Episodes 99
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 4.7 (3)
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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About This Podcast

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 calling us on 233 88 266, find us on Facebook - Backchat on RTHK Radio 3, or email [email protected]   Listen live on Radio 3's homepage - www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3 The Backchat podcast is available after each live broadcast

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Recent Episodes

China's climate goals / Basic Housing Units Bill / Million-year-old skull and human evolution

Oct 02, 2025 54m

On Thursday's programme, we talked about President Xi Jinping's climate goals as China plans to cut emissions by seven to ten percent from peak levels by 2035. After the break, a lawmaker told us…

National Day celebrations / Cathay Pacific's typhoon contingency

Oct 01, 2025 55m

In the first segment of this special National Day holiday edition of Backchat, we explored the nation’s achievements over the past 76 years. We also spoke with a former People’s Liberation Army…

InvestHK connecting mainland businesses / Typhoon Ragasa Tseung Kwan O damage

Sep 30, 2025 55m

On Tuesday's Backchat, we learnt more about how InvestHK is planning to further boost support for mainland companies that are looking to go global. The head of the agency explained how Hong Kong can…

Transport licensing regimen changes / Meta's AI glasses / AI deepfake law proposals

Sep 29, 2025 54m

On Monday's Backchat, we looked into the digitalisation of drivers' licences in Hong Kong as well as new punishments for people who abandon their vehicles. Next, our tech expert introduced Meta's…

Policy Address review - Tourism / China's K talent visa

Sep 26, 2025 55m

On Friday's programme, we looked at Chief Executive John Lee's initiatives to boost tourism in Hong Kong. A veteran from the F&B and entertainment sector shared his thoughts on the government's…

Policy Address review - Immigration / Study on women homelessness / Homing abandoned pets

Sep 25, 2025 54m

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked at the new measures that have been introduced to further boost Hong Kong's standing as a hub for top tech talents. After the break, we learnt more about a study on…

Policy Address review - Healthcare / Youth crime situation / Space economy

Sep 24, 2025 55m

On this special edition of Backchat , which was pre-recorded due to Super Typhoon Ragasa, we took a closer look at Chief Executive John Lee's new measures on boosting healthcare in the city. An…

Super Typhoon Ragasa / Policy Address review - Fertility

Sep 23, 2025 55m

On today's programme, we talked about the massive storm that's approaching Hong Kong. Super Typhoon Ragasa is the strongest storm in the world so far this year, and the Observatory says it's not…

Policy Address review - Pet friendly measures / Innovation

Sep 22, 2025 55m

On Monday's Backchat, we talked about the pet-friendly measures introduced in Chief Executive John Lee's Policy Address last week. Authorities plan to establish a new licensing regime to allow dogs…

Policy Address review - Education / Hong Kong Laureate Forum

Sep 19, 2025 55m

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the chief executive's new measures to boost education. Experts explained the significance of the government's decision to set up an "AI Literacy" learning framework…

Policy Address review – Northern Metropolis / Digital Health Asia conference

Sep 18, 2025 55m

On Thursday's Backchat, we took a closer look at the Chief Executive's Policy Address, and talked about the measures introduced to expedite the Northern Metropolis' development. Analysts explained…

Policy Address fashion / Phauda flammans threat / Basketball betting legalisation / SAR’s bigger rol

Sep 17, 2025 55m

On Wednesday's programme, we spoke to the designers behind the tie that Chief Executive John Lee wore during his Policy Address speech. They explained how the green tie, along with a scarf in the…

Charlie Kirk assassination / Portuguese PM’s Macau visit / Tightening HK smoking rules

Sep 16, 2025 55m

On Tuesday's Backchat, we talked about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, an American political advocate, whose death has shocked the United States. Two scholars, one of whom was a former American…

Local singer stars in global pop group / Smart pipes / Advanced maternal age

Sep 15, 2025 55m

On Monday's Backchat, we spoke with a local singer and dancer who's the newest member of a global pop group. She discussed how it's like to represent the city on the international stage.   We also…

10th Belt and Road Summit closing / Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show / Japan PM Shigeru I

Sep 12, 2025 52m

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the key takeaways from this year's 10th Belt and Road Summit which just concluded. We talked to a representative from the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and a former…

2025 IMD World Talent Ranking / Chinese medicine development

Sep 11, 2025 55m

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked at how Hong Kong surged to number four globally in the 2025 IMD World Talent Ranking. A human resources specialist and two experts told us how they think the SAR was…

Artificial sweeteners and cognitive decline / Hungry Ghost Festival / HKPC plastics conference

Sep 10, 2025 54m

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we looked into a study revealing that the consumption of artificial sweeteners is linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline. The researcher behind the study presented her…

Huanggang checkpoint redevelopment / Tech to boost film industry cashflow

Sep 09, 2025 53m

On Tuesday's Backchat, we learnt more about how the new facilities at the Huanggang Port are expected to streamline travel between Hong Kong and the mainland, with a joint-inspection mechanism in the…

Belt and Road Summit / Low-altitude economy / TIME's Girls of the Year 2025

Sep 08, 2025 55m

On Monday's Backchat, we took a deep dive into the nation's global infrastructure development project, ahead of the 10th Belt and Road Summit which will be held in Hong Kong. After the break, we…

Entry relaxations in snooker halls / Voluntary school drug testing / Global innovation index

Sep 05, 2025 55m

On Friday's Backchat, we talked about how the government is trying to foster a younger generation of billiards players by relaxing the age restriction at a handful of pool halls. Afterwards, a chief…

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