主持人：Azam Khan and Ada Wong
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
主持人：Azam Khan and Ada Wong
On Tuesday's Backchat, we learnt more about how the new facilities at the Huanggang Port are expected to streamline travel between Hong Kong and the mainland, with a joint-inspection mechanism in the pipeline.
Experts explained how the revamped border control point would be even more efficient than the other options currently available to travellers.
After the break, we talked about plans by the legal sector to unlock more investment for the television and movie industries. We looked at how people in the film-making business can use technology and innovation to boost growth.
9:05am-9:30am:
Huanggang checkpoint redevelopment
Speakers:
Prof Witman Hung, Director of Greater Bay, China Silk Road iValley Research Institute
Prof Rita Li, Professor and Director of the Sustainable Real Estate Research Centre at Hong Kong Shue Yan University
9:32am-10:00am:
Tech to boost film industry cashflow
Speakers:
Mike Leeder, Film Director
Mathias Woo, co-artistic Director of experimental theatre company Zuni Icosahendron
