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Government appoints Antiquities Advisory Board Chairman and members
28.12.2018

The Government today (December 28) announced that the Chief Executive has appointed Mr Douglas So Cheung-tak as Chairman of the Antiquities Advisory Board (AAB). The Chief Executive also re-appointed 11 incumbent AAB members and appointed the following nine new members to the Board: Ms Vanessa Cheung Tih-lin, Professor Chu Hoi-shan, Mr Ho Kui-yip, Mr Tony Ip Chung-man, Dr Jane Lee Ching-yee, Ms Phyllis Li Chi-miu, Mr Shum Ho-kit, Miss Theresa Yeung Wing-shan and Ms Alice Yip Ka-ming. The appointments and re-appointments were made under section 17(1) of the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance (Cap. 53) for a term of two years with effect from January 1, 2019, and are published in the Gazette today. The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, welcomed the appointments and re-appointments. "The AAB is the Government's important partner in heritage conservation. Over the years, it has made notable contributions to the promotion of heritage conservation in Hong Kong. In particular, it has given constructive views on the grading assessment of historic buildings and related conservation proposals. "The new term of the AAB comprises members from different fields and professions. I am confident that this new composition will bring in innovative ideas to the work of the AAB and I look forward to working with the new Board," Mr Wong said. Mr Wong also expressed gratitude to the outgoing Chairman, Mr Andrew Lam, and the 10 outgoing members for their outstanding services on the AAB. "Mr Lam has been a member of AAB since 2007 and the Chairman of the Board since 2013. Under his effective and visionary leadership, the AAB has provided invaluable and insightful advice to the Government," he said. The AAB is a statutory body established under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance to advise the Antiquities Authority on matters relating to antiquities and monuments. The new term of the AAB comprises 21 members (including the Chairman), who are all appointed in their personal capacity. The membership of the AAB with effect from January 1, 2019 is set out below: Chairman ------------ Mr Douglas So Cheung-tak Members ----------- Ms Vanessa Cheung Tih-lin Professor Ching May-bo Professor Chiu Yu-lok Professor Chu Hoi-shan Mr Ho Kui-yip Mr Tony Ip Chung-man Mr Peter Lau Man-pong Mr Christopher Law Kin-chung Dr Jane Lee Ching-yee Mr Lee Ping-kuen Ms Phyllis Li Chi-miu Mr Ronald Liang Dr Annissa Lui Wai-ling Ms Theresa Ng Choi-yuk Mr Shum Ho-kit Mr Rex Wong Siu-han Dr Sharon Wong Wai-yee Professor Yau Chi-on Miss Theresa Yeung Wing-shan Ms Alice Yip Ka-ming Ends/Friday, December 28, 2018 Issued at HKT 11:41 NNNN
Appointments to Banking Review Tribunal
28.12.2018

The Government announced today (December 28) that the Chief Executive has reappointed Mr Eugene Fung Ting-sek, SC, as Chairperson of the Banking Review Tribunal, and appointed four persons as members of the Tribunal. All appointments will take effect for a term of three years from January 1, 2019. Two incumbent members of the Tribunal, namely Mrs Dorothy Sit Kwan Yin-ping and Mr Dieter Yih Lai-tak, are reappointed, while Ms Joan Ho Yuk-wai and Professor Tam Kar-yan are newly appointed as members of the Tribunal. The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, said, "I welcome the above appointments. I am confident that the appointees' expertise and experience will continue to contribute to the effective operation of the tribunal." Mr Lau also expressed his gratitude to the outgoing members, Ms Dilys Chau Suet-fung and Professor Japhet Sebastian Law, for their valuable contributions over the past years. The Banking Review Tribunal was established under the Banking Ordinance to hear appeals against relevant decisions made by the Monetary Authority in relation to capital, liquidity and disclosure requirements that apply to authorized institutions. The above appointments made under the Banking Ordinance were gazetted today. Ends/Friday, December 28, 2018 Issued at HKT 12:00 NNNN
Road works for Agricultural Park (Phase 1) authorised
21.12.2018

The Chief Executive in Council has authorised the road works for the establishment of the Agricultural Park in Kwu Tung South (Phase 1). The notice was gazetted today (December 21). Details of the works are set out in the Annex. Ends/Friday, December 21, 2018 Issued at HKT 11:00 NNNN
Appointment to Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission
21.12.2018

The Government announced today (December 21) that the Chief Executive has appointed Professor Liu Pak-wai as a member of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission for the period from today to June 30, 2020. The functions of the Commission are to advise or make recommendations to the Chief Executive regarding the filling of vacancies in judicial offices or representations from a judicial officer concerning conditions of service referred to it by the Chief Executive, and any matter affecting judicial officers which may be prescribed or which the Chief Executive may refer to it. Other members of the Commission are the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal (ex-officio Chairman), the Secretary for Justice (ex-officio member), Mr Justice Andrew Cheung Kui-nung, Madam Justice Carlye Chu Fun-ling, Mr Philip John Dykes, SC, Mr Stephen Hung Wan-shun, Ms Anita Fung Yuen-mei and Mrs Pamela Chan Wong Shui. Ends/Friday, December 21, 2018 Issued at HKT 11:00 NNNN
Appointment to Board of Ocean Park Corporation announced
21.12.2018

The Government announced today (December 21) that the Chief Executive has re-appointed Mr Michael Hobson to the Board of the Ocean Park Corporation (OPC) for a period of two years from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020. "We are grateful to Mr Hobson and all OPC board members for their hard work in pursuing the development of Ocean Park. With board members' devotion and wide ranging expertise, Ocean Park will continue to grow as a world-class leading marine-themed attraction," a spokesman for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau said. The OPC is a statutory body established under the Ocean Park Corporation Ordinance to manage Ocean Park as a public recreational and educational park. Ends/Friday, December 21, 2018 Issued at HKT 11:01 NNNN
Appointments to Insurance Authority
21.12.2018

The Chief Executive has reappointed Dr Moses Cheng Mo-chi as the Chairman of the Insurance Authority (IA). Furthermore, she has appointed Professor Anna Wong Wai-kwan as new Non-Executive Director (NED) and reappointed seven incumbent NEDs, namely Mr Samuel Chan Ka-yan, Professor Chan Wai-sum, Ms Chitty Cheung Fung-ting, Mr Kenneth Kwok Tsun-wa, Mr Ma Ho-fai, Mr James Wong Chien-kuo and Mr Stephen Yiu Kin-wah. These appointments will take effect from December 28, 2018, to December 27, 2021, for a term of three years, both dates inclusive. Announcing the appointments today (December 21), the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, said, "Since taking up the chairmanship of the IA in December 2015, Dr Cheng has led the IA in setting its strategy and focus as a dynamic regulator capable of maintaining market stability and protecting the interest of policy holders, while promoting competitiveness of the Hong Kong insurance industry in the global arena. "The IA is served by distinguished members drawn from different sectors of the community. We are confident that the NEDs, together with the Chairman, will continue to work in close partnership with all stakeholders in furthering the development of our insurance industry", he added. Professor Wong, a new NED, is a Professor of Practice in Finance of the Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Hong Kong. She has extensive experience in banking and finance. The membership list of the IA with effect from December 28, 2018, is as follows: Chairman ----------- Dr Moses Cheng Mo-chi Non-Executive Directors -------------------------- Mr Samuel Chan Ka-yan Professor Chan Wai-sum Ms Chitty Cheung Fung-ting Mr Kenneth Kwok Tsun-wa Mr Ma Ho-fai Mr James Wong Chien-kuo Professor Anna Wong Wai-kwan Mr Stephen Yiu Kin-wah Executive Directors --------------------- Mr Clement Cheung Wan-ching Ms Carol Hui Mei-ying Mr Simon Lam Sui-kong Mr Stephen Po Wai-kwong Mr Raymond Tam Wai-man Ends/Friday, December 21, 2018 Issued at HKT 16:00 NNNN
CE to proceed on leave
20.12.2018

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, will be away from Hong Kong on vacation from December 22 to 28. During Mrs Lam's absence, the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, will be the Acting Chief Executive. Ends/Thursday, December 20, 2018 Issued at HKT 15:53 NNNN
Appointment of Hong Kong, China representatives to ABAC
19.12.2018

The Government today (December 19) announced that the Chief Executive has re-appointed Dr Allan Zeman and Dr Jonathan Choi as Hong Kong, China (HKC) representatives, and appointed Dr Aron Hari Harilela as alternate representative, to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) until the end of 2020. Dr Zeman is the Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, Dr Choi is the Chairman of Sunwah Group and Dr Harilela is the Chairman and CEO of the Harilela Group. Meanwhile, Mr Douglas Woo will be retiring from ABAC as an HKC alternate representative. "I am very grateful to Dr Zeman, Dr Choi and Dr Harilela for agreeing to represent Hong Kong, China in ABAC. I am sure their wealth of business experience will inject further impetus into the work of ABAC. "I would also like to express my appreciation to Mr Woo for his support and contribution to the work of ABAC since his first appointment in 2013," the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, said. ABAC was established in 1996 as a permanent business advisory body to provide advice to APEC on business sector priorities. Hong Kong, China has appointed three representatives and two alternate representatives to ABAC. Currently, the Chairman of Esquel Group, Ms Marjorie Yang, is the other representative. The Deputy Managing Director of Ho & Partners Architects Engineers & Development Consultants Limited, Mr Nicholas Ho, is the other alternate representative. Ends/Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Issued at HKT 14:48 NNNN
Appointments to Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service and Standing Committee on Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of Service
19.12.2018

The Government announced today (December 19) that the Chief Executive has made appointments and re-appointments to the Standing Commission on Civil Service Salaries and Conditions of Service (SCCS) and the Standing Committee on Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of Service (SCDS). The Chief Executive has appointed Dr Pang Yiu-kai as Chairman of the SCCS, Dr Miranda Lou Lai-wah and Mr Joseph Luc Ngai as members, and re-appointed Mr Dick Lee Ming-kwai as a member of the SCCS. The Chief Executive has appointed Dr Chui Hong-sheung, an incumbent member of the SCDS, as Chairman of the SCDS. The Chief Executive has also appointed to the SCDS three new members, namely Mr Mac Chan Ho-ting, Mr Alan Lui Siu-lun and Mr Wilfred Wong Kam-pui, with Mr Wong being appointed at the same time as Chairman of the General Disciplined Services Sub-Committee of the SCDS. Six serving members of the SCDS, namely, Mr Victor Lam Hoi-cheung, Ms Margaret Cheng Wai-ching, Ms Ivy Cheung Wing-han, Ms Quince Chong Wai-yan, Ms Melissa Kaye Pang and Mr Philip Tsai Wing-chung, are re-appointed. Mr Lam and Ms Cheng are also re-appointed as Chairman of the ICAC Sub-Committee and Chairman of the Police Sub-Committee of the SCDS respectively. All the above appointments will be for a term of two years from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020. The Government expressed its gratitude and appreciation to retiring SCCS Chairman Dr Wilfred Wong Ying-wai and SCCS members Mr Joseph Lo Kin-ching and Mr Wilfred Wong Kam-pui, as well as retiring SCDS Chairman Ms Teresa Ko Yuk-yin and SCDS member Mr Thomas Jefferson Wu, for their invaluable contributions to the work of the SCCS and the SCDS respectively. The SCCS tenders advice to the Chief Executive on matters concerning pay and conditions of service of non-directorate civilian civil servants. Other serving members are Mrs Edith Chan Ngan Man-ling, Mr Ignatius Chan Tze-ching, Ms Christina Maisenne Lee, Mr Lee Luen-fai, Ms Angela Lee Wai-yin, Ms Elaine Lo Yuen-man and Mr Tony Tse Wai-chuen. The SCDS advises the Chief Executive on issues relating to the salaries and conditions of service of the disciplined services. Other serving members include Ms Dilys Chau Suet-fung and Professor Chong Tai-leung. Ends/Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Issued at HKT 16:00 NNNN
Term of non-permanent CFA judge extended
19.12.2018

The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary: The Chief Executive has accepted the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal to extend the term of office of the Right Honourable the Lord Hoffmann, GBS as a non-permanent judge from another common law jurisdiction of the Court of Final Appeal for a period of three years commencing January 12, 2019. The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal Ordinance provides for a list of non-permanent Hong Kong judges and a list of judges from other common law jurisdictions. The term of appointment of such judges is three years. That term may be extended for one or more periods of three years by the Chief Executive acting in accordance with the recommendation of the Chief Justice. Ends/Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Issued at HKT 17:00 NNNN
Transcript of remarks by Acting CE at media session before ExCo meeting
18.12.2018

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Acting Chief Executive, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting this morning (December 18): Reporter: Mr Secretary, some lawmakers say the requirement to play national anthem before the ceremony in LegCo is amount to putting political pressure or political censorship on them. Will the government consider removing that requirement when the legislation is tabled to LegCo next year? Acting Chief Executive: We have the constitutional responsibility in Hong Kong to enact local law to implement national anthem legislation which is a national piece of law that we should follow. As I said before, we consulted the community. And in fact, drafting has been more or less completed and we expect to bring the bill to LegCo early next year as soon as possible. So by then, we will certainly hear the views of the community on the bill. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.) Ends/Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Issued at HKT 14:57 NNNN
Appointment of Chairman of Council of Hong Kong Polytechnic University
14.12.2018

The Government today (December 14) announced that the Chief Executive has appointed Dr Lam Tai-fai as Chairman of the Council of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) for a term of three years with effect from January 1, 2019. The Acting Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, welcomed Dr Lam's appointment as the PolyU Council Chairman. "Dr Lam is committed to public and community service, and has in particular rendered significant contributions to youth development in Hong Kong. On the post-secondary education front, apart from the PolyU Council and Court, he had also served the Court of the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Vocational Training Council. Dr Lam has been appointed as Deputy Chairman of the PolyU Council since January 2016. He has offered wise counsel on the management and strategic development of PolyU with vision and foresight. I am confident that PolyU will continue to scale new heights with Dr Lam at the helm," Dr Choi said. Dr Choi also paid tribute to Mr Ignatius Chan Tze-ching, the outgoing PolyU Council Chairman, for his contribution to the development of PolyU during his chairmanship. She said, "Mr Chan has served PolyU for nearly 10 years. During his tenure as the Council Chairman, PolyU has adhered to its tradition of equal emphasis on application and research. PolyU has been actively promoting the development of education and scientific research by establishing a network of co-operation with its global counterparts. Our sincere gratitude goes to Mr Chan for his dedication to higher education matters and his outstanding leadership at PolyU." Ends/Friday, December 14, 2018 Issued at HKT 11:00 NNNN
Appointment of Chairman of Council of Hong Kong Baptist University
14.12.2018

The Government today (December 14) announced that the Chief Executive had appointed Dr Clement Chen Cheng-jen as Chairman of the Council of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) for a term of three years with effect from January 1, 2019. The Acting Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, welcomed Dr Chen's appointment as HKBU Council Chairman. Dr Chen is committed to public service and community service, particularly in the field of education and human resources. He has previously been Chairman of the Vocational Training Council, Chairman of the Youth Education, Employment and Training Task Force, an ex-officio member of the Education Commission, as well as a member of the Council of the Open University of Hong Kong. With his ample experience in public services and thorough knowledge in the post-secondary education sector in Hong Kong, I am confident that Dr Chen will be able to lead HKBU to scale new heights in the years to come," Dr Choi said. Dr Choi also paid tribute to Mr Cheng Yan-kee, the outgoing HKBU Council Chairman, for his contribution to the development of HKBU. She said, "Mr Cheng has served HKBU for 20 years. During his tenure as Council Chairman, HKBU successfully carried out a number of important tasks, including the implementation of the new academic structure and several large-scale campus development projects. Mr Cheng's selfless contribution earned him respect from people within and outside the university community." Ends/Friday, December 14, 2018 Issued at HKT 11:00 NNNN
Agreement on Trade in Goods signed under framework of CEPA
14.12.2018

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, witnessed the signing of the Agreement on Trade in Goods by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, and the China International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce, Mr Fu Ziying, today (December 14). The Agreement is a new agreement signed between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) and the Ministry of Commerce under the framework of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA). The Agreement consolidates and updates the commitments on liberalisation and facilitation of trade in goods under CEPA, and further enhances the level of liberalisation for trade in goods under CEPA. Starting from January 1, 2019, goods of Hong Kong origin imported into the Mainland will fully enjoy zero tariff through the enhanced arrangement for rules of origin (ROOs). In addition to the existing product-specific ROOs (PSRs), a general ROO based on the calculation of the value added to the products in Hong Kong is introduced under the Agreement, thus allowing products currently without PSRs to instantly enjoy zero tariff upon importation into the Mainland subject to the fulfilment of the general ROO. The Agreement also establishes principles of trade facilitation, including stipulation of commitment of the two sides in facilitating trade between the two places, simplifying customs procedures, enhancing transparency of related measures and strengthening co-operation in the relevant areas, and in particular sets out measures to expedite customs clearance of goods with a view to facilitating movement of goods in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, thereby enhancing the customs clearance capacity and efficiency of the control points in Guangdong and Hong Kong. The Agreement came into effect on the day of signing and shall be implemented on January 1, 2019. Upon signing the Agreement, the two sides have completed in advance the objective of promoting the CEPA Upgrade under the National 13th Five-Year Plan, thus enabling CEPA to become a comprehensive and modern-framework free trade agreement covering four major areas, namely trade in goods, trade in services, investment, and economic and technical co-operation. Details and latest information on CEPA can be found on the Trade and Industry Department website at www.tid.gov.hk/english/cepa/index.html . Ends/Friday, December 14, 2018 Issued at HKT 11:35 NNNN
Ceremony on Nanjing Massacre National Memorial Day held
13.12.2018

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has held an official ceremony in commemoration of the victims who died in the Nanjing Massacre and those who were killed during the Japanese invasion. The ceremony was held at the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence this morning (December 13). The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, attended the ceremony and laid a wreath. Also present at this morning's ceremony were Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Mr C Y Leung, representatives of Central People's Government organisations in Hong Kong, a representative from the Judiciary, senior government officials, members of the Legislative Council, members of the Executive Council, former members of the Hong Kong Independent Battalion of the Dongjiang Column, war veterans' groups, community dignitaries and student groups. Ends/Thursday, December 13, 2018 Issued at HKT 11:12 NNNN
Re-appointments of Chairman and members of Standing Committee on Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service
13.12.2018

A Government spokesman announced today (December 13) that the Chief Executive has re-appointed Professor Wong Yuk-shan as the Chairman of the Standing Committee on Judicial Salaries and Conditions of Service (Judicial Committee). The Chief Executive has also re-appointed Mr T C Chan, Ms May Tan Siew-boi and Ms Melissa Wu as members of the Judicial Committee. The four appointees will serve for a period of two years with effect from January 1, 2019. The Judicial Committee is tasked to advise and make recommendations to the Chief Executive on matters concerning the salary and conditions of service of judges and judicial officers. Other members of the Judicial Committee are Mr Alfred Chan Wing-kin, Mr Jat Sew-tong and Mr Dieter Yih. Ends/Thursday, December 13, 2018 Issued at HKT 14:00 NNNN