Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Government today reiterated that all regulatory bodies of healthcare professions have the responsibility to handle complaints against professionals through a fair, impartial, transparent and efficient investigation and disciplinary mechanism to ensure healthcare professional standards and patient safety, and to foster mutual trust between patients and healthcare professionals.

The Government made the statement in response to the recent decision of the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK) to stay the proceedings of an inquiry case permanently, noting that healthcare professions have all along observed the principle of professional autonomy, with the statutory bodies responsible for regulating the healthcare professions, upholding and uplifting their professional standards and ethical conduct, thereby protecting the interest of patients.

The Secretary for Health has written to the MCHK Chairman, requesting the council to provide an account on the mechanism in handling complaint investigation and disciplinary inquiries, and to carry out a holistic review and introduce improvement recommendations in light of the complaint case to respond to the expectation of society and the public concerning the standard and ethical conduct of healthcare professionals.

The MCHK must uphold its mission of ensuring justice, maintaining professionalism and protecting the public, the statement said, adding that the Health Bureau expressed regards to the patient and parents involved, and will follow up with relevant departments on the patient’s medical and welfare needs.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

A delegation of 10 overseas government officials completed their visit to Hong Kong today, with a better understanding of the city’s strengths, potential and opportunities under the “one country, two systems” arrangement.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited officials of foreign ministries from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan for a visit aimed at enhancing co-operation between Hong Kong and their countries.

During their stay in Hong Kong, they met Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki, Acting Financial Secretary Michael Wong and Acting Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan. They exchanged views and learnt more about Hong Kong’s unique advantages of having connections to both the Mainland and the world under “one country, two systems”, as well as its role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder”.

They also met Acting Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Lillian Cheong, as well as representatives of a number of institutions.

Additionally, the delegation toured the Science Park and West Kowloon Cultural District to learn about the city’s latest developments and opportunities in finance, trade, innovation and technology, and arts and culture.

The delegation also visited Shenzhen to learn more about the integrated development of the Greater Bay Area.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi and US President Trump reiterating importance of cross-strait peace and stability

October 29, 2025 

During the Japan-US summit held on October 28 in Tokyo, Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung sincerely thanks the governments of the United States and Japan for continuing to take concrete actions in support of the security of the Taiwan Strait.
 
This was the first Japan-US summit to take place since Prime Minister Takaichi took office. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on issues concerning China and opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force and coercion. Prime Minister Takaichi’s cabinet, which was inaugurated just over a week ago on October 21, has called on the international community to pay attention to cross-strait peace and stability on several important international occasions, including the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, the 20th East Asia Summit, and the Japan-US summit.  These actions demonstrate that the need to counter the expansion of authoritarian forces and ensure the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is the consensus of the international community and in its common interests. 
 
The maintenance of cross-strait peace and stability is crucial to the security and prosperity of the world. Taiwan will continue to actively implement its Four Pillars of Peace action plan and enhance its self-defense capabilities. Taiwan will also further deepen exchanges and cooperation with friendly countries and allies through integrated diplomacy so as to jointly defend democratic values, advance peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and throughout the region, and maintain the rules-based international order.

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to statements by Singaporean government regarding sovereign status of Taiwan

October 26, 2025 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore issued a press release on October 25 stating that Prime Minister of Singapore Lawrence Wong reiterated during his meeting with Premier of the People’s Republic of China Li Qiang that Singapore had a clear and consistent “one China policy” and was opposed to Taiwan independence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expresses serious concern over the Singaporean government’s comments regarding the sovereign status of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

MOFA emphasizes that Taiwan has ranked among the top countries worldwide in terms of political freedom, economic development, and national competitiveness in recent years, underscoring the high regard in which the international community holds Taiwan across numerous domains. MOFA reaffirms that the ROC (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country and that its future can only be decided by the people of Taiwan. This is an objective fact and a widely held international consensus. MOFA therefore urges Singapore to respect the sovereignty and independence of the ROC (Taiwan) and refrain from making statements that damage the long-standing friendship between Taiwan and Singapore.

MOFA reiterates that Taiwan is staunchly committed to defending its national sovereignty and democratic values and that Taiwan will continue to work with like-minded countries to safeguard freedom and democracy, the status quo across the Taiwan Strait, and regional peace and stability.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing today chaired the first meeting of the AI Efficacy Enhancement Team, co-ordinating policy bureaus and departments in using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to boost governmental efficiency and spur technological innovation, as well as discuss its work plan.

Mr Cheuk noted that to implement the objective of strengthening governance as outlined by the Chief Executive in the Policy Address, the AI Efficacy Enhancement Team will make use of co-ordination to steer departments to effectively apply AI technology to their work, explore process re-engineering, and promote technological reform to improve efficacy.

He said the team will identify departments that can use AI to enhance performance having regard to certain directions.

First is departments with greater interface with the public. Second is departments with services drawing much public attention. Third is changes that can bring about notable improvements in work efficiency. Fourth is that people can see obvious changes brought by the enhanced efficacy.

Mr Cheuk added that the team will identify departments with services closely related to citizens’ livelihood and work out the implementation details, with the aim of rolling out related projects gradually after six months.

The team discussed its key focuses and initial work plan. A briefing was given by the Digital Policy Office on the AI toolboxes that can be used in common administrative procedures such as data collection and analytics, customer service and paperwork.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

​​A total of 33 nomination forms for the 2025 Legislative Council General Election were received today (October 30) by the Returning Officers for the 10 geographical constituencies, the 28 functional constituencies and the Election Committee constituency.

     This brings to 109 the total number of nomination forms received since the start of the nomination period on October 24. The nomination period will continue until November 6.

The number of nomination forms received for each geographical constituency is as follows:
 

Geographical constituency	No. of nomination forms received today	Cumulative total
Hong Kong Island East	0	5
Hong Kong Island West	1	5
Kowloon East	1	2
Kowloon West	0	2
Kowloon Central	2	6
New Territories South East	0	5
New Territories North	2	4
New Territories North West	0	5
New Territories South West	1	5
New Territories North East	2	5
Total	9	44

The number of nomination forms received for each functional constituency is as follows:
 

Functional constituency	No. of nomination forms received today	Cumulative total
Heung Yee Kuk	0	1
Agriculture and fisheries	1	1
Insurance	0	0
Transport	0	2
Education	0	1
Legal	1	2
Accountancy	0	2
Medical and health services	1	2
Engineering	0	0
Architectural, surveying, planning and landscape	0	0
Labour	1	4
Social welfare	1	2
Real estate and construction	1	1
Tourism	1	1
Commercial (first)	0	2
Commercial (second)	0	0
Commercial (third)	1	2
Industrial (first)	0	0
Industrial (second)	0	1
Finance	0	0
Financial services	1	2
Sports, performing arts, culture and publication	1	2
Import and export	0	0
Textiles and garment	0	0
Wholesale and retail	1	2
Technology and innovation	0	1
Catering	1	1
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputies to the National People’s Congress, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region members of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and representatives of relevant national organisations	1	2
Total	13	34

     The number of nomination forms received today for the Election Committee constituency is 11 and the cumulative total number is 31.

Particulars of the nominated persons received today will be uploaded to the election website (www.elections.gov.hk).

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Chief Executive John Lee began his visit in Korea this morning in Busan by receiving President Xi Jinping who will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting and pay a state visit to Korea.

In the afternoon, Mr Lee met Hong Kong people and business representatives based in Korea to learn more about their daily lives. He encouraged them to leverage their strengths to tell the good stories of Hong Kong and contribute to the economic and trade co-operation, as well as people-to-people exchanges between the two places.

Accompanied by Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau, Mr Lee then attended a dinner with Hong Kong, China’s representative to the APEC Business Advisory Council in Gyeongju to discuss various issues including the promotion of Hong Kong’s advantages and the enhancement of regional co-operation.

The Chief Executive will participate in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Informal Dialogue with Guests, the APEC Business Advisory Council Dialogue with APEC Economic Leaders, and the Gala Dinner hosted by the organiser for participating leaders tomorrow.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

A total of 400 stalls were let out at the 2026 Victoria Park Lunar New Year (LNY) Fair open auction which concluded today, with a total revenue of $9,030,526.

The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department said the stalls included 170 for regular size dry goods, 46 for large size dry goods, 180 for wet goods, and four for fast food. The successful bids for the dry goods stalls ranged from $8,540 to $60,000.

Separately, the department said the auction for stalls of the Tat Tung Road Garden LNY Fair in Tung Chung will be held tomorrow from 9am at Assembly Hall, 2/F, Lai Chi Kok Government Offices, 19 Lai Wan Road, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon.

The auctions for stalls of the LNY fairs in Fa Hui Park in Sham Shui Po, Cheung Sha Wan Playground in Sham Shui Po, Kwun Tong Recreation Ground in Kwun Tong and To Kwa Wan Recreation Ground in Kowloon City will be held at the above-mentioned venue from November 3 to 6. The morning session will run from 9am to 12.30pm, and the afternoon session will start at 2pm.