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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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Maritime fuel bunkering / MPF enhancement proposals /...

Backchat ·

2025/06/12

On Thursday's Backchat, we learned about what the SAR is doing to enhance its status as a green maritime hub. Just recently, Hong Kong successfully completed its largest single liquefied natural gas, or LNG bunkering operation and marked a significant ...

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Pianist Aristo Sham's Cliburn Competition win /...

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2025/06/11

On Wednesday's Backchat, we spoke to a music critic about local pianist Aristo Sham's outstanding performance, having recently won the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Next, we talked to a dermatologist about two women who are believed t...

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Fish restocking exercise / Students' mental health /...

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2025/06/10

On Tuesday's Backchat, we took a deep dive into ocean conservation. Local authorities recently released over 83,000 juvenile fish into Hong Kong waters, as part of a string of events to enrich marine resources. The initiative tied in with the annu...

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Slope safety / Chat with Mahesh Harilela / Boao Forum...

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2025/06/09

On Monday's Backchat, we learned more about slope safety as Hong Kong enters the rainy season. The government has launched numerous projects over the years to minimise the chances of landslides, resulting in a substantial drop in serious incidents. ...

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South Korea's new president / Chinese opera for...

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2025/06/06

On Friday's Backchat, we talked about South Korean politics. The country new president Lee Jae-myung wasted little time holding his first cabinet meeting to focus on the economy, after winning the snap presidential election earlier this week. We spoke ...

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Government takeover of Tai Lam Tunnel / Retail sales...

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2025/06/05

On Thursday's Backchat, we talked about the government's takeover of the Tai Lam Tunnel in the New Territories. The tunnel recorded a surge in traffic after cheaper fees were introduced over the weekend. Transport Secretary Mable Chan said she hopes ...

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Tianwen-2 space mission / Free breast cancer...

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2025/06/04

On Wednesday's Backchat, we ventured into space to find out more about China's latest mission. Last week, the Tianwen-2 successfully lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, and is now en-route to sample a near-Earth asteroid before embarki...

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Concert economy / Home price rebound / Paragliding tips

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2025/06/03

On Tuesday's Backchat, we looked at how Hong Kong is gearing up to welcome top artists, with K-pop sensation Blackpink set to hold two shows at Kai Tak Stadium in January next year.On top of that, the MAMA Awards are returning to the city after...

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Manchester United's Hong Kong tour / Tariffs and...

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2025/06/02

On Monday’s programme, we looked back at Manchester United’s recent Hong Kong tour. The Red Devils returned to the SAR after a 12-year absence, playing a friendly match against Hong Kong, China at Hong Kong Stadium on Friday. They secured a convincin...

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Silver ecomomy / Occupational health and heat / Gut...

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2025/05/30

On Friday's Backchat, we looked at the SAR government's measures to develop the silver economy. A working group has been tasked with coordinating policy efforts to boost consumption, promote gerontechnology, and enhance financial arrangements among s...

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International Organisation for Mediation...

Backchat ·

2025/05/29

On Thursday's Backchat, we discussed the setting up of the International Organisation for Mediation in Hong Kong. Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a number of senior international representatives will be attending a signing ceremony of the convention on es...

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Digitised penalty ticket system roll-out /...

Backchat ·

2025/05/28

On Wednesday’s Backchat, we looked at the police’s decision to issue new electronic penalty tickets for illegal parking and speeding offences from June 15.The force said under the new arrangement, drivers or vehicle owners will receive penalty notice...

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MTR Tseung Kwan O line disruption / ASEAN Summit

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2025/05/27

On Tuesday's Backchat, we looked into the MTR's latest mishap, in which a power supply failure on the Tseung Kwan O Line disrupted services for over five hours during the evening rush hour last week. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan s...

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Updated blood donation requirements for females /...

Backchat ·

2025/05/26

On Monday's programme, we talked about the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service's decision to raise the minimum hemoglobin level required for female blood donors starting Tuesday - a standard that's not been touched for 30 years. We also tal...

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Global Prosperity Summit 2025 / Elderly pain...

Backchat ·

2025/05/23

On Friday's Backchat, we discussed the key highlights of this year's Global Prosperity Summit, which saw a gathering of local and international industry leaders to discuss how Hong Kong can act as a "super-connector" across sectors. We spoke to Execu...

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Latest privacy protection advice / HKJC's global...

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2025/05/22

On Thursday's Backchat, we talked to the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, on her office’s latest advice on how best to protect personal data, especially in the age of artificial intelligence.We also found out from the CEO of the Hong Kong Joc...

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Circular fashion initiatives / Hung Shui Kiu transit...

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2025/05/21

On Wednesday's Backchat, we discussed fast-fashion and its impact on the environment. NGO 'Redress' has recently launched a campaign to encourage sustainable fashion, while another Hong Kong-based platform, Open Lab, has introduced an AI-powered syst...

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CE John Lee's Middle East visit / China's renewable...

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2025/05/20

On Tuesday’s Backchat, we looked back at Chief Executive John Lee’s trip to Qatar and Kuwait. The SAR leader led a business delegation to the two Middle Eastern countries earlier this month. He described the visit as a successful and fruitful one. A...

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Liquor import surge / Measures to strengthen...

Backchat ·

2025/05/19

On Monday's Backchat, we asked liquor traders and bar owners how they're doing after the government reduced duties on high-alcohol-content liquor last October. Financial secretary Paul Chan earlier said that Hong Kong saw a 40 percent surge in spirit...

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Shorter pet quarantine / Dental care for the...

Backchat ·

2025/05/16

On Friday's Backchat, we found out more about the newly slashed quarantine time for cats and dogs coming from the mainland, amid calls by pet owners to ease travel restrictions. What are the new arrangements and requirements? How will this affect ef...

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