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 looked at the latest situation in Cuba, as the growing humanitarian crisis resulting from Washington's fuel embargo continues to grip the island. Despite thousands suffering in hospitals or without food, US President Donald Trump has threatened Havana saying "you're next". Many Cubans have taken to the streets to show resistance, and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says he will not capitulate under US threats.
After the break, we heard how preparations are coming along for the upcoming Hong Kong Sevens that will return to the Kai Tak Sports Stadium next weekend.
And to wrap up the show, we talked to an advocacy group that promotes the awareness of menopause in Hong Kong and helps women bridge the gaps in care.
9:05am-9:30am: Cuba humanitarian crisis
Speaker:
Andrew Leung, China Strategist and former Director General of Social Welfare
9:32am-9:48am: Hong Kong Rugby Sevens
Speaker:
Jon Pallett, Head of Communications, Hong Kong China Rugby Association
9:48am-10:00am: Menopause awareness
Speaker:
Dr. Laurena Law, Co-Founder of the Hong Kong Menopause Society
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
