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Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki will depart for Beijing in the late afternoon today. He will attend the results presentation and unveiling ceremony tomorrow for the Centre for Hong Kong and Macao Studies, which is organised by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Chief Executive’s Policy Unit Head Stephen Wong will join the visit. They will return to Hong Kong tomorrow afternoon.

During Mr Chan’s absence, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Cheuk Wing-hing will be the Acting Chief Secretary.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law today expressed sorrow over the passing of veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Nansun Shi and extended her deepest condolences to her family.

Miss Law said that Ms Shi dedicated her life to the film and television industry, leaving behind precious cinematic memories for Hong Kong people.

“We will always remember her extraordinary contributions to Hong Kong’s film and TV industry,” she said.

As a distinguished Hong Kong film producer, Ms Shi served as a member of the Hong Kong Film Development Council from 2007 to 2015, having made significant contributions in shaping the long-term development of Hong Kong’s film industry.

Her prolific career in production and distribution yielded numerous cinematic milestones, including the much-loved series A Chinese Ghost Story, Once Upon a Time in China series, Black Mask, The Legend of Zu and Infernal Affairs.

Over the years, she received multiple local and international accolades in recognition of her global vision and outstanding marketing skills, and was served as a jury member or president at various major international film festivals. Her efforts were instrumental in promoting Hong Kong films on the international stage. 

The Government appointed Ms Shi as a member of the Hong Kong Tourism Board from 2013 to 2019. Leveraging her extensive connections in the international film community and professional experience in planning, she also provided valuable advice on promoting Hong Kong tourism.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, expressed sorrow over the passing of veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Nansun Shi and extended her deepest condolences to her family.

As a distinguished Hong Kong film producer, Ms Shi was appointed as a member of the Hong Kong Film Development Council from 2007 to 2015, having made significant contribution to the long-term development of Hong Kong’s film industry. She produced and distributed numerous films, including the much-loved “A Chinese Ghost Story” series, “Once Upon a Time in China” series, “Black Mask”, “The Legend of Zu”, and “Infernal Affairs”. Over the years, she had been invited to serve on the jury as a member or the president at various major international film festivals, and received multiple local and international accolades in recognition of her global vision and outstanding marketing skills. Her efforts were instrumental in promoting Hong Kong films to the international stage.

Ms Shi was appointed as a member of the Hong Kong Tourism Board by the Government from 2013 to 2019. Leveraging her extensive connections in the international film community and professional experience in planning, she provided valuable advice on promoting Hong Kong tourism.
 
Miss Law said, “Ms Shi dedicated her life to the film and TV industry, leaving behind precious cinematic memories for Hong Kong people. We will always remember her extraordinary contributions to Hong Kong’s film and TV industry.”

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Housing Bureau today dismissed as entirely unfounded online claims that the company established by the Government to acquire ownership of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po is a shell company on the verge of bankruptcy.

It said the allegations may have been made with intent to confuse the public by individuals with ulterior motives.

The bureau stressed that the Wang Fuk Court Property Rights Acquisition Limited has full government support and that there is absolutely no risk of a shortfall in funding for the acquisition of flats at Wang Fuk Court.

In addition to $2.8 billion provided by the Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, $4 billion has been earmarked under the 2026-27 Budget for the acquisition of Blocks A to G.

For the additional acquisition of Wang Chi House, which is estimated to cost about $1 billion, the Government will seek funding approval from the Legislative Council’s Finance Committee on Friday.

The Government has been progressively signing formal Agreements for Sale and Purchase with owners who have submitted signed Letters of Acceptance.

The bureau highlighted that as of last Friday, the acquisition company had already signed Agreements for Sale and Purchase with over 550 Wang Fuk Court owners. It said the Government is sparing no effort in expediting the completion of assignment procedures.

It added that such procedures have so far been completed for two flats, with acquisition amounts having been disbursed to the flats’ former owners.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, visited the redeveloped Kwai Chung Hospital (KCH) today (July 13) to learn about the facilities and operations of the hospital’s new blocks.
 
     Accompanied by the Chief Executive of the Hospital Authority (HA), Dr Libby Lee; the Cluster Chief Executive of Kowloon West Cluster of the HA, Dr Alexander Law; and the Hospital Chief Executive of KCH, Dr Cheng Koi-man, Professor Lo visited facilities and relevant services including psychiatric wards and the Child and Adolescent Integrated Day Hospital to gain a better understanding of the new hospital blocks’ design concepts and service vision of the “therapeutic village”.
 
     Professor Lo said, “The redeveloped KCH will provide holistic treatment for about one quarter of psychiatric patients in Hong Kong, significantly enhancing service standards and marking an important milestone in the development of mental health services in Hong Kong.
 
     “The new blocks of KCH adopt the service concept of a ‘therapeutic village’. In addition to in-patient services, it also offers recovery and community support services, enabling patients in recovery to receive various day rehabilitation services delivered by allied health and nursing teams in the hospital. These services simulate a real-life environment to facilitate their gradual reintegration into family, work and social roles. I look forward to the ‘therapeutic village’ contributing to reduce the patients’ need for hospitalisation while serving as an important transitional hub for patients’ gradual reintegration into the community, standing side by side with the patients and the recovered ones on their roads to recovery.
 
     “Furthermore, the redeveloped KCH houses the only service block dedicated to child and adolescent services in Hong Kong, providing one-stop treatment services to psychiatric patients under 18 years old. The building designs, ward environment, as well as assessment and treatment plans are all centred on children, adolescents and their families to better serve their needs. The Government attaches great importance to the mental health of children and adolescents, and the enhancement of related services at KCH will help strengthen support for those in need.”
 
     Commissioned in 1981, KCH began redevelopment on its existing site in 2019 to upgrade the hospital facilities and align with modern psychiatric healthcare services. Specialist out-patient services have been relocated to new hospital blocks and services have been commenced by phases from late-March this year. Specialist out-patient services previously scattered across different districts will also be gradually integrated, with a view to enhancing synergy among healthcare teams. In-patient and day services will begin relocation from the old block to new blocks from the third quarter this year, and psychiatric bed capacity will also gradually increase to 1 000.
 
     The total construction floor area of the new blocks will increase from about 80 000 square metres before redevelopment to about 134 000 sq m, providing more indoor and outdoor space for in-patients, while aiming to foster a homelike atmosphere by designing a comfortable and peaceful therapeutic environment to enhance treatment effectiveness. Together with various psychiatric support services provided by the day hospital, the new blocks will provide quality services for patients across all age groups.
 
     Following the completion of the relocation, the hospital will commence subsequent project works to demolish the old block and construct a therapeutic/rehabilitation garden, further enhancing the hospital’s therapeutic environment and providing better healthcare services to psychiatric patients in need.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, at the Student of the Year Awards 2025/26 Presentation Ceremony today (July 11):

Tammy (Publisher of the South China Morning Post, Ms Tammy Tam), Winfried (Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges), Bernard (Chairman of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board, Mr Bernard Chan), Advisory Board members, ladies and gentlemen, 

     Good morning. It is a great pleasure to be here with you today at the Student of the Year Awards 2025/26 Presentation Ceremony.  

     We are here to do more than hand out the awards. We are here to honour the hard work of our students, and we are here to thank the teachers and parents who guide them, every step of the way.

     This year marks the 45th anniversary of the Awards, a truly remarkable milestone. Over the years, the Student of the Year Awards has grown into one of Hong Kong’s leading youth award programmes. It gives our students a platform to shine, and it pushes them to reach for even greater heights.  

     I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the South China Morning Post and the Hong Kong Jockey Club for organising this meaningful event year after year. Your unwavering commitment to recognising young talent helps build our next generation of leaders.  

     The theme of this year’s edition, “Leadership in Action: Shaping the Possible”, calls on every one of you to see the leader within. Leadership is not about a title. It is the courage to step forward, the strength to take responsibility, and the determination to turn ideas into reality. That is the spirit we celebrate today, and that spirit will shape a brighter future for our city, and for the world at large.

     The Government shares this vision wholeheartedly. We are firmly committed to youth development. In late 2022, we released the Youth Development Blueprint, which set out more than 160 specific actions and measures. It laid down our guiding principles for promoting long‑term youth development.  

     And we are not standing still. We have since introduced around 130 additional youth‑related measures to keep pace with evolving needs. We are determined to create an enabling environment where every young person can realise their full potential.

     This year also marks the beginning of the National 15th Five‑Year Plan period, a critical moment for Hong Kong’s future. To align with the national strategy, the Government is now drawing up Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan.  

     And on youth development, we will build on the foundation of the Blueprint, and leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland while remaining closely connected to the world.

     We aim to nurture a new generation of young people with a global perspective, a sense of responsibility, and a deep affection for Hong Kong and our country. This vision requires all of us, the Government, schools, families, and the wider community, to work hand in hand. Together, we will build a strong foundation for our youth to grow and succeed.

     Today, my warmest congratulations go to all the finalists and award recipients. Your achievements speak volumes about your talent, dedication and resilience. You have earned more than recognition from your schools, your families and the wider community. Above all, your courage to embrace challenges, and your determination to push beyond your limits will be your greatest guides. They will serve you well as you keep reaching for excellence in everything you do.

     To every student in this room, I encourage you to always have confidence in your own potential. Stay curious. Keep learning. Keep reaching for new heights. Hong Kong needs bright young minds like you, who are willing to lead, to serve and to innovate. I have every confidence that many of you will go on to shape a brighter future for our city.

     Let me once again congratulate all the winners and finalists. I wish you every success in the years ahead, and I hope today’s ceremony will be a memorable milestone in your future journey. Thank you!