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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

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Animal cruelty laws / Youth reading habits / Online...

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2025/04/17

In the first segment of Thursday's Backchat, we discussed ways to better combat animal abuse.Lawmakers and animal welfare groups say there's a need to beef up penalties for animal cruelty for a stronger deterrent effect. They also said there are loop...

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World Internet Forum / Consumer Council report on air...

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2025/04/16

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we talked about the development of the internet industry. Speaking at the World Internet Conference Asia Pacific summit which concluded yesterday, the director of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong, Zheng Yan...

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00:53:38

Eco-tourism development plans / Macau policy address

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2025/04/15

On Tuesday’s Backchat, we discussed eco-tourism development in Hong Kong. Authorities have invited interested parties to submit development proposals for eco-tourism sites across the territory, including the former Lamma quarry site, Tsim Bei Tsui,...

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National Security Education Day / MTR Northern Link /...

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2025/04/14

On Monday's Backchat, we discussed the 10th National Security Education Day. Observed on April 15 each year, this day aims to raise public awareness about the various national security threats — and educate the public on how to guard against them. ...

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Property market Q2 outlook / AI marathon / Tunnel robot

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2025/04/11

On Friday’s Backchat, we looked into the latest developments in Hong Kong's real estate market.The second quarter of this year presents a mix of opportunities and challenges, with anticipated declines in Grade A office rents, a surge in hotel transa...

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00:54:48

Attracting enterprises / Employment situation in Hong...

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2025/04/10

On Thursday's programme, we looked into what Hong Kong is doing to attract creative industries. At a ceremony earlier this week, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced that the administration aims to draw in more cultural enterprises and promote co...

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00:54:59

Obesity figures / Broadcasting of court proceedings /...

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2025/04/09

On Wednesday's Backchat, we discussed obesity rates in the region. A study from the mainland's National Health Commission has raised alarm bells, predicting that by 2030 — 65 percent of China’s population could be classified as overweight or even o...

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00:54:59

US tariffs / Diving safety

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2025/04/08

US President Donald Trump earlier rolled out sweeping tariffs targeting most countries, including some of America’s closest allies. Analysts have called this move the most protectionist action taken by a US government in a century. Despite growing c...

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00:54:34

Anti-smoking legislation / The fall of former South...

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2025/04/07

On Monday’s Backchat, we discussed the government’s plans to prohibit the smoking and possession of e-cigarettes from the second quarter of next year, with the ultimate goal of putting in place a total ban on the products — including in private venues....

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2025/04/04

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Student health survey / Hong Kong Disneyland...

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2025/04/03

On Thursday's Backchat, we looked into the psychological well-being of Hong Kong's youth. In its annual report, the Department of Health revealed some improvement in the 2023/24 academic year compared to the year before, but cautioned that the situat...

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Aviation dismantling facilities / Native English...

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2025/04/02

On Wednesday's Backchat, we delved into Hong Kong’s role as a regional aviation hub. French aeronautics firm Elior recently announced its intention to develop Asia’s first aircraft parts processing and trading centre in Hong Kong.The company signed a...

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00:55:00

Myanmar earthquake / Phasing out of bamboo scaffolds

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2025/04/01

On Tuesday's Backchat, we talked about the devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, resulting in over 2,000 fatalities and leaving many more missing. The disaster is among the worst in the country’s modern history. The earth...

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00:55:00

Hong Kong Sevens

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2025/03/31

On Monday’s Backchat, we looked back at Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament that was held over the weekend. In an electrifying final, Argentina's men's team defeated France 12-7; and in the women's tournament, the Kiwis maintained their dominance for t...

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Hospital fees reform / Art Basel

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2025/03/28

In the main part of Friday's Backchat, we discussed the government's latest hospital reforms. Starting next year, patients receiving non-critical and non-emergency care at accident and emergency wards at public hospitals will be required to pay HK$40...

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HKTDC's export confidence index / Preventing dental...

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2025/03/27

In the first part of Thursday's Backchat, we spoke to the HKTDC about an improvement in local exporters' confidence despite escalating trade tensions between the United States and its major trade partners. In our main segment, we discussed the import...

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Increase in organ donor sign-ups / Wealth for Good...

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2025/03/26

On Wednesday's Backchat, we looked into the issue of organ donation. The city recently achieved a milestone — with an all-time high of 400,000 people having signed up for the Centralised Organ Donation Register. Health Minister Lo Chung-mau said wh...

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Guide dogs' access to public places / Boao Forum

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2025/03/25

On Tuesday's Backchat, we looked at how to better facilitate the needs of visually-impaired individuals who rely on guide dogs to take them out and about. This comes after a Tin Hau restaurant apologised last week for barring guide dogs, which were a...

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00:50:41

Cybersecurity law / Cantonese Opera English repository

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2025/03/24

On Monday’s Backchat, we talked about the newly passed cybersecurity law. Lawmakers approved a bill designed to protect the cybersecurity of critical infrastructures across several sectors including banking, healthcare, and telecommunications. Und...

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00:51:51

Resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza / Release of...

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2025/03/21

In the first part of Friday Backchat, we're discussing the resumption of Israel's strikes on Gaza, putting an end to a two-month ceasefire deal between the Hebrew State and Hamas. The Israeli military has launched deadly airstrikes and sent troops b...

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