Month: August 2025

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     To commemorate and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong, the Chinese Culture Promotion Office (CCPO) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Water Supplies Department (WSD) jointly present “An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin: 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong” Exhibition, at the Lobby, 1/F, Hong Kong Museum of History, from tomorrow (August 23) to December 15. Admission is free. With rare historical photos and text descriptions, the exhibition showcases Hong Kong’s response to drought in the 1960s, the Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Construction Project, and the ongoing efforts of the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong to ensure the quality and quantity of the Dongjiang water supply.
 
     The supply of Dongjiang water to Hong Kong since 1965 serves as an important cornerstone for maintaining Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability. Coming from the mountains, the continuous flow of Dongjiang water not only alleviates Hong Kong’s water shortage but also symbolises the inseparable blood ties and deep friendship between the people of the Mainland and Hong Kong. Spanning 83 kilometres, this large-scale inter-basin water supply project was completed in just one year, with contributions from tens of thousands of builders from the Pearl River Delta, including over 200 faculty members and students from Guangdong Industrial Institute (now Guangdong University of Technology). The exhibition introduces their stories of pouring their youthful passion into the project.
 
     The exhibition also features an interactive quiz game, allowing members of the public to understand this vast water supply project from multiple perspectives, and tips on water conservation. It also displays award-winning entries from the “Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Dongjiang Water Supply to Hong Kong” Primary School Parent-child Drawing Competition held earlier.
 
     The exhibition is jointly organised by the CCPO and the WSD, and supported by the Hong Kong Museum of History and Bauhinia Magazine. For details of the exhibition, please visit the website: www.ccpo.gov.hk/en/programme/an-inseparable-bond-our-blessed-origin-60th-anniversary-of-dongjiang-water-supply-to-hong-kong-exhibition/
 
     The exhibition is one of the activities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang water supply to Hong Kong under the theme “Dongjiang River – An Inseparable Bond, Our Blessed Origin”. Through various activities, the Government aims to enhance public understanding of the importance of Dongjiang water to Hong Kong’s prosperity, stability and long-term development as well as the country’s longstanding care and support for Hong Kong.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in collaboration with the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO), the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), and The South East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN) Research and Training Centre (Centre), hosted the third Financial Leadership Training Program (Program) in Hong Kong from August 19 to 22. Building upon the success of the event in the last two years, this year’s Program welcomed over 40 senior representatives from central banks, ministries of finance, and related government agencies in the ASEAN+3 and SEACEN member economies as well as international organisations.

The Program aimed at enhancing participants’ capabilities in safeguarding regional macroeconomic and financial stability, and providing a platform for attendees to engage in wide-ranging discussions on issues pertinent to the region, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their professional knowledge. During the Program, participants exchanged views with industry leaders, regulators and academia representatives on topical issues including local currency usage, carbon markets and disaster risk insurance, as well as fintech, artificial intelligence and financial digitalisation.

     Deputy Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Darryl Chan, said, “The success of this year’s Program underscores the deepening collaboration among our regional economies and institutions. By equipping senior public sector officials with skills and insights on pressing economic and financial issues, we are not only strengthening individual capacity, but also building collective resilience across Asia.”

About AMRO
AMRO is an international organisation that aims to contribute to the macroeconomic and financial resilience and stability in the ASEAN+3 region.

About ADBI
ADBI is a Tokyo-based think tank of the Asian Development Bank, providing policy research, capacity building, training, and outreach to assist developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.

About The SEACEN Centre
     The SEACEN Centre has established its unique regional position in serving its membership of central banks in the Asia-Pacific region through its learning programmes, research work, and networking and collaboration platforms for capability building in central banking knowledge.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

​A total lunar eclipse will occur in Hong Kong on the late night of September 7 (Sunday) to the early hours of September 8 (Monday). The elevation of the moon will be relatively high during the eclipse. The whole event can be directly observed with unaided eyes at places with an unobstructed view to the south and southwest if weather permits.
 
The lunar eclipse will begin at 11.26pm on September 7. The moon will start entering the umbra of the Earth at 0.27am on September 8 and will be completely engulfed in the umbra at 1.30am, marking the beginning of the phase of total eclipse. The maximum eclipse will occur at 2.12am, and the moon will begin its exit from the umbra at 2.53am. The phase of total eclipse will last for one hour and 23 minutes. During the period, the moon will not completely disappear from sight but will appear dull red. This is the result of the blue light component of the sunlight being scattered by the Earth’s atmosphere and the remaining red light being refracted onto the lunar surface. The entire process of lunar eclipse will end at 4.57am on September 8.
 
Details of this total lunar eclipse are as follows.
 

Date	Time	Phenomenon	Elevation	Direction (Azimuth)
September 7 (Sunday)	6.21pm	Moonrise	-1 degree	East (99 degrees)
	11.26pm	Moon enters penumbra	58 degrees	South-southeast (156 degrees)
September 8 (Monday)	0.27am	Moon enters umbra	60 degrees	South (184 degrees)
	1.30am	Total eclipse begins	56 degrees	South-southwest (213 degrees)
	2.12am	Maximum eclipse	50 degrees	Southwest (227 degrees)
	2.53am	Total eclipse ends	43 degrees	West-southwest (237 degrees)
	3.57am	Moon exits umbra	30 degrees	West-southwest (248 degrees)
	4.57am	Moon exits penumbra	18 degrees	West-southwest (256 degrees)

​On the late night of September 7 to the early hours of September 8, members of the public can watch the whole event via a webcast webpage, jointly hosted by the Hong Kong Observatory, the Hong Kong Space Museum, the Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre (sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen), the Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College and the Creative Education Unit of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups.
 
For the latest weather conditions and the astronomical observation conditions on September 7 and 8, please refer to the Hong Kong Observatory’s 9-day weather forecast webpage and the Weather Information for Astronomical Observation webpage.
 
The next lunar eclipse observable in Hong Kong will be a total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

Artificial intelligence is accelerating the transformation of Taiwan’s robotics industry. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) has partnered with China Steel Machinery, National Taiwan University Hospital, and Changhua Christian Hospital to introduce three cutting-edge applications: Taiwan’s first AI endoscopic robot that improves diagnostic safety and efficiency; medical logistics and instrument preparation robots that ease healthcare workloads by 20%; and a digital twin welding robot that doubles efficiency while halving costs.

These innovations will debut at the 2025 Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS) on August 20 at the MOEA DoIT Technology Pavilion, demonstrating how Taiwan is advancing AI-driven robotics in healthcare and manufacturing.

DoIT Senior Technical Specialist Tsung-Hsun Tsou highlighted that as global supply chains restructure and industries pursue smarter production, Taiwan is moving from “manufacturing” to “smart manufacturing.” Over the past six years, DoIT has secured 70 patents worldwide, completed more than 300 technology transfers, and generated nearly NT$12 billion in derivative industrial value and private investment. These achievements reflect Taiwan’s growing capabilities in AI, robotics, and cross-sector integration.

Innovation Highlights

-AI Endoscopic Robot: Taiwan’s first, introduced at National Taiwan University Hospital, enhances precision while reducing risks by avoiding external punctures.

-Medical Service Robots: Relieve healthcare workers of 20% of routine logistics and instrument preparation tasks, allowing staff to focus more on patients.

-Digital Twin Welding Robot: Enables customized, ultra-precise welding with simulation and interactive control, doubling performance and cutting costs in half.

DoIT noted that beyond manufacturing, Taiwan is expanding robotics into healthcare by leveraging ICT strengths and medical expertise. Looking forward, DoIT aims to foster cross-domain cooperation and build a smart healthcare ecosystem that strengthens Taiwan’s global competitiveness in AI robotics.

By integrating advanced technology with industrial and medical applications, Taiwan is poised to capture new opportunities in global smart manufacturing and healthcare markets.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Government declared a vacant ex officio member seat in the Yuen Long District Council by publishing a notice in the Government Gazette today.

 

The ex officio member, Kwok Wing-cheong, passed away on August 2. His office has become vacant pursuant to the District Councils Ordinance.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The 2025 provisional register and the omissions list for the Rural Representative Election (RRE) were released today and members of the public can inspect them until September 9.

 

People can visit the RRE Voter Registration Information Enquiry System to check their own registration particulars and whether they are listed on the omissions list.

 

A full copy of the provisional register and the omissions list can be inspected during office hours at the Electoral Registration Officer’s office at the Home Affairs Department, 30/F Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai.

 

Any person who considers a registered person not eligible for registration can lodge a notice of objection by September 9.

 

Those who have made an application for registration but whose names are not recorded on the register, or have a claim about their details on the register, can lodge a notice of claim during the same period.

 

Call 2152 1521 for enquiries.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region