Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Import of poultry meat and products from Maine-et-Loire Department in France suspended
“The CFS has contacted the French authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreak. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation,” the spokesman said.
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Property owner fined $80,000 for not complying with removal order
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Property owner fined $80,000 for not complying with removal order
An owner was fined $80,000 yesterday (September 2) upon conviction at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on April 8 for failing to comply with a removal order issued under the Buildings Ordinance (BO) (Cap. 123).
The case involved an unauthorised structure of about 133 square metres on the flat roof of an industrial building on Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan. As the unauthorised building works (UBWs) were carried out without prior approval and consent from the Buildings Department (BD), a removal order was served on the owner under section 24(1) of the BO. Failing to comply with the removal order, the owner was prosecuted by the BD.
A spokesman for the BD said today (September 3), “UBWs may lead to serious consequences. Owners must comply with removal orders without delay. The BD will continue to take stringent enforcement action against owners who fail to comply with removal orders, including instigation of prosecution, to ensure building and public safety.”
Failure to comply with a removal order without reasonable excuse is a serious offence under the BO. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $200,000 and one year’s imprisonment, and a further fine of up to $20,000 for each day that the offence continues.
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2026 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises held in Foshan
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
2026 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises held in Foshan
The 2026 Guangdong/Hong Kong Seminar on Intellectual Property (IP) and Development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), entitled “The Beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan: IP Layout, Strategies and Practices for Enterprises to Go Global”, was held today (September 3) in Foshan. The seminar aimed to enhance the understanding of key practical issues covering cross-boundary IP layout and dispute resolution among Hong Kong SMEs in Guangdong Province and Mainland enterprises, strengthen their capabilities to utilise IP protection and management strategies effectively when going global for business expansion in overseas markets, and enable enterprises to fully capitalise on the new development opportunities arising from the National 15th Five-Year Plan. It was attended by over 200 representatives of SMEs, IP practitioners, as well as government officials from Guangdong and Hong Kong.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the seminar, the Deputy Director of Intellectual Property, Mr Thomas Tsang, said that through continuous and multifaceted collaborations and exchanges over the years, the IP authorities of Guangdong and Hong Kong have been committed to jointly enhancing the capability of enterprises in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) to protect and manage their IP assets, thereby promoting IP trading. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has also been capitalising on the steadfast national support under the 15th Five-Year Plan to deepen Hong Kong’s development as a regional IP trading centre, with its latest key policy initiatives including the implementation of the IP Financing Sandbox and the Pilot Patent Valuation Support Scheme, and the establishment of the Hong Kong IP Academy.
Mr Tsang also pointed out that the HKSAR Government will keep utilising the platform of close collaboration between Guangdong and Hong Kong to promote the advantages of Hong Kong under the “one country, two systems” principle as a highly market-oriented and international economy underpinned by the rule of law among GBA enterprises, and encourage them to utilise Hong Kong’s quality professional services in steadfast support of every step of their journey for expansion into international markets, enabling Hong Kong to leverage its strengths and contribute to the country’s high-quality development.
Speakers presented multiple topics relating to “Cross-boundary Trademark Protection for Enterprises”, “From Innovation to Implementation: Practical Strategies for Global Market Expansion”, “Navigating IP Risks and Disputes for Going Global” and “Technology Enterprises Going Global and IP Layout: Foreign IP Strategies and Global Supply Chain Compliance”, sharing valuable information and experience with participants at the seminar.
Since 2004, Guangdong and Hong Kong have continuously co-organised different exchange activities to promote the importance of effective IP protection, management and exploitation among SMEs. This year’s seminar was a key co-operation item under the framework of the Guangdong/Hong Kong Expert Group on the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights, and was jointly organised by the Intellectual Property Department (IPD), the Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation (Guangdong Intellectual Property Administration), the Foshan Municipal People’s Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; was undertaken by the Foshan Administration for Market Regulation (Foshan Intellectual Property Administration); and was co-organised by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong of the Government of the HKSAR and the Guangdong Technology-transfer Center for the Commercialization of University-Innovations. The event was also supported by members of the Expert Group and the Federation of Hong Kong Industries.
Details of the seminar are available on the IPD’s website (www.ipd.gov.hk).
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Government confirms to continue taking forward acquisition work of Wang Chi House
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Government confirms to continue taking forward acquisition work of Wang Chi House
A spokesman for the Housing Bureau said today (September 3) that more than three-quarters of the owners of Wang Chi House (Block H) of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po have signed the Agreement for Sale and Purchase as of yesterday (September 2), accounting for a total of 188 households and representing about 75.8 per cent of the total number of flats in that block. According to the follow-up arrangements for Wang Chi House announced earlier, the Government confirmed that it will continue to take forward the acquisition work of Wang Chi House and sign the assignment with its owners progressively to complete the relevant procedures on title acquisition.
The deadline for owners of Wang Fuk Court to accept the Government’s acquisition offer expired earlier. Taking into account the “Letter of Acceptance” received after the deadline with a postmark on or before August 31, a total of 1 971 owners (99.3 per cent) from the eight buildings from Blocks A to H of Wang Fuk Court have signed and returned the “Letter of Acceptance” to confirm their intention to sell their titles to the Government. As of yesterday, the Government has signed the Agreement for Sale and Purchase with 1 595 households (about 80.4 per cent) of the eight buildings from Blocks A to H of Wang Fuk Court.
The Government will continue to follow up on the procedures for acquiring the remaining titles at full speed to take forward the title acquisition exercise.
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SCST to visit Chengdu
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
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The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, will depart for Chengdu, Sichuan Province, tomorrow morning (September 4), where she will officiate at the opening ceremony of Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu (HK Week@Chengdu).
Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, HK Week@Chengdu will be held in Chengdu from September 4 to 20. Over a span of 17 days, over 60 performances, exhibitions and activities will be presented to fully demonstrate Hong Kong’s diverse cultural strengths, including dance, music, theatre, films, intangible cultural heritage, toy culture and design.
During her stay in Chengdu, Miss Law will pay a courtesy call on Sichuan and Chengdu government officials. She will also attend a Hong Kong tourism networking event in Chengdu organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Miss Law will return to Hong Kong on September 6 (Sunday). During her absence, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.
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SEE visits Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, began his visit to the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) in Hainan Province yesterday (September 2).
Mr Tse visited the Haikou campus of the CATAS yesterday morning and toured the Tropical Crops Genetic Resources Institute and the Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology. He was briefed on the latest research outcomes of the CATAS in fields including the conservation of tropical crop genetic resources, variety improvement and biological breeding. He then visited the CATAS exhibition hall to learn about the development history of tropical agricultural science and technology since the establishment of the CATAS, as well as its experience in promoting the application of technology.
Mr Tse then discussed and exchanged views with the President of the CATAS, Dr Lu Yanhui, and other experts on agricultural science and technology co-operation, technology application and talent training between the two places.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cross-boundary co-operation in tropical agriculture with the CATAS in September last year, and this visit aims to explore and implement the co-operation framework under the MOU and strengthen the co-operation in agricultural science and technology and talent exchanges between the two places.
Mr Tse pointed out that the CATAS possesses top-tier agricultural technology and research capabilities, while Hong Kong enjoys the advantages of an international market, scientific research, financial and professional services. Through deepening co-operation in the direction of complementarity and mutual benefits, the two sides not only can comprehensively empower and boost efficiency for Hong Kong’s agricultural industry and facilitate its modernisation, but also help the CATAS to transform its research into practical applications and go global, thereby strengthening the international status of the agricultural industry of the country.
In the afternoon of the same day, Mr Tse visited the Hainan Tropical Botanical Garden of the CATAS to learn about its achievements in the conservation of rare and endangered plants, as well as the integration of tourism, scientific research and education.
Mr Tse visited the Spice and Beverage Research Institute of the CATAS this morning (September 3), to learn how the institute utilises tropical spice and beverage crops to cultivate fine varieties and develop distinctive high value-added products, as well as to learn about the local practical experience in promoting the development of industrialisation and the commercialisation of research outcomes.
Mr Tse will return to Hong Kong this evening.
Ceremony to commemorate Victory Day of Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) held an official ceremony today (September 3) at the Memorial Garden of Hong Kong City Hall to commemorate the Victory Day of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, and senior government officials attended the ceremony this morning. It included the playing and singing of the national anthem, flag raising, Rifle Volley by the Police Rifle Squad, the observation of silence in mourning and bowing in tribute by all those attended.
Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Mr C Y Leung; Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR Mr Zhou Ji; Deputy Head of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR Mr Chen Feng; the Acting Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR, Mr Li Yongsheng; Deputy Commander of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison Major General Zhang Chunshan; the Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal; former Chief Executives of the HKSAR; members of the Executive Council and the Legislative Council; representatives from war veteran groups; Hong Kong deputies to the National People’s Congress; Hong Kong members of the National Committee of the CPPCC; representatives from the District Councils, representatives of Heung Yee Kuk; representatives from district organisations; representatives from uniformed groups and youth representatives, 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 war. The HKSAR Government has been hosting official commemorative activities in Hong Kong correspondingly since then.
Contractors fined for violation of safety legislation
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Contractors fined for violation of safety legislation
Pilot Building Services Limited and Wang Fung International Engineering Limited were each fined $152,000 at the Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts today (September 3) for violating the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance and the Construction Sites (Safety) Regulations. The prosecutions were launched by the Labour Department.
The case involved a fatal accident that occurred on September 13, 2025, at a residential building in Tseung Kwan O. A worker, while supervising the erection of a bamboo scaffold, was suspected to be struck by falling concrete, and was found lying unconscious with head injuries in the lightwell. He was sent to hospital for treatment, but passed away on November 27, 2025.
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Recruitment under Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth Phase 10 starts
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Recruitment under Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth Phase 10 starts
A spokesman for the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) said, “The MSSY is one of the key initiatives for youth development as set out in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address and the Youth Development Blueprint. To engage more young people in public affairs and enhance their interaction with and trust in the Government, action has been taken to expand the MSSY, with a view to increasing the number of participating advisory committees from around 60 in 2022 to no less than 180 within the current term of the Government. This target will be achieved with the implementation of the MSSY Phase 10. At present, about 680 posts are held by young people who have been appointed to various advisory and statutory bodies of the Government, directly or indirectly, through the MSSY. The overall ratio of youth members in these bodies has increased from 7.8 per cent in end-2017 to 15.5 per cent in mid-2026.”
The MSSY has received an enthusiastic response since its launch. From the Pilot Scheme to Phase 9 of the MSSY, a total of over 16 000 applications have been received. The list of appointees has been uploaded to the website of the HYAB.
The MSSY Phase 10 covers advisory committees on a wide spectrum of policy areas, including the District Youth Community Building Committees and the District Youth Development and Civic Education Committees in the 18 districts established by the Home Affairs Department. The participating committees for the MSSY Phase 10 are listed below:
“We encourage young people who have a commitment to serving the community to apply for the MSSY Phase 10. Applicants for the District Youth Community Building Committees and the District Youth Development and Civil Education Committees must be aged between 16 and 35 on October 5, i.e. the date of the application deadline, and applicants for the other advisory committees must be aged between 18 and 35,” the spokesman continued.
The HYAB is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the MSSY. Respective assessment panels (APs) will be formed under the participating committees to handle the applications and conduct interviews. The APs will consider whether the applicant has a strong commitment to serving the community, a good understanding of the policy area concerned, and good analytical and communication skills.
Following the principle of meritocracy, the Government aims to, through the MSSY, recruit young people who have the commitment to serving the community and the ability to contribute to the committees concerned, for recommending to the relevant bureaux/departments for consideration of appointment. In general, each participating advisory committee will offer two seats for appointment. As regards the District Youth Community Building Committees and the District Youth Development and Civil Education Committees in 18 districts, they will offer over 300 seats in total. Subject to the actual number of applications received and assessment progress, recruitment assessment is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027.
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Vetting Committee supports three applications under New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Vetting Committee supports three applications under New Industrialisation Acceleration Scheme
Huayao International Co., Limited plans to set up production lines for health supplements, with an estimated total investment exceeding $240 million and an expected NIAS funding amount of around $80 million. HKIC International Technology Limited plans to set up a production line for semiconductor memory modules and storage devices, with an estimated total investment of over $210 million and an expected NIAS funding amount of around $70 million. Hong Kong Smart Construction Industry Park Limited plans to set up processing facilities for steel rebar prefabrication and Multi-trade integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MiMEP), with an estimated total investment of nearly $390 million and an expected NIAS funding amount of around $130 million.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, said, “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) actively promotes the development of industries of strategic importance and provides support for enterprises to set up new smart production facilities in Hong Kong through the NIAS. The Vetting Committee supported three projects this time, covering the sectors of life and health technology as well as advanced manufacturing, which demonstrates our commitment to advancing the development of new industrialisation in Hong Kong. The HKSAR Government will continue to adopt a multi-pronged approach to foster a more vibrant ecosystem for industries, thereby opening up new space for high-quality development of Hong Kong.”
The NIAS aims to provide funding support on a 1 (Government): 2 (enterprise) matching basis for enterprises engaging in industries of strategic importance (i.e. life and health technology, AI and data science, advanced manufacturing and new energy technologies) and contributing no less than $100 million to set up new smart production facilities in Hong Kong. Each enterprise can receive up to $200 million of funding. In addition, the Government also provides additional funding for relevant enterprises to engage research talents and/or technical personnel.
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