Backchat

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January 28, 2021 The 'ambush' lockdown / Banks and the NSL
On Thursday's Backchat, the 'ambush' lockdown; and banks and the NSL.
Officials on Wednesday lifted an 11-hour overnight lockdown on two streets in Yau Ma Tei after testing 330 people, finding one positive case of Covid-19.The ambush style procedure ...
1 hr 2 min
January 27, 2021 The future of social media
On Wednesday's Backchat, banned! - the future of social media.
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey has said permanently suspending Donald Trump was the right thing to do, but at the same time it set a dangerous precedent. Should 'big tech' - social media monste...
1 hr 2 min
January 26, 2021 Cameras in classrooms and lunar new year flower markets
On Tuesday’s Backchat, cameras in classrooms, and lunar new year flower markets.
Executive councillor and Liberal Party lawmaker Tommy Cheung has proposed to install CCTV cameras in classrooms to see if teachers make subversive remarks. Speaking at Le...
1 hr 2 min
January 25, 2021 The latest on Covid-19 / F&B and the 6pm dinner ban
On Monday's Backchat, we'll be discussing the latest on the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong. Is a local lockdown effective? How about a 2-week quarantine for aircrew ? Should restaurants open in the evening?
Let us know your thoughts, you can leave a...
1 hr 2 min
January 22, 2021 New Bar Association Chair / Covid-19 and ethnic minority /New Kwun Tong walkways
On Friday's Backchat, we'll be talking to the new chair of the Hong Kong Bar Association, more thoughts on fighting the COVID pandemic in Hong Kong - and how about moving pavements to bring Kwun Tong to life?
Let us know your thoughts, you can leave a...
1 hr 2 min
January 21, 2021 The latest in US politics
On Thursday's Backchat, the latest in US politics.
Joe Biden will take the oath of office on January 20th to become the 46th President of the USA. We'll be discussing events that happen at the inauguration, the legacy of Donald Trump, and prospects fo...
1 hr 2 min
January 20, 2021 The elderly transport subsidy and the unemployment rate in Hong Kong
On Wednesday's Backchat, the elderly transport subsidy, and the unemployment rate in Hong Kong.
The government said it may increase by as much as 50 percent the fare elderly people have to pay on public transport as it seeks to ease pressure on public...
1 hr 2 min
January 19, 2021 COVID-19 and Ocean Park
On Tuesday's Backchat, COVID, effectiveness of vaccines and Ocean Park.
Hong Kong was expecting more than 100 cases on Monday, which would be the highest figure for a month. Why are figures rising? What have we learned about vaccine options? Should f...
1 hr 2 min
January 18, 2021 Small-house policy
On Monday’s Backchat, the small-house policy.
The Court of Appeal on Wednesday restored the full rights of male indigenous villagers to build their own homes, as it overturned a lower court's ruling that narrowed the Small House Policy.
The ruling ca...
1 hr 2 min
January 15, 2021 BN(O) / New air taxi
The SCMP has reported that it has learned from sources that next week's NPC Standing Committee's meeting will discuss whether to allow those with British Nationals (Overseas) passports to hold public office.
Earlier, Regina Ip had called for Beijing ...
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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