Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Acting Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing today officiated at the opening ceremony of a thematic exhibition held by the Education Bureau that introduces the life stories of a number of pillars of our time as well as their contributions to the country to all primary and secondary students in the city.

The show aims to enable students to connect what they learn with knowledge from various subjects, thereby inspiring the younger generation to contribute to the country’s future development and to pass on the spirit of these pillars.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr Cheuk said these pillars have enabled the country to shine brightly on the world stage in various areas, such as culture, technology, defence, agriculture, medicine, architecture and sports. Their inspiring and motivational stories serve as exemplary demonstrations of patriotic spirit and as real-life and vivid teaching materials for patriotic education.

He also noted that President Xi Jinping has pointed out that patriotism is at the core of the Chinese national spirit, and Hong Kong compatriots have long upheld the glorious tradition of loving the country and loving Hong Kong, which constitutes an important foundation for the steadfast and successful implementation of “one country, two systems”.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government attaches great importance to patriotic education. On campus, the bureau continues to adopt all-round, comprehensive, cross-key-stage, and interdisciplinary approaches to integrate patriotic education into daily learning and teaching, Mr Cheuk added.

Also attending the ceremony were Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin; Director-General of the Department of Educational, Scientific & Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong SAR Wang Weiming; members of the Working Group on Patriotic Education; and principals, teachers and students of primary and secondary schools.

The “China in Splendour: The Ethos & Spirit of the Pillars of Our Time” Thematic Exhibition is organised by the bureau and co-organised by the Patriotic Education Centre under the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers.

The exhibition will run until late October this year. Schools interested in visiting may apply via the Patriotic Education Centre.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Education Bureau (EDB) held the launching ceremony of “China in Splendour: The Ethos and Spirit of the Pillars of Our Time” Thematic Exhibition today (March 13). The ceremony was officiated by the Acting Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing. The exhibition introduces the life stories of a number of pillars of our time as well as their contributions to the country, enabling students to connect what they learn with knowledge from various subjects, with a view to inspiring the younger generation to contribute to the future development of the country and to pass on the spirit of these pillars of our time.

Addressing the event, Mr Cheuk said that these pillars have enabled the country to shine brightly on the world stage in various areas, such as culture, technology, defence, agriculture, medicine, architecture and sports. Their inspiring and motivational stories serve as exemplary demonstrations of patriotic spirit, and as real-life and vivid teaching materials for patriotic education. The spirit they exude – hard work, unwavering persistence, devotion to our country and its people, and selfless contribution – is truly moving and commands deep respect. He encouraged students present to learn from the efforts and perseverance of each of these figures, to cultivate their own sense of patriotism, and to contribute to the country’s future development. 

He continued by noting that President Xi Jinping has pointed out that patriotism is at the core of Chinese national spirit, and Hong Kong compatriots have long upheld the glorious tradition of loving the country and loving Hong Kong, which constitutes an important foundation for the steadfast and successful implementation of “one country, two systems”. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government attaches great importance to patriotic education. On campus, the EDB continues to adopt all-round, comprehensive, cross-key-stage, and interdisciplinary approaches to integrate patriotic education into daily learning and teaching. The school curriculum covers elements such as the Constitution and the Basic Law; national symbols including the national flag, national anthem, and national emblem; as well as national security, national history and affairs, Chinese culture and national geography. These are combined with values education and related activities, enabling students not only to acquire knowledge of the country but also to develop an emotional identification with its close ties to the country. From an early age, this fosters their growth into good national citizens with a strong sense of national identity.

To further promote patriotic education, the HKSAR Government set up the Working Group on Patriotic Education under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee in 2024. The Working Group has been co-ordinating with government departments and non-governmental organisations to promote patriotic education, dovetailing with the Patriotic Education Law of the People’s Republic of China to inherit and promote the spirit of patriotism. 

Other guests attending the ceremony included the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin; the Director-General of the Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, Dr Wang Weiming; the Permanent Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Ms Maggie Wong; the Deputy Secretary for Education, Dr Gloria Chan; the Chairperson of the Curriculum Development Council, Professor Isabella Poon; representatives of the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers (HKFEW), including Professor Lau Chi-pang, Mr Wong Kam-leung, Mr Tang Fei and Mr Ng Wun-kit; members of the Working Group on Patriotic Education; and principals, teachers and students of primary and secondary schools. 

     “China in Splendour: The Ethos and Spirit of the Pillars of Our Time” Thematic Exhibition is organised by the EDB and co-organised by the Patriotic Education Centre under the HKFEW. The exhibition runs from now until late October this year and is targeted at all primary and secondary students in Hong Kong (including special schools). Schools interested in visiting may apply via the Patriotic Education Centre. For details, please visit the Centre’s website (www.hkpec.hk).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     According to the provisional results of a survey released today (March 13) by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD), the index of industrial production for manufacturing industries as a whole increased by 5.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter of 2024, following a year-on-year increase of 5.3% in the third quarter of 2025. The corresponding producer price index increased by 9.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter of 2024, following a year-on-year increase of 7.7% in the third quarter of 2025.

     The index of industrial production for sewerage, waste management and remediation activities decreased by 1.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter of 2024, following a year-on-year decrease of 1.4% in the third quarter of 2025. The corresponding producer price index increased by 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter of 2024, following a year-on-year increase of 0.3% in the third quarter of 2025.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

     Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the Joint Business Community Luncheon today (March 13):

Agnes (Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, Ms Agnes Chan), Anthony (Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Mr Anthony Lam), Wingco (President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, Dr Wingco Lo), Jonathan (Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong, Dr Jonathan Choi), presidents and chairmen of chambers of commerce, Consuls-General, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,      
     There is an oversupply in the commercial property sector. That is why we have stopped selling commercial land since 2024. Besides, we are promoting more flexible use of suitable office premises, for example, as student hostels, to improve their utilisation. This situation is improving, with rental pressure for office property easing in core areas. In fact, office demand from financial institutions, in particular firms in asset and wealth management as well as digital assets, is increasing notably.