Presenters：Azam Khan and CM Chan
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).
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On this programme, we checked how the Iran war is impacting Hong Kong. With oil pricing surging, lawmakers have approved a $1.8 billion dollar relief package to help businesses cope with rising fuel costs. Starting later this month, diesel-powered commercial vehicles and vessels will receive a HK$3-per-litre subsidy for a period of two months. We heard from representatives across sectors to get their thoughts on the move.
After the break, we brought you the latest in Formula 1 as Hainan’s local government signalled its intention to bring the race to the southern island, after it unveiled development plans aimed at securing the motorsport’s premier event for the province.
And to wrap up the show, we talked to an engineer as authorities move forward with plans to develop an underground quarry in North Tsing Yi, scheduled for commission in 2028.
9:05am-9:30am: Diesel subsidies
Speakers:
Anthony Lam, Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Willy Lin, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Shippers' Council
Peter Yung, Spokesman of the Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association
9:32am-9:47am: Formula 1 in Hainan?
Speaker:
Nick Marsh, former racing driver and team owner
9:47am-10:00am: North Tsing Yi underground quarry
Speaker:
Leung Yat-fai, Spokesperson of the Geotechnical Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Presenters：Azam Khan and CM Chan
On Wednesday's Backchat, we looked at the events being held on the mainland and in Hong Kong to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
We then talked to a transport expert about the possibility of autonomous taxis hitting the streets of Hong Kong.
To end the show, we discussed how a talent scheme has been boosting the number of Primary One students in the SAR.
9:05am-9:25am: V-Day commemorations
Speakers:
Zhang Yun, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Centre on Contemporary China and the World, The University of Hong Kong
Nelson Chow, Assistant Curator at the Hong Kong Museum of History
Franco Yeung, Assistant Curator at the Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence
9:25am-9:40am: Autonomous taxis in Hong Kong
Speaker:
Alok Jain, CEO & Managing Director of Trans-consult
9:40am-10:00am: Primary One class demand uptick
Speakers:
Manoj Dhar, CEO of Integrated Brilliant Education Limited
Mervyn Cheung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Education Policy Concern Organisation
03/09/2025 - 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War
