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Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's current affairs programme. It airs every weekday from 8.30am-9.30am. Join us at 2338 8266 or email [email protected]

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02/05/2019 - 9:20- 9:30 Japan’s new era “Reiwa”

Stephen Nagy, Senior Associate Professor, Department of Politics and International Studies, International Christian University in Tokyo https://t.co/iP72be4WN0

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On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about working hours, and in particular what's known as the 996 schedule in the mainland. 996 means that employees are required to work from 9am to 9pm, six days a week,... https://t.co/tw7WIyHuVR

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30/04/2019 - 9:20- 9:30 Shopping Malls at the Border

Roy Tam, Tsuen Wan District Councillor, Neo Democrats; and Founder, Population Policy Concern Group https://t.co/VGxLFw3CqN

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On tomorrow's Backchat, animal welfare. The AFCD has launched a public consultation on changing laws to enhance animal welfare, with suggestions including the idea of introducing a positive 'duty of care';... https://t.co/H58bsKG1OT

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29/04/2019 - 9:20- 9:30 Noisy Problems in the Parks

Nixie Lam, Tsuen Wan District Councillor, DAB https://t.co/uJxJPiU21h

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On Monday's Backchat, the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance. A demonstration against the proposed changes to the law is planned for Sunday, as Democrats and some business people continue to express concerns. Alvin... https://t.co/83Jxv3Lb7W

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26/04/2019 - 9:20- 9:30 New Kai Tak Sports Park

Frank Fu, Emeritus Professor, Department of Sport and Physical Education, Hong Kong Baptist University https://t.co/qMTVrtE3wY

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On tomorrow's Backchat, we will talk about the Belt and Road initiative . President Xi Jing-ping is meeting in Beijing with 37 international leaders at the Second Belt and Road Forum in Beijing. The policy... https://t.co/0Rjlq4h2xe

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Friends, if you're free then come to the RTHK Backchat Special: Do you share the Lantau Tomorrow Vision?

Date: 1st May (Wednesday)
Time: 12noon - 1pm. Please arrive at Broadcasting House by 11.30am
Hosts:... https://t.co/8bm9F1UOZ9

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On Thursday's Backchat, Occupy Central sentencing. The District Court has sentenced four pro-democracy leaders for terms varying from eight to 16 months over the 2014 protests, while sparing another four... https://t.co/wJJoHpNjP3

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24/04/2019 - 9:20- 9:30 Terror Attack in Sri Lanka

Rajat Ganguly, Senior Lecturer specialized in Conflict and Security Studies, Murdoch University based in Perth https://t.co/th1b0UordI

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On Wednesday's Backchat we talk about U.S. politics. What does the Mueller report imply for Trump and his administration? Is it a vindication for the President, with no sign of conspiracy or collusion, and... https://t.co/hvkXOzZXSA

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23/04/2019 - 9:20- 9:30 Taiwan’s billionaire running for president

Jean-Pierre Cabestan, Professor in Political Science, Department of Government and International Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University https://t.co/Hoiux0uiiB

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Backchat will return on Tuesday when we will talk about the film industry. Beijing has recently relaxed various rules for local films to enter the Mainland market, including Hong Kong film practitioners being... https://t.co/nzH4YvKIN6

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On Thursday's Backchat, privacy laws. A video featuring celebrities Andy Hui and Jacqueline Wong filmed kissing inside a taxi has sparked a range of responses. Many companies, and even Government agencies,... https://t.co/MfAktV8Ae2

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17/04/2019 - 8:30-9:20 National Security and Article 23

Audrey Eu, Barrister and Former Legislator, Civic Party

Carole Petersen, Former Director, Centre for Comparative and Public Law,... https://t.co/OPjmKTezk5

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17/04/2019 - 9:20-9:30 Domestic helpers' access to health care in Hong Kong

Eman Villanueva, Spokesperson, Asian Migrants' Coordinating Body https://t.co/2f2NZQBxEi

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On Wednesday's Backchat, we will talk about national security and Article 23, following comments made by Wang Zhimin. The Liaison Office director this week stressed that safeguarding national security was the... https://t.co/6CG05yDQGW

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16/04/2019 - 9:20- 9:30 Indonesian Election

Dave McRae, Senior Lecturer at the Asia Institute; and Associate at the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society, University of Melbourne https://t.co/YN4jGqAf2n

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On Tuesday's Backchat, sexual harassment in Hong Kong.The Secretary for Security says he wants to proceed quickly on a law to tackle 'upskirt' photo-taking and voyeuristic crime after the Court of Final... https://t.co/c8JDllFnRJ