Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Government announced today (October 31) that the Chief Executive (CE) has reappointed Professor Wong Sze-chun as a member of the Pensions Appeal Panel (PAP) and the Appeal Panel on Government’s Voluntary Contributions under the Civil Service Provident Fund Scheme (APGVC) for a term of three years with effect from November 9, 2025.

The PAP is a statutory body established under the Pension Benefits Ordinance (Cap. 99) responsible for advising the CE on petitions made by civil servants against decisions to refuse to grant, cancel, suspend or reduce pension benefits. The APGVC is an administrative panel set up to tender advice to the CE on representations made by civil servants against decisions to forfeit or recover their accrued benefits attributable to government voluntary contributions under the Civil Service Provident Fund Scheme.

Ms Teresa Ko Yuk-yin is the convenor-cum-member of the two appeal panels, while Ms Eva Kwong Pui-han is the other serving member.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Following is the speech by the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, at the YBC Conference 2025: The Art of Regulation today (October 31):
 
Mr José Antonio Maurellet, SC (Chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association), dear friends, distinguished guests, esteemed colleagues and young barristers, ladies and gentlemen,
 
     A very good afternoon. It is my honour to stand before you today at the Conference organised by the Standing Committee on Young Barristers of the Hong Kong Bar Association. This year’s theme explores the regulations in art law and cryptocurrency. Some very eminent and experienced experts, including not just lawyers, will speak in the panel discussions. I shall just offer some preliminary observations.
 
     At first glance, the two topics may seem entirely unrelated. In fact, they are both fast-evolving domains which will provide enormous opportunities for young lawyers. Hence, it is an extremely wise choice to put these two topics together in this Conference.
 
Art law challenges and regulations
 
     As the world’s second-largest art market, second only to New York in contemporary art auctions, Hong Kong is a vibrant hub for artists, collectors and legal professionals alike. Our city boasts significant events such as Art Basel, and we have world-class museums like M+ and the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Additionally, reputable auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s have enhanced their presence in Hong Kong, which further solidifies Hong Kong’s status in the global art market.
 
     Hong Kong’s unique legal framework is foundational to this burgeoning art scene. The Basic Law provides a robust legal environment that fosters artistic and cultural activities. Article 34 of the Basic Law guarantees that Hong Kong residents shall have the freedom to engage in artistic creation and other cultural activities. Further, Article 108 of the Basic Law preserves the low tax policy, and as a result, there is no capital gains tax on art pieces; which is particularly enticing for collectors and investors, and this makes Hong Kong a very attractive platform for art transactions. Moreover, Articles 114 and 115 of the Basic Law establish Hong Kong as a free port with free movement of goods which is invaluable for the art market, allowing for seamless movement of art pieces across borders.
 
     With a solid intellectual property (IP) regime and a sound legal system supervised by an independent judiciary, Hong Kong provides effective IP protection to artists which is vital in safeguarding artistic integrity and development. Hong Kong is also the first in Asia to clarify and confirm the arbitrability of IP disputes, that is, IP disputes can be resolved by arbitration.
 
     In addition to the above, Hong Kong’s close connection with the Mainland has provided us with further opportunities. The mutual legal assistance on the recognition and enforcement of both arbitral awards and judgments in civil and commercial matters enables certain IP disputes to be resolved efficiently by litigation or arbitration. Notably, the Arrangement on Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters by the Courts of the Mainland and of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is more liberal than the 2019 Hague Judgments Convention which excludes judgements on IP disputes entirely.
 
     As outlined in the 2025 Policy Address, the HKSAR Government will step up our efforts to build Hong Kong into a global premium art trading hub, attracting more international auction houses, galleries, and professionals to establish a presence here. Key initiatives include creating an arts ecosystem at Airport City for studios and galleries, enhancing collaboration with Art Basel, and conducting industry studies on taxation, financing and talent.
 
     While the future looks promising, there are also significant challenges that we must address as legal professionals in art law.

     One of the most pressing issues is copyright protection, particularly concerning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating art – we need to explore the feasibility of having further enhancement of the Copyright Ordinance regarding the protection for AI technology development.
 
     As the art market expands, so will the demand for legal services. Issues relating to arts pieces’ storage will require expertise in insurance law, bailment law, logistics law, and even tax and financial planning. Legal professionals will therefore be required to draft and enforce art loan and trading agreements in order to ensure that ownership and authenticity of the art pieces are clearly defined and protected.
 
Development of cryptocurrency in Hong Kong
 
     Hong Kong is a leading international financial centre in the world. Under Article 109 of the Basic Law, we shall provide an appropriate economic and legal environment for the maintenance of such status.
 
     As outlined in the 2025 Policy Address, the HKSAR Government is committed to supporting steady fintech development, including encouragement of tokenisation of assets, offering diverse digital asset products to professional investors, and introducing automated reporting and surveillance tools to mitigate risks associated with digital assets. We believe that true innovation in finance would only thrive in a clear, fair and reliable regulatory setting.
 
Important legal developments in recent years – enhancement of legal and regulatory framework
 
     I wish to highlight some important legal developments in recent years in this respect.
 
(a) Licensing of virtual asset service providers since 2023
 
     Firstly, by amending the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, we have introduced a licensing regime for virtual asset service providers effective from June 2023 to align with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force. Anyone running a virtual asset exchange in Hong Kong must obtain a licence from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). Licensees must meet a fit-and-proper test and comply with investor protection, money laundering and terrorism financing requirements. As of September this year, 11 virtual asset trading platforms have been licensed to offer cryptocurrency trading to retail investors. To address risks seen in the collapses of JPEX and AAX, these platforms must secure insurance for customers’ assets, properly segregate client assets, comply with financial resources requirements and prevent conflict of interest. The SFC has broad powers to supervise, investigate and enforce, with penalties for non-compliance ranging from administrative actions to criminal sanctions.
 
(b) Enacting the Stablecoins Ordinance in 2025
 
     Second, the Stablecoins Ordinance, enacted in May and becoming effective in August this year, seeks to lay a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the stablecoin industry. Only issuers licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) or certain entities can offer stablecoins publicly. As one of the first jurisdictions to put in place a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, the HKMA has imposed rigorous requirements to guard against financial stability risks and to promote investor protection. These include requiring licensees to have a local presence, maintain reserve assets at least equal to the stablecoins’ par value, allow easy redemptions without excessive fees, ensure that key personnel are fit and proper, and implement strong risk management to prevent misuse of funds. The law also bans misleading promotional materials and creates offences for unlicensed operations or fraudulent transactions. Under the Stablecoins Ordinance, the HKMA has robust powers for licensing, enforcement and penalties, with a Stablecoin Review Tribunal established to review its decisions.
 
Intended reforms in future
 
(a) Proposal to limit unlicensed virtual asset platforms from using misleading names
 
     Looking ahead to future reforms in this fast-developing area of law, in June this year, the SFC launched a consultation aimed at restricting unregulated entities from improperly adopting names that may mislead the public into believing that such unregulated entities are regulated ones. The proposed reform aims to: (i) prohibit names that falsely suggest SFC regulation or licensing, such as those implying operation as an “SFC-regulated exchange or clearing house”, or an “SFC-licensed virtual asset trading platform”; and (ii) prevent misleading titles that imply affiliations with established financial entities, whether in Hong Kong or overseas, without genuine connections.
 
(b) Proposal to regulate over-the-counter virtual asset dealing and custodian services
 
     The SFC also held consultations with the industry and the public on the proposal to regulate service providers involved in over-the-counter virtual asset dealing and custodian services, with a view to further enhancing investor protection, combating financial crime, and maintaining market integrity and stability. Under the proposed licensing regime, the service providers would be licensed by SFC. They would be subject to the fit-and-proper test and requirements relating to anti-money laundering, financial resources, risk management and investor protection.
 
Judicial developments
 
     Notably, the Hong Kong’s Judiciary has also adopted innovative measures, likely to be the first in the world, to assist victims in cryptocurrency-related cases. In BP SG Investment Holding Limited v Chen Shanxian, a fraudster transferred victims’ assets into anonymous, decentralised, non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets, making identification and service of court documents extremely difficult and challenging. To address this issue, the Court permitted substituted service of an injunction order via a tokenised order, through a messaging platform between virtual asset wallets, and airdropping a non-fungible token, commonly known as NFT, containing a hyperlink to the court order. This method of service effectively “taints” the wallets in the sense that all subsequent transactions that follow the service can be traced to the blockchain and the existence of the injunction can be seen, and hence transactions with those wallets will be deterred.
 
Challenges and opportunities
 
     On the other hand, it must be recognised that cryptocurrency may be misused for money laundering and other unlawful or improper behaviour. This is countered by Hong Kong’s existing regulatory and criminal law framework. As digital assets grow in complexity, the law in this area evolves rapidly and demands high technical expertise. I would encourage young barristers to also take part in navigating, shaping, and upholding the law in this evolving field.
 
Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy
 
     Apart from advising policy bureaus, drafting new laws in these areas and prosecuting crimes involving cryptocurrencies, the Department of Justice also puts a great emphasis on capacity building, including for local lawyers through the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy.
 
     Launched in November last year, the Academy is an important initiative to provide capacity-building, exchanges and knowledge-sharing for professionals from the legal and dispute resolution sectors in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and across the globe. Since its launch, the Academy has organised diverse training programmes in Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland and abroad.
 
     For instance, it co-organised the “Workshop on Use of International Instruments to Legally Enable End-to-End Digitalization of Trade” with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) last August where international trade law experts and policymakers from different economies discussed how international law instruments could facilitate a harmonised, legally enabling environment for digitalisation of the whole business lifecycle.
 
     Last week, the Academy hosted the “Legal Practical Training Course for Chinese Enterprises Going Overseas” for 30 legal counsel and compliance officers from state-owned enterprises on the risks encountered by Chinese enterprises going overseas and the applicable compliance strategies with lectures on hot topics including stablecoins and global intellectual property.
 
     This December, the Department of Justice will host its annual flagship event – Hong Kong Legal Week 2025 with the theme “Linking Laws, Bridging Worlds”. The Academy will collaborate with UNCITRAL again to co-organise the 6th UNCITRAL Asia-Pacific Judicial Summit 2025, during which judges, officials, legal experts and scholars across various jurisdictions will explore digitalisation of trade and possibly covering issues relevant to cryptocurrency.
 
     Looking ahead, I anticipate more collaborations with the Bar Association, including the YBC, to further enhance Hong Kong’s legal expertise in these areas. Opportunities for young and future lawyers in the realms of art law and cryptocurrency are abundant. It is imperative that we equip ourselves with the necessary knowledge and skills and proactively seize these opportunities as they arise.
 
     Last but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to invite all those who are eligible to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming Legislative Council General Election on December 7. Your active participation is not simply a valuable exercise on a very important constitutional right; it is also a very important choice that will contribute to the future of our legal system, our legal practice and the rule of law, as well as the general well-being of our society.
 
     On this note, I wish you all a very fruitful and constructive conference this afternoon. Thank you.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (October 31) released the findings of its food safety report for last month. The results of about 6 600 food samples tested (including food items purchased online) were found to be satisfactory except for six unsatisfactory samples that were announced earlier. The overall satisfactory rate was 99.9 per cent.

A CFS spokesman said that about 1 900 food samples were collected for microbiological tests, and about 4 700 samples were taken for chemical and radiation level tests.

The microbiological tests covered pathogens and hygiene indicators; the chemical tests included testing for pesticides, preservatives, metallic contaminants, colouring matters, veterinary drug residues and others; and the radiation-level tests included testing for radioactive caesium and iodine in samples collected from imported food from different regions.

The samples comprised about 1 900 samples of vegetables and fruit and their products; about 500 samples of cereals, grains and their products; about 900 samples of meat and poultry and their products; about 900 samples of milk, milk products and frozen confections; about 800 samples of aquatic and related products; and about 1 600 samples of other food commodities (including beverages, bakery products and snacks).

The six unsatisfactory samples comprised a prepackaged dried porcini sample and a prepackaged black grouper fillet sample detected with metallic contaminants exceeding the legal limit, two dessert samples and a prepackaged shrimp noodle sample detected with preservatives exceeding the legal limit, and a chicken rice sample found to contain Salmonella.

The CFS has taken follow-up actions on the above-mentioned unsatisfactory samples, including informing the vendors concerned of the test results, instructing them to stop selling the affected food items, and tracing the sources of the food items in question, and etc.

The spokesman reminded the food trade to ensure that food is fit for human consumption and meets legal requirements. Consumers should patronise reliable shops when buying food and maintain a balanced diet to minimise food risks.

Separately, in response to the Japanese Government’s discharge of nuclear-contaminated water at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station, the CFS will continue enhancing the testing on imported Japanese food, and make reference to the risk assessment results to adjust relevant surveillance work in a timely manner. The CFS will announce every working day on its dedicated webpage (www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rafs/daily_japan_nuclear_incidents.html) the radiological test results of the samples of food imported from Japan, with a view to enabling the trade and members of the public to have a better grasp of the latest safety information.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (Cyberport), hosted the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenA.I.) Symposium today (October 31). The event provided a platform for GenA.I. Sandbox participants to share their insights and showcase their GenA.I. innovations through interactive exhibition booths, fostering industry collaboration and knowledge exchange.
 
     The Symposium attracted over 500 practitioners from the banking, insurance and technology sectors, featuring panel discussions with leaders from regulatory bodies, industry association (Note), banks, consultancy firms, and technology firms, who deliberated on the latest developments in GenA.I. and their implications for the financial sector. The event also included fireside chat sessions with virtual avatars discussing future models of co-operation between banking professionals and A.I.. To underscore the topic, the event was powered by A.I. live transcription and translation services and an interactive A.I. photo booth for personalised digital memorabilia.
 
     At the Symposium, the HKMA also presented the Report on the First Cohort of GenA.I. Sandbox. The report summarises key findings from the first cohort, demonstrating GenA.I.’s significant potential to add value in banking, particularly in enhancing risk management, anti-fraud capabilities and customer experience. It also shares technical learnings from trials at Cyberport’s Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre, offering the industry practical guidance on key areas such as model fine-tuning and guardrail implementation for building safer and domain-specific GenA.I. solutions.
 
     The HKMA unveiled a pilot GenA.I. chatbot to provide users with more interactive access to insights and practical guidance from the Sandbox. The chatbot explores the feasibility of deploying a knowledge-bound GenA.I. solution that addresses common concerns such as hallucinations and inaccuracies.
 
     The Chief Executive of the HKMA, Mr Eddie Yue, said, “The first cohort of the GenA.I. Sandbox has explored numerous innovative use cases, providing the banking industry with valuable insights into how A.I. can deliver tangible value for both banks and consumers. The insights have also guided the initiation of Project Noor, in collaboration with the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub and other like-minded regulators, with an aim to develop an explainable A.I. toolkit. We look forward to the second cohort, which will further advance the responsible adoption of GenA.I. to future-proof banking services.”

Note: The Fintech Association of Hong Kong

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Government announced today (October 31) that the Oral Health Group will be established under the Primary Healthcare Committee (PHC Committee) of the Primary Healthcare Commission (PHC Commission) tomorrow (November 1). It will advise the Government on the development of oral health and dental care, with a view to implementing the strategy that emphasises prevention, early identification, and timely intervention, thereby further enhancing both oral and general health of citizens of all ages.

     Oral health is an integral part of general health, and preventive oral care is a crucial component of primary healthcare. The Government released the final report of the Working Group on Oral Health and Dental Care and an action plan in December 2024, which includes adopting the strategy of widely promoting prevention-oriented primary oral healthcare among citizens across all age groups, and proposes the establishment of a steering and advisory framework, by setting up the Oral Health Group under the PHC Committee to continuously press ahead with various initiatives. Furthermore, the Chief Executive proposed to bolster public and subsidised dental services in his 2025 Policy Address to enhance oral health education, oral hygiene instructions, risk assessments, and more, in the community.

     Co-chaired by the Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Dr Pang Fei-chau, and non-official member of the PHC Committee Dr Sigmund Leung, the Oral Health Group comprises four official members and 13 non-official members, with a term of office from November 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The non-official members include representatives from the dental profession, the healthcare sector, collaborating non-governmental organisations of government-subsidised dental care programmes, as well as prominent community figures. They possess rich experience and profound knowledge in relevant fields and can provide invaluable advice and recommendations to the Government on strategies for promoting oral health and the development of dental care services. The Oral Health Group will hold its first meeting in the fourth quarter of this year.

     Specifically, the terms of reference of the Oral Health Group are as follows:

(1) To monitor the progress of integrating oral health into primary healthcare;
(2) To monitor the effectiveness of various preventive measures in oral healthcare in attaining the Oral Health Goals for 2030; and
(3) To advise the Government on the further development of prevention-oriented oral healthcare, including the dental manpower supply and the development of eHealth for oral healthcare.

     The membership list of the Oral Health Group is as follows:

Co-chairmen
————
Commissioner for Primary Healthcare
Dr Sigmund Leung Sai-man

Official Members
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Deputy Secretary for Health (or representative)
Director of Health (or representative)
Representative of the PHC Commission
Representative nominated by the Hospital Authority

Non-official Members
———————————
Representative nominated by the Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong
President (or representative nominated by the President) of the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong
Chairman (or representative nominated by the Chairman) of the Dental Council of Hong Kong
President (or representative nominated by the President) of the Hong Kong Dental Association
President (or representative nominated by the President) of the Hong Kong Dental Hygienists’ Association
Representative nominated by Pok Oi Hospital
Representative nominated by St. James’ Settlement
Representative nominated by the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon
Dr Eva Au Tai-kwan
Mr Tim Pang Hung-cheong
Dr Frankie So Hon-ching
Dr Denise Tam Yick-sin
Professor Samuel Wong Yeung-shan

     The PHC Committee was established in 2024 to assist the PHC Commission in effectively performing its functions and exercising its powers. The PHC Committee comprises individuals from different professional backgrounds, including professionals from family medicine, Chinese medicine, dentistry and other professional sectors, bringing together various parties to advise the PHC Commission from multiple perspectives.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led an industry delegation to participate in the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). During the Festival, a series of “Hong Kong Cinema@Tokyo 2025” exchange activities was held to promote Hong Kong films to the international community and explore overseas markets for Hong Kong animation films and emerging filmmakers. Members of the delegation included the Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries and Secretary-General of the FDC, Mr Gary Mak; the Chairman of the FDC, Dr Wilfred Wong; director Soi Cheang; director of “Someone Like Me”, Tam Wai-ching; actors Chan Ka-lok and Fish Liew, as well as animation filmmakers Raman Hui, Polly Yeung and Samuel Choy.

The Hong Kong Night Networking Reception, organised by CCIDA and the FDC, was held yesterday (October 30), attracting nearly 200 industry representatives and filmmakers from around the world. The event aimed to help Hong Kong filmmakers expand their networks and promote the Hong Kong film industry. Speaking at the reception, Mr Mak said that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been supporting the development of the Hong Kong film industry. He added that much focus has been put on deepening international exchanges and co-operation in recent years to encourage the industry’s participation in renowned global film festivals, foster exchanges and explore business opportunities.

CCIDA and the FDC hosted two public exchange events during the Festival. The first event, “Soi Cheang Masterclass”, featured the screening of “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In”, which was well received in Japan, followed by exchanges between director Soi Cheang and Japanese audiences. The event attracted an enthusiastic response with over 400 attendees. The second event was a panel discussion featuring Japanese animation master Koji Morimoto as the speaker, joined by well-known director and animator celebrated as the “Father of Shrek”, Raman Hui; producer and scriptwriter of animation film “Another World”, Polly Yeung; and producer of animation film “The Excreman – On The Road”, Samuel Choy. “Another World” and “The Excreman – On The Road” were supported by the Film Production Financing Scheme under the Film Development Fund (FDF). The panel discussion explored ways to transform creativity into globally appealing works and shared successful experiences on funding operations, project development, and promotion strategies.

In addition, Hong Kong film “Someone Like Me”, supported by the Film Production Financing Scheme (Relaxation Plan) under the FDF, was selected for the TIFF’s “Women’s Empowerment” section and held its world premiere during the Festival. Meanwhile, the “Sons of the Neon Night” was nominated for the “Gala Selection” section, with three screenings scheduled during the Festival.

     CCIDA also engaged in meetings with overseas film organisations and festival representatives, including the Japan Film Commission and Visual Industry Promotion Organization of Japan, to strengthen international ties and pave the way for future collaborations.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Shing Mun Country Park Visitor Centre has completed comprehensive renovation works and will reopen tomorrow (November 1). Members of the public are welcome to visit.
 
A spokesman for the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said, “The renovation aims to provide visitors with more comprehensive hiking information, showcasing the natural landscape, ecology and cultural history of Shing Mun Country Park. This allows visitors to understand Shing Mun Country Park from multiple perspectives and promotes nature conservation.”
 
The visitor centre features a variety of interactive exhibits, exhibition galleries, and an activity room to enrich visitors’ hiking experience and promote green tourism in country parks. Visitors can explore the historical changes of Shing Mun Country Park, nearby hiking trails and seasonal highlights through the exhibition galleries. They can also learn about the diverse habitats as well as flora and fauna in the area. Visitors can also learn about Shing Mun’s war relics, landmarks, and the history of country parks at the interactive area.
 
The visitor centre offers free public guided tours introducing the biodiversity and war relics of Shing Mun Country Park. A series of educational activities for schools are also available for reservation. To further enhance visitors’ hiking experience, the visitor centre provides new services including lending external chargers, maps and hiking poles.
 
For details about the Shing Mun Country Park Visitor Centre, please visit the AFCD’s website:
www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_lea/cou_lea_ven/shingmun.html

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Government announced today (October 31) the appointments to the Process Review Panel for the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (PRP-MPFA).
 
     The Financial Secretary, in exercise of his authority delegated by the Chief Executive, has appointed Mr Johnny Ip Chun-yuen, as the Chairman of PRP-MPFA. He also appointed Ms Dilys Chau Suet-fung, Mr Keith Choy Chung-fai and Ms Angela Leung Wai-tuen as members of PRP-MPFA. The appointments will take effect from November 1, 2025, for a term of two years until October 31, 2027.
 
     A spokesperson for the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau welcomed the above appointments and said, “We wish to express our sincere appreciation for the dedicated and comprehensive review work undertaken by PRP-MPFA. The Chairman and members have rendered invaluable contributions in reviewing and advising on the internal procedures and operational guidelines of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA). Their advice has significantly strengthened the regulatory effectiveness of MPFA. With Mr Ip assuming the role of Chairman, we are confident that PRP-MPFA will maintain its effective operation and continue to ensure that MPFA discharges its regulatory responsibilities fairly and consistently.”
 
     The spokesperson also expressed gratitude to Mr Eugene Fung Ting-sek, SC, for his outstanding leadership as Chairman over the past six years, and outgoing members, namely Mr Abraham Chan Lok-shung, SC, Mrs Agnes Koon Woo Kam-oi, Mr Liu Kin-sing and Mr Jeff Wong Kwan-kit for their dedicated services.
 
     Following is the membership of the PRP-MPFA with effect from November 1, 2025:
 
Chairman
————
Mr Johnny Ip Chun-yuen
 
Members
———-
Ms Dilys Chau Suet-fung
Mr Keith Choy Chung-fai
Ms Jasmine Lee Shun-yi
Ms Angela Leung Wai-tuen
Professor Tang Hei-wai
 
Ex-officio members
———————-
Chairman of MPFA
Secretary for Justice (or his representative)

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education:
 
The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE) and the Local Community Sub-group under the Working Group on Constitution, Basic Law and Hong Kong National Security Law of the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee are launching a new round of the Basic Law Quiz Competition to enhance public understanding of the relationship between the Constitution and the Basic Law, the Basic Law and its history, as well as safeguarding national security. The entry round of the Competition opens from today (October 31) for application. Members of the public are welcome to join the Competition.
 
The Competition comprises the Family Category, Senior Primary School Category, Secondary School Category and Open Category. Participants shall answer 20 quiz questions and submit their applications via the Competition website. The deadline for the entry round is December 31.
 
Participants who have answered all questions in the entry round and successfully submitted their applications will have the opportunity to receive a Civic Education Calendar 2026 by mail while stocks last. Upon closing of the entry round, those with the best performance in each category will be selected by ballot to attend the Quiz Final and Prize Presentation Ceremony tentatively scheduled for April 2026. Attendees may have a chance to compete in question sessions for prizes.
 
The CPCE is a non-statutory committee that promotes civic and national education outside schools and in the community through various and diverse means, with a view to helping the general public develop positive values, civic awareness, and a sense of patriotism.
 
For details, please visit the Competition website at www.cpce.gov.hk/basiclaw2025-26 or call 2880 2885.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 3

The Education Bureau, Hong Kong Education City, and the Committee on Home-School Co-operation will co-organise the “e-Generation Connected Joy Parent Seminar (2): Identifying Harmful Information X Cultivating Information Literacy”. The seminar will be held on 15 Nov 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in webinar mode. Registration is now open (application deadline: 14 Nov 2025 5:00 pm). A Project Officer from the Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration will discuss how parents can help prevent young people from accessing harmful online content and introduce relevant aspects of the Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (Cap. 390). An Education Manager from Hong Kong Education City will analyse the differences between the teacher-centered and student-centered education models, and explore with parents how to turn online risks into educational opportunities, and equip them with core principles on selecting quality online resources for children. Parents are cordially invited to join the seminar. For details, please refer to the website (https://info.edcity.hk/en/event/11641).

For inquiries, please email alice.kwan@hkecl.net or call 2624 1074 to reach Ms. Kwan.