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SCST congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey, Tam Hoi-lam, Camille Cheng and Stephanie Au on winning two bronze medals in Asian Games
24.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 24) congratulated swimming athlete Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning a bronze medal in Women's 50m Breaststroke at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games), as well as Siobhan Bernadette Haughey, Tam Hoi-lam, Camille Cheng and Stephanie Au on winning a bronze medal in Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay at the Asian Games. Mr Yeung said, "We are thrilled by Haughey's well deserved and popular victory. It is exhilarating that Haughey, Tam, Cheng and Au demonstrated remarkable team spirit in the competition and achieved outstanding result. I wish the swimming athletes the best in upcoming events."
SCST congratulates Cheung Ka-long on winning gold medal, Ryan Choi and Vivian Kong on each winning bronze medal in Asian Games (with photo)
24.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 24) congratulated fencing athletes Cheung Ka-long on winning a gold medal in Men's Foil Individual at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games), Ryan Choi on winning a bronze medal in the same event, as well as Vivian Kong on winning a bronze medal in Women's &Eacute;p&eacute;e Individual at the Asian Games. Mr Yeung said, "With their superb fencing skills, Cheung, Choi and Kong performed well throughout the competition. Their achievements make our high hopes come true. I am very pleased with their excellent performance, as well as their demonstration of the demeanour of great athletes. I believe all of us will share the joy."
SCST congratulates Chen Suijin on winning bronze medal in Asian Games
24.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 24) congratulated Wushu athlete Chen Suijin on winning a bronze medal in Women's Taijiquan and Taijijian All-Round at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). Mr Yeung said, "We are proud of Chen, who earned the well-deserved medal with excellent skills. I take the opportunity to express my best wishes to Hong Kong athletes, hoping that they will continue to showcase their best performance in the Hangzhou Asian Games."
SCST congratulates Lam San-tung and Wong Wai-chun on winning first gold medal for Hong Kong, China in Asian Games Hangzhou (with photos)
24.9.2023

âThe Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 24) congratulated rowing athletes Lam San-tung and Wong Wai-chun on winning a gold medal in Rowing Men's Pair at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou (Asian Games). This is the first gold medal won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation in the Hangzhou Asian Games this year. Mr Yeung said in Hangzhou, "Lam and Wong brought their talent into full play and strived for the best. It is encouraging to see them winning the first gold for the Hong Kong, China team in the Hangzhou Asian Games this year and bringing glory to Hong Kong. Having witnessed their triumph in person, I could feel athletes' concentration during competition and their joy after winning. With the Hong Kong, China Delegation getting off to a flying start, I wish Hong Kong athletes continue to shine in the Hangzhou Asian Games."
SCST attends 10th Global Tourism Economy Forum - Macao 2023 Opening Ceremony (with photo)
21.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 21) attended the 10th Global Tourism Economy Forum &bull; Macao 2023 Opening Ceremony in Macao at the invitation from the Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Government of Macao Special Administrative Region. With "Destination 2030: Unlocking the Power of Tourism for Business and Development" as the theme, the forum explores sustainable development of the tourism industry, creates and grasps opportunities for tourism development that maintain an equilibrium between the earth and human needs, and enhance common prosperity across the globe. The forum brought together culture and tourism ministers from various countries and regions, including the Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Honorary Chairman of Global Tourism Economy Forum, Mr Hu Heping, industry leaders, policymakers and scholars.
SCST shows support for athletes participating in Asian Games and Asian Para Games (with photos)
14.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, this morning (September 14) visited the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) to learn about the athletes' preparation for the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games, as well as cheering for them. Accompanied by the Commissioner for Sports, Mr Sam Wong; Vice Chairmen of the Board of Directors of the HKSI Mr Chew Fook-aun and Mrs Jenny Fung; and the Chief Executive of the HKSI, Dr Trisha Leahy, Mr Yeung toured various facilities at the HKSI. These included the fencing hall, the badminton hall and the Wushu hall, where the visiting officials exchanged views with elite athletes and coaches and learned about their training arrangements as well as the support provided by the HKSI. Mr Yeung took the opportunity to express his best wishes to the athletes, hoping that they will give their best and bring glory to Hong Kong. Mr Yeung, together with the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, and Mr Wong, also met with judo and cricket athletes yesterday afternoon (September 13) while they were preparing for the Games at the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre and the Craigengower Cricket Club respectively and cheered for them. Mr Yeung said, "While the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games will be held in Hangzhou, it means a lot for our athletes of the Hong Kong, China Delegation to compete in our country. During their stay in Hangzhou, I also hope they could have a deeper understanding of the development of our country. By having more exchanges and interactions with athletes of other delegations, they would demonstrate the demeanour of great Hong Kong athlete." The Asian Games and the Asian Para Games will be held during September 23 to October 8 and October 22 to 28 respectively. Hong Kong, China will send about 660 and about 98 athletes for the Asian Games and the Asian Para Games respectively. In addition to the HKSI's support to athletes competing in elite sports events, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has also approved from the Arts and Sport Development Fund (Sports Portion) a grant of $77 million in preparation funding to support other athletes and their teams preparing for both Games.
Speech by SCST at opening ceremony of CENTRESTAGE ELITES 2023 (English only)
6.9.2023

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, at the opening ceremony of CENTRESTAGE ELITES 2023 today (September 6): Peter (Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Dr Peter Lam), Katherine (Chairman of the HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee, Ms Katherine Fang), Margaret (Executive Director of the HKTDC, Ms Margaret Fong), Sunny (Legislative Council Member Mr Sunny Tan), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good evening. It gives me great pleasure to celebrate the opening of the eighth CENTRESTAGE with you all here tonight. I am thrilled to know CENTRESTAGE has come to its eighth edition and has been expanded to a four-day event with the theme of "Radiant Wellness", putting fashion and well-being together and showcasing green design and healthy lifestyle. In just a few minutes, the CENTRESTAGE ELITES opening show is casting the spotlight on the latest collections of REDEMPTIVE from Hong Kong and FETICO from Japan, followed by the Fashion Hong Kong Runway Show featuring four other renowned Hong Kong fashion brands in collaboration with the Hong Kong Ballet. I invite you all to appreciate this show in particular, because it very much aligns with the Government's commitment to encouraging more cross-sectoral collaboration among arts, cultural and creative industries. Create Hong Kong also collaborates with its industry partners to present CENTRESTAGE's other highlighted events. The Fashion Fusing fashion show by the Fashion Farm Foundation showcases fashion talent in the Greater Bay Area, whereas the Grand Final Fashion Show and Alumni Exhibition Booth of the Redress Design Award features the outstanding works of our local emerging designers. The current-term Government is determined to foster the development of Hong Kong's arts, cultural and creative industries. Injecting $500 million into the CreateSmart Initiative this year, we look forward to joining hands with the local fashion community in promoting growth in the industry by exploring opportunities by way of signature events like CENTRESTAGE, which is also pivotal to our efforts in reinforcing Hong Kong's position as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. Last but not least, I would like to thank the Hong Kong Trade Development Council for hosting this spectacular CENTRESTAGE and its concurrent events which jazz up our city. I wish the exhibitors and buyers a wonderful experience at the fashion fair. Thank you very much.
SCST congratulates Chow Yun-fat on winning Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan International Film Festival
5.9.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (September 5) congratulated Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat on winning the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award at the 28th Busan International Film Festival. The award is granted to Asian filmmakers who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the Asian film industry and culture. Mr Yeung said, "With his outstanding acting skills, Chow plays a diverse repertoire and gives life to many classic characters. He made a name for himself in Hong Kong and even worldwide before successfully making his way to Hollywood, and established his status in the global film industry. Moreover, Chow is well-loved by Hong Kong people for being approachable." Mr Yeung added that Hong Kong actors have earned recognition among their counterparts worldwide by reaping a number of international awards in recent years. The Government and the Hong Kong Film Development Council will continue to provide support on various fronts and foster sustainable development of the industry.
Speech by SCST at Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo press conference
30.8.2023

Following is the speech by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, at the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo press conference today (August 30): As an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, Hong Kong enjoys unique advantages under "one country, two systems" while being connected to both the Mainland market and the global stage. These present unparalleled and unrivalled opportunities for Hong Kong's arts and culture sector. To capitalise on our strengths and play to these advantages, the Government considers it an opportune time to organise our own first-ever performing arts market, the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo, which will take place in October 2024. We have high expectations for the Hong Kong Arts Development Council to develop this unique and important event into a signature branding of Hong Kong in the long run, benefitting the arts and culture sector in Hong Kong. Immediately after the Expo, Hong Kong will host the 2024 Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival. These two important arts and culture events will synergise and complement each other. Participants can enjoy the high-level offerings of arts groups from the Mainland and worldwide, while at the same time exploring the possibility of tapping into the Greater Bay Area market, as well as further understanding the Chinese culture and promoting cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. The Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo will involve the community and attract visitors to Hong Kong. I am confident that the Expo will be a resounding success.
SCST congratulates Andy Lau on winning Special Tribute Award in Toronto International Film Festival
24.8.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (August 24) congratulated multitalented Hong Kong artiste Andy Lau on garnering the Special Tribute Award at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival. Mr Yeung said, "Andy Lau has made great contributions to Hong Kong films and music. We sincerely congratulate Lau on earning this well-deserved title. Apart from showcasing Hong Kong's cultural soft power, Lau, who demonstrates a responsible and professional work attitude, is also a role model for young people." Mr Yeung added that Hong Kong movies and filmmakers have gained recognition among their counterparts worldwide by winning a number of international awards in recent years, and that the Government and the Hong Kong Film Development Council will continue to provide support on various fronts and push for the sustainable development of the industry.
New District Officer for Sha Tin assumes office (with photo)
24.8.2023

Mr Frederick Yu will assume the post of District Officer (Sha Tin) tomorrow (August 25), succeeding Miss Carol Or. Mr Yu joined the Administrative Service in 2004. He has served in various bureaux, including the Security Bureau, the then Transport and Housing Bureau, the then Home Affairs Bureau, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, the Development Bureau and the Civil Service Bureau. His last post was Principal Assistant Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism (Culture) before taking up the new post.
CSTB convenes meeting to co-ordinate preparation for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong during National Day Golden Week (with photos)
21.8.2023

âThe Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau convened a meeting today (August 21) to co-ordinate preparations for visitor arrivals to Hong Kong during the National Day Golden Week. The meeting was hosted by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, and was attended by representatives from government departments including the Customs and Excise Department, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Immigration Department, the Transport Department and various District Offices, as well as various tourism-related organisations including the Travel Industry Authority, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. Mr Yeung said, "In anticipation of the increased number of visitors arriving in Hong Kong during the National Day Golden Week, government departments and relevant organisations are working closely, making early preparations for deployment as well as stepping up co-ordination and communication so as to ensure smooth arrangements throughout Golden Week." Relevant parties will maintain close communication before the National Day Golden Week to plan proactively and take forward various preparations for welcoming visitors to Hong Kong.
SCST visits Jiangmen and Zhuhai (with photos)
17.8.2023

âThe Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (August 17) met with the Mayor of the Zhuhai Municipal People's Government, Mr Huang Zhihao, and the Director of the Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports, Mr Yan Weimin, in Zhuhai to exchange views and explore opportunities to strengthen collaboration. The Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Joe Wong, and the Commissioner for Tourism, Ms Vivian Sum, as well as representatives from the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Travel Industry Authority also joined Mr Yeung for the visit. Mr Yeung visited the Zhuhai Grand Theatre to check on its facilities which accommodate a variety of large-scale integrated performances, as well as learning about its operation and development. Facilities of the Zhuhai Grand Theatre include a main theatre and a multipurpose small theatre. The design of the Zhuhai Grand Theatre, with the large and small theatres built in the form of two shells, was inspired by the concept that a pearl is formed inside a shell which could be found in the ocean. The theatre is an architectural landmark of Zhuhai and many Hong Kong performing arts groups have performed there. Mr Yeung started his itinerary in Jiangmen yesterday (August 16). He met with Vice Mayor of the Jiangmen Municipal People's Government Mr Lin Jiansheng and the Director of the Jiangmen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports, Mr Kuang Jikang, to discuss the direction for co-operation on culture and tourism development. He also visited the Jiangmen Wuyi Museum of Overseas Chinese. Located in Jiangmen, hometown of many Chinese now living abroad, the museum showcases the contributions of overseas Chinese to the development of the world. Mr Yeung said, "The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been adhering to the principle of 'shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism' to achieve the goal of developing Hong Kong into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. With the country's support, Hong Kong, Jiangmen and Zhuhai could actively leverage the rich cultural and tourism resources, facilitate the collaboration in culture and tourism within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, showcasing the rich heritage of Chinese culture to the world, contributing to creating unique experiences in Chinese culture and tourism, and telling good stories of China." Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong this afternoon.
SCST to visit Jiangmen and Zhuhai
15.8.2023

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, will depart for Jiangmen and Zhuhai tomorrow (August 16). He will call on the Jiangmen Municipal People's Government; the Jiangmen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports; the Zhuhai Municipal People's Government; and the Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports. He will also visit cultural and arts facilities in the two cities. Mr Yeung will return to Hong Kong on August 17 (Thursday).
Transcript of remarks by SCST at media session
12.8.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, at a media session after attending the radio programme this morning (August 12): Reporter: The Government said yesterday they will count the tourism industry to boost the economy in the second half of the year, so they are catching up what can be done. Given the tourist figure is still below the pandemic level, what needs to be done exactly? Regarding the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal assessment on the new measures, on one stage following the unsatisfactory operations on Saturday, is there any new measures coming in? Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism: We will continue to promote our tourism through organising more major events during exhibitions, conferences. Also we will have a lot of promotions on our various tourist attractions, including our culture, as well as green tourism. All these will be very attractive to tourists. I am sure that with the concerted efforts of everyone and every sector in Hong Kong, we will be able to attract more tourists to come to Hong Kong. Regarding the measures for the cruise terminal, as you can see, in the past few days, we have two cruise ships coming in, one on Wednesday and one came in yesterday. So far, the new measures and the additional measures worked quite well. You can see that the tourists getting on the public transport or taxis more easily. We will continue to monitor, we have a relatively big cruise coming in next Saturday and it will be able test our measures. Reporter: You also mention about like the tourist behaviours are different after the pandemic, is there any specific measures handling that area? Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism: As I said, the tourists nowadays seem to be more diverse in terms of what they want to do in Hong Kong. The young tourists are more attractive to different aspects in our city. They actually go to small districts and may enjoy the environment or atmosphere there. So, what we have to do is, I think we have all of us in to do the best of our own. We will serve the tourists, even the small shops, those not the traditional tourist spots, we have the chance of receiving tourists. We have to do our best. We have also been doing some special works in different districts, say we are having an art installation going to be opened in Tsuen Wan very soon. So, these are some additional works that we are doing to attract tourists going to different districts and different areas. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Transcript of remarks by SCST at media session
9.8.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, at a media session after inspecting the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal this morning (August 9): Reporter: My first question is the measures on taxi and coaches, &hellip;because last week&hellip; how long will the new measures last? My second questions is that is there any further plans&hellip;what is the long-term development plan for Kai Tak? Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism: For the time being, as you can see, we have implemented a series of new measures this morning to tackle the problem we faced last Saturday. We will continuously review the effectiveness of these measures, and we may do some fine tuning. The ultimate purpose is to make sure that when tourists arrive in Hong Kong, they can have a smooth trip to the destinations that they would like to go to after going onshore. For long-term planning, of course we have to look at the whole Kai Tak development here and look at the long-term planning to decide what role the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal should play to make the whole district a better environment for everyone. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
SCST meets with Vice Governor of Guizhou Provincial People's Government (with photos)
8.8.2023

âThe Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (August 8) met with Vice Governor of the Guizhou Provincial People's Government Mr Cai Chaolin to exchange views on deepening collaboration between Hong Kong and Guizhou on cultural and tourism fronts. âMr Yeung said, "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government capitalises on the advantages of the 'one country, two systems' principle and connects our country with the world by promoting culture and tourism development and collaboration. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been showcasing the rich heritage of Chinese culture based on the principle of 'shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism', achieving the goal of developing Hong Kong into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five-Year Plan. I am confident that with the country's support, Hong Kong and Guizhou could utilise the rich cultural and tourism resources in the two places, especially those in intangible cultural heritage, and contribute to creating unique experiences in Chinese culture and tourism." Hong Kong and Guizhou Province both are rich in cultural and tourism resources. There are also Express Rail Link services connecting Hong Kong and Guizhou, giving the two places an edge in developing tourism activities. On the cultural front, Hong Kong and Guizhou have close collaboration in areas including performance arts and exhibition, with exhibitions on Guizhou's intangible cultural heritage held in Hong Kong well-received by the public in both places. In the meeting today, both sides explored ways to further enhance cultural and tourism exchanges, with a view to joining hands in boosting the development and inheritance of Chinese culture.