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.

South Korea's national carrier Korean Air is facing fierce  backlash after a five-year-old golden retriever died while b...
10/09/2026

South Korea's national carrier Korean Air is facing fierce backlash after a five-year-old golden retriever died while being transported in the cargo hold from Guangzhou to Seoul. We talked to a pet transport expert on what might have gone wrong, and how owners can ensure their pets travel safely.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1126411/contentindex/4

Speaker:

Dr Matthew Murdoch, veterinarian and Director of pet relocation company Ferndale Kennels and Cattery

File photo of AFP

The Travel Industry Authority said that it revoked the operating licences of two travel agencies and one tour guide over...
10/09/2026

The Travel Industry Authority said that it revoked the operating licences of two travel agencies and one tour guide over "forced shopping", warning that it would step up enforcement actions against the practice.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1126411/contentindex/2

Speaker:

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

File photo: RTHK

09/09/2026

On Thursday's Backchat, we'll speak with the CEO of Food Angel as the NGO celebrates its 15th anniversary.

Then, a hospitality expert will join us to comment on the recent decision by the Travel Industry Authority to revoke the operating licences of two travel agencies and one tour guide over forced shopping.

After the break, we'll look into a survey by a local think tank which found that nearly 30 percent of secondary students showed interest in working in the sports industry.

And finally, a vet will tell us how a five-year-old golden retriever died while being transported as cargo by Korean Air in early September — an incident that sparked widespread online backlash.

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”.

We looked back at the China Masters badminton tournament, with rising star Jason Gunawan claiming the men's singles crow...
09/09/2026

We looked back at the China Masters badminton tournament, with rising star Jason Gunawan claiming the men's singles crown after beating Lee Cheuk-yiu in an all-Hong Kong, China final.

https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/programme/backchat/episode/1126177/contentindex/2

Speaker:

Assunta Ng, Lecturer at Hong Kong Baptist University's Department of Sports and Health Sciences; former Hong Kong badminton team member

Photo courtesy of Li-Ning China Masters

08/09/2026

On Wednesday's Backchat, an education expert joins the show to tell us more about a local report that found more than 100 primary schools in Hong Kong had scrapped exams and tests for Primary One pupils last academic year.

Then, we'll look back at the China Masters badminton series, with rising star Jason Gunawan claiming the men's singles crown after beating Lee Cheuk-yiu in an all-Hong Kong, China final. We'll also find out how this result could help players build momentum for the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya.

After the break, we'll turn our attention to football as Premier League clubs have broken their all-time summer transfer records after spending reached 3.46 billion pounds.

And to wrap up the show, we'll speak with the organiser of the Hong Kong Creative Ageing Arts Festival to learn about how arts can help the elderly to live happier lives.

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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