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    Presenters: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).
    Have your say by calling us on 233 88 266, find us on Facebook - Backchat on RTHK Radio 3, or email backchat@rthk.gov.hk

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    17/07/2026

    Star Ferry seeks 30 percent fare rise / International Dragon Boat Federation set up new headquarters in Hong Kong / Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project / Kadoorie Farm's 70th anniversary

    On this porgramme, we talk to a lawmaker about Star Ferry seeking government approval for an average fare hike across both of its routes, citing rising operational costs.
    We then find out why the International Dragon Boat Federation decided to anchor its global headquarters in Hong Kong.
    After the break, we get latest about the successful oral health initiative of the University of Hong Kong that improves the oral health of children in the city.
    And finally, as Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden celebrates its 70th anniversary, we will take a closer look at their special campaign that includes offering free admission into the centre.
    9:05am-9:20am: Star Ferry seeks 30 percent fare rise
    Speaker:
    Christine Fong, Lawmaker
    9:0am-9:30am: International Dragon Boat Federation set up new headquarters in Hong Kong
    Speaker:
    Belinda Chung, Chair of Marketing and Media, International Dragon Boat Federation
    9:32am-9:46am: Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project
    Speaker:
    Cynthia Yiu, Chair Professor in Paediatric Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong
    9:46am-10:00am: Kadoorie Farm's 70th anniversary
    Speakers:
    Vanessa So, Head of Communication and Marketing, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
    Fiona Lo, Education Officer, Flora Conservation Department, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

    17/07/2026 - 足本 Full (HKT 09:05 - 10:00)

    17/07/2026 - Star Ferry seeks 30 percent fare rise

    17/07/2026 - International Dragon Boat Federation set up new headquarters in Hong Kong

    17/07/2026 - Jockey Club Children Oral Health Project

    17/07/2026 - Kadoorie Farm's 70th anniversary

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    HKUST to run city's third medical school / Hiccup at Egyptian exhibition as crowd surges / Make Waves for Hong Kong 2025

    Presenters:Azam Khan and Ada Wong

    On Tuesday's Backchat, we brought you the latest on Hong Kong's education landscape. After an eight-month race, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has been given the approval from the government to establish the city's third medical school. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau earlier said HKUST’s proposal ranked higher than the other two contenders – Baptist and Polytechnic universities – citing the Clear Water Bay institution's strengths in strategy, funding and research. We spoke to the university's Dean of Science and a patients' representative to find out more about the project.

    After the break, we chatted with the director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum about its ancient Egypt exhibition. The showcase received an overwhelmingly popular response by the public, leading to some crowd management disruptions over last weekend.

    Lastly, we dived into a charity swim event slated for November 27. "Make Waves for Hong Kong" will see some 30 swimmers relay swim around Hong Kong Island.

    9:05am-9:30am: HKUST to run city's third medical school

    Speakers:

    Prof. Wong Yung Hou, HKUST Dean of Science and Vice-chair of the Planning Committee for the new medical school

    Alex Lam, Chairman of Hong Kong Patients' Voices

    9:32am-9:43am: Hiccup at Egyptian exhibition as crowd surges

    Speaker:

    Dr Louis Ng, Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum

    9:43am-10:00am: Make Waves for Hong Kong 2025

    Speakers:

    Maaike Steinebach, Founder and CEO of FemTech Future and Board Director at Splash Foundation

    Ted Lee, Senior Advisor at PAG and a participant in the Splash Foundation's Make Waves for Hong Kong 2025

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    25/11/2025 - 足本 Full (HKT 09:05 - 10:00)

    25/11/2025 - HKUST to run city's third medical school

    25/11/2025 - Hiccup at Egyptian exhibition as crowd surges

    25/11/2025 - Make Waves for Hong Kong 2025