 hr 2 min
February 10, 2021 Ways to tackle waste / Revitalising Central Market
On Wednesday's Backchat, waste, and what to do with Central Market.
The Government has announced a 'Waste Blueprint for Hong Kong 2035', outlining the strategies, goals and measures to tackle the challenge of waste management up to 2035, and setting ...
1 hr 2 min
February 09, 2021 Covid-19 measures / Vaccines
On Tuesday’s Backchat, the latest in Covid 19 measures, and vaccines.
Food and Health Secretary Sophia Chan again defended the government's ambush lockdown policy, saying strict action was needed to rid the SAR of Covid-19 - especially now that cases...
1 hr 2 min
February 08, 2021 Overseas doctors/ Minimum wages
On Monday's Backchat, overseas doctors in Hong Kong and minimum wages.
The Food and Health Bureau on Thursday proposed to set up a committee to draw a list of up to a hundred medical schools abroad to allow their graduates to come practice in the SAR...
1 hr 2 min
February 05, 2021 National Security Education
On Friday's Backchat, National Security Education.
The Education Bureau has laid out its vision for national security education in local schools, under which primary school pupils as young as six will be taught about the four categories of national s...
1 hr 2 min
February 04, 2021 The F&B industry under Covid / The retirement of Jeff Bezos
On Thursday's Backchat, the F&B industry under Covid, and the retirement of Jeff Bezos.
The government has announced the extension of the evening dining ban and social distancing measures in all F&B outlets. What is the current state of the food indu...
1 hr 2 min
February 03, 2021 Too many cars in HK?
On Wednesday's Backchat, too many cars in HK?
In 2020, there were more than 650,000 private cars registered here - an increase of 23,000 from the previous year. Within the past decade, the volume of cars has increased by almost a third. Private cars ...
1 hr 2 min
February 02, 2021 Covid / Myanmar
On Tuesday’s Backchat, Covid and Myanmar.
The government on Monday announced that it will further boost coronavirus testing in the city, with all residents required to get tested if a single untraceable infection is found in their buildings.
Chief S...
1 hr 2 min
February 01, 2021 BN(O)s
On Monday’s Backchat, BN(O)s.
The British Prime Minister says he is immensely proud that the UK has brought a new route for Hong Kong BN(O)s to live, work and make their home in the UK.
From Sunday onwards, BN(O) holders can apply for a five-year...
1 hr 2 min
January 29, 2021 Patriots and elections / Digital vouchers
On Friday's Backchat, patriots, elections and digital vouchers.
Xi Jinping has told the CE that 'Hong Kong's transition from chaos to stability has once again demonstrated that the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong" must be always upheld to ...
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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