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CE welcomes Hong Kong, China Delegation returning from Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
19.8.2021

The Welcome Home Reception for the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) was held at the Xiqu Centre of the West Kowloon Cultural District today (August 19), to greet the Delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on their triumphant return from the Games. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, officiated at the reception and presented certificates of commendation to the Hong Kong athletes who participated in the Games. Addressing the reception, Mrs Lam said that the Hong Kong athletes displayed their extraordinary capability at the Tokyo Olympic Games and achieved the city's best results in history, with a number of athletes breaking Hong Kong records or their own records in the competitions, thrilling Hong Kong people. She also praised all the athletes for their strenuous efforts in the Games and their display of unwavering determination and perseverance as well as Hong Kong's can-do spirit. Mrs Lam said that the HKSAR Government has been proactively allocating resources to develop elite sports in the past decade or so, and that it will continue efforts to further its support for sports development. Its initiatives include enhancing facilities for training athletes; establishing a fund to enhance the competitiveness of athletes; strengthening participation in sports and its development at the school level; boosting support for elite athletes' dual career development in sports and academic pursuits and promoting the development of the sports industry. Also present at the reception were the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Caspar Tsui; the President of the SF&OC, Mr Timothy Fok; the Honorary Secretary General of the SF&OC, Mr Ronnie Wong; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Mr Vincent Liu; and the Chef de Mission of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Mr Pui Kwan-kay. This morning the HKSAR Government and the SF&OC arranged a bus parade for the Hong Kong athletes. Members of the public were able to get up close and greet the athletes with cheers. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games was held in Japan between July 23 and August 8 this year. After intensive competitions, the Hong Kong Delegation produced the best results in Hong Kong history by winning a total of six medals with one gold, two silver and three bronze medals in five sports events, namely fencing, swimming, table tennis, karate and track cycling. Ends/Thursday, August 19, 2021 Issued at HKT 18:00 NNNN
Transcript of remarks by CE at media session before ExCo
10.8.2021

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting today (August 10): Reporter: Firstly, there has been a tradition for national Olympians visiting Hong Kong after the games, so will the athletes come to Hong Kong this year? Secondly what's your take on the news that some Western politicians and organisations are calling for a so-called boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics in the name of supporting Hong Kong? And what messages do you have for the Hong Kong athletes who are in intensive training for the 2022 Beijing Games? Thank you. Chief Executive: First of all, previously, after the Olympics, we were extremely happy to receive medallists from the Mainland to come to Hong Kong to share their experience and for us to personally congratulate our distinguished athletes. On this occasion, there is at present no plan. There's no plan, one is because of COVID-19 that all the athletes are now in quarantine, including our own. There's no plan also because immediately following the Tokyo Olympic Games will be the National Games in Shaanxi. Even our athletes, after quarantine, they will rush to the National Games. It will be a while before we can consider any celebration activities, any home welcoming or inviting Mainland Olympians to come to Hong Kong. I think Mr Thomas Bach, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) President, has repeatedly said that sports is sports. One should not try to politicise sports. The spirit of Olympian is really to be stronger and, on this occasion, to come together, because fighting COVID-19 requires solidarity with every country and every government working in concert. I would really resist any idea or suggestion to use political boycotts on an occasion which should be promoting sports development, athletes' excellence and solidarity, and I hope nobody will join this so-called "call" to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics. I'm not sure if we have a lot of athletes contesting in the Beijing Olympics but we certainly will give them all the necessary support. In the coming three years, I am sure that our athletes will continue to shine in various international and regional competitions, including the Asian Games to be hosted in Hangzhou next year and also the Paris Olympics. I have announced this morning that we have a total of five measures to continue to devote resources to make new policies to support Hong Kong athletes. Thank you. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.) Ends/Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Issued at HKT 14:49 NNNN
CE congratulates Lee Wai-sze on winning bronze medal at Tokyo Olympics
8.8.2021

Hong Kong cycling athlete Lee Wai-sze today (August 8) won a bronze medal in the Women's Sprint event (Track Cycling) of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for Hong Kong. This is the second Olympic medal won by Lee Wai-sze, who first captured a bronze medal in the Women's Keirin event at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Today's medal is the sixth by the Hong Kong, China Delegation at this Olympic Games. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, extended her greatest congratulations to her. "Lee Wai-sze is the first Hong Kong athlete who has won medals at two Olympic Games. She has demonstrated that her competence and determination have passed the test of time, and she has become a Hong Kong legend with her brilliant results. All Hong Kong people are overjoyed at her achievements. "The Hong Kong Velodrome has provided Hong Kong cycling athletes with a top-notch competition and training venue in recent years. The cycling team has also collaborated with a local university to leverage scientific research achievements to enhance the performance of athletes. The success of Lee Wai-sze and the cycling team has provided insights into the direction of sports development and training of elite athletes. We will attach more importance to the allocation of resources in these areas," Mrs Lam said. Lee Wai-sze is the first Hong Kong world champion in women's cycling competitions. As a full-time athlete since 2004, she has brought Hong Kong honour in the international sporting arena with outstanding results, including gold medals in various competitions of the Asian Games in 2010, 2014 and 2018 as well as gold medals at the world championships in 2013 and 2019. Ends/Sunday, August 8, 2021 Issued at HKT 11:04 NNNN
CE congratulates Grace Lau on winning bronze medal for Hong Kong at Tokyo Olympics
5.8.2021

Hong Kong karate athlete Grace Lau today (August 5) won a bronze medal in the Women's Kata event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This is the fifth medal won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation in this Olympic Games. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, expressed her sincere congratulations to Lau. "Grace Lau impressed us with well-executed moves in her own rhythm. Her marvellous performance was a showcase of talent with great strength, speed and beauty. After performing very well and winning various medals at international competitions in recent years, she continued to give an outstanding performance at the Tokyo Olympics today and won a bronze medal, which is well deserved," Mrs Lam said. Lau was the Women's Kata bronze medallist at the 18th Asian Games in 2018. In the same year, she won a bronze medal in the Women's Kata event at the WKF Senior World Championships, becoming the first Hong Kong medallist of the competition. Lau also won the Female Individual Kata silver at the 16th AKF Senior Championships in 2019. Ends/Thursday, August 5, 2021 Issued at HKT 18:46 NNNN
CE congratulates Hong Kong table tennis athletes on winning bronze medal in team event at Tokyo Olympics
5.8.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (August 5) wholeheartedly congratulated Hong Kong table tennis athletes Lee Ho-ching, Doo Hoi-kem, Soo Wai-yam and Zhu Chengzhu on winning a bronze medal in the Table Tennis Women's Team competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This is the fourth medal won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation in this Olympic Games, and the second time the Hong Kong, China Delegation has won a medal in a table tennis competition of the Olympic Games, following a silver medal-winning performance in the Athens Olympics in 2004. Mrs Lam said, "I'm moved by the great perseverance and tenacity displayed by the Hong Kong table tennis team in the competition. Though they have gone through ups and downs in their previous competitions, they continued to demonstrate solidarity. Their full engagement in the team competition deserves our great respect. I'm delighted by the success of the team led by Li Ching, the coach, who was one of the silver medallists in the Men's Doubles of the Athens Olympics. It shows the great tradition of our athletes who pass the baton to the younger generations. "This Olympic Games has entered the final stage. I hope Hong Kong athletes can continue to achieve outstanding results in the remaining competitions and bring glory to the city." Ends/Thursday, August 5, 2021 Issued at HKT 13:51 NNNN
CE visits City University of Hong Kong
3.8.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (August 3) visited the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) in Sham Shui Po. She also met with the CityU senior management at the main campus to learn more about the latest developments of the university. Accompanied by the Chairman of the Council of CityU, Mr Lester Huang, and the President of CityU, Professor Way Kuo, Mrs Lam visited the CityU VMC to learn more about its facilities and operation. CityU established the first and only veterinary college in Hong Kong in 2014, and it was renamed as the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences later. The six-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme has been funded by the Government since 2019. Opened in April 2019, the CityU VMC is a leading one-stop veterinary centre in Hong Kong and Asia. The centre is fitted out with state-of-the-art facilities for diagnosis and treatment, providing primary care, specialist and 24-hour emergency services as well as clinical training for CityU's veterinary medicine programme and training for veterinarians in veterinary specialties. "After years of efforts, CityU successfully established the College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, which not only provides diversified education for young people, but also enhances Hong Kong's international status in the relevant area. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of public health. Upholding the concept of 'One Health' to promote the concerted healthy development of humans, animals and the environment, the school is able to enhance the overall public health level of Hong Kong society. "Hong Kong is promoting equestrian sports and relevant industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. I hope that CityU will give full play to its advantage in veterinary medicine and life sciences to nurture needed talents for Hong Kong. I am pleased to note that CityU is taking forward the work on the establishment of a campus in Dongguan and actively encouraging students in Hong Kong to take part in innovative activities and entrepreneurship. I believe that CityU will open up new room for development of Hong Kong young people," Mrs Lam said. Ends/Tuesday, August 3, 2021 Issued at HKT 19:43 NNNN
CE visits University of Hong Kong
2.8.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (August 2) visited the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to learn more about its scientific research teams' original innovation and technology (I&T) work and their projects. She also met with the HKU senior management to receive a briefing on the latest developments of the university. Mrs Lam, accompanied by the Council Chairman of HKU, Professor Arthur Li, and the President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, Professor Zhang Xiang, visited the Photonic Systems Research Laboratory to learn about how the advanced biotechnology developed by the laboratory can help in clinical diagnosis including detection of cancer cells. They then visited the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing, which was completed last year, and met with students who are working on various innovative research and development (R&D) projects. The Innovation Wing covers over 2 400 square metres and is fully equipped with comprehensive prototyping facilities to cater for the needs of all engineering disciplines. There is also a space large enough to accommodate 100 students to work on their projects at the same time and equipped with state-of-the-art digital equipment to inspire innovation and R&D of new technology in teachers and students. Mrs Lam also met with the directors of the HKU State Key Laboratories and received a briefing from a member of the Environmental Microbiome Engineering and Biotechnology Laboratory on innovative research by the laboratory including studies on the environmental dimension of antibiotic resistance, the urban microbiome and environmental health. "HKU is a comprehensive research-intensive university that consistently ranks high among the world's top institutions. Its teaching and research staff as well as students actively participate in innovative research studies and have made outstanding achievements. In the results of the University Grants Committee's Research Assessment Exercise 2020 announced earlier, HKU's performance was excellent with 75 per cent of its research being rated as world leading or internationally excellent. HKU's experts have also played an important role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic including through the development of new technology on sewage surveillance of the virus with 52 confirmed cases being identified so far and the recent development of methods for detection of variants. In addition, a nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine has also been developed by HKU in collaboration with researchers in the Mainland and is in first-phase safety clinical trials. "Hong Kong's universities have strong R&D capabilities. The nation's 14th Five-Year Plan clearly supports Hong Kong to develop as an international I&T hub, which is testimony to the importance the Central Government attaches to Hong Kong and its confidence in it. I hope that HKU can continue to seek breakthroughs in the relevant aspects, attract internationally renowned I&T scholars to the city and nurture more talents to help develop the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into an international I&T hub together," Mrs Lam said. Ends/Monday, August 2, 2021 Issued at HKT 22:41 NNNN
CE congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning another Tokyo Olympics medal for Hong Kong
30.7.2021

The Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games today (July 30) brought good news again to the territory. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, extended her heartfelt congratulations to Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning a silver medal in the Women's 100m Freestyle for Hong Kong. "This is the first time that a Hong Kong athlete has won two medals at the same Olympic Games. Haughey has been making continuous personal breakthroughs and has beaten world-class opponents with brilliant performances in the competitions. Her remarkable achievement has started a new chapter in Hong Kong swimming. She is highly commended by me and all people of Hong Kong," Mrs Lam said. Taking into account the silver medal Haughey won in the Women's 200m Freestyle earlier at the Toyko Olympics, she has won two silver medals for Hong Kong already. She has also set a new Asian record in both the Women's 100m and 200m Freestyle. Ends/Friday, July 30, 2021 Issued at HKT 12:53 NNNN
CE congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning Tokyo Olympics medal for Hong Kong
28.7.2021

The Hong Kong, China Delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games today (July 28) brought good news to the territory again. After fencer Cheung Ka-long won a gold medal for Hong Kong earlier, Hong Kong swimming athlete Siobhan Bernadette Haughey today won the silver medal in the Women's 200m Freestyle for Hong Kong. It is the first medal in a swimming event at the Olympic Games in Hong Kong's history and the second Olympic silver medal after the one awarded at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, extended her warmest congratulations to Haughey. "This is the very first time that Hong Kong has won a medal in a swimming event in the Olympic Games. Haughey has fully demonstrated great skill and perseverance to stay ahead of competitors, achieving an excellent result for Hong Kong. She has brought glory to the city and has made me and Hong Kong people proud. "We are thrilled that the Hong Kong, China Delegation has won a gold medal and a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, achieving historic breakthroughs in fencing and swimming. I believe that with the support of all Hong Kong people, the athletes will continue to perform at their best to strive for good results," Mrs Lam said. Haughey has started a glorious new chapter for Hong Kong swimming by winning a silver medal at the Toyko Olympics. She first won the silver medal in the Women's 200m Individual Medley event in the Summer Youth Olympic Games 2014. In the same year, her teams won bronze medals in the Women's 4x100m Medley Relay and the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay in the Asian Games. Ends/Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Issued at HKT 13:33 NNNN
CE expresses sorrow over passing of Mr Lee Man-tat
27.7.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (July 27) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr Lee Man-tat. "Mr Lee was a successful businessman and outstanding industrialist with distinguished achievements. He developed the business inherited from his family into a Chinese sauce empire that has become a household name, with products being sold around the world. He was also devoted to the promotion of Chinese culture and cuisine over the years and was committed to charitable services. He had established a charity foundation to support local charity and community services. Caring about the country's development, he participated in the relevant work in the Mainland and helped the disadvantaged. He was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star in 2018. "I am saddened by the passing of Mr Lee. On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family," Mrs Lam said. Ends/Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Issued at HKT 19:55 NNNN
CE congratulates Cheung Ka-long on winning the first medal at Tokyo Olympics for Hong Kong
26.7.2021

Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long today (July 26) won the gold medal in the Men's Foil Individual competition of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games for Hong Kong. It is Hong Kong athletes' first medal at this Olympic Games, the first fencing medal in the Olympic Games in Hong Kong's history as well as the first Olympic gold medal after the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the city's second gold medal after the one at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, expressed her heartfelt congratulations to Cheung Ka-long and his coach. "As with many members of the public, I followed closely with the matches of Ka-long through live TV broadcast today to cheer for him. We are thrilled that with his outstanding skills and calmness as well as perseverance in adversity during the competition, he has succeeded in making history for Hong Kong. His excellent result is testimony to the capability of Hong Kong athletes and makes all Hong Kong people proud. "I wish the Hong Kong, China Delegation will continue to unleash their potential in the other events and achieve outstanding results." Cheung Ka-long has performed remarkably in recent years. He was the Men's Foil Individual champion at the 2016 Asian Fencing Championships, the first Hong Kong fencer to win the gold medal in the event. In 2018, he also won a bronze medal in Men's Foil Individual competition in the Asian Games. Ends/Monday, July 26, 2021 Issued at HKT 21:40 NNNN
CE visits Education University of Hong Kong
26.7.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (July 26) visited the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) to learn more about the promotion of knowledge transfer in the institution to leverage academic research and professional skills for social and education development. She also met with the EdUHK senior management to receive a briefing on the latest developments of the university. Accompanied by the Chairman of the Council of EdUHK, Dr David Wong, and the President of EdUHK, Professor Stephen Cheung, Mrs Lam was briefed by representatives of various departments on transformation of academic and professional knowledge into new services and products through technology and creative ideas to propel the diversification of education development. Projects introduced by the department representatives included the grid notation that makes it easier for students to read musical scores to arouse their interest in learning music, a distance-training application for behavioural therapy powered by artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to help parents conduct training for children with special educational needs at home, and an animated series on Chinese history characters to cultivate interest in learning about Chinese history and culture in students and help them build national identity and good character. Mrs Lam also received a briefing on the university's science and environmental education and related research and development projects. "I am pleased to note that EdUHK has been actively motivating teaching staff and students to leverage innovation and technology and creativity to transform knowledge and academic research achievements for application in education and society. It is encouraging that some EdUHK research projects are prize winners in open or international competitions, while some have been adopted in education and other aspects, benefiting students and members of the public. "EdUHK is the cradle for educators. I hope that the university will continue to make advancements and nurture teachers who are capable, virtuous and committed and have an affection for the nation, helping society cultivate the future generations. In light of Hong Kong's integration into the development of the nation through participation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), I encourage EdUHK to leverage its professional advantages to nurture talents for the GBA," Mrs Lam said. Ends/Monday, July 26, 2021 Issued at HKT 21:25 NNNN