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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 [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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Show overview

Backchat has published 124 episodes during 2025. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 55 min and 55 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language News show.

There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 8 months ago. Published by RTHK.HK.

Episodes
124
Started
2025
Median length
55 min
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

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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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...

Oct 2, 202554 min

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....

Oct 1, 202555 min

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...

Sep 30, 202555 min

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, ...

Sep 29, 202554 min

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...

Sep 26, 202555 min

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 ...

Sep 25, 202554 min

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...

Sep 24, 202555 min

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...

Sep 23, 202555 min

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...

Sep 22, 202555 min

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...

Sep 19, 202555 min

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...

Sep 18, 202555 min

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...

Sep 17, 202555 min

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...

Sep 16, 202555 min

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...

Sep 15, 202555 min

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...

Sep 12, 202552 min

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 ...

Sep 11, 202555 min

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...

Sep 10, 202554 min

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...

Sep 9, 202553 min

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...

Sep 8, 202555 min

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...

Sep 5, 202555 min
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