Author: MIL-OSI Publisher

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

On the afternoon of July 23, President Lai Ching-te presided over the eighth meeting of the National Climate Change Committee. In his opening statement, President Lai said that in the face of climate change, the government has proposed three core strategies: increasing social action, bolstering energy stability, and protecting the vitality of our land. The president said that these strategies aim to help maintain food self-sufficiency, increase energy autonomy, and strengthen disaster prevention and public health. He expressed hope that the long-term task of climate governance can bring policies into local communities and daily life so that Taiwan may develop sustainably.
A translation of President Lai’s opening statement follows:
Today is the eighth meeting of the National Climate Change Committee and the inaugural meeting of its third-term committee.
First, I would like to thank all the deputy conveners, advisors, and committee members from the previous terms of the committee for their expert suggestions. Through our joint efforts, we have gradually deepened our carbon reduction strategies and advanced climate adaptation work. Through cross-committee cooperation, we have also incorporated climate risks into health policies and national security planning, thereby strengthening our extreme heat response, disaster preparedness, and energy resilience.
I look forward to the third-term committee building on this foundation to further integrate climate governance into national spatial planning, the energy and industry sectors, and the daily life of every individual.
Last month, Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, and the global average temperature for the month was the second-highest in history. In July, the World Meteorological Organization noted that El Niño has already formed and is expected to strengthen between July and September, significantly increasing the likelihood of worldwide extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall.
These developments repeatedly remind us that climate risks are becoming more frequent and complex, and that they directly impact our daily lives.
Taiwan is an island nation where mountains, rivers, and maritime environments are closely interconnected and population and industries are highly concentrated. Maintaining food self-sufficiency, increasing energy autonomy, and strengthening disaster prevention and public health are important national capacities to respond to climate change and international circumstances.
Over the past few years, heavy rainstorms could simultaneously trigger mountain landslides and urban flooding. The increasing number of hot days not only raises the demand for water and electricity, but also brings agricultural losses and health risks. Ocean warming and rising sea levels are also threatening the safety of fisheries and coastal settlements.
To address these compound challenges that involve homeland security, food supplies, and the livelihoods and well-being of our people, the government must integrate expertise from all sectors, proactively manage risks, be well-prepared, and implement policies. Therefore, today I want to propose three core strategies:
First, increase social action.
Climate governance requires the collective participation of the entire society. The government will provide clear information, timely warnings, and concrete action guidelines so that the public can understand climate risks, be prepared to respond, and have the ability to participate in climate adaptation efforts.
For example, the urban forest planning we proposed at the seventh committee meeting is a climate action in which the entire public can participate. Currently, the Executive Yuan has established a national-level Urban Forest Promotion Committee and initiated local forums. A total of 50 local forums will be held to gather opinions from various county and city governments and groups. A national-level urban forest plan is expected to be proposed by the end of the year.
I request that the administrative team ensure that there are channels for participation in the plan by all levels of government, as well as schools, communities, enterprises, and citizens. We must work together in the planning and maintenance of urban forests to make them an important foundation for enhancing urban resilience.
Second, bolster energy stability.
Taiwan is heavily reliant on imported energy. In the face of international energy price fluctuations and extreme climate risks, we must not only continue expanding domestic low-carbon energy generation, but also strengthen power grid resilience and energy storage and dispatch capabilities to ensure a stable power supply and support people’s livelihoods and industrial growth.
Through the concerted efforts of all sectors, we have already installed 508 offshore wind turbines as of this month, with a total installed capacity reaching 4.9GW, which ranks fifth in the world. Last year, the power generated by offshore wind facilities also exceeded 10 billion kilowatt-hours for the first time.
Next, we not only need to promote the stable development of offshore wind power, but also improve industrial supply chains and talent cultivation, as well as conduct environmental assessments to ensure that the energy transition process can strike a balance among power supply stability, environmental sustainability, and local development.
Third, protect the vitality of our land.
Forests, farmland, rivers, wetlands, coasts, and maritime areas are Taiwan’s precious natural resources; they also serve as natural barriers to conserve water resources, regulate flooding, and stabilize food production.
The government will continue to strengthen scientific monitoring and nature restoration, and incorporate the long-term risks of extreme weather into agricultural production and national spatial planning.
Our actions are also in step with those of the international community. From the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework to global adaptation goals, Taiwan will continue to align with international standards, build more comprehensive climate governance capabilities, and leverage healthy ecological environments to strengthen national land resilience and ensure intergenerational security.
These three core strategies will be further outlined in today’s three reports, focusing on broad public engagement, spatial adaptation, and energy transition – all aiming to boost societal momentum, land vitality, and energy stability.
First, the Ministry of Environment will present a report on environmental education for all in order to co-create a sustainable future of mutual prosperity. The goal of this initiative is to deepen public risk awareness and turn low-carbon, sustainable living into an everyday practice for the whole population.
The second report, presented jointly by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ocean Affairs Council, focuses on building resilient agricultural production and sustainable ecosystems in the face of climate change, outlining how food production and national land resilience can be enhanced through ecological conservation and scientific governance.
The third report, presented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, details a mid- to long-term development plan for Taiwan’s offshore wind power. Its goal is to establish a predictable energy development path and steadily advance green energy infrastructure, power grid integration, and industrial supply chains.
Climate governance is a long-term endeavor that requires deep and lasting roots. Only when society is dynamic can policies be integrated into local communities and daily life. Only when the energy supply is stable can it support people’s livelihoods, industry, and national development. Only when the land is thriving can it withstand climate change so that Taiwan may develop sustainably.
Next, I invite all advisors and committee members to share their valuable insights from the perspectives of long-term national development and public safety. Let us work together and continue to enhance Taiwan’s capacity to address climate change.
Following his statement, President Lai heard the abovementioned reports from Minister of Environment Peng Chi-ming (彭啓明), Minister of Agriculture Chen Junne-jih (陳駿季), and Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Lai Chien-hsin (賴建信). Afterward, the president exchanged views with the committee members regarding the content of the reports.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Government announced today that Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation Clara Wong will take up the post of Director-General of Civil Aviation on August 10.

She will succeed Victor Liu, who is retiring.

Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung highlighted that Miss Wong has extensive professional knowledge and experience in civil aviation, and expressed confidence that she will lead the department in rising to challenges ahead.

Noting that Mr Liu has served the civil service with dedication throughout the past 36 years, Mrs Yeung commended his commitment to sustaining and enhancing Hong Kong’s status as an international aviation hub.

“In particular, he has made exemplary contributions in leading the Civil Aviation Department to foster the return to normality of the local aviation industry after the COVID-19 pandemic, support the development of home-developed aircraft, and implement the Three-Runway System Project.”

Mrs Yeung wished Mr Liu a happy retirement.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Six pieces of subsidiary legislation relating to the operation of the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area and Related Extended Areas, collectively known as the Hong Kong Port Area, were published today in the Government Gazette.

The six pieces of legislation are designed to support the operational needs of the Hong Kong Port Area after the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Ordinance is commissioned on July 31.

The redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen is implementing a “colocation arrangement”, meaning that Hong Kong and Mainland immigration and customs clearance will occur in the same building, on the Shenzhen side, rather than at two separate checkpoints. The designated Hong Kong Port Area is part of this combined facility, which is being positioned as the most important 24-hour passenger land boundary control point between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

The new regulations grant entry and exit permissions for cross-boundary drivers, passengers and other travellers.

With regard to law enforcement, the subsidiary legislation will allow detention quarters to be set up at the Hong Kong Port Area, allowing the Immigration Department to carry out routine immigration control and law enforcement duties.

Additionally, with the Hong Kong Port Area designated as a specified control point, people carrying a large quantity of currency or cash-equivalents with a total value more than $120,000 will have to make a declaration to Hong Kong Customs.

On the traffic and transport management fronts, the “permitted area” for New Territories taxis will be expanded to all roads within the Hong Kong Port Area.

The subsidiary legislation also exempts Mainland mobile network operators approved by the Mainland authorities from the requirement to provide public mobile radiocommunications services in the Hong Kong Port Area.

The Government stressed that the subsidiary legislation will enable various departments to discharge their duties in the Hong Kong Port Area in accordance with the law and to facilitate preparatory work for the official opening of the Huanggang Port to the public.

This work includes a series of system tests, trials and drills due to be conducted jointly with the Mainland authorities, to ensure that all operational and clearance arrangements are sound and comprehensive.

The Government will table the subsidiary legislation in the Legislative Council for negative vetting.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Government announced today that a new round of the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) is tentatively scheduled for October 3.

The CRE application will open tomorrow and close at 11.59pm on August 7, with application details set to be uploaded to the Civil Service Bureau’s webpage tomorrow.

The next round of recruitment exercises for civil service posts will begin in September, covering the positions of Administrative Officer (AO), Executive Officer II (EOII), Assistant Information Officer (General) (AIO(G)), Assistant Trade Officer II (ATOII), Management Services Officer II (MSOII) and Transport Officer II (TOII).

The Civil Service Bureau advises anyone planning to apply for degree- or professional-level civil service posts in the near future to participate in this round of examination, as valid CRE results are required in advance.

The pool of eligible candidates for civil service jobs requiring an undergraduate degree has been expanded to include students in their third year of undergraduate studies under a four-year curriculum.

In line with the expanded eligibility, degree holders or professional qualification holders meeting the entry requirements of the posts, and university students graduating in the 2026–27 or 2027–28 academic year, may apply for the examination.

Candidates applying for these vacancies who have not yet passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (Degree/Professional Grades) must apply separately for the test and obtain a passing result before December 5 to be considered for appointment.

For the convenience of those located outside Hong Kong, the CRE and the paper-based BLNST (Degree/Professional Grades) are tentatively scheduled to be held on December 5 in Beijing, Shanghai, London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver and Sydney.

Call the Civil Service Examinations Unit at 2537 6429 or email it for enquiries.

Source: Government of Singapore

24 July 2026 – The National Environment Agency (NEA) launched its annual Say YES to Waste Less (SYTWL) campaign, themed “There is A Price to Waste”, in partnership with UOL Mall’s ‘Green Movement with U’ campaign at Velocity@Novena Square. Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Dr Janil Puthucheary, delivered an opening address, highlighting how everyday choices add up and collective community efforts to practice the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) are key to building a greener Singapore. He invited members of the public to participate in the World Café dialogue on Reduce and Reuse in Singapore on 29 August and 5 September 2026 as part of the ongoing review of the Zero Waste Masterplan.

2.        In 2025, each person in Singapore generated 0.83kg of waste per day¹, much of which ended up at Semakau Landfill. Beyond the environmental toll, waste carries economic costs when resources are extracted, consumed, and discarded after a single use. This year’s SYTWL theme underscores this, encouraging individuals to consider the true costs of their daily consumption habits, both to the environment and themselves, and adopt the 3Rs in their daily lives. The campaign will meet Singaporeans in their everyday spaces through touch points in and around homes, digital and social media platforms, and on-ground engagements with the community, schools, and partners.

Towards a circular economy

3.        Across various sectors, over 180 partners have committed to integrating the 3Rs in their operations, recognising that reducing waste benefits the environment and the bottom line. Through initiatives and incentives like workshops, educational exhibitions, and retail activations collectively covering a footprint of more than 1,500 stores across Singapore, partners are also driving behavioural change among their staff, customers, and the general public, encouraging sustainable habits like reducing food waste and the use of disposables. Collectively, these efforts bring Singapore closer to a circular economy, where resources are kept in use for as long as possible and waste is minimised. To find out more about the initiatives and how to get involved, please visit go.gov.sg/sytwl.

4.        This year, 28 new partners have joined the SYTWL campaign. Notable initiatives by new partners include: a gamified app by AIA Singapore Private Limited to encourage employees to take simple, practical actions supporting a lower-waste lifestyle through daily challenges; filtered water taps and bulk-size bathroom amenities in Crowne Plaza Changi Airport’s guestrooms reduce plastic waste and conserve water; the Institute of Technical Education’s efforts to reduce waste across its three campuses through food waste digesters, expanding the provision of recycling bins and educational posters, and quarterly waste audits in 2026 to better understand and target waste streams; and Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s ‘Say No to Plastic Bags’ initiative at retail pharmacy, redesigned medication packaging box, and ‘Second Serve’ initiative, which redistributes kitchen surplus meals to staff. The full list of SYTWL partners can be found in the Annex.

UOL Mall’s “Green Movement with U” launch

5.        The event features booths from various green retailers, workshops, and an educational exhibition anchored by a centrepiece art installation crafted from upcycled textiles and e-waste collected during a public collection drive that was held from 12 June to 11 July 2026. The event supports the SYTWL campaign by encouraging waste reduction, sustainable living, and the reuse of old items by giving them a second life while educating the public on how to recycle right.

6.        Reduction is the crucial first step in sustainable living. Every small action counts – whether it is bringing your own container for takeaways or only buying what you can finish eating. NEA will continue working closely with the community and its partners to promote good sustainable consumption habits. When everyone plays their part to reduce, reuse, and recycle, we avoid sending waste for disposal, thus reducing our impact on the environment.

[1] The latest waste and recycling statistics can be accessed at go.gov.sg/waste-statistics-and-overall-recycling.

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Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to European Parliament resolution expressing concern over China’s suppression of research and activities regarding Taiwan

Date：2026-06-17
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

June 17, 2026  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) welcomes a resolution adopted by the European Parliament in a plenary session on June 16 entitled “Countering transnational repression: towards an EU strategy to protect Europe’s sovereignty and democratic values.”

The resolution addressed the nature and forms of transnational repression, as well as counter strategies for the European Union. It discussed China’s use of extraterritorial infrastructure to conduct full and systematic surveillance, intimidation, forced returns, and other measures, drawing attention to China’s abuse of International Criminal Police Organization mechanisms. It also highlighted China’s pressure on academics to halt research regarding such sensitive issues as supply chains, forced labor practices, Tibet, and Taiwan, as well as on artists to cancel activities involving Taiwan. 

MOFA also commends the resolution for calling on the European Union and member states to strengthen coordination with like-minded partners in such areas as legislation, victim protection, attribution, and sanctions.

Transnational repression by authoritarian regimes has caused significant challenges to democratic nations and civil societies. It has undermined academic freedom, freedom of speech, and human rights protection, and jeopardized social resilience. 

MOFA is pleased that the European Parliament pays close attention to related issues and supports the European Union’s enhancement of response mechanisms. Moving forward, MOFA will continue to deepen cooperation and exchanges with the European Union and like-minded nations in such areas as information sharing, building democratic resilience, and countering authoritarian coercion.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

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

     Members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) continued the National Affairs Study Visit in Beijing today (23 July). In the morning, Members attended a thematic seminar on the continuous improvement of the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics centred on the Constitution. The seminar focused on the development process of the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics, as well as the national legislative mechanism with the National People’s Congress system at its core. Fully adhering to law-based governance is the fundamental requirement and an important guarantee of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The legislative bodies must uphold Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law as its guidance, deeply advance scientific legislation, democratic legislation as well as law-based legislation, and expedite the improvement of the socialist legal system with Chinese characteristics centred on the Constitution. This would ensure that the people act as masters of the country, and drive reform, foster development and safeguard good governance through good laws, thereby realizing rapid economic development and long-term social stability.

     Members gained a profound understanding from the seminar that LegCo, as the legislature of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), exercises important constitutional functions under the Constitution and the Basic Law. Members have the responsibility to refine legislative processes, enhance the quality and efficiency of legislation, assist the HKSAR Government in resolving long-standing, big and difficult issues in society. Furthermore, under the executive-led system, legislation in key and emerging fields should be strengthened to enhance the targetedness, timeliness and operability of laws. During the seminar, Members actively raised questions and exchanged views with experts, noting that more communication with Mainland legislative bodies and drawing reference from national experience would enable LegCo to better discharge its duties and responsibilities.

     In the afternoon, Members were divided into four groups to visit projects relating to new quality productive forces, grassroots legislation and urban renewal projects to draw on local experiences.

     One group of Members inspected projects relating to innovation and technology (I&T) development and application such as new energy vehicles, robotics and embodied intelligence. Members first visited the Xiaomi Auto Super Factory in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA) to receive a briefing from representatives of the Xiaomi Group on the planning and layout of the intelligent factory. While visiting the production workshops, Members learnt about the key components and manufacturing processes. Members noted that the support of BDA policies has facilitated independent research and development (R&D) and innovation at the factory, which has established full-chain R&D capabilities, and deployed over 700 robots to achieve round-the-clock automated new energy vehicles production. It has also opened its workshops to visitors to promote industrial tourism.

     Members later visited the Robot World in the BDA, where they observed robots made by enterprises across the country and their applications in industrial manufacturing, elderly care and bionic animals. They also visited an experience zone of popular science education to learn about the innovation achievements in areas such as artificial intelligence and biomimetics.

     Members noted that the nation holds a globally leading position in I&T development, while Hong Kong is the home to five of the world’s top 100 universities with outstanding research capabilities and talents. The HKSAR can play a key role in accelerating high-level scientific and technological self-reliance under the National 15th Five-Year Plan. During the visit, Members also deeply appreciated that removing red tape for the development of the I&T industry requires the coordination and support of policies, legislation and funding. This serves as an important demonstration for Hong Kong in expediting the development of the Northern Metropolis, including the Northern Metropolis Development Bill currently being scrutinized by LegCo.

     Another group of Members visited Beijing Tashan Technology Co., Ltd (Tashan) to learn about the I&T application in robots and embodied intelligence. Tashan is a leading enterprise in tactile sensing technology in the Mainland, focusing on developing artificial intelligence tactile sensing chips and application solutions, which are applied to areas such as robots as well as smart vehicles and home appliances. Tashan is also one of the first Zhongguancun high-tech enterprises that has signed an agreement for R&D cooperation with the Hong Kong Productivity Council, enabling the Mainland enterprise to explore overseas markets. Members observed demonstrations of tactile sensing technology for humanoid robots, including the application of “electronic skin” on robots. Members considered that in light of the growing I&T collaboration between the Mainland and Hong Kong, LegCo could proactively support the HKSAR Government in promoting the integration of an efficient market with a capable government, and join hands with the Government to develop high-quality industries, realizing R&D outcomes. Giving full play to Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages of having our nation’s strong support and being closely connected to the world would enable more Mainland high-tech companies to “go global” through Hong Kong, strengthening the city’s status as an international I&T centre.

     One group of Members proceeded to Nanmofang Township in Chaoyang District in Beijing Municipality to visit the Home for Deputies to the People’s Congress and Legislative Contact Point (Home and Contact Point), learning about the grassroots legislation there and exchanging views with representatives of the Standing Committee of Chaoyang District People’s Congress of Beijing Municipality. The Home and Contact Point collects citizens’ views on legislative work through online and offline channels, conveying feedback directly to the National People’s Congress. This initiative is regarded as a “direct train” for national legislation and a successful practice of “whole-process people’s democracy” in the legislative field. Members considered that maintaining close contact with the public, conducting in-depth research and fully taking on public views and pooling public wisdom make the Home and Contact Point an important practical innovation in democratic lawmaking with significant reference value. Serving as representatives of public voice, Members can draw on the successful experience of the Home and Contact Point to further listen to grassroots citizens, strengthen the sense of responsibility and commitment, and fully reflect public opinion in LegCo’s work.

     Another group of Members visited the Longfu Temple Historical and Cultural District (Longfu Temple District) in Dongcheng District in Beijing Municipality to inspect urban revitalization and renewal projects in the area. Since 2012, Longfu Temple District has promoted historic preservation and urban renewal projects, blending traditional “hutong” courtyards with modern architectural designs to transform the old district into a new landmark for culture and consumption. Members visited shops with a long-established reputation, cultural and creative parks, and cultural centres in Longfu Temple District, gaining an understanding of how new vitality was injected into traditional commercial projects during renovation and renewal, as well as the promotion of the integrated development of culture, commerce and tourism. Members took the view that Longfu Temple District has successfully preserved its original features while breaking new ground. It not only renovates and upgrades public spaces, but also organically integrates culture, arts and trendy lifestyles. Hong Kong can draw on its experience to promote urban revitalization, strengthen research and offer suggestions on urban renewal policies, so as to inject new economic momentum into old districts.

     Members will continue with the Study Visit programme tomorrow (July 24).

     Click here to watch the highlight of today’s Study Visit.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​The Department of Health (DH) today (July 23) conducted a joint enforcement action with the Police against illegal practice of dentistry in North Point and Yau Ma Tei. During the operation, a 72-year-old man was arrested in North Point for the alleged illegal practice of dentistry. A suspected intra-oral scanner, dental chair and dental instruments were seized at the scene. Relevant investigation and evidence collection are still ongoing, and prosecution against related persons will be conducted in accordance with the law based on the information and evidence collected.
 
     The Dentists Registration Ordinance (Cap. 156) stipulates that only registered dentists may practise dentistry, which includes taking a digital impression with an intra-oral scanner in another person. Any person who provides the relevant services but not being a registered dentist will commit an offence. The offender is liable to a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment. If the act results in personal injury, the offender is liable to a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment. Employers who employ unregistered individuals to provide dental services also commit an offence and are liable to a maximum penalty of three years’ imprisonment.
 
     The DH reminded members of the public not to patronise non-registered dentists. If in doubt, citizens should refrain from receiving such services to ensure safety. To protect their own health, citizens may check the List of Registered Dentists published by the Dental Council of Hong Kong online before choosing dental services to verify the qualifications of service providers.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) today (July 23) held the “Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs – Shanghai Gold Songs Showcase” in Shanghai, comprising a three-week RTHK Vinyl Pop Up and an evening Cantopop party, showcasing Hong Kong’s strong musical soft power and further promoting cultural exchanges and integration between Shanghai and Hong Kong.

     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director of Broadcasting, Ms Angelina Kwan, said music is a medium that transcends geographical and linguistic boundaries. RTHK hopes to use Cantopop as a bridge, leveraging Hong Kong’s unique cultural soft power to deepen cultural ties between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, while also bringing the RTHK Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs brand beyond Hong Kong to a wider stage in the Chinese-language music scene.

     As a highlight of the event, the RTHK Vinyl Pop Up showcases a collection of treasured items from RTHK’s music archive, including about 130 classic vinyl records from different eras, as well as trophies and programme booklets from past editions of Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Awards. The exhibition features an audiovisual zone and a photo zone, offering visitors an immersive experience to relive the development of Hong Kong popular music. Visitors can write song requests and messages, with selected entries to be read out on RTHK programmes such as “Music Lover” and have a chance to win attractive prizes.

     The RTHK Vinyl Pop Up will run from tomorrow (July 24) to August 13 at WYSH, Changning District, Shanghai. Opening hours are 10am to 7pm from Monday to Friday, and 10am to 8.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is free.

     The “Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs – Shanghai Gold Songs Showcase” is co-organised by RTHK, the Shanghai Hong Kong Association, the Shanghai Fraternity Association and the Federation of Hong Kong – Shanghai Associations, with the Shanghai Chinese Overseas Friendship Association as the guiding unit and Dragon Television as the media partner. Co-organisers include K Wah International Holdings Limited and the Shanghai Defa International Trading Co, Ltd. Supporting organisations include the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Shanghai Public Relations Association, the Shanghai Changning Overseas Friendship Association, the Shanghai Xuhui Overseas Chinese Friendship Association, the United Prospect Elite Association, the Hong Kong – Shanghai Youth Association, the Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd, IFPI (Hong Kong Group), the Hong Kong Recording Industry Alliance Limited and the Hong Kong Record Merchants Association.