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Speech by CS at Operation Santa Claus 35th anniversary celebration (17.11.2022)
17.11.2022

​Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, at Operation Santa Claus 35th anniversary celebration today (November 17): Eddie (the Director of Broadcasting, Mr Eddie Cheung), Mabel (the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility of South China Morning Post, Ms Mabel Sieh), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good evening! I am delighted to join you all to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Operation Santa Claus, a hugely popular fund-raiser that drives and leads the spirit of giving to bring people together to brighten Hong Kong's community. This year, the campaign slogan is "Sports and ALL". I encourage everyone - individuals, companies, schools and community groups – to team up with Operation Santa Claus by contributing their money, time, efforts and fund-raising ideas to support this charity drive. Sports, in all its forms, foster important values including teamwork, respect, fair play, and inclusion. These are values not just at the heart of Operation Santa Claus, but also at the heart of our caring community. The Government holds dear these values, which underline our goal, as what the Chief Executive said in his Policy Address, to build a more promising and united Hong Kong where people enjoy living and working. I commend RTHK Radio 3 and the South China Morning Post on organising Operation Santa Claus, which continues to spread the spirit of giving for the benefit of citizens in need across our city. With these two of our leading English-language media organisations driving the campaign, Operation Santa Claus effectively shines a light on the valuable charitable work that is happening in Hong Kong. And by raising the media profile of charity groups, it helps to encourage listeners and readers to extend the spirit of giving beyond the festive season. I am confident that, by bringing donors and beneficiaries together, this year's Operation Santa Claus will inspire another year of resounding success. Thank you! Ends/Thursday, November 17, 2022 Issued at HKT 20:34 NNNN
HKSAR Government delegates to attend UNHRC Universal Periodic Review Working Group meetings (19.1.2024)
19.1.2024

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will depart Hong Kong for Geneva, Switzerland, tomorrow (January 20) to attend meetings of the Universal Periodic Review Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Mr Chan will be joined by representatives of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, the Security Bureau, the Department of Justice and the Labour Department. China's fourth report, which includes a part concerning the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), submitted under the Universal Periodic Review mechanism of the UNHRC will be examined at the meetings. The HKSAR Government officials will attend the meetings as members of China's delegation. Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on January 27. During his absence, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will be the Acting Chief Secretary for Administration. Ends/Friday, January 19, 2024 Issued at HKT 9:30 NNNN
Appointments to Human Resources Planning Commission (10.1.2024)
10.1.2024

The Government today (January 10) announced the appointments of two new non-official members to the Human Resources Planning Commission (HRPC), Mr Kenneth Chan Yin and Mr Lui Ho-yin, for a term from January 15 to December 31, 2024. The Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairman of the HRPC, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, welcomed the two new members. He looked forward to their tendering of valuable advice on issues relating to human resources and joining with the Government in fostering the economic and social developments of Hong Kong. The HRPC was established in April 2018 to consolidate resources and efforts of the Government and various sectors to examine, review and co-ordinate policies and measures on human resources planning in a holistic manner. The HRPC also runs a one-stop online manpower information portal ( www.talent.gov.hk ) to consolidate human resources-related information and data from different sources, with a view to providing more comprehensive information for the local labour force and assisting them to make informed choices in respect of career, training and development pathways. Below is the membership list of the HRPC with effect from January 15, 2024: Chairman --------- Chief Secretary for Administration Non-official members --------------------- Mr Stephen Chan Man Mr Kenneth Chan Yin* Professor Edward Chen Kwan-yiu Ms Sonia Cheng Chi-man Miss Vicky Cheung Wai-kar Professor Gillian Ann Choa Mr Chow Chung-kong Ms Cordelia Chung Mr Eric Fok Kai-shan Mr Andy Ho Wing-cheong Ms Mary Huen Wai-yi Mr Freddy Law Wai-hung Mr Lui Ho-yin* Professor Lui Yu-hon Dr Ng Chau-pei Dr Derrick Pang Yat-bond Mr Kyrus Siu King-wai Ms Anna Thompson Professor Wang Yang Ms Winnie Wong Chi-shun Ms Susanna Wong Sze-lai Dr Yang Yusi Dr Allan Zeman Ex-officio members ------------------- Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Secretary for Education Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Secretary for Health Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Secretary for Labour and Welfare Secretary for Security Commissioner for Census and Statistics Government Economist Chairman, Employees Retraining Board Chairman, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Chairman, Vocational Training Council * Appointed through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth. Ends/Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Issued at HKT 12:00 NNNN
CS to visit Guangzhou, Huizhou and Shenzhen (7.1.2024)
7.1.2024

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will depart tomorrow (January 8) for a three-day visit to three Mainland cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), namely Guangzhou, Huizhou and Shenzhen. Mr Chan will meet with government leaders of Guangdong Province and the GBA Mainland cities concerned to discuss issues of mutual concern and strengthen exchanges and co-operation on various fronts. Among other things, he will attend the signing ceremony of a framework agreement on promoting Guangdong-Hong Kong talent co-operation and co-chair with a government leader of Guangdong Province the inaugural meeting of the co-ordination mechanism on Guangdong-Hong Kong talent co-operation. He will also visit a number of companies and organisations, and meet with Hong Kong people and enterprises in the cities concerned. The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun; and the Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, will join the itinerary of Guangzhou tomorrow. They will return to Hong Kong the same day. Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on January 10. During Mr Chan's absence, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will be the Acting Chief Secretary for Administration. Ends/Sunday, January 7, 2024 Issued at HKT 18:00 NNNN
Transcript of remarks at media session on cross-boundary transport arrangements for large-scale events (2.1.2024)
2.1.2024

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, met the media after an interdepartmental meeting this afternoon (January 2) on cross-boundary transport arrangements for large-scale events. Following is the transcript of remarks of the media session: Reporter: Will the Government publicly apologise for the inconvenience caused to those affected tourists? How many people do you expect from the Mainland to come to Hong Kong for the Lunar New Year, especially for the fireworks? What are the arrangements to avoid similar chaos from happening again? Can you give us some examples? Is the Government concerned about the incident will harm Hong Kong's image, given the former city leader's recent criticism of the tourist authority's lack of proactive measures to attract Mainland tourists? This time, they were the ones who were upset and affected. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism: On the attractions for tourists, you will be aware that in the past years, we have been upgrading a lot of our tourist attractions, including the theme parks, peak tram and a number of cultural facilities that are now opened to our tourists and become very important attractions. We have been organising a number of major events as well, such as the fireworks, the Wine and Dine (Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival). There will be some more coming up during the Chinese New Year, including a parade as well as fireworks. So, I think we are still a very attractive destination for tourists. As reflected in some of the surveys conducted in the past two or three weeks, Hong Kong remains a very welcome tourist spot for the Mainland tourists. We are expecting that there will be quite a number of tourists coming during the Chinese New Year. Before the pandemic, the Chinese New Year is one of the peak periods when there are a large number of tourists from the Mainland coming over. So, we will be taking measures and initiatives, together with some of the new measures that our colleagues have mentioned to tackle the issue regarding the returning of Mainland tourists to the Mainland after attending major events. But the Chinese New Year may be a little bit different, because that will be a longer holiday on the Mainland. It is possible that Mainland tourists will likely be spending more time in Hong Kong as well. That said, we learn from this time and we are taking new measures. We will do all we can and spend our efforts to make sure that to our Mainland tourists, if they decide to return to the Mainland after some major events, the arrangement will be more satisfactory. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.) Ends/Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Issued at HKT 19:38 NNNN
CS reviews Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps 10th Anniversary Grand Parade (29.12.2023)
29.12.2023

The Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps (IDYL) held the 10th Anniversary Grand Parade at the Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development (ISITD) in Tuen Mun today (December 29). The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, reviewed a total of 85 IDYL members. In his speech, Mr Chan stressed that young people form a vital force in safeguarding the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, and promoting Hong Kong's integration into the country's overall development. He recognised the efforts of the Immigration Department (ImmD) in youth training and hoped that the IDYL will continue to pass the baton to the new generation. After the Grand Parade, Mr Chan officiated at the 10th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony together with the Director of Immigration, Mr Benson Kwok, and members of the Management Committee of the IDYL, and presented the certificates of promotion to the IDYL members who completed the training and assessments. At the ceremony, Mr Kwok stated that the ImmD attaches great importance to youth work. He expressed his gratitude to the Advisory Committee for their dedicated contribution of valuable advice and resources to the IDYL's development, and to member schools for their long-term partnership with the ISITD to provide regular training for IDYL members. Looking ahead, he hoped that under his leadership, the ImmD will continue to guard the country's southern gateway while nurturing new blood for the country through efforts in youth work. The Commissioner of the IDYL, Dr Cheng Kam-chung, mentioned that the Advisory Committee will continue to support the IDYL in creating opportunities for the growth and development of Hong Kong young people. The ImmD formed its youth uniformed group in December 2013 and the group was officially renamed the Immigration Department Youth Leaders Corps in 2021 to provide disciplinary and leadership training for Hong Kong young people. Through diversified training and group activities, it aims to develop members' affection for the country and Hong Kong and their law-abiding awareness. It also aims to nurture a young generation of good character, strong leadership skills, positive thinking and enthusiasm for serving the community among members. Ends/Friday, December 29, 2023 Issued at HKT 19:51 NNNN
Appointments to Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee (29.12.2023)
29.12.2023

​The Government today (December 29) announced the appointment of three new members and the reappointment of 10 incumbent members to the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee (CBLPSC) for a term of two years with effect from January 1, 2024. The 10 reappointed incumbent members are Ms Debbie Cheung Sui-ki, Mr Stanley Choi Tak-shing, Ms Fang Xin, Mr Kwok Wing-keung, Mr Vincent Lam Tak-hing, Mr Lee Luen-fai, Mr Rex Mok Chung-fai, Mr Perry Suen Pang, Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai, and Mr Eric Yeung Chuen-sing. The new members are Mr Davis Chan Wai-lun, and two members recruited under the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth, Mr Anfield Tam Chi-hin and Ms Venus Kuk Wing-yee. The Chief Secretary for Administration and CBLPSC Chairman, Mr Chan Kwok-Ki, thanked outgoing members Ms Viola Chan Man Yee-wai, Ms Carol Wong, and Mr Yu Tai-wai for their contributions and dedication to the work of the CBLPSC. He also welcomed the three new members and said he looked forward to working with them closely. Following is the membership list of the CBLPSC with effect from January 1, 2024: Chairperson -------------- Chief Secretary for Administration Non-official Members -------------- Ms Teresa Au Pui-yee Mr Davis Chan Wai-lun Ms Debbie Cheung Sui-ki Mr Stanley Choi Tak-shing Ms Fang Xin Dr Wendy Hong Mr Chris Ip Ngo-tung Ms Venus Kuk Wing-yee Mr Kwok Wing-keung Mr Vincent Lam Tak-hing Mr Lee Luen-fai Mr Rex Mok Chung-fai Ms Melissa Kaye Pang Mr Perry Suen Pang Mr Anfield Tam Chi-hin Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai Mr Eric Yeung Chuen-sing Official Members ------------------- Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Secretary for the Civil Service Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Secretary for Education Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Secretary for Security Solicitor General, Department of Justice Director of Home Affairs Director of Information Services Director-General of Trade and Industry Ends/Friday, December 29, 2023 Issued at HKT 15:00 NNNN
Appointments to Commission on Children (29.12.2023)
29.12.2023

The Government announced today (December 29) the appointment of three new non-official members to the Commission on Children (CoC), namely Mrs Jennifer Cheng Yu Ngar-wing, Ms Winona Lo Oi-ling and Mr Tsoi Ka-lun. Their appointments will take effect on January 1, 2024, for a term of two years. The Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairperson of the CoC, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, welcomed the new members. He looked forward to working with them closely to build a caring community, where children can grow up healthily and happily with their rights and well-being safeguarded. The CoC was established on June 1, 2018. Its major functions are to develop policies, set strategies and priorities related to the development and advancement of children, oversee the implementation of relevant policies and services, promote children's rights and fund public educational projects. The membership list of the CoC with effect from January 1, 2024, is as follows: Chairperson ------------- Chief Secretary for Administration Vice-chairperson ------------------ Secretary for Labour and Welfare Non-official members ---------------------- Ms Karin Ann Mr Peter Au Yeung Wai-hong Mr Chan Kin-ping Miss Anna May Chan Mei-lan Miss Kelly Cheng Hui-kiu Mrs Jennifer Cheng Yu Ngar-wing Mr Chow Wai-chung Ms Kathy Chung Lai-kam Ms Heidi Hui Sim-kiu Professor Patrick Ip Dr Sanly Kam Shau-wan Ms Lee Yuen-sum Ms Winona Lo Oi-ling* Ms Shalini Mahtani Mr Kenny Ng Kwan-lim Ms Cindy Pun Siu-fung Dr Tang Chun-pan Dr Sandra Tsang Kit-man Mr Tsoi Ka-lun* Dr Rizwan Ullah Mr Gary Wong Chi-him Ms Donna Wong Chui-ling Dr Lilian Wong Hiu-lei Miss Koby Wong Lok-yin Ms Wong May-kwan Ex-officio members -------------------- Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Secretary for Education Secretary for Health Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Commissioner of Police Director of Health Director of Home Affairs Director of Social Welfare Chairperson of Family Council Chairperson of Women's Commission * Appointed through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth. Ends/Friday, December 29, 2023 Issued at HKT 12:00 NNNN
CS to visit Beijing (26.12.2023)
26.12.2023

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will depart for Beijing tomorrow (December 27) evening to attend the press conference organised by the State Council Information Office on the topic of the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area on December 28. Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong on December 28. During his absence, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, will be the acting Chief Secretary for Administration. Ends/Tuesday, December 26, 2023 Issued at HKT 17:00 NNNN
CS learns about implementation of School-based After School Care Service Scheme (7.12.2023)
7.12.2023

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, visited SKH St Andrew's Primary School in Sham Shui Po this afternoon (December 7) to learn more about the implementation of the School-based After School Care Service Scheme. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, and the Acting Secretary for Education, Mr Sze Chun-fai, also joined the visit. Mr Chan first received a briefing by the Principal of the school, Mr Tam Hsien-ming, on the needs of students participating in the Scheme, including those with special educational needs and those from single-parent families, followed by an introduction by the Chief Executive Officer of the operator, St James' Settlement, Ms Josephine Lee, on the services provided so far in the current school year. Mr Chan took a close look at students doing homework and revisions in the classroom under the guidance of instructors. He also chatted with students and parents, and was glad to note that some of the parents had rejoined the labour market in two months. Mr Chan and other officials then played with students in group games in the hall and encouraged them to enhance their social skills and relieve academic stress through the activities. Mr Chan said, "The current-term Government has adopted the strategy of targeted poverty alleviation by directing resources to those most in need. The Government, in co-operation with the Commission on Poverty chaired by me, has identified single-parent households as one of the target groups upon review. The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address sets out the launch of the School-based After School Care Service Scheme in the 2023/24 school year to provide targeted support for underprivileged families, especially single-parent families. "I am happy to see that students enrolled in the Scheme can finish homework and revision, as well as engage in games and extra-curricular activities with classmates at school to improve their physical and mental health, and that parents can alleviate their stress of looking after their children so that they can find full-time jobs or part-time ones of a longer duration to improve their living. The Scheme can also help attract more women to rejoin the labour force to further boost productivity in society." The Scheme is implemented in primary schools from those districts with more targeted students, including Kowloon City, Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po, Kwun Tong, Kwai Tsing, Tsuen Wan and Yuen Long, and is expected to benefit 3 000 students. Under the Scheme, venues are provided by schools with funding from the Community Care Fund while NGOs operate the service. The service is run after school until 6pm from Monday to Friday and may be extended to 7pm if school situations permit. A total of six hours of service per day should be provided on Saturday and Sunday. In case of school holidays and class suspensions where the campus cannot be opened, NGOs should provide their service in service units in the same district as far as practicable. Ends/Thursday, December 7, 2023 Issued at HKT 19:42 NNNN
China Manned Space delegation attends variety show (29.11.2023)
29.11.2023

The China Manned Space delegation attended a variety show this afternoon (November 29) to mark Hong Kong's welcoming of the China Manned Space delegation, and shared with the public the joy of China's remarkable achievements of its aerospace endeavours. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee; the Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Zheng Yanxiong; the delegation leader Mr Lin Xiqiang; astronauts Mr Liu Boming, Ms Wang Yaping, Mr Chen Dong and Mr Zhang Lu; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; and the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, kicked off the variety show at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Documentaries were screened during the show to recap the development and remarkable achievements of the China Manned Space Program over the past 30 years. During the chit-chat session, the delegation leader, Mr Lin, introduced the development of the China Manned Space Program, and the four astronauts shared their experiences and the feeling of living in space, while research and development personnel from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University shared information about the development of Hong Kong's aerospace industry. Apart from spectacular performances staged by local artists and youngsters, the variety show also featured young pianist Zhang Shengliang demonstrating his marvellous piano skills. In addition, Hong Kong athletes provided a performance of breaking. The delegation will attend the opening ceremony of the China Manned Space Exhibition and meet with representatives of Hong Kong's innovation and technology sector as well as teachers and students from tertiary schools tomorrow (November 30). Ends/Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Issued at HKT 18:54 NNNN