Backchat

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

Golden Week holiday figures / Sustainable maritime fuel bunkering / Hotpot buffet controversy

On Friday's Backchat, we talked about the National Day Golden Week holiday, which started on Wednesday. The city attracted a whopping 220,000 mainland visitors on the first day of the eight-day holiday. After the break, we learnt more about sustainabl...

10-03
55:00

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

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 about the recemtly passed Basic Housing Units Bill. The...

10-02
54:59

National Day celebrations / Cathay Pacific's typhoon contingency

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 officer about the visit of two naval vessels to Hong Kong....

10-01
55:00

InvestHK connecting mainland businesses / Typhoon Ragasa Tseung Kwan O damage

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 act as a springboard for these firms that are looking...

09-30
55:00

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

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 latest innovation: AI glasses. And after the break, ...

09-29
54:59

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