Backchat on RTHK Radio3

Backchat on RTHK Radio3 Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's current affairs programme with expert panels and listener participation. It airs every weekday from 9.05am-10am.

Have your say by calling 2338 8266, WhatsApp 6899-8518, email [email protected] or comment here on Facebook. It airs every weekday from 8.30am-9.30am. Have your say by calling us on 2338 8266, emailing [email protected] or sending text to 6393 5925.

03/06/2026

On Thursday's Backchat, We'll hear from the M+ Museum Director on the multi-year strategic partnership they signed with the renowned Centre Pompidou in France that aims to strengthen cultural exchange between Asia and Europe.

We'll then chat with a professor of politics on Donald Trump's administration decision to temporarily suspend its 1.8 billion US dollar "anti-weaponisation" slush fund. It was initially intended to settle a lawsuit by the US leader with the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.

After the break, we'll look into a survey by a local NGO that found one in 12 students were at risk of 'hidden disengagement' - behaviour they refer to as pupils who attend school but display withdrawn or passive behaviour.

And finally, a local caving expert will share with us the difficulties and risks that come with venturing into caverns. It comes as two people are reportedly still trapped in a flooded cave in Laos.

As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. You can call us at 2338-8266, WhatsApp 6899-8518 email [email protected] or comment on our page "Backchat on RTHK Radio 3".

Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that mangroves can efficiently remove nitrogen pollutants fro...
03/06/2026

Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that mangroves can efficiently remove nitrogen pollutants from coastal waters, a function of which the estimated ecological value reached over US$8.5 billion.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1105697/contentindex/2

Speakers:

Benoit Thibodeau, Assistant Professor of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Wang Ziyan, PhD candidate of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Photo courtesy of the Chinese University of Hong Kong

We talked to Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan on how she broke classical music's longstanding glass ceiling to become ...
03/06/2026

We talked to Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan on how she broke classical music's longstanding glass ceiling to become the next music director of the San Francisco Symphony and the first woman to lead a major US orchestra.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1105697/contentindex/1

Speaker:

Elim Chan, Music Director designate of the San Francisco Symphony

Photo courtesy of the San Francisco Symphony

02/06/2026

On Wednesday's Backchat, we'll first hear from Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan on how she broke the classical music's longstanding glass ceiling to become the next music director of the San Francisco Symphony and the first woman to lead a major US orchestra.

We'll then dig deeper into research by the Chinese University of Hong Kong that found mangroves can removing nitrogen pollutants from coastal waters efficiently.

After the break, we'll learn all about the inaugural WestK Cabaret Festival - The nine-day event will bring together headline stars and performing groups from all across the globe.

And to wrap up the show, we'll dive into football action, after French giant Paris Saint-Germain won their second consecutive Champions League title following a penalty shoot out victory against Arsenal last week.

As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. You can call us at 2338-8266, WhatsApp 6899-8518 email [email protected] or comment on our page "Backchat on RTHK Radio 3".

The State Council has approved a new policy on enabling yachts from Hong Kong and Macao to access nine Greater Bay Area ...
02/06/2026

The State Council has approved a new policy on enabling yachts from Hong Kong and Macao to access nine Greater Bay Area cities more easily.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1105472/contentindex/1

Speakers:

David Norton, Vice Commodore of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

Dennis Wong, Head of Department of Hospitality, Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Chai Wan and Haking Wong)

Photo: RTHK

01/06/2026

On Tuesday's Backchat, we'll first speak with a yacht club representative and a tourism expert after the State Council revamped their maritime policies. The change enables yachts from Hong Kong and Macau to access nine mainland cities in the greater bay area under temporary registration arrangements.

We'll also look into the recently proposed idea of merging the China Ferry Terminal and the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal, as passenger numbers at these two checkpoints have dropped by 6.5 percent last year.

After the break, we'll unveil the mystery of “never-before-seen” files released by the Pentagon. A UFO researcher will tell us more about the secrets of unidentified anomalous phenomena that the US government has been holding onto for decades.

And finally, we'll preview this year's NBA finals showdown as the San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks. Which team will come out on top?

As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. You can call us at 2338-8266, WhatsApp 6899-8518 email [email protected] or comment on our page "Backchat on RTHK Radio 3".

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