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

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

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 measures to attract more visitors from around the world. A...

09-26
55:00

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

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 women's homelessness that was conducted by an NGO and ...

09-25
54:59

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

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 expert on the topic and specialist in psychiatry spoke to...

09-24
55:00

Super Typhoon Ragasa / Policy Address review - Fertility

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 expected to weaken before coming closest to the city on W...

09-23
55:00

Policy Address review - Pet friendly measures / Innovation

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 in designated food premises, in a move to capitalise o...

09-22
55:00

Policy Address review - Education / Hong Kong Laureate Forum

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 and talked about ways authorities and schools can at...

09-19
55:00

Policy Address review – Northern Metropolis / Digital Health Asia conference

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 how the infrastructure project can act as an engine fo...

09-18
55:00

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

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 same colour that was worn by female officials, puts a s...

09-17
55:00

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

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 judge, shared their thoughts on the development, which...

09-16
55:00

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

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 spoke to a researcher who's spearheading efforts to use...

09-15
55:00

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

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 Egyptian Consul General to Hong Kong. They also tal...

09-12
52:30

2025 IMD World Talent Ranking / Chinese medicine development

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 able to get the top spot in Asia for talent. After ...

09-11
55:00

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

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 findings. We then discussed the traditions behind th...

09-10
54:59

Huanggang checkpoint redevelopment / Tech to boost film industry cashflow

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 pipeline. Experts explained how the revamped borde...

09-09
53:55

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

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 learnt about how the establishment of a low-altitude eco...

09-08
55:00

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

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 inspector discussed police efforts to stamp out etom...

09-05
55:00

Beijing V-Day parade / Dental community care project / Life expectancy trends

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked back at the commemorations that took place in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. President Xi Jin...

09-04
55:00

V-Day commemorations / Autononmous taxis in Hong Kong / Primary One class demand uptick

On Wednesday's Backchat, we looked at the events being held on the mainland and in Hong Kong to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.  We then tal...

09-03
55:00

Luxury property market / Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting

On Tuesday's Backchat, we took a closer look at property prices in Hong Kong, after a luxury mansion sold for HK$1.09 billion -- the record for this year so far. We talked to an analyst about what that sale means for the luxury property market, and ho...

09-02
54:59

CUHK Lancet cancer study / Hot air balloon festival

On Monday's Backchat, we talked to the professors who were behind the first study on cancer led by a team of Chinese scholars that's been published on the prestigious Lancet medical journal. They shared their findings on ways to prevent liver cancer ...

09-01
52:16

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09-03 Reply

The Rabbit Hole

when your police officers are out numbered and over worked because of protest they are obviously not protecting or serving the people but only the state.

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The Rabbit Hole

I love the rips on Kenneth Chan. HA

10-29 Reply

The Rabbit Hole

11:00 that dude is woke the fuck up.

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The Rabbit Hole

Anthony sounds like a boot licker.

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