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     The Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers (CECA), chaired by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, held working luncheons for three consecutive days this week (July 28 to 30) to listen to the views expressed by CECA members for Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan (Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address, as well as the overall development of Hong Kong.

     Mr Lee said, “I welcome two new members who joined CECA this year, including the Chairman of Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co, Ltd, Dr Sun Piaoyang, and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of StarFive Semiconductor Technology Co, Ltd, Mr Xu Tao, who travelled to Hong Kong to attend the working luncheon. Faced with a competitive external environment and accelerating technological transformations, Hong Kong must adopt a long-term perspective and formulate more systematic strategies for key development areas. I am leading the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in formulating Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan. Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address are closely aligned, with the Policy Address serving as the annual report on the implementation of Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan. Members of CECA noted at the meeting that Hong Kong possesses the unique advantages of having strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world under the ‘one country, two systems’ principle. By leveraging its status as an international centre, proactively developing into an international innovation and technology centre and an international hub for high-calibre talent, members are confident that Hong Kong will continue to give full play to its roles as a ‘super value-adder’ and a ‘super connector’, thereby better integrating into and serving the overall national development while advancing its own development.”

     Hong Kong is proactively aligning with the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan. CECA conducted extensive discussions under three related themes:

1. Hong Kong’s economic advancement and sustainability – including how to further consolidate and enhance its position as an international centre in finance, shipping and trade, while at the same time accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis to serve as a new engine for developing new quality productive forces, with a view to continuously enhancing Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness.

2. Innovation and entrepreneurship – including how to expedite the upgrading and transformation of traditional industries while strengthening emerging industries and investing in and nurturing future industries, with a view to fully developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and an international hub for high-calibre talent.

3. Regional and global collaborations – including how to elevate the level of regional co-operation, deepen the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, deeply participate in the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, and continuously expand international exchanges and co-operation to consolidate Hong Kong’s role as an important international window for the country’s high-level opening up.

     Mr Lee said that members of CECA are distinguished and eminent leaders in their respective fields with extensive international experience and forward-looking perspectives. He thanked all members for their profound insights and pragmatic suggestions on the future economic and social development of Hong Kong, which have provided valuable references for Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan and Policy Address.

     The three working luncheons were chaired by the Chief Executive. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC; the Acting Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong; the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Miss Janice Tse Siu-wa; the Director of the Chief Executive’s Office, Ms Carol Yip; and the Head of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit (CEPU), Dr Stephen Wong, attended the three working luncheons respectively.

     Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address will be announced later this year. Public consultations for both were launched in June.

     The Chief Executive established CECA in 2023 to seek advice on the strategic developments of Hong Kong with a view to leveraging the opportunities from national and global developments. For the membership of CECA, please refer to the website of the CEPU (www.cepu.gov.hk/en/CECA/membership.html), which serves as the secretariat of CECA.

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     The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the exhibition “Treasure-Hunt Stories: A 25-Year Cinematic Journey” at the HKFA Exhibition Hall in Sai Wan Ho from July 31 to May 9, 2027. The exhibition highlights the HKFA’s dedicated efforts in preserving the history and culture of Hong Kong cinema through acquisition and restoration since its establishment, and is part of the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the HKFA.
 
A worldwide quest for cinematic treasures
 
     The HKFA’s acquisition efforts have spanned Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. The exhibition features detailed interview videos with frontline acquisition staff and donors, recounting the HKFA’s overseas acquisition stories, including the largest overseas acquisition in the HKFA’s history – tens of thousands of invaluable items from North American cinemas donated by theatre owner Mr Gordon Fung. Precious film footage recovered from around the world are also shown in the videos, including a restored clip of the colour negative of Bruce Lee’s early work “The Orphan” (1960), “The Dividing Wall” (1952) by renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhu Shilin, Patrick Tse’s “Winter Love” (1968), and Leslie Cheung’s “Days of Being Wild” (1990), guiding visitors through the triumphant journey of Hong Kong films across the seas with first-hand accounts.
 
Recovering pre-war cinematic treasures from a San Francisco basement
 
The HKFA visited the villa of Mr Jack Lee Fong, owner of the Palace Theatre, in San Francisco, the United States, and discovered in his basement numerous Chinese nitrate films from the 1930s and 1940s. These included several long-lost pre-war Hong Kong films such as “The Light of Women” (1937), as well as one of China’s earliest sound films, “Struggle” (1933), which is believed to be the only surviving work of Unique Film Productions (Shanghai). Mr Fong subsequently donated over 100 film prints to the HKFA for permanent preservation. The exhibition recreates Mr Fong’s basement in a scene, allowing visitors to experience the surprising moment of discovering these film treasures.
 
Homage to 25 representative donors
 
Facing the challenges posed by the local climate to the conservation of film artefacts, the HKFA has been racing against time over the past 25 years, proactively acquiring, restoring, and preserving endangered film collections. Thanks to the trust and support of the public and the industry, the HKFA has received a large number of donations. The exhibition features a curated selection of around 100 film clips from the 1930s to the 2000s, chosen from the donations of 25 representative donors for visitors to select and screen.
 
Restoration station: where science meets craftsmanship    
 
Most of the classic films in the HKFA’s collection undergo a meticulous restoration process by professionals before returning to the silver screen. The exhibition features the workbench and professional tools used by conservators to inspect and repair films, including a manual film rewinder, a 35mm tape splicer, and a film synchroniser. Visitors can also experience the film inspection process with films and a magnifying glass on the workbench to gain a better understanding of the technical side of film restoration.
 
     The exhibition also offers interactive experiences and photo spots. In collaboration with the Hong Kong Design Institute, two simulation games designed by students are available for visitors to experience the acquisition and conservation of film. In addition to a film vault recreated on a 1:1 scale with light boxes, the exhibition features various interactive installations, including a four-metre-wide “Film Can Wall” with rotating circular panels for visitors to learn about film. There will be film canisters of different sizes for visitors to feel their weight, and an enlarged film scrolling installation for visitors to match film frames from before and after restoration.
 
Two seminars will be held to complement the exhibition. Details will be available at the HKFA website later. Admission to the exhibition is free. For details, please visit www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2026/25a-fa-exhib/pe-event-2026-25a-fa-exhib.html or call 2739 2139 for enquiries.

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     The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) to Seoul, Korea, from July 28 to 29, where they visited various local police units and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) to deepen strategic partnership and strengthen co-operation in combating cross-border crime and professional training.
 
     The delegation visited the Police Human Resources Development Institute and the Korean National Police University on July 28 to learn about the latest developments in police training, leadership development, and professional education by the Korean police, and to exchange experiences on talent cultivation and modern policing management.
 
     On July 29, the delegation met with the Acting Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, Mr Yoo Jae-sung, to share insights on law enforcement issues of mutual concern and to explore opportunities for further deepening collaboration. Following the meeting, Mr Chow and Mr Yoo, representing the HKPF and the KNPA respectively, signed an MOU to establish a co-operation framework to strengthen joint efforts against cross-border crimes, including drug trafficking, human trafficking, cybercrime, and money laundering, while fostering intelligence exchange, capacity building, and professional training. The MOU will further enhance both sides’ capability to address the challenges posed by regional and international crime.
 
     The HKPF and the KNPA signed an MOU in 2015 and have since maintained close co-operation in areas including anti-deception efforts, large-scale event management, and police capacity building. The signing of the new agreement underscores both sides’ commitment to deepening collaboration in addressing emerging crime trends. Beyond enhancing public safety and crime-fighting capabilities in both jurisdictions, the agreement will leverage the partners’ networks to build a broader platform for law enforcement co-operation across the Asia-Pacific region.
 
     In the afternoon, the delegation visited the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency and the cybercrime investigation unit to learn about the latest local policing work and developments, as well as the most up-to-date strategies for combating technology crimes and addressing emerging cyber threats. The two sides also shared experiences on leveraging innovative technologies to enhance law enforcement effectiveness. The delegation concluded its visit and departed for Hong Kong in the evening.

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Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 30) that the shark prevention nets at Hung Shing Yeh Beach and Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach in Islands District have been repaired, and the beaches are reopened.

     The beaches were temporarily closed earlier for shark prevention net maintenance work.

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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
 
     The Ministry of Finance will issue Renminbi Sovereign Bonds through the Central Moneymarkets Unit of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Please find attached the tender notice and the tender information memorandum of the Renminbi Sovereign Bonds to be issued by the Ministry of Finance. Please also find attached the tender-related information provided by the Issuing and Lodging Agent through the HKMA.

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

The Federal Open Market Committee of the United States Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced earlier today (July 30, Hong Kong time) its decision to keep the target range for the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5-3.75 per cent.
 
The policy decision is in line with market expectations. The statement released after the meeting indicated that economic activity was expanding at a solid pace and the labour market was stable, but inflation has remained elevated, reflecting that the Committee is watchful over the outlook on inflation. 
 
Hong Kong’s monetary and financial markets have continued to operate in an orderly manner. Under the Linked Exchange Rate System, Hong Kong dollar interbank rates generally track the US dollar counterparts, while shorter-tenor interbank rates tend to be also influenced by the supply and demand of Hong Kong dollar funding in the local market such as seasonal factors and capital market activities.
 
US interest rate adjustments will depend on developments in inflation, labour market, and other economic data, and may influence the interest rate environment in Hong Kong. The public should carefully manage interest rate risks when making decisions about property purchase, investment or borrowing. The HKMA will continue to closely monitor market developments and maintain monetary and financial stability.

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Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
 
     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
 
     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (July 30) that according to the Beach Water Quality Forecast System of the Environmental Protection Department (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/water/beach_quality/forecast_system.html), the Beach Water Quality Forecast Index for Ting Kau Beach in Tsuen Wan District is 4, which means the predicted water quality at this beach is “Very Poor” due to potential transient water quality fluctuations caused by heavy rain. The red flag has been hoisted, and beachgoers are advised not to enter the water to safeguard their health.

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     Following is the speech by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, at the BOC Life 11th Golden Age Expo and Summit Grand Opening this morning (July 30):
 
Dr Roy Chung (Honorary President of the Golden Age Foundation, the Founder and Chairman of the Bright Future Charitable Foundation), Professor Rebecca Choy Yung (Founder and Chair of Golden Age Foundation), Mr Wilson Tang (Chief Executive Officer of the BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
 
     Good morning. It is my great honour to join you today for the grand opening of the 11th Golden Age Expo and Summit. A very warm welcome to our friends from Hong Kong and around the world. This gathering of brilliant minds is a powerful testament to the immense potential and global significance of the silver economy. The development of the silver economy is a shared mission. It requires concerted efforts of the Government, business community, social organisations, and every one of us. This Summit provides exactly an excellent forum for dialogue, partnership, and collaboration.
 
     This year’s theme, “Connect．Collaborate．Co-innovate”, perfectly captures the spirit we need, in order to embrace the opportunities arising from our ageing population. It could not be more timely. Like many advanced economies, Hong Kong’s demographic is changing rapidly. Our population is ageing, and this presents not only a challenge, but also a profound opportunity. The National 15th Five-Year Plan highlights the importance of actively responding to population ageing by developing the silver economy, enriching the supply of age-friendly products and elderly services, and strengthening the financial and policy support for elderly care. These strategic directions provide important guidance for Hong Kong as we continue to develop a vibrant and sustainable silver economy.
 
     The silver economy encompasses all economic activities that meet the needs of our older population. It is a dynamic and growing market, driven by the needs, aspirations, and considerable purchasing power of our older generation. It is also a catalyst for innovation, job creation, and inclusive growth, creating value for our senior citizens while supporting sustainable economic development.
 
     Recognising this potential, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has established a high-level Working Group on Promoting Silver Economy to drive cross-sectoral co-operation and formulate a comprehensive strategy. Since last year, the Working Group has rolled out 30 measures with fruitful results across five key areas, namely boosting “silver consumption”, developing the “silver industry”, promoting “quality assurance of silver products”, enhancing “silver financial and security arrangements”, and unleashing “silver productivity”. Today, I wish to highlight two of these areas. 
 
     First, on boosting “silver consumption”, it is essential to address the needs of the silver population. My Bureau has worked closely with the industry to increase silver elements at various exhibitions, bringing together a wider range of products and services closely related to the elderly’s daily life. Now, there are more dining options for seniors with swallowing difficulties in several major chain restaurants and food companies. The sales channels for this kind of care food have also become more developed. More suppliers of silver products are now capitalising on e-commerce marketing. In addition, the Hong Kong Consumer Council has launched the “Smart Seniors” Consumer eHub in January this year, providing a one-stop, elder-friendly information platform that helps seniors better protect their consumer rights. 
 
     Second, consumer confidence depends on quality assurance. That is why promoting “quality assurance of silver products” is fundamental. We encourage the industry to leverage Hong Kong’s strengths in testing technology and professional certification to ensure the delivery of high-quality silver products and services. There is now a Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Standard for care food helping the industry improve the quality of soft meals and expand sales in the GBA.
 
     The Golden Age Expo and Summit is an ideal platform to turn our policies into action. It is more than an exhibition. It brings together ideas, innovation, investment and collaboration to unlock new opportunities for the silver economy. The Golden Age represents not just a stage of life, but also a golden opportunity for Hong Kong’s future development. Looking ahead, the HKSAR Government will continue to promote the silver economy. Together with the expertise, creativity and commitment of all of you, we can respond to the needs of our elderly more effectively, while giving a boost to our local economy.
 
     I wish the 11th Golden Age Expo and Summit every success, and for those travelling to Hong Kong to attend, a wonderful stay. Thank you.