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Presenters：Brian Wong and Philip 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 - RTHK English News, or email backchat@rthk.gov.hk
Listen live on Radio 3's homepage - www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3
On this programme, we look ahead to the U.S.-China Hong Kong Forum, which kicks off on Sunday. The three-day summit brings together global experts across multiple fields to discuss how the two largest economies can chart a path for long-term stability and cooperation.
Then, we hear from the Commissioner for Northern Metropolis Railways to learn more about the full Northern Link project agreement that the government recently signed with the MTR.
After the break, we learn more from a survey which found that Gen Z outspent all other generations on fine art and collectibles over the last two years, alongside a growing trend of collectors turning to AI and digital platforms for advice.
And to wrap up the show, we recap the Festival of Connoisseurs that took place at AsiaWorld-Expo last week. The event showcased an array of luxury goods such as private jets, supercars, yachts, jewellery, fine art, rare wines and haute cuisine.
9:05-9:20am: US-China Hong Kong Forum
Speaker:
James Chau, President of the China-United States Exchange Foundation
9:20am-9:30am: Northern Link rail project agreement
Speaker:
Raymond Ip, Commissioner for Northern Metropolis Railways
9:32am-9:46am: Gen Z collectors survey
Speaker:
Clare McAndrew, Founder of Art Economics
9:46am-10:00am: The Festival of Connoisseurs
Speaker:
Ryan Hui, Deputy Event Director of The Festival of Connoisseurs at Informa Markets
Presenters：Brian Wong and Philip Wong
On this programme, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare joined us to discuss the revised two-dollar transport subsidy scheme, which will 'beep' into action on April 3.
We then zoomed in on the global food security crisis brought about by the war in the Middle East. There's been a massive disruption to fertilizer supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting farmers in countries like India and Brazil.
After the break, we told you all about a new Guinness World Record that was set recently. More than 1,200 musicians played the sheng and other wind instruments at Kai Tak Stadium.
Last but not least, Liverpool fans say "he will never walk alone", after Mo Salah announced that it will be his last season with The Reds. We'll hear from a member of the club's local fan support group about Salah's illustrious run with the squad.
9:05am-9:20am: Revised HK$2 fare scheme
Speaker:
Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare
9:20am-9:30am: Iran war's impact on food security
Speaker: Daisy Tam, Food security researcher and Associate Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University
9:32am:9:45am: 1200 musicians break world record in Hong Kong
Speaker:
Celina Chin, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
9:45am-10:00am: Mohamed Salah set to leave Liverpool
Speaker:
Kevin Chow, Committee member of the Official Liverpool Support Club Hong Kong
