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&quot;90 Years of Public Service Broadcasting in Hong Kong&quot; exhibition to be held at Hong Kong Heritage Museum
6.11.2018

The "90 Years of Public Service Broadcasting in Hong Kong" exhibition will be open to the public from tomorrow (November 7) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. The exhibition showcases special moments in the history of Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and the broadcasting industry in Hong Kong over the past 90 years. To celebrate the milestone of the 90th anniversary of public service broadcasting in Hong Kong in 2018, the "90 Years of Public Service Broadcasting in Hong Kong" exhibition is jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and RTHK and jointly organised by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum and RTHK. Through the presentation of a recording studio, classic scenes from programmes including "Below the Lion Rock" and "City Forum" and displays of RTHK's invaluable photos and audio-visual archival materials, the exhibition showcases the development of Hong Kong's broadcasting industry with RTHK as the focus and lets visitors revisit glorious moments of the industry's history through sound and image. An opening ceremony for the exhibition was held today (November 6). Officiating guests included the Acting Chief Executive, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC; the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Communications and Creative Industries), Mr Clement Leung; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Michelle Li; the Director of Broadcasting, Mr Leung Ka-wing; representative of the performing arts sector Alan Tam; and the Museum Director of the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, Ms Fione Lo. Radio and television broadcasting is closely related to the daily lives of Hong Kong people. The broadcasting industry provides news and entertainment, bears testimony to social events, and promotes history, culture and art. It has developed alongside society and has captured collective memories along the way. In June 1928, the then Hong Kong Government took over a non-governmental radio broadcasting body, the Hong Kong Radio Society, to commence its broadcasting services. With "GOW" as its call sign, the broadcaster marked the founding of what is known today as RTHK. Since then, RTHK has become the sole public service broadcaster in Hong Kong. As the years passed, technological advances facilitated RTHK's innovation and evolution of programmes. In addition to its long-established radio service, RTHK later launched its TV service followed by the development of its website and mobile apps. News, information and entertainment are provided on various platforms to suit the public's changing lifestyle. The exhibition will run until February 25 next year. For details of the exhibition, please visit www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk/en_US/web/hm/exhibitions/data/exid253.html , or call 2180 8188 for enquiries. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is located at 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin. Ends/Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Issued at HKT 18:55 NNNN
CSD holds 66th Autumn Fair
3.11.2018

The Correctional Services Department (CSD) Sports Association held its 66th Autumn Fair at the football field adjacent to Stanley Prison today (November 3). The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, officiated at the opening ceremony. The theme of this year's fair was "We Promote Inclusiveness in Full Vigour". The venue, the stalls and some handicrafts made by persons in custody were themed around sports to reflect the creativity and vitality of the correctional officers and persons in custody. Elderly persons and ethnic minority members were invited to participate in the fair to promote social inclusion. The 66th Autumn Fair also had booths selling items made by persons in custody, including furniture, wooden decorations, stationery, rattan products, plants and handicrafts. The "Harmony Café" was set up in the Theme Corner of the fair, where milk tea and snacks made by persons in custody of Cape Collinson Correctional Institution were served to the public. The café enabled persons in custody to put into practice the knowledge and skills they gained from vocational training in food and beverages at the institution. Various organisations were invited to perform at the fair, including a military band performance by the People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, a motorcycling performance by the Civil Aid Service, a Chinese martial arts performance, a cheerleading performance by an award-winning school cheering team and a marching band performance. The dragon and lion dance team of the CSD Sports Association and the CSD Dog Unit also performed at the fair. The Best Stall Competition prize was won by Lo Wu Correctional Institution. The Best Product award went to Stanley Prison for its wooden bowling storage box. After deducting costs, the funds raised from sales and donations through various channels at the Fair will go to voluntary agencies. The Fair also provided opportunities for persons in custody to contribute to the community. Ends/Saturday, November 3, 2018 Issued at HKT 13:58 NNNN
CE expresses sorrow over passing of Mr Raymond Chow
2.11.2018

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (November 2) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned film producer, Mr Raymond Chow. "Held in high regard in the film sector, Mr Chow founded Golden Harvest in the 1970s. He created a variety of film styles, produced a number of popular movies and groomed many top directors and actors, making enormous contributions to the development of the glory days of the movie industry in Hong Kong in the 1980s. He was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 1998 for his contribution to the development of the Hong Kong film industry. "I was grieved to learn of Mr Chow's passing. On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family," Mrs Lam said. Ends/Friday, November 2, 2018 Issued at HKT 23:20 NNNN
CE to lead delegation to Shenzhen and Beijing in celebration of 40th anniversary of country&apos;s reform and opening up
2.11.2018

​To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the reform and opening up of the country, the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, will lead a delegation to visit Shenzhen and Beijing from November 10 to 12. The delegation comprises members of various sectors of the community who have made profound contributions to the reform and opening up of the country and to Hong Kong. The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan; the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau; and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will join the visit. The delegation will depart for Shenzhen on November 10 to visit a thematic exhibition on the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening up. They will also visit another exhibition and an iconic site relating to reform and opening up in Qianhai. While in Beijing from November 11 to 12, the delegation will be received by the state leaders. It will also attend a seminar co-organised by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council which will review the history of Hong Kong's participation in the reform and opening up of the country, and look ahead to the key development aspects of the country's further reform and opening up as well as Hong Kong's role in the overall development of the country. Mrs Lam will return to Hong Kong on November 12. During her absence, the Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, and the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, will be Acting Chief Executive. Ms Cheng will be Acting Chief Executive until Mr Cheung returns from Switzerland to Hong Kong on November 10. Ends/Friday, November 2, 2018 Issued at HKT 18:02 NNNN
CE to visit Shanghai
1.11.2018

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, will visit Shanghai from November 4 to 6 to attend the opening ceremony of the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE). The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will accompany Mrs Lam on the visit. The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will join parts of the trip. Mrs Lam will attend the opening ceremony of the CIIE on November 5 and speak in a parallel session of the Hongqiao International Economic and Trade Forum on the theme "Trade and Innovation". She will also tour the Hong Kong Exhibition Area and exhibition booths of Hong Kong enterprises and organisations. The next day, Mrs Lam will attend the launch ceremony of the Shanghai Hong Kong University Alliance (SHUA) at Fudan University, visit a cultural facility and meet with Hong Kong people living or studying in Shanghai. The SHUA is jointly initiated by eight universities each from Shanghai and Hong Kong. It aims to strengthen exchanges and co-operation between universities of the two cities in aspects such as nurturing of talents and scientific research, raising each other's standards in relevant areas and creating synergy for innovation. Mrs Lam will return to Hong Kong in the evening on November 6. During her absence, the Secretary for Justice, Ms Teresa Cheng, SC, will be Acting Chief Executive. Ends/Thursday, November 1, 2018 Issued at HKT 19:21 NNNN
CE expresses sorrow over passing of Professor Louis Cha
30.10.2018

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, today (October 30) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned writer and veteran newsman Professor Louis Cha. "A learned man and an acclaimed writer of martial arts novels, Professor Cha's works inherited the tradition of Chinese classics with the integration of history and culture, and are very popular among Chinese in various parts of the world. His works had been widely adapted into television serials and films, contributing significantly to the promotion of Chinese culture. "Professor Cha is also highly regarded in the newspaper industry with decades of experience in it. He founded Ming Pao in his early years and also wrote editorials with constructive comments for society, earning the respect of the sector. "Professor Cha served in various public duties, including member of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Basic Law Drafting Committee, the Hong Kong convenor of the sub-group on the political system and member of the Executive Committee of the Basic Law Consultative Committee. Professor Cha was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2000 for his outstanding achievements in Chinese literature and journalism and contributions in public service. "I was grieved to learn of Professor Cha's passing. On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family," Mrs Lam said. Ends/Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Issued at HKT 23:18 NNNN
Hang Seng Management College acquires university title
30.10.2018

Subsequent to the approval by the Chief Executive in Council today (October 30) of the application from the Hang Seng Management College (HSMC) to change its English and Chinese titles to "The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong" and "香港恒生大學" respectively, the Permanent Secretary for Education has approved the change of the English and Chinese titles in accordance with the Post Secondary Colleges Ordinance (Cap 320) (the Ordinance). The Secretary for Education, Mr Kevin Yeung, congratulated the institution. He said that the development of private universities added diversity to Hong Kong's higher education system and provided a channel for all sectors of society to contribute resources and efforts for the benefit of students. The HSMC is the first self-financing post-secondary education institution to acquire a university title since the publication of the revised roadmap of criteria for acquiring university title for post-secondary colleges registered under the Ordinance in 2015. Factors considered included the breadth of programmes offered, research capability, size and scale, governance and management, financial sustainability, academic environment and quality assurance. To assess the readiness of the HSMC for becoming a private university, the college invited the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) to undertake an Institutional Review in 2017. The HKCAAVQ concluded that the HSMC met the standards expected of a private university. The Hang Seng School of Commerce (HSSC) was founded in 1980 to provide mainly business diploma courses, however in later years it also began to offer matriculation courses and pre-associate and associate degree programmes. Established by the HSSC, the HSMC has been registered under the Ordinance since 2010. In the 2018/19 academic year, the HSMC operated 19 self-financing locally-accredited post-secondary programmes, including 17 bachelor's degree programmes and two master's degree programmes, with over 4 000 students in total. To date, the HSMC has attained Programme Area Accreditation (PAA) status for the disciplines of business and management; languages and related studies; and mass media and communications, journalism and public relations. Despite HSMC acquiring the title of a university, the PAA status obtained will still be subject to Periodic Institutional Review by the HKCAAVQ. Moreover, the HSMC will be required to submit a progress report together with an audited financial report to the Education Bureau annually to ensure its teaching quality and financial sustainability. The Education Bureau has commissioned the HKCAAVQ to review the reports and provide independent expert advice to the Bureau. Ends/Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Issued at HKT 16:17 NNNN
Transcript of remarks by Acting CE at media session before ExCo meeting
30.10.2018

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 (October 30): Reporter:… was …for two days on the weekend and that has been criticised by the public for being just …services. Is it time to review the mechanism governing public transport? And what is your take on the travel chaos of the shuttle bus on the Zhuhai-Macao Bridge? Acting Chief Executive: The problem stems from the fact that it happened on Sunday night with a surge in travellers. On a normal weekday after the opening of the Bridge, only around 35 000 people left Hong Kong. But on that particular Sunday evening, we are talking about 70 000 which is more than double of the normal weekday figure. So, that situation was certainly not satisfactory, undesirable. What's going to happen is that the Transport Department will work closely with the operators to iron out the problem and find a viable solution, and also work in close liaison with the Zhuhai authorities and the Macao authorities as well. We hope that the operator can provide, deploy more buses to tackle the situation if warranted. Reporter: Can you also respond to the question on MTR as well? Acting Chief Executive: I know the sentiment of the commuters, and I would urge the MTR to take account of the aspirations and views expressed by the community, commuters in particular, on this special arrangement. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.) Ends/Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Issued at HKT 12:38 NNNN
CE starts her visit to Japan
29.10.2018

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, started her five-day visit programme in Japan after arriving in Tokyo this afternoon (October 29). Accompanied by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, Mrs Lam met with the Governor of Tokyo, Ms Yuriko Koike. Mrs Lam said that she, the first woman Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was very pleased to meet with the first woman Governor of Tokyo. Mrs Lam pointed out that Tokyo and Hong Kong have a lot in common and both are important business hubs and financial centres, and said that exchanges between the governments of the two places have been more frequent and officials of the Government of the HKSAR attend large-scale conferences in Tokyo from time to time. Mrs Lam added that Tokyo is a popular destination for Hong Kong tourists with more than a quarter of Hong Kong tourists bound for Japan visiting Tokyo last year, and said that she hopes the Tokyo government would continue its support for the work of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Tokyo) so that exchanges and co-operation between the two places in different aspects can be strengthened. Mrs Lam and Mr Yau then attended a dinner hosted by the Japan-Hong Kong Parliamentarian League (JHKPL) to exchange views with more than 20 members of the JHKPL on affairs concerning Hong Kong and Japan. Noting that the JHKPL has been Hong Kong's important ally in promoting bilateral relations between the two places since its establishment in 1992, she thanked the Chairman of the JHKPL, Mr Wataru Takeshita, and its past chairmen and all the members for their support for Hong Kong over the years and expressed the hope that they will continue to follow Hong Kong's development. Mrs Lam will continue her visit tomorrow (October 30). Ends/Monday, October 29, 2018 Issued at HKT 21:06 NNNN
CE meets President of Xinhua News Agency
28.10.2018

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, met the President of the Xinhua News Agency, Mr Cai Mingzhao, at Government House today (October 28). Mrs Lam welcomed Mr Cai's visit to Hong Kong and briefed him on the latest development of the city. She said that Hong Kong is integrating into the overall development of the nation with the support of the Central People's Government, and is participating proactively in the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with a view to leveraging its strengths to meet the country's needs. She said that the recent commissioning of the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge as well as the upcoming opening of the Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point enhance enormously connectivity between Hong Kong and the Mainland and lay a solid foundation for the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. She said that the Xinhua News Agency has a long history and has been responsible for reporting the country's latest developments to readers. She said she hopes that through its diversified coverage, the agency would continue to report news on various aspects of the developments in Hong Kong for readers at home and abroad, and provide Hong Kong people with information about the Mainland, the countries along the Belt and Road and the world as a whole. Ends/Sunday, October 28, 2018 Issued at HKT 15:11 NNNN
CE officiates at 2018 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony
27.10.2018

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, presented honours and awards to 265 recipients at the 2018 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony held at Government House today (October 27). Mrs Lam congratulated all recipients of honours and awards and expressed her appreciation of their distinguished achievements in their respective fields and contributions to Hong Kong. Among the recipients, four received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, eight the Gold Bauhinia Star, 19 the Silver Bauhinia Star, four the Medal for Bravery (Silver), 11 the Distinguished Service Medal for the disciplined services and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), 39 the Bronze Bauhinia Star and nine the Medal for Bravery (Bronze). In addition, 43 recipients received the Meritorious Service Medal for the disciplined services and the ICAC, 59 the Medal of Honour, 47 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service and 22 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service. The 2018 Honours List was issued earlier on July 1 ( www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201807/01/P2018063000485.htm ). Ends/Saturday, October 27, 2018 Issued at HKT 18:00 NNNN
Appointments to the Estate Agents Authority
26.10.2018

The Government announced today (October 26) that the Chief Executive has appointed/re-appointed the following individuals to the Estate Agents Authority (EAA) for a period of two-year with effect from November 1, 2018: Chairman Professor William Leung Wing-cheung Vice-Chairman Ms Elaine Liu Yuk-ling Persons of Category A (the estate agency sector) Mr Calvin Tse Shun-lai Dr Lawrance Wong Dun-king Mr Addy Wong Wai-hung Persons of Category B (related fields) Professor Eddie Hui Chi-man (new appointment) Mr Daryl Ng Win-kong (new appointment) Ms Gilly Wong Fung-han Mr Ricky Wong Kwong-yiu Persons of Category C (others) Mrs Peggy Cheung Po-yee Ms Meena Datwani (new appointment) Mr Douglas Lam Tak-yip Ms Lo Jane Curzon Mr Simon Siu Chak-yu Ms Phoebe Tse Siu-ling Ms Avon Yue Nga-fong Permanent Secretary for Transport and Housing (Housing) or his representative "We are most grateful to the four outgoing Members, namely Professor Chau Kwong-wing, Mr Horace Cheung Kwok-kwan, Ms Anna Seto Wai-ching and Mr Yu Wai-wai for their invaluable advice and support to the work of the EAA over the years, particularly in enhancing the service standard of the estate agency trade," the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Frank Chan Fan, said. The EAA is a statutory body established on November 1, 1997 under the Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap 511) with a view to enhancing the standard of service of estate agents and the protection of buyers and sellers of property. Ends/Friday, October 26, 2018 Issued at HKT 10:12 NNNN
CE visits Hebei
25.10.2018

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, this morning (October 25) concluded her visit to Beijing and departed for Hebei, where she met with the Secretary of the CPC Hebei Provincial Committee and the Governor of Hebei Province and visited the Xiongan New Area. Mrs Lam, accompanied by the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Patrick Nip, and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, met with the Secretary of the CPC Hebei Provincial Committee, Mr Wang Dongfeng, and the Governor of Hebei Province, Mr Xu Qin, in Shijiazhuang in the morning. Noting that this is the opening year of Hong Kong's better integration into the overall development of the nation, she said that the recent commissioning of the Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge as well as the upcoming opening of the Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point lay a solid foundation for the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. She said that with the integration of Hong Kong into the overall development of the country, the city will strengthen collaboration with various Mainland provinces and municipalities and hopes to participate in and contribute to the development of the Xiongan New Area. She invited Hebei leaders to visit Hong Kong with a delegation to introduce to Hong Kong enterprises Hebei's advantages and future developments. After attending a working lunch with Mr Xu, Mrs Lam and the other officials visited the Xiongan New Area affairs service centre and exhibition centre to learn about the present situation of the area and its future planning, transport infrastructure, smart city construction blueprint and cultural conservation. The state-level Xiongan New Area, established last year, is designed to develop as an international city with high-tech industries. Housing higher education and research institutions, medical and health institutions, financial institutions, high-end services and high-tech industries, the area will be developed to relieve Beijing of functions that are not essential to its role as the nation's capital. Mrs Lam and the other officials then visited Baiyangdian Lake to learn about measures to protect the surrounding ecological environment and the biodiversity of the freshwater lake. Baiyangdian Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the North China Plain and an important part in the development of the Xiongan New Area into an ecological city. Mrs Lam and the other officials concluded the trip in the afternoon and returned to Hong Kong in the evening. Ends/Thursday, October 25, 2018 Issued at HKT 19:11 NNNN