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 talked about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, an American political advocate, whose death has shocked the United States.
Two scholars, one of whom was a former American judge, shared their thoughts on the development, which is the latest in a string of political violence incidents targeting politicians, including US President Donald Trump.
After the break, a Macau analyst looked into the relationship between China and Portugal. It comes after Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro visited our neighbouring SAR.
And finally, we learnt more about how a new anti-smoking bill is expected to further reduce the number of smokers in the city.
9:05am-9:30am: Charlie Kirk assassination
Speakers:
Jeffrey Swartz, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Cooley Law School and former Florida judge
Kendall Johnson, Professor at the School of English, The University of Hong Kong
9:32am-9:47am: Portuguese PM’s Macau visit
Speaker:
João Pinto, Consultant at Macau's public broadcaster Teledifusão de Macau (TDM) and Editor of Greater Bay Wealth on TDM
9:47am-10:00am: Tightening HK smoking rules
Speaker:
Henry Tong, Chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health
