Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Legislative Council Members and Sha Tin District Council members visit Tai Wai Nullah Issued at HKT 18:05
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Launching Ceremony for Energy Saving Charter 2025 and 4T Charter held today (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Launching Ceremony for Energy Saving Charter 2025 and 4T Charter held today
Speaking at the launching ceremony, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, said that to align with the country’s “dual carbon” target, the Government will continue to implement the four major decarbonisation strategies, namely net-zero electricity generation, energy saving and green buildings, green transport and waste reduction, to reduce Hong Kong’s carbon emissions by half from the 2005 levels before 2035, and achieve carbon neutrality before 2050.
Miss Wong said, “Promoting energy saving and green buildings can reduce power consumption and the demand for power generation, and help society transition to using more clean fuels for electricity generation. The Buildings Energy Efficiency (Amendment) Bill 2025, which was passed by the Legislative Council on June 11, not only improves the buildings energy efficiency management regime of Hong Kong, but also helps to achieve a win-win scenario of saving electricity costs for buildings, reducing carbon emissions, and boosting the development of the green economy, thereby assisting Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.”
This year, over 3 400 premises have signed up to the Energy Saving Charter 2025. They pledged to maintain the average indoor temperature at their premises between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius during the summer months from June to September, switch off appliances when not in use, procure energy-efficient appliances, promote the use of renewable energy, and share with staff and students energy-saving measures and achievements. As for the 4T Charter, over 830 premises have joined by setting an energy-saving target with an action timeline, enhancing data transparency and encouraging stakeholders to work together to enhance energy saving. The EMSD will provide participating organisations with information on relevant innovative technologies and arrange seminars, to promote the development of green technology in Hong Kong while practicing energy saving and reducing carbon emission.
The Energy Saving Competition for Students 2025 was also launched during the ceremony. It taps into the creativity and imagination of the younger generation for implementing energy-saving measures and adopting renewable and clean energy more extensively. Details of the Energy Saving Charter 2025, 4T Charter, and Energy Saving Competition for Students 2025 were uploaded to www.energysaving.gov.hkIssued at HKT 18:05
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DH investigates case of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by waterpipe smoking
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
DH investigates case of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by waterpipe smokingIssued at HKT 17:34
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Missing man in Wan Chai located
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
A man who went missing in Wan Chai has been located.
Lam Leung-kin, Eric, aged 44, went missing after he was last seen on Lockhart Road on June 21 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on June 22.
The man was located in a shopping mall on Siu Lek Yuen Road, Sha Tin this afternoon (June 24). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.
Secretary for Health welcomes conclusion of transitional registration system for proprietary Chinese medicines
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Secretary for Health welcomes conclusion of transitional registration system for proprietary Chinese medicines
The following is issued on behalf of the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong (CMCHK):
The CMCHK announced today (June 24) that the evaluation and approval process for converting the transitional registrations of proprietary Chinese medicines (pCm) to formal registrations has been completed. The transitional registration system for pCm will come to an end on June 30. By then, all pCms sold in Hong Kong must have valid formal registrations, marking a new chapter in the regulatory regime of Chinese medicine in Hong Kong.
According to the Chinese Medicine Ordinance (Cap. 549), all pCms must be registered with the Chinese Medicines Board (CMB) under the CMCHK before they can be sold, imported or possessed in Hong Kong. The registration of pCm must comply with the stringent requirements of the CMB in respect of safety, quality and efficacy. Taking into account the actual situation of the trade, the Government implemented a transitional measure in the past. PCms manufactured or sold in Hong Kong as of March 1, 1999, and meeting the eligibility criteria for transitional registration, were allowed to continue to be sold during the application period for “Certificate of registration of pCm” (HKC) with a “Notice of confirmation of transitional registration of pCm” (HKP).
During the implementation of the transitional registration arrangement, the CMB processed a total of 14 172 cases of HKP applications and approved 9 150 for issuance of HKP. Among these cases, 6 174 cases were successfully issued with HKC, while the remaining 2 976 cases were not issued with HKCs due to reasons such as the applicants’ failure to submit the required information, withdrawal of applications by the applicants, or revocation of the HKPs, among others.
In view of the time taken by the trade to adapt to the registration requirements and the impact of the pandemic, the CMB extended the deadline for submission of registration information on a number of occasions. In February 2024, the CMB made a final decision that all applications for HKC from HKP must be completed by June 30, 2025. After that, HKP will be revoked for overdue cases, and the products concerned will not be allowed to be sold, imported, or possessed in Hong Kong.
Members of the public who need to verify the information of pCms can visit the CMCHK’s website.
The Chairman of the CMCHK, Mrs Jeanie Hu, said, “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the CMB for its efforts over the years and the full co-operation of the trade in accomplishing this historic task. The successful completion of the transitional registration for pCm signifies that all pCms currently sold in Hong Kong have strictly complied with the three core registration requirements – namely, safety, quality and efficacy – and fully met the requirements of the Ordinance in respect of packaging and labelling. This further enhances the protection of public health. The full implementation of the pCm registration system has not only raised public confidence in the regulatory system for Chinese medicines in Hong Kong, but also promoted the sustainable development of the local Chinese medicine industry, further consolidating Hong Kong’s strategic position as an important hub for the internationalisation of Chinese medicines.”
Issued at HKT 15:30
Housing chief to depart for Beijing
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho will depart for Beijing tomorrow afternoon. She will attend the Asia-Pacific Network for Housing Research Conference 2025 at Tsinghua University on June 26.
At the conference, Ms Ho will speak on the opportunities and challenges related to housing development in the Asia-Pacific region.
She will also speak on the topic “Housing Policy for Happiness & Social Mobility” and share how the people-oriented housing initiatives of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government enhance people’s happiness with more liveable designs and encourage upward mobility through moving up the housing ladder.
During her visit to Beijing, Ms Ho will call on the State Council’s Hong Kong & Macao Affairs Office.
She will also meet officials from the State Council’s State-owned Assets Supervision and State Council’s Administration Commission and the Ministry of Housing & Urban-Rural Development.
Moreover, she will visit an innovative technology lab there to learn about the latest developments in the adoption of smart and green technologies on the Mainland.
Ms Ho will return to Hong Kong on June 27. During her absence, Under Secretary for Housing Victor Tai will be Acting Secretary.
Ombudsman probes Property Management Services Authority’s complaint handling mechanism (with photo)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Ombudsman probes Property Management Services Authority’s complaint handling mechanism (with photo)
Address: 30/F, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre, 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong
Fax: 2882 8149
Email: cid-pmsa@ombudsman.hkIssued at HKT 16:15
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Labour Department investigates fatal work accident in Tai Po
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Labour Department (LD) is investigating a fatal work accident that happened in Tai Po this morning (June 24) in which a man died.
The LD immediately deployed staff to the scene upon receiving a report of the accident, and is now conducting an investigation to look into its cause.
2025 provisional register and omissions list for Election Committee subsectors released today
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
2025 provisional register and omissions list for Election Committee subsectors released today
Compilation of provisional register and omissions list of ECSSs
The 2025 provisional register of ECSSs contains about 8 900 registered voters, including newly registered voters, voters with a change in the ECSS registered, and voters entered on the omissions list due to death or as a result of other inquiry processes, etc. Related statistical information has been uploaded to the Voter Registration website (vr.gov.hk
Prompt reply to reminding letters if requested
Voters who have been included in the omissions list for ECSSs will receive reminding letters from the REO to confirm their eligibility. The envelopes of the reminding letters are beige in colour with a message, “Immediate action required. Your voting right is at stake” printed in red. Recipients must reply or provide supplementary information on or before the statutory deadline of June 30 by email, post or fax; or by using a mobile device to scan the QR code on the reply slip to log on to the webpage (www.reo-form.gov.hk
Lodging statutory claims and objections
Any voters who have been included in the omissions list; any individuals/bodies who have applied for registration but no such record is found in the provisional register; or any registered voters with incorrect particulars recorded in the provisional register, or anyone who considers an individual/body in the provisional register not eligible to be so registered may lodge a claim or an objection in person with the REO by the statutory deadline of June 30. The Revising Officer will, according to law, consider the evidence provided by the applicant and make a ruling.
The specified forms for lodging claims and objections can be downloaded from the REO webpage www.reo.gov.hk/en/voter/appeal.html
Arrangements for inspection of provisional register of voters and omissions list
Notices on the inspection of the provisional register of voters and omissions list were gazetted for promulgation today. The inspection period will last until June 30. According to the law, a copy of the provisional register and omissions list containing entries relating to individual voters may only be shown in accordance with the statutory requirements, and made available for inspection by specified persons only. A copy of the provisional register and omissions list containing only entries of corporate voters (i.e. without entries relating to individual voters) may be inspected by any member of the public. For the arrangements regarding the inspection of the register, please refer to www.reo.gov.hk/en/voter/checkvrstatus/registers.htmlIssued at HKT 9:25
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Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe of Shaoxing to present three classic Yue opera performances for Chinese Culture Festival in July (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Wu Fenghua, a two-time recipient of the China Theatre Plum Blossom Award, along with fellow Plum Blossom Award winners Wu Suying and Chen Fei, will lead outstanding performers from the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe of Shaoxing to Hong Kong in July. They will present three Yue opera classics “The Peacock Flies Southeast”, “The Aloeswood Fan” and “Mu Guiying Takes Command” for the Chinese Culture Festival (CCF) 2025, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). Blending literary grace and martial splendour, the performances are a must-see for opera enthusiasts. This programme is also part of the 13th Chinese Opera Festival (COF).
Yue opera, also known as Shaoxing opera, originated in Shengzhou in Shaoxing city of Zhejiang Province, where the ancient kingdom Yue was located. It is mainly characterised by the Banqiang style (accompanied by small drum and wood clappers) and various schools of vocal styles. Over the years, each school has nurtured many renowned Yue opera performing artists such as Fan Ruijuan (Fan school), Fu Quanxiang (Fu school) and Lu Ruiying (Lu school), whose artistic accomplishments are widely recognised.
Details of the performances are as follows:
“The Peacock Flies Southeast”
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Date and time: July 18 (Friday), 7.30pm
“The Peacock Flies Southeast”, dubbed the “Chinese Romeo and Juliet”, recounts the poignant tragedy of Jiao Zhongqing and Liu Lanzhi, who are forced to be separated and ultimately choose to die for love. This masterpiece stands as one of the signature works of Yue opera legends Fan Ruijuan and Fu Quanxiang. This performance stars Wu Fenghua of the Fan school and Chen Fei of the Fu school, perfectly embodying the Fan school’s profound simplicity and the Fu school’s unique graceful vivacity. The classic aria “The Lonely Chamber after That Person is Gone” poetically blends ancient verse with operatic lyrics, accompanied by the interplay of gongs, drums and strings, expressing the lovers’ yearning and resignation.
“The Aloeswood Fan”
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Date and time: July 19 (Saturday), 7.30pm
“The Aloeswood Fan” is a romantic and witty play, starring Wu Fenghua and Wu Suying of the Lu School. The story depicts a cross-class love affair between Xu Wenxiu, a talented scholar from a humble background, and Cai Lanying, a daughter of a minister’s family. One of the most beloved scenes, “At the Study”, features a delightfully comedic interaction between the quick-witted Cai and the simple, honest Xu. With its melodious and graceful vocal artistry, the play showcases the distinctive artistic appeal of Yue opera.
“Mu Guiying Takes Command”
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Date and time: July 20 (Sunday), 7.30pm
“Mu Guiying Takes Command” stands as a signature work of the Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe of Shaoxing that consists of both civil and martial elements. It has remained popular for over 30 years and is deeply beloved by opera fans. The production tells the household legend of Mu Guiying and Yang Zongbao’s martial contest for marriage and her heroic breaking of the Heavenly Gate Formation, fusing Yue opera’s lyrical elegance with martial grandeur. Chen Fei’s portrayal of Mu Guiying masterfully balances strength and grace, with passionate and soaring vocals that fully capture the heroine’s indomitable spirit. Wu Fenghua, playing the young general Yang Zongbao, demonstrates her solid martial arts skills through her performance in a changkao wusheng (military male in full armour) role.
The Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe of Shaoxing was established in 1986. Its productions, including “Li Huiniang”, “How a Dead Cat was Substituted for a New-born Prince”, “Qu Yuan” and others, have received numerous awards such as the Repertory Award at the China Theatre Festival, the Gold Award at China Yue Opera Arts Festival and the China Xiqu Society Award. The troupe is active in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai and other regions, and has performed in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore.
The three performances will be held at the Auditorium of Kwai Tsing Theatre. Lyrics and dialogue are with Chinese and English surtitles. Tickets priced at $220, $320, $420 and $520 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. Group booking discounts and package booking discounts are available for purchasing selected CCF stage programmes, the “Chinese Opera Film Shows” of the COF 2025 and the “Legacy and Vision: Conversations with Chinese Cultural Masters” lecture. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7325 or visit www.ccf.gov.hk/en/programme/the-peacock-flies-southeast-chinese-version-of-romeo-and-juliet.
A meet-the-artists session entitled “Timeless Appeal: The Legacy and Evolution of Yue Opera” (in Putonghua and Cantonese) will be held at 7.30pm on July 17 (Thursday) at AC2, Level 4, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The speakers include Wu Fenghua, Wu Suying, Chen Fei and Yu Weiping, while Chinese opera researcher Chan Chun-miu will be the moderator. Admission is free and online registration is required (www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/chinese_opera/programs_1839.html#tab_13_0). If the quotas for online registration are full, those who are interested may wait at the venue’s entrance for a standby quota on the day of the session. Any unclaimed spots will be released 10 minutes after the session begins on a first-come, first-served basis.
The CCF, presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Chinese Culture Promotion Office under the LCSD, aims to promote Chinese culture and enhance the public’s national identity and cultural confidence. It also aims to attract top-notch artists and arts groups from the Mainland and other parts of the world for exchanges in Chinese arts and culture. The CCF 2025 is held from June to September. Through different performing arts programmes in various forms and related extension activities, including selected programmes of the COF, “Tan Dun WE-Festival”, film screenings, exhibitions, as well as community and school activities and more, the festival provides members of the public and visitors with more opportunities to enjoy distinctive programmes that showcase fine traditional Chinese culture, thereby facilitating patriotic education and contributing to the inheritance, transformation and development of traditional Chinese culture in Hong Kong. For more information about programmes and activities of the CCF 2025, please visit www.ccf.gov.hk.