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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.

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Climate change and extreme weather events take centre stage as Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Oxford University st...
04/09/2026

Climate change and extreme weather events take centre stage as Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Oxford University strengthen collaboration. The two institutions recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to drive high-impact research.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1125109/contentindex/2

Speaker:

Li Xiangdong (left), Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment and Chair Professor of Environmental Science and Technology at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Photo courtesy of PolyU

We looked at a survey by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology that explores how professionals can maintain...
04/09/2026

We looked at a survey by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology that explores how professionals can maintain a competitive edge in an AI-driven workforce, as over 70 percent of respondents said they use AI at work.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1125109/contentindex/1

Speaker:

Tam Kar-yan (second left), Vice-President for Administration and Business; Chair Professor of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Photo courtesy of HKUST

03/09/2026

On Friday's Backchat, we look at an HKUST survey that explores how professionals can maintain a competitive edge in an AI-driven workforce.

Next, we learn about the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the University of Oxford, which aims to drive high-impact research and academic collaboration.

After the break, we chat with the head of the judging panel of the Yidan Prize for Education Reseach to find out more about this year's laureates.

And to wrap up the show, the chair of the Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong will tell us about its latest survey that looked into the retirement expenditure in both SARs.

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”.

02/09/2026

On Thursday's Backchat, an SPCA representative joins the show to tell us how spot checks by authorities can reinforce proper dog control in public spaces, following recent fatal incidents involving dog attacks on people and other canines.

Then, we recap on Argentine superstar Lionel Messi's international career, after he called time on his historic 21-year Argentina national team career.

After the break, we look back at the career of legendary country music singer Dolly Parton, who dies at 80 of cancer.

And finally, we speak to a lawmaker to find out how to improve the eTAX system after about 33,000 taxpayers failed to submit their tax returns upon their first attempt using "iAM Smart", leaving their returns incomplete.

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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