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Government fully supports publication of Hong Kong Chronicles by Hong Kong Chronicles Institute
9.9.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (September 9) chaired the annual meeting of the Hong Kong Chronicles Institute (HKCI) at Government House to receive a briefing on the progress and the latest plan of the publication of the Hong Kong Chronicles by the HKCI. A number of Secretaries of Departments and Directors of Bureaux also attended the meeting to learn more about the work. "The publication of the Hong Kong Chronicles is a mammoth cultural project that is vital to history preservation as well as understanding of Hong Kong and the country by the next generations. I am grateful to the Our Hong Kong Foundation led by the first Chief Executive, Mr Tung Chee Hwa, for shouldering the huge responsibility for publishing the Hong Kong Chronicles, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for providing continuous financial support to the work. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and I will fully support the work, and the relevant bureaux and departments will also render assistance. "With the efforts of the editorial team, the first book of Hong Kong Chronicles, 'Overview & Chronology', was published last year and well received by the public. It was not only picked as the best book of the year by a publisher, but was also awarded two prizes in the Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Awards 2021 for marketing strategy and in the category of social science publications. This is testimony to the recognition of the work on the publication of the chronicles by various sectors. I also noted that there are a number of young researchers in the editorial team. I believe that their understanding of the country and sense of national identity have been enhanced through their participation in the work. "The theme of the second book of the Hong Kong Chronicles will be Hong Kong's participation in the reform and opening up of the country. I look forward to the publication of the book later this year to enable different sectors of society as well as Mainland compatriots to know more about the contributions by Hong Kong in the country’s reform and opening up," Mrs Lam said. Ends/Thursday, September 9, 2021 Issued at HKT 22:25 NNNN
CE congratulates Chan Ho-yuen on winning bronze medal at Tokyo Paralympics
5.9.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (September 5) extended her warmest congratulations to Hong Kong Badminton athlete Chan Ho-yuen on winning a bronze medal in the Men's Singles WH2 event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. "With excellent skills, Chan Ho-yuen gave his all in the competitions and was undaunted in the face of strong opponents, winning a bronze medal in the final match. I believe that all Hong Kong people are overjoyed and I extend my warmest congratulations to him," Mrs Lam said. Chan Ho-yuen was the silver medalist in the Badminton Men's Singles WH2 event at the 2018 Asian Para Games. He also won a silver medal in the Men's Singles WH2 event at TOTAL BWF Para-Badminton World Championships held in Basel, Switzerland in 2019. Ends/Sunday, September 5, 2021 Issued at HKT 9:11 NNNN
CE congratulates Leung Yuk-wing, Vivian Lau and Wong Kwan-hang on winning Tokyo Paralympic Games silver medal for Hong Kong
4.9.2021

Hong Kong athletes at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games brought good news to the territory today (September 4). Leung Yuk-wing, Vivian Lau and Wong Kwan-hang won a silver medal in the Boccia Mixed BC4 Pairs event for Hong Kong. This is the second time for Leung Yuk-wing to score a medal at this Games. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, extended her congratulations to the three athletes. "With rich experience, superb skills and team spirit, the athletes put on excellent performances in the competitions and claim a medal. Leung Yuk-wing has won six medals for Hong Kong to date in various Paralympics Games with distinguished achievements, and it is the first medal captured by Vivian Lau and Wong Kwan-hang at the Games. Hong Kong people and I are overjoyed and are proud of the achievements of the three athletes," Mrs Lam said. Leung Yuk-wing was a gold medalist in the Boccia Mixed BC4 Pairs event at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games. The three athletes won a gold medal in the Mixed BC4 Pairs event at the BISFed 2019 Seoul Boccia Asia-Oceania Regional Championships. Ends/Saturday, September 4, 2021 Issued at HKT 15:18 NNNN
CE visits secondary school and listens to views of students on Policy Address
3.9.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (September 3) visited Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College in Tsing Yi to learn more about the promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in the school and listen to views and suggestions of students on the upcoming Policy Address. Accompanied by the Chairman of the Po Leung Kuk (PLK) and Chairman of the PLK Schools' Supervisors Committee, Mr Calvin Lam, Mrs Lam listened to a briefing by the school on its experience in promoting STEM education, and viewed the award-winning works of students in various competitions and a display of STEM teaching materials, including sumo robots, 3D printing technology, a hydroponics system and virtual reality devices. Mrs Lam chatted with students and said she was pleased to see that they are devoted to STEM learning. She encouraged them to keep up their efforts and be brave in their endeavours to explore their interest and potential in STEM. "The current-term Government has devoted substantial resources to innovation and technology (I&T) development and attaches great importance to the promotion of STEM education in schools to stimulate students' interest in I&T and innovative thinking as well as popularise science. In the past few years, the Government has implemented various measures to support STEM education in schools, including updating the curriculum, strengthening training for teachers, providing financial and other support, and organising large-scale learning activities. We will continue to enhance the relevant measures to develop students' interest in STEM from a young age and strengthen learning to ensure a steady supply of talents for Hong Kong's I&T development," Mrs Lam said. Mrs Lam then proceeded to the school hall to attend a session with students on the upcoming Policy Address. In addition to some 60 Secondary Five and Six students of the school, about 800 students from 16 other PLK schools joined the session through video conferencing. During the session, which lasted about an hour, about 20 students put forward their views covering a wide range of areas, including youth development, education, I&T, healthcare and environmental protection. The students also expressed other views covering national security education, enhancement of support for Hong Kong athletes and more. Mrs Lam thanked the students for their active participation in giving their views on the upcoming Policy Address. She said that Hong Kong enjoys the institutional strength of "One Country, Two Systems" and a number of traditional advantages. She stressed that, together with the strong support of the country in the National 14th Five-Year Plan for Hong Kong's development in a number of key areas, the future of Hong Kong is very promising. She encouraged the students to fully equip themselves and be courageous to pursue their dreams and develop bright prospects for themselves. Ends/Friday, September 3, 2021 Issued at HKT 20:21 NNNN
CE to attend High-level Meeting cum Hong Kong/Shenzhen Co-operation Meeting 2021 in Shenzhen
3.9.2021

​The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, will lead a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government to Shenzhen next Monday (September 6) to attend the High-level Meeting cum Hong Kong/Shenzhen Co-operation Meeting 2021. Members of the HKSAR Government delegation will include the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr John Lee; the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau; the Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong; the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui; the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Alfred Sit; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; and the Under Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin. During her stay in Shenzhen, Mrs Lam will also attend the inauguration ceremony of the Shenzhen Hong Kong Pui Kiu College Longhua Xinyi School. She will return to Hong Kong in the evening on the same day. Ends/Friday, September 3, 2021 Issued at HKT 16:15 NNNN
Ceremony to commemorate Victory Day of Chinese People&amp;#39;s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
3.9.2021

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSARG) held an official ceremony today (September 3) at Hong Kong City Hall Memorial Garden to commemorate the victory of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression. The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, and senior government officials attended the ceremony this morning. It included the playing and singing of the National Anthem, flag raising, a gun salute by the Police Rifle Squad, silence in mourning and bowing in tribute. Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, representatives of Central People's Government organisations in Hong Kong, the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal, former Chief Executive of the HKSAR, members of the Executive Council and the Legislative Council, representatives from war veteran groups, representatives of Hong Kong deputies to the National People's Congress, representatives of Hong Kong members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, representatives of Heung Yee Kuk, representatives from uniformed groups, etc., were also present at the ceremony. In 2014, the National People's Congress designated September 3 as the Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in remembrance of the resistance of Chinese people against Japanese aggression and to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the conflict. Since then, the HKSARG has also hosted official commemorative activities in Hong Kong correspondingly. Ends/Friday, September 3, 2021 Issued at HKT 12:50 NNNN
CE congratulates Leung Yuk-wing on winning bronze medal for Hong Kong at Tokyo Paralympic Games
1.9.2021

​The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (September 1) extended her warmest congratulations to Hong Kong athlete Leung Yuk-wing on winning a bronze medal in the Boccia Mixed Individual BC4 event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. "Leung Yuk-wing gave full play to his rich experience and persevered in the competitions, winning a bronze medal for Hong Kong with distinguished performance. He has won a total of five medals for Hong Kong at various Paralympic Games through the years, including four in individual events. His achievements make Hong Kong people proud. I wish he will continue his excellent performance in the pairs matches to be held later on to bring glory home," Mrs Lam said. Leung captured many awards in the Boccia BC4 event at international competitions, including gold medals in individual and pairs at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games, a gold medal in individual at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games and a silver medal in individual at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. He also claimed gold medals in individual and pairs at the world championship in 2014. Ends/Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Issued at HKT 9:31 NNNN
CE congratulates Wong Ting-ting on winning first Tokyo Paralympic medal for Hong Kong
28.8.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (August 28) extended her congratulations to Hong Kong table tennis player Wong Ting-ting on winning a bronze medal in the Women's Singles TT11 event at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games for Hong Kong. This is the first medal won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation in this Paralympic Games. "Wong Ting-ting made her debut at the Paralympic Games marvellously and outperformed veteran players, winning the first medal for Hong Kong at the Games. We are delighted and thrilled. Given her strong will and exceptional talent, I believe that she will reach new heights of sporting glory. "In addition to Wong, other Hong Kong athletes also performed at their best in various competitions at the Paralympics Games in the past few days, which is laudable. Hong Kong people and I will continue to support Hong Kong athletes by watching TV broadcasts," Mrs Lam said. Wong currently ranks second in Class TT11 in Asia. She won a silver medal in the Women's Singles TT11 event at the 2019 INAS Global Games. To demonstrate full support for Hong Kong athletes participating in the Paralympic Games, Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), through reallocation of resources, has deployed two production crews to cover the Paralympic Games in Japan to report on the latest news of Hong Kong athletes. In addition to the opening and closing ceremonies, RTHK is also broadcasting live no less than 100 hours of competitions, including those of Hong Kong athletes. RTHK is also producing two hours of highlights of the Paralympic Games every day with instant sign language interpretation and bilingual broadcasting as well as an Urdu dubbed version. Highlights of the Games will also be provided to other local television stations. "As a public broadcaster, RTHK shoulders the public goals and missions. I commend RTHK's efforts to broadcast the Paralympic Games, allowing more members of the public to cheer for Hong Kong athletes, sustaining the atmosphere of supporting sports development in society and enhancing care for athletes with disabilities in the community," Mrs Lam said. Ends/Saturday, August 28, 2021 Issued at HKT 10:58 NNNN
CE welcomes State Council&apos;s agreement for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to host 15th National Games
26.8.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (August 26) welcomed the agreement of the State Council for Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao to host the 15th National Games in 2025. "For Hong Kong to host the 15th National Games in 2025 together with Guangdong and Macao is a significant move that will promote Hong Kong's sports development, after the city has achieved its best results in history at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. I, on behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), am grateful for the trust and support of the Central Government. "Hosting the National Games jointly by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao is very meaningful and is in line with the goal of building a bay area for leisure and shaping a healthy bay area as presented in the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. "The Kai Tak Sports Park, which will comprise a main stadium accommodating 50 000 spectators, a 10 000-seat indoor sports centre and a 5 000-seat public sports ground, will be commissioned in 2023. Together with the Hong Kong Velodrome, where many international competitions have been held, and other sports facilities, the foundation is in place for Hong Kong to take part in the hosting of the 15th National Games. The HKSAR Government will spare no effort to work closely with the relevant ministries of the Central Government, Guangdong Province and the Macao Special Administrative Region Government on preparatory work and follow the Central Authorities' requirement of 'simple, safe and wonderful' in conducting the Games," Mrs Lam said. The National Games, which is held once every four years, is a mega sports event with the largest scale and the highest level in the nation. The 14th National Games will be held in Shaanxi in September this year. Ends/Thursday, August 26, 2021 Issued at HKT 21:27 NNNN
CE visits student intern with disabilities at government department
24.8.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (August 24) visited Miss Josy Chow, who is on a short-term internship at the Labour Department at Harbour Building, Sheung Wan, to show her care for her. Miss Chow, though suffering from spinal muscular atrophy, has been working very hard with the support of her family and is in the fourth year of her undergraduate programme at the University of Hong Kong. During this summer holiday, she has participated in the Civil Service Bureau's internship scheme for students with disabilities and has worked for seven weeks at the Hong Kong Office of the Selective Placement Division of the Labour Department, assisting employment consultants to help job seekers with disabilities and producing publicity materials. Mrs Lam has met Miss Chow many times. She said she was pleased to know that Miss Chow's health condition has improved in recent years with drug support and that she has enjoyed her internship and wishes to join the civil service in the future. "Despite her serious illness, Miss Chow has always maintained a positive attitude towards life. After being admitted to the University of Hong Kong earlier, she has been planning to enter the job market. Her strong determination is admirable. The Government attaches great importance to the well-being of persons with disabilities. It will continue to implement various measures to promote employment of persons with disabilities, allowing them to contribute to society by showcasing their own abilities in different positions. "The Government also actively promotes disability sports to allow persons with disabilities to display their strengths through sports. The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games opened tonight and Hong Kong has sent 24 athletes to take part in eight sports. Given the excellent results achieved by Hong Kong athletes in previous Paralympic Games, I encourage members of the public to support our athletes through TV broadcasts to motivate them to strive for good results," Mrs Lam said. The Civil Service Bureau has run an internship scheme for students with disabilities since 2016 to provide opportunities for them to gain work experience in the Government. This scheme is different from other government internship schemes as it contains a lot of training elements. Relevant departments have to provide appropriate training and briefings for the interns and assign an experienced officer to be the mentor of each intern to enable civil service colleagues to appreciate the talents and potential of the students. A total of 58 students with disabilities from tertiary institutions joined this year's internship scheme. Ends/Tuesday, August 24, 2021 Issued at HKT 21:54 NNNN
CE attends Policy Address public consultation session
22.8.2021

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (August 22) attended a public consultation session for the 2021 Policy Address to listen to views and suggestions of members of the public on the upcoming Policy Address directly. The activity was held at the Seminar Hall of the Xiqu Centre at the West Kowloon Cultural District and broadcast live by Radio Television Hong Kong. More than 100 people from various districts participated in person or online, including members of ethnic minorities. More than 30 members of the public spoke at the two-hour public consultation session. Their views covered a wide range of areas, including land and housing, arts and culture, district development and transport, national education and arrangement for cross-boundary students. Participants also gave various suggestions, including ways to enhance support for women, children, youth, the elderly, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities. "I thank members of the public for taking the time on a holiday to participate in the public consultation session for the Policy Address to give their views. With the implementation of the National Security Law and improvements to the electoral system, Hong Kong's developments have been put back on the right track with the support of the Central Authorities and people are full of hope for the future. I encourage members of the public to continue to give their views to help me formulate the upcoming Policy Address to map out the future of Hong Kong and rebuild hope and confidence of the people," Mrs Lam said. Since launching the public consultation exercise for the 2021 Policy Address on July 6, Mrs Lam has hosted 25 consultation sessions in different formats to date. Topics ranged from people's livelihoods and welfare, finance, commerce and trade, aviation, legal services, innovation and technology, education and labour to land and housing, medical and health services, sports, arts and culture. She met with the stakeholders of various sectors, including legislators, chambers of commerce, professional bodies, non-government bodies and the general public to listen to their views on the upcoming Policy Address. Mrs Lam will host about 10 more consultation sessions in the coming weeks to meet with different sectors and groups. She will deliver the Policy Address on October 6. Ends/Sunday, August 22, 2021 Issued at HKT 15:35 NNNN
CE officiates at flag presentation ceremony for HKSAR Delegation to 14th National Games
20.8.2021

​The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (August 20) officiated at the flag presentation ceremony for the Hong Kong, China Delegation to the 14th National Games of the People's Republic of China, and presented the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag to the Secretary for Home Affairs and Head of the HKSAR Delegation, Mr Casper Tsui. The National Games, organised by the General Administration of Sport of China, is held every four years, and is the highest level and largest national mega sports event in China. The 14th National Games, with 35 competitions, will be held in Shaanxi between September 15 and 27. As of August 17, a total of 171 Hong Kong athletes will participate in 18 final competitions at the 14th National Games, including shooting, athletics, badminton, boxing, canoeing (sprint), cycling (road race, track and mountain bike), equestrian (jumping), fencing, golf, gymnastics (artistic gymnastics), table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, volleyball (beach volleyball), baseball/softball (baseball), karatedo, rock climbing and wushu (taolu and sanda). Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Tsui said the HKSAR has participated in this national mega sports event seven times since returning to the Motherland. Hong Kong athletes had attained remarkable achievements in the last National Games and in many international mega sports events in recent years. He said that the Government has all along been promoting sports in the community, supporting elite sports development and making Hong Kong a hub for major international sports events. Resources will be allocated to support elite athletes and sports development, including supporting the extension work of the Hong Kong Sports Institute. He wished the Delegation an outstanding achievement in the Games. Also attending the flag presentation ceremony today were the President of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China, and the Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Delegation, Mr Timothy Fok; the Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs and Honorary Adviser of the Delegation, Mrs Cherry Tse; the Commissioner for Sports and member of the Organising Committee of the Delegation, Mr Yeung Tak-keung; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services and the Vice Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Delegation, Mr Vincent Liu; and the Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Delegation and member of the Organising Committee of the Delegation, Dr Albert Hung. Ends/Friday, August 20, 2021 Issued at HKT 19:00 NNNN