Month: May 2026

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​An incoming passenger was sentenced to 80 days of imprisonment and fined $1,000 by the Shatin Magistrates’ Courts today (May 25) for possessing duty-not-paid cigars and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO).

Customs officers intercepted an incoming male passenger, aged 41, at the Hong Kong International Airport on May 22 and seized about 8.7 kilograms of duty-not-paid cigars, with an estimated market value of about $331,000 and a duty potential of about $37,000, from his personal baggage. The passenger was subsequently arrested. 

Customs welcomes the sentence. The custodial sentence has imposed a considerable deterrent effect and reflects the seriousness of the offences.

Customs reminds members of the public that under the DCO, cigars are dutiable goods to which the DCO applies. Any person who imports, deals with, possesses, sells or buys duty-not-paid cigars commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $2 million and imprisonment for seven years.

Members of the public may report any suspected illicit cigarette activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced yesterday (May 24) that it is investigating a suspected case of cruelty to animals at a dog shelter on Ching Tam Road, Yuen Kong San Tsuen, Kam Sheung Road.

AFCD received a complaint on May 21 concerning dogs being kept in cages and placed in open areas at the dog shelter. AFCD officers, together with staff from the Hong Kong Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals immediately visited the site but were unable to gain entry. On May 22, AFCD officers returned to the shelter with police assistance and successfully entered the site for investigation.

During the operation, AFCD officers found a number of dogs, some of which were kept in cages placed in open areas without adequate shelter. As the dog keeper failed to make immediate reasonable improvement, the AFCD seized a total of 12 dogs on site and took them back to the animal management centre for care. The AFCD will continue to conduct an in-depth investigation into the case. If there is sufficient evidence, prosecution will be taken against the person concerned.

Under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance (Cap. 169), any person who treats an animal cruelly, including causing any unnecessary suffering to an animal by any act or omission without reasonable cause, commits an offence. Upon conviction, the maximum penalty is a fine of $200,000 and imprisonment for three years.

Members of the public who come across any suspected cases of cruelty to animals are urged to report to AFCD immediately by calling 1823. In case of emergency, please call the Police for assistance.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:

Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (May 24) warmly congratulate the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. They extend their highest respect to all crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload expert from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, “This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This mission is the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and the first time a Hong Kong expert has participated, which is a truly momentous occasion. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the country for providing Hong Kong’s innovation and technology talent with this invaluable opportunity to take part in the country’s aerospace endeavours. Dr Lai has successfully undergone the rigorous selection and training process to become one of the country’s fourth batch of astronauts, and China’s fourth female astronaut to reach space, contributing Hong Kong’s strength to the national aerospace endeavours. She has exemplified the Lion Rock spirit of rising to challenges with resilience and perseverance. Her courage and determination are truly admirable, and all Hong Kong citizens are immensely inspired and proud of her. The understanding and support of her family are also essential for her to participate in this mission with resolution. I am deeply grateful for their support and commitment.

“The HKSAR Government is actively developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting promising research projects through various funding schemes. As an example, the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO) camera, developed under a project led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and funded by the Government’s Innovation and Technology Support Programme Special Call on Aerospace Technology, has successfully arrived at China’s Tiangong Space Station, becoming Hong Kong’s first scientific payload aboard the station. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong’s innovation and technology edge and talent advantages.”

Non-official Members of the Executive Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the country for its high recognition of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology talent, development and achievements, as well as its profound emphasis, care and support for Hong Kong’s scientific and technological development. They firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will seize this historic moment to nurture more outstanding innovation and technology talent for the country and Hong Kong, and better integrate into and serve the country’s overall development.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department said today (May 24) that the red flag at Hung Shing Yeh Beach in Islands District has been lowered.

The red flag was hoisted at the beach earlier after an oil spill.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

A delegation led by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) completed their three-day technical visits on hydrogen in Yangtze River Delta region today (May 23).

The Yangtze River Delta is one of the most vibrant regions for the hydrogen industry development in the country, with a complete industrial chain and an innovation-driven ecosystem. The delegation, comprised international and Hong Kong hydrogen experts and corporate representatives, visited state-level key hydrogen testing facilities and leading hydrogen enterprises in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. They learnt about fuel cell vehicles, fuel cells, liquid hydrogen equipment, hydrogen tank containers, electrolysers and railway-related hydrogen equipment, as well as a variety of innovative and large-scale application scenarios, including the Jiaxing Zhapu International Port Container Terminal and a hydrogen refuelling station supplied with hydrogen via pipelines.

The delegation learnt about national-level hydrogen testing capabilities, research and manufacturing capacities across the five core segments of the hydrogen industry namely production, storage, transportation, refuelling and utilisation, as well as application outcomes of hydrogen in various scenarios, further deepening collaboration between the country and international partners in hydrogen development.

When concluding the visits, the Assistant Director (Gas and General Legislation) of the EMSD, Mr Eric Wong, said that, as set out in “The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address”, Hong Kong will actively integrate itself into the country’s overall development and plays an active role of “Bringing in” and “Going Global”. The visits were one of the key events of the Hydrogen Week. By leading representatives from more than ten countries and hydrogen experts to witness on-site the significant potential of the hydrogen energy technologies in the country and Hong Kong, the visits are expected to help foster more cross-border co-operation opportunities, fully demonstrating Hong Kong’s unique role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”.

​Looking ahead, the EMSD will continue to make use of key platforms such as the Hydrogen Week, to give full play to Hong Kong’s advantages of internationalisation and connecting the Mainland and the world. This will help high-quality hydrogen enterprises from the Mainland and Hong Kong to “go global”, while bringing international enterprises and capital into the country, thereby contributing to the robust development of the country’s hydrogen industry in the international market.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, at the discussion session entitled “Foster New Engines of Innovative and Dynamic Trade and Investment Cooperation” at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou today (May 23):

     Thank you, Chair, and the Acting Secretary-General of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) for his insightful presentation.

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