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    Presenters:Azam Khan and Mike Rowse

    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

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    22/01/2026

    Space economy roundtable meeting / Gaza Board of Peace

    On Thursday's programme, we began with a discussion on the new space economy. The Chief Executive's Policy Unit recently hosted a high-level roundtable to discuss boosting development in this area, in alignment with the nation's development plan.
    After the break, we turned our attention to Gaza. US President Donald Trump has been lobbying world leaders to join his so-called 'Board of Peace' for the besieged enclave, which the US leader says he may chair for life. We heard from a former British politician and a scholar on the issue.
    9:05am-9:30am: Space economy roundtable meeting
    Speakers:
    Mahesh Harilela, Co-Founder of SpaceHK
    Duncan Chiu, Lawmaker
    Prof. Quentin Parker, Director of the Laboratory for Space Research at the University of Hong Kong
    9:32am-10:00am:  Gaza Board of Peace
    Part 1 (9:32am-9:46am)
    George Galloway, Former member of British parliament, broadcaster and writer
    Part 2 (9:46am-10:00am)
    James Dorsey, Senior Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University

    22/01/2026 - 足本 Full (HKT 09:00 - 10:00)

    22/01/2026 - Space economy development roundtable

    22/01/2026 - PART 1 Gaza Peace Board: discussion with George Galloway

    22/01/2026 - PART 2 Gaza Peace Board: discussion with James Dorsey

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    Slope safety / Chat with Mahesh Harilela / Boao Forum for Asia

    Presenters:Azam Khan and Mike Rowse

    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.
    But experts say we must not rest on our laurels as extreme weather brought about by climate change will continue to pose safety risks.
    We talked to an official about the use of cutting-edge technology to bolster landslide prevention.
    We also invited Mahesh Harilela, Family Council Convenor of the Harilela Group, to tell us about his family's history and how the city has shaped his life.
    After the break, we took a deep-dive into the Boao Forum that was recently held in Hong Kong. The theme for this year’s event is: “Transitioning towards the future: Powered by Science, Technology and Innovation”.

    9:05am-9:15am: Slope safety

    9:05am-9:15am: Raymond Cheung, Head of the Geotechnical Engineering Office at the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD)

    9:15am-9:30am: Chat with Mahesh Harilela

    9:15am-9:30am: Mahesh Harilela, Family Council Convenor of the Harilela Group


    9:33am-10:00am: Boao Forum for Asia

    9:33am-9:41am: Lilian Cheong, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry

    9:42am-10:00am: Prof. William Wong, Lawmaker and Associate Dean at the Faculty of Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    9:42am-10:00am: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute

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    09/06/2025 - 足本 Full (HKT 09:05 - 10:00)

    09/06/2025 - Slope safety

    09/06/2025 - Chat with Mahesh Harilela

    09/06/2025 - Boao Forum for Asia