Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, attended in Nanning, Guangxi, today (September 18) the China-ASEAN Commercial Law Forum, a parallel forum of the 22nd China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, to promote the advantages of Hong Kong’s legal services in bringing in enterprises and facilitating Mainland enterprises in going global, with a view to fostering ties between Hong Kong and Guangxi to support Mainland enterprises expanding their business in overseas markets.
 
     Upon his arrival yesterday (September 17), Dr Cheung met with the Director-General of the Department of Justice of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Mr Li Daojun. They had in-depth discussions on strengthening co-operation between the legal sectors of the two places, especially in the areas of commercial mediation, arbitration, and training of foreign-related legal talent.
 
     Dr Cheung said that with the country advancing high-level opening up, now is the time for Mainland enterprises to expand globally. Guangxi, as the country’s bridgehead facing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and an important gateway connecting the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and the Silk Road Economic Belt under the Belt and Road Initiative, has achieved leapfrog growth in foreign trade in recent years. Meanwhile, Hong Kong, enjoying the advantage of connecting the Mainland and the world under the “one country, two systems” principle, is the only common law jurisdiction in China and also a major international legal and dispute resolution services centre in the Asia-Pacific region. With world-class professional services in fields such as law, accounting, finance and tax, Hong Kong can serve as a two-way platform for enterprises to go global and attract external investment.

     Dr Cheung said, in “The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address” announced by the Chief Executive yesterday, he is tasked with promoting Hong Kong’s legal services and will collaborate with other professional service sectors, such as accounting and finance, to support Mainland enterprises wishing to expand overseas. This trip is of great significance in promoting the complementary advantages between Hong Kong and Guangxi, creating room for development for legal services in both places, and providing robust support for Mainland enterprises to expand overseas.
 
     Dr Cheung thanked the Department of Justice of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Guangxi Committee for their invitation to the Forum. He said the forum would help strengthen legal protection for regional economic and trade co-operation and deepen the understanding of Guangxi and ASEAN countries in leveraging Hong Kong’s unique advantages to go global.
 
     The Forum, organised by the CCPIT, the People’s Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and the chambers of commerce of the 10 ASEAN member countries, attracted over 300 attendees, including legal and business professionals, representatives from lawtech companies and academics from Mainland and ASEAN countries. The Secretary-General of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law, Professor Ignacio Tirado, and the President of High People’s Court of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Mr Huang Hailong, also spoke at the Forum.
 
     Addressing the Forum, Dr Cheung said that Hong Kong has been a very active participant and supporter since the introduction of the Belt and Road Initiative. To contribute to the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, the rule of law must continue to be strengthened. For fostering a world-class business environment that is international, market-oriented, and based on the rule of law, Hong Kong can provide a range of high-quality professional services, including financial and international legal services.
 
     Elaborating on the characteristics of Hong Kong’s legal system that earns international trust, Dr Cheung said that Hong Kong, with its wealth of international legal talents, advanced lawtech, a unique bilingual common law system that is stable, convenient, secure, trustworthy, and interfaces with Mainland’s legal system, has a legal framework unique in the world. It can effectively implement various projects under the Belt and Road Initiative.
 
     He also mentioned that Hong Kong is actively promoting the use of innovative technologies, such as blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, to build capacity for meeting the rapidly growing demand for cross-border dispute resolution services, and to develop into a lawtech centre and hub.
 
     During the keynote session, the Director of the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Office of the Department of Justice, Dr Yang Ling, spoke on the development of the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy and the progress of its capacity building projects. Dr Yang reviewed the Academy’s training programmes since its establishment in November last year, including collaboration with international organisations and ministries of the country. She welcomed the legal sectors of ASEAN countries to collaborate with the Academy in training legal talent in cross-border dispute resolution and emerging legal fields. She also said that the Academy will continue to leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantages under the “one country, two systems” principle and being the world’s only bilingual common law jurisdiction to provide a platform for capacity building, knowledge and experience sharing for legal professionals in regions along the Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as an international legal and dispute resolution centre in the Asia-Pacific region and contribute to the country’s efforts to promote the construction of the foreign-related rule of law.

     Dr Cheung then met with the Chairperson of the CCPIT Guangxi Committee, Ms Yang Yanyan, and representatives from the Guangxi Lawyers Association, business community, and overseas legal professionals, including those from ASEAN countries, to exchange views on topics such as the challenges faced by Mainland enterprises in going global and cross-border professional services in supporting Mainland enterprises.
 
     In addition, accompanied by Deputy Director-General of the Department of Justice of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Mr Liang Hemin, Dr Cheung visited the China-ASEAN Commercial Arbitration Cooperation Center to learn about China and ASEAN countries’ co-operation in the field of arbitration. The Center is a platform for international commercial arbitration exchange and co-operation established by the People’s Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the Ministry of Justice. Moreover, he toured the Guangxi International Civil and Commercial Mediation Center as well as China (Guangxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone Public Legal Service Center for better understanding of their operations.
 
     Tomorrow (September 19), Dr Cheung will attend and speak at the International Legal Practice Conference 2025 – ASEAN Orientation and return to Hong Kong afterwards.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

Following is the speech by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association (HKJJA) 60th Anniversary Banquet tonight (September 18):

Director-General Zhu Xiaodong (Director-General of the Kowloon Sub-office of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region), President Andrew Leung (Legislative Council President), Mr Suttipong Damrongsakul (President, ASEAN Gems and Jewellery Trade Association), Mr Victor Chan (Chairman, HKJJA), Mr Benedict Sin (President & Director, HKJJA), ladies and gentlemen,

Good evening. It is my great pleasure to join you tonight to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association and the inauguration of the new-term Council of Management. 

Let me first congratulate HKJJA on reaching an important milestone, celebrating six decades of leading and serving Hong Kong’s jewellery and jade industry. In the modern market, where consumer taste keeps changing, technology keeps advancing, product life cycle keeps shortening, and profit margin keeps shrinking, it is no easy feat for the jewellery and jade industry to stay competitive. In these regards, HKJJA is adept at helping members expand into different markets, staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies in overseas markets, and providing quality assurance and authentication services for the industry, thereby leading the industry to rise to different challenges and establishing Hong Kong as a world-renowned hub for the jewellery trade.

Apart from business, HKJJA has demonstrated a strong sense of corporate social responsibility. Since 2005, HKJJA has been the pilot of the Adopt-A-School Project, which provides learning opportunities and pre-vocational training on jewellery for underprivileged and ethnic minority students, to broaden their horizons through absorbing off-campus knowledge. I am delighted to learn that, this summer, HKJJA launched a three-day summer workshop for high school students to gain experience in creative design and digital media marketing, which would help their exploration of future education and career paths. I hope that HKJJA would continue to work together with the Government to build a stronger talent pool to meet the needs of Hong Kong and the industry in the long run.

The pandemic a few years back significantly impacted Hong Kong’s economy. While the economy is steadily recovering, it remains clear that Hong Kong needs to upgrade ourselves, develop new industries, and extend our network to the up-and-coming markets. Just yesterday, the Chief Executive announced his Policy Address, and set out his vision of boosting the economy and enhancing people’s livelihood, credibly underpinned by over 700 measures across different sectors. I am confident that the economy will continue to bounce back and go forward, and high value-added businesses like the jewellery and jade industry, led by HKJJA, will make important contributions to and stand to benefit from our economic growth.

In closing, I congratulate HKJJA for successfully hosting the 2025 ASEAN Gems and Jewellery Trade Association Conference this morning and wish you all an enjoyable and memorable evening. Thank you.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Department of Health (DH) today (September 18) announced that two individuals presented with septic shock after receiving intravenous infusions at a premises called “Bioscor Hong Kong” in Central. Both of them were hospitalised and are currently in stable condition. The DH urged individuals who received injections at this premises to seek immediate medical attention at the Accident and Emergency Departments (AED) of public hospitals if they experience symptoms such as fever, chills, dizziness or vomiting.
 
The premises in question is located in Room 2301, Crawford House, 70 Queens Road Central, Central. Its website claims the premises offers hair care, beauty treatments, skincare, “body prettifying” and intravenous injections.
 
A preliminary investigation revealed that two 57-year-old females visited the premises yesterday (September 17) to receive intravenous infusions, purportedly containing Nicotinamide Mononucleotide. Both women developed chills shortly after the infusion, followed by fever and vomiting. They sought medical attention at Queen Mary Hospital and Canossa Hospital (Caritas) respectively. Their clinical diagnosis was septic shock. They are in stable condition after treatment and remain hospitalised.
 
The staff members of the DH and the Police conducted an investigation at the premises. Three persons suspected of illegal practice of medicine were arrested. Investigation is ongoing.  
 
The DH urged individuals who have received intravenous infusions at this premises to seek immediate medical attention at AED of public hospitals if they experience symptoms such as fever, chills, dizziness or vomiting.
 
In November 2013, the Steering Committee on Review of Regulation of Private Healthcare Facilities set up by the Government endorsed the report submitted by its Working Group on Differentiation between Medical Procedures and Beauty Services. The report recommended that certain procedures, in view of their inherent risks, should only be performed by registered medical practitioners/registered dentists, namely procedures that involve injections, procedures that involve the mechanical or chemical exfoliation of the skin below the epidermis, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and dental bleaching.
 
In response to the Steering Committee’s recommendations, the Government promptly issued an advisory note to the industry, advising them to refrain from performing the aforementioned procedures if they are not themselves registered medical practitioners/registered dentists. Non-compliance may render oneself liable for offences under the Medical Registration Ordinance (Cap. 161) or the Dentists Registration Ordinance (Cap. 156). The DH has also issued letters to registered medical practitioners and registered dentists, reminding them to strictly observe the Code of Professional Conduct issued by their respective Council when performing relevant procedures within their scope of practice.
 
Furthermore, the DH reminded members of the public that any injection procedures should only be performed by a locally registered doctor. Customers should ascertain the doctor’s full name, verify their registration on the list of registered doctors of the Medical Council of Hong Kong, inquire about their professional qualifications and relevant credentials. The DH also urged the public to pay heed to the following health advice before receiving any injection procedures:
 
•  Understand the details of the procedure, potential risks and possible complications before receiving the injections. Consult with the doctor to make an informed decision;
•  Refrain from receiving injections from unidentified sources as their quality and efficacy cannot be guaranteed;
•  Do not receive an injection if you have a history of allergy to the injection or if the intended injection site is infected or inflamed;
•  Request the full name of the doctor in writing if you are referred by a beauty service provider for the procedure. Verify the doctor’s professional qualifications and credentials; and
•  Seek medical attention immediately if you develop symptoms such as a fever or feel unwell.
 
According to section 28 of the Medical Registration Ordinance (Cap 161) (MRO), subject to the provision of section 28(3) of the MRO, if any person who is not being registered or provisionally registered or exempted from registration practises medicine or surgery, or does any medical diagnosis, prescribes any medical treatment or performs any medical treatment (including surgery) in relation to a person which results in personal injury to that person, he commits an offence. The offender will be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $200,000 and to imprisonment for three years, or on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for seven years.
 
Members of the public may visit the DH’s webpage on the differentiation between medical procedures and beauty services and the Drug Database of the Drug Office for more information.​

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan today in Nanning, Guangxi, attended the China-ASEAN Commercial Law Forum to promote the advantages of Hong Kong’s legal services in bringing in enterprises and facilitating Mainland enterprises in going global, with a view to fostering ties between Hong Kong and Guangxi to support Mainland enterprises expanding their business in overseas markets.

Mr Cheung said the forum would help strengthen legal protection for regional economic and trade co-operation and deepen the understanding of Guangxi and Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in leveraging Hong Kong’s unique advantages to go global.

A parallel forum of the 22nd China-ASEAN Business & Investment Summit, the event attracted over 300 attendees, including legal and business professionals, representatives from lawtech companies and academics from Mainland and ASEAN countries.

Addressing the forum, Mr Cheung said that to contribute to the high-quality development of the Belt & Road Initiative, the rule of law must continue to be strengthened.

He noted that for fostering a world-class business environment that is international, market-oriented, and based on the rule of law, Hong Kong can provide a range of high-quality professional services, including financial and international legal services.

Elaborating on the characteristics of Hong Kong’s legal system that earns international trust, Mr Cheung said that Hong Kong, with its wealth of international legal talents, advanced lawtech, a unique bilingual common law system that is stable, convenient, secure, trustworthy, and interfaces with Mainland’s legal system, has a legal framework unique in the world. It can effectively implement various projects under the Belt & Road Initiative.

He also mentioned that Hong Kong is actively promoting the use of innovative technologies, such as blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, to build capacity for meeting the rapidly growing demand for cross-border dispute resolution services, and to develop into a lawtech centre and hub.

Upon his arrival yesterday, Mr Cheung met Director-General of the Department of Justice of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Li Daojun. They had in-depth discussions on strengthening co-operation between the legal sectors of the two places, especially in the areas of commercial mediation, arbitration, and training of foreign-related legal talent.

Mr Cheung said that with the country advancing high-level opening up, now is the time for Mainland enterprises to expand globally.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong, enjoying the advantage of connecting the Mainland and the world under the “one country, two systems” principle, is the only common law jurisdiction in China and also a major international legal and dispute resolution services centre in the Asia-Pacific region.

With world-class professional services in fields such as law, accounting, finance and tax, Hong Kong can serve as a two-way platform for enterprises to go global and attract external investment.

Mr Cheung added that in the 2025 Policy Address announced yesterday, he is tasked with promoting Hong Kong’s legal services and will collaborate with other professional service sectors, such as accounting and finance, to support Mainland enterprises wishing to expand overseas.

He said this trip is of great significance in promoting the complementary advantages between Hong Kong and Guangxi, creating room for development for legal services in both places, and providing robust support for Mainland enterprises to expand overseas.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesman for Kowloon Hospital (KH) made the following announcement today (Sep 18):

     Six patients (aged 23 to 55) in a male psychiatric ward have presented with symptoms of fever or respiratory symptoms since September 15. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients, and their test results were positive for Influenza A. Two patients are currently hospitalised at Queen Elizabeth Hospital for other medical needs, and the remaining four patients are being treated in isolation in KH. All patients are in stable condition.
 
     Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward concerned are under close surveillance.
 
     The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Labour Department (LD) today (September 18) reminded operators of employment agencies (EAs) to conduct their business in compliance with the law at all times.

The LD refused to renew the EA licence of Treasure Jade Limited, located in Prince Edward, as its sole director had been convicted under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance.

Under section 53(1)(d)(i) of the Employment Ordinance (EO), the Commissioner for Labour may refuse to issue or renew an EA licence if the related person of the licensee has, within the preceding five years, been convicted of an offence involving membership of a triad society, fraud, dishonesty or extortion.

“Licensees and operators of EAs are reminded to conduct their business in compliance with all laws of Hong Kong and the Code of Practice for EAs at all times. Otherwise, their licence may be revoked, or their application for licence renewal or a new licence may be refused,” a spokesman for the LD said.

Should there be enquiries about EA-related matters or complaints about suspected violations by EAs, please contact the Employment Agencies Administration of the LD (telephone: 2115 3667; email: ea-ee@labour.gov.hk; address: Unit 906, 9/F, One Mong Kok Road Commercial Centre, 1 Mong Kok Road, Kowloon).

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, has accepted the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission (JORC) on the re-appointment of the Honourable Mr Justice Roberto Alexandre Vieira Ribeiro as a permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal. Subject to the endorsement of the Legislative Council, the Chief Executive will make the appointment under Article 88 of the Basic Law.

Mr Lee said, “I am pleased to accept the JORC’s recommendation on the re-appointment of Mr Justice Ribeiro as a permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal. Mr Justice Ribeiro is one of the most distinguished and intellectually able appellate judges at the highest level in Hong Kong. He has been highly praised as a ‘colossus’ in the legal world with a judicial reputation on par with that of the most eminent and experienced judges in the highest courts of major common law jurisdictions. He has made enormous and significant contributions to the jurisprudence of Hong Kong and the common law world. He is clearly an invaluable asset to the Hong Kong Judiciary. I am also grateful to Mr Justice Ribeiro for agreeing to continue his service in the Court of Final Appeal.”

Article 90 of the Basic Law provides that the Chief Executive shall obtain the endorsement of the Legislative Council of the appointment of the judges of the Court of Final Appeal. The Government will seek the endorsement of the Legislative Council of the recommended appointment in due course.

The curriculum vitae of Mr Justice Ribeiro is at Annex.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (September 18) released the third batch of gravidtrap indexes and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in September, covering 18 survey areas, as follows:
 

District	Survey Area	September 2025
		First Phase Gravidtrap Index	First Phase Density Index
Southern	Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay	0.0%	N/A
Kowloon City	Kai Tak North	7.5%	1.0
Tsuen Wan	Ma Wan	4.2%	1.0

 

District	Survey Area	September 2025
		Area Gravidtrap Index	Area Density Index
Eastern	Chai Wan West	0.9%	1.0
	Shau Kei Wan and Sai Wan Ho	9.5%	1.5
Southern	Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau	0.9%	1.0
Kowloon City	Hung Hom	8.4%	1.2
	Lok Fu West	6.8%	1.1
Kwun Tong	Kwun Tong Central	0.0%	N/A
Sha Tin	Sha Tin Town Centre and Fo Tan	1.0%	1.0
North	Fanling	1.9%	1.0
Yuen Long	Tin Shui Wai	2.4%	1.0
	Yuen Kong	0.0%	N/A
	Ki Lun Shan	0.0%	N/A
	Sung Shan	0.0%	N/A
Tuen Mun	Tuen Mun South	0.9%	1.0
Tsuen Wan	Tsuen Wan Town	3.4%	1.5
	Tsuen Wan West	0.0%	N/A

　　
     Among the third batch of First Phase Gravidtrap Indexes covering three survey areas and Area Gravidtrap Indexes covering 15 survey areas in September, all were below 10 per cent.

     The FEHD has so far released three batches of gravidtrap indexes for Aedes albopictus in September 2025, covering 35 survey areas. Among these 35 survey areas, 29 recorded a decrease or remained unchanged in the individual gravidtrap index as compared to the Area Gravidtrap Index last month, i.e. August 2025, representing that the areas’ mosquito infestation had improved or maintained a low level. Six other areas recorded a slight increase, but the indexes were lower than 10 per cent.

     Public participation is crucial to effective control of mosquito problems. The FEHD appeals to members of the public to continue to work together in strengthening personal mosquito control measures, including:

• tidy up their premises and check for any accumulation of water inside their premises;
• remove all unnecessary water collection and eliminate the sources;
• check household items (those placed in outdoor and open areas in particular), such as refuse containers, vases, air conditioner drip trays, and laundry racks to prevent stagnant water;
• change the water in flower vases and saucers of potted plants at least once every seven days;
• properly cover all containers that hold water to prevent mosquitoes from accessing the water; and
• properly dispose of articles that can contain water, such as empty lunch boxes and cans.

     Starting in August this year, following the completion of the surveillance of individual survey areas, and once the latest gravidtrap index and the density index are available, the FEHD will disseminate the relevant information through press releases, its website, and social media. It aims to allow members of the public to quickly grasp the mosquito infestation situation and strengthen mosquito control efforts, thereby reducing the risk of chikungunya fever (CF) transmission.

     â€‹Following the recommendations from the World Health Organization and taking into account the local situation in Hong Kong, the FEHD sets up gravidtraps in districts where mosquito-borne diseases have been recorded in the past, as well as in densely populated places such as housing estates, hospitals and schools to monitor the breeding and distribution of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which can transmit CF and dengue fever. At present, the FEHD has set up gravidtraps in 64 survey areas of the community. During the two weeks of surveillance, the FEHD will collect the gravidtraps once a week. After the first week of surveillance, the FEHD will immediately examine the glue boards inside the retrieved gravidtraps for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes, to compile the Gravidtrap Index (First Phase) and Density Index (First Phase). At the end of the second week of surveillance, the FEHD will instantly check the glue boards for the presence of adult Aedine mosquitoes. Data from the two weeks’ surveillance will be combined to obtain the Area Gravidtrap Index and the Area Density Index. The gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus in different survey areas as well as information on mosquito prevention and control measures are available on the department’s webpage (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pestcontrol/dengue_fever/Dengue_Fever_Gravidtrap_Index_Update.html#).