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Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta), the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Film Development Fund, the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Jakarta opened today (October 23) at Jakarta Film Week, showcasing the diversity and creativity of Hong Kong cinema.

     The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Jakarta, organised by the Asian Film Awards Academy, features screenings of four Hong Kong movies and four short films in a wide range of genres including action, suspense, family and music, offering Indonesian audiences a multifaceted view of Hong Kong’s vibrant film industry. The selection includes the animated film “Another World”, “Possession Street”, “Band Four” and “Stuntman”, as well as short films “Sweet, Sour, and Bitter…”, “Once Upon a Time There Was a Mountain”, “Bric-A-Brac” and “Sound of Silence”.
 
     Speaking at the Hong Kong Night reception this evening, the Director-General of HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to supporting the development of Hong Kong’s film industry and has further deepened international exchanges and co-operation in recent years, supporting the industry’s participation in renowned film festivals worldwide and further strengthening Hong Kong’s role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

     Miss Cheng said, “The Film Development Fund has supported over 120 films that involved more than 110 new directors and producers. As highlighted in the 2025 Policy Address, CCIDA will enhance publicity, exchanges, and business matching overseas and on the Mainland, and will continue to work closely with the industry to foster the sustainable growth of Hong Kong’s film market.”

     The reception was attended by director Jack Lai of “Possession Street”; director Albert Leung of “Stuntman”; film score composer Day Tai of “Band Four”; art director Delon Siu of “Sweet, Sour, and Bitter…”; and Festival Director of Jakarta Film Week, Ms Rina Damayanti, together with over 100 guests from creative communities across different countries.

     The Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Jakarta is being held from October 23 to 26. In addition to the film screenings, Tai will conduct a masterclass to share his creative journey and professional insights with industry players and local audiences. Other filmmakers will join respective post-screening talks and panel discussions to interact with film enthusiasts. More details of the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation are available at www.afa-academy.com/20251017_en/.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (October 23) reminds grave sweepers to pay attention to special traffic and transport arrangements that will be implemented during the Chung Yeung Festival. The FEHD also reminds the public that the newly commissioned Shek Mun Columbarium and Garden of Remembrance in Sha Tin has established a “smoke-free worship” environment. The burning of joss sticks and paper offerings is strictly prohibited throughout the premises. The public is encouraged to pay tribute with fresh flowers instead of traditional offerings.

     The newly constructed Shek Mun Columbarium and Garden of Remembrance at On Hing Lane, Shek Mun in Sha Tin commenced operations on September 26. With an area of about 24 000 square metres, the facility provides approximately 40 000 niches, a Garden of Remembrance for ash scattering covering about 3 110 square metres in area, and a Garden of Forever Love with 300 spaces for the placement of abortuses under 24 weeks of gestation. The services are now open for public application.

     To ensure effective enforcement of the “smoke-free worship” requirement, the FEHD has introduced robots equipped with artificial intelligence to serve as “Smoke-free Ambassadors” and “Service Ambassadors”. “Smoke-Free Ambassadors” conduct daily patrols and will immediately alert staff and issue real-time broadcast warning messages to visitors upon detecting smoke or flames. Meanwhile, “Service Ambassadors” deliver mobile customer service and broadcasting information to visitors.

     The architectural design of the Shek Mun Columbarium and Garden of Remembrance fully utilises the natural terrain and environmental features of the site. Plants and trees are arranged as natural barriers through landscape design, allowing the facilities to blend harmoniously with the surroundings, creating a tranquil, solemn and people-oriented environment that is both comfortable and convenient for the public.

     The columbarium building adopts sustainable architectural design principles, incorporating natural lighting to minimise the impact on the natural landscape. The design features include a piazza, solar panels, a green rooftop and a rainwater recycling system for irrigation. The facility is also equipped with various energy-efficient installations and renewable energy technologies. Auxiliary facilities such as crutch hooks at service counters, baby care rooms, and barrier-free facilities are provided to cater to the diverse needs of visitors.

     The FEHD has long been committed to promoting green burials and encouraging environmentally friendly handling of cremated ashes. The Shek Mun Garden of Remembrance features ash scattering lawns themed with various flowers and trees to create a natural landscape, complemented by commemorative plaques that offer visitors a serene and peaceful environment to mourn their beloved ones. The site also includes farewell and memorial facilities, such as a ceremonial room adorned with floral installations themed on “Four Seasons”, allowing families to conduct simple remembrance rituals prior to ash scattering. Additionally, the Serenity Pond, a Chinese-style imitation of a stone-textured water feature located beside the Garden of Remembrance and Garden of Forever Love, is piloting a memorial experience named “Connect by Folding”. Family members and friends may write blessings for the deceased on flower-shaped paper, fold them, and place them into the water as a symbolic gesture to express remembrance and affection for the deceased.

     For more information about the Shek Mun Columbarium and Garden of Remembrance, please visit the FEHD webpage www.fehd.gov.hk.

     Furthermore, the FEHD officially commissioned a Garden of Remembrance at the Sandy Ridge Cemetery yesterday (October 22), designated for the scattering of ashes from unclaimed bodies. Four pebble-paved trenches allow FEHD staff to scatter unclaimed ashes in a dignified manner. Commemorative plaques inscribed with the corresponding year and memorial facilities are also provided for public tribute and remembrance. 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

In support of the 2025 National Games, the Hong Kong Science Museum (HKScM) will launch the “Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series – Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science” exhibition from tomorrow (October 24) to February 25 next year. The exhibition presents the history of the National Games and the competition events to be held in Hong Kong in the 2025 National Games. It offers a scientific perspective of various sports disciplines and the keys to success, seeking to deepen members of the public’s understanding of sports science.
 
Addressing the opening ceremony today (October 23), the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, said that the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, cohosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao for the first time, will be launched in November and December respectively this year. This is the first time for Hong Kong to be a cohost of a national sports event. Relevant government departments will strive to stage a “simple, safe and wonderful” Games with concerted efforts and active preparation, and encourage members of the public to join in various ways, and ignite their passion for sports.
 
Mr Cheuk said that the exhibition aims to showcase the country’s remarkable sports achievements, demonstrate how innovative technologies assist athletes to scale new heights, and encourage the public to develop a healthy and active lifestyle. It is also the second exhibition of the National Development and Achievements Series. Members of the public can better understand the country’s remarkable accomplishments in sports development while participating in this major sports event.
 
Other officiating guests included Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Mr Stephen Chan Man; the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau; the Chairperson of the Science Sub-committee of the Museum Advisory Committee, Professor Alexander Wai; the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms Manda Chan; Deputy Head of the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) Ms Cora Ho; and the Museum Director of the HKScM, Mr Patrick Lau. Tenpin bowling athlete Wu Siu-hong, fencing athlete Nicholas Edward Choi, swimming athlete Stephanie Au and wushu athlete Juanita Mok also attended the ceremony.
 
Featuring more than 20 interactive exhibits, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the essence and enjoyment of various sports, such as the spin of rugby, the jumps of beach volleyball, the speed of track cycling, the precision of golf, the attacks of fencing, and the defence of basketball. Visitors can also take part in the fitness tests in the “Sports for Wellness” zone to better understand their own physical condition. In addition, the exhibition covers sports psychology, sports medicine, sports nutrition, etc, enabling members of the public to understand the concept of sports comprehensively and learn how to integrate sports into everyday life.
 
The exhibition also presents Hong Kong athletes’ medals and equipment, including the track-cycling gear of Lee Wai-sze and the gold medal won by Wu Siu-hong at the IBF World Bowling Championships, which highlight athletes’ relentless efforts and pursuit of excellence in the spirit of sportsmanship.
 
The HKScM will invite athletes to share their experiences in their personal journeys, and will organise a series of educational programmes, including talks, workshops, and scientific demonstrations. There will be free Cantonese guided tours of the exhibition every Saturday and Sunday (with three sessions daily) from November 8 to February 22, 2026.
 
The exhibition is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department as the second edition of the National Development and Achievements Series. It is organised by the HKScM, and exclusively sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong). Details of the exhibition and activities are available at the HKScM website hk.science.museum/en/web/scm/exhibition/sports2025.html. 

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, made a visit to the Lhasa Customs District starting October 19, with the visit concluding today (October 23).

During the visit, Mr Chan met with the Director General in the Lhasa Customs District, Mr Wang Honghan, and exchanged views on the promotion of economic and trade connections and, exchanges between Hong Kong and Xizang, as well as strengthening efforts in anti-smuggling of national cultural heritage and enhancement of collaboration between the two customs administrations. Mr Chan also visited the Gyirong Port and Shigatse International Land Port to learn more about the boundary facilities, and the cargo monitoring and customs clearance process of the South Asia Freight Train in Xizang.

Mr Chan said that the markets of the two sides enjoyed a foundation of complementarity and mutual benefits. He hoped this visit would serve as an opportunity to fully implement the spirit of the important speech of General Secretary Xi Jinping and leverage Hong Kong’s pivotal role in facilitating “bringing in and going global” under the principle of “one country, two systems” to enhance industrial competitiveness on both sides. Mr Chan also expressed his gratitude to the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China and the Lhasa Customs District for their arrangements for the visit.

Mr Wang also pointed out that there was a vast scope for co-operation between the two customs administrations for mutual benefits, hoping that a long-term close co-operative relationship between both sides could be established through this meeting.

Mr Chan also met with relevant leaders of the Xizang Autonomous Region during the visit to discuss issues of mutual concern.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) delegation led by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, today (October 23) visited the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and the Xiong’an New Area in Hebei to study the development experiences of major new areas on the Mainland and to advance the planning, construction and investment promotion for the Northern Metropolis.

The Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and the Xiong’an New Area in Hebei are the new “two wings” established in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei co-ordinated development strategy. In the morning, the delegation visited the planning exhibition hall, the Yunhe Business District and the Beijing Library of the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center to learn about the planning, industry development, business environment, canal-side development and conservation, as well as the construction of public cultural facilities there. Accompanied by member of the Party Leadership Group of the Beijing Municipal Government and Vice Mayor of Beijing Mr Tang Wenhong, the delegation also toured the Tongzhou campus of the Renmin University of China to learn about its campus planning and smart campus management.

In the afternoon, the delegation proceeded to the Xiong’an New Area in Hebei to tour the comprehensive service centre of Xiong’an’s start-up area and the command centre of Xiong’an Intercity Railway Station along the east-west axis to better understand the planning and construction of both the start-up area and the integrated transport hub of Xiong’an Intercity Railway Station. Accompanied by member of the Party Leadership Group and Vice-Governor of the People’s Government of Hebei Province, Mr Zhao Dachun, delegation members also visited a construction site at the Xiong’an campus of the University of Science and Technology Beijing to understand its development.

Upon arriving in Beijing yesterday (October 22), the HKSAR delegation also visited the Liangma River in Chaoyang District to study the Liangma River restoration and improvement project, the development of the local night and waterfront economy, and cruise at the Blue Harbor Pier. The delegation will continue its visit to the Xiong’an New Area tomorrow (October 24).

The visit is co-ordinated by the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, while arrangements for the activities are made by the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality and the People’s Government of Hebei Province. Members of the delegation include the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui; the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho; the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong; and the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Kevin Choi; as well as representatives from the Education Bureau, the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, Invest Hong Kong and relevant government departments. The delegation also comprises senior management members from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the MTR Corporation Limited, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, and the eight universities funded by the University Grants Committee, and representatives from the business, finance and banking sectors.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

The following is issued on behalf of the Electoral Affairs Commission:

     The 2025 Legislative Council General Election (LCGE) will be held on December 7 (Sunday). The nomination period for the election will run from tomorrow (October 24) to November 6.

     The Chairman of the Electoral Affairs Commission, Mr Justice David Lok, today (October 23) visited the Returning Officer’s office at the Central Government Offices, Tamar, to inspect the procedures for receiving nomination forms and the preparatory work at the venue.

     Mr Justice Lok said, “Preparatory work and various arrangements for the nomination period of the LCGE at relevant Returning Officers’ offices are all ready. The staff members will receive nomination forms in accordance with the established procedures to ensure smooth operation of the nomination period starting from tomorrow.”

     Mr Justice Lok held a briefing on October 9 for the Returning Officers where he highlighted the important roles and responsibilities of the Returning Officers and reminded them to carry out the electoral work in strict compliance with the relevant electoral laws and guidelines to ensure that the LCGE will be conducted openly, honestly and fairly, as well as in a safe and orderly manner.

     A total of 90 members, with 20 from geographical constituencies, 30 from functional constituencies and 40 from the Election Committee constituency, will be returned in this election.

     To run for a seat in a geographical constituency, a functional constituency or the Election Committee constituency, a nominated person must be a registered geographical constituency elector aged 21 or above. He or she must also have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for three years immediately preceding the date of his or her nomination, and must be a Chinese citizen who is a Hong Kong permanent resident with no right of abode in a foreign country.

However, candidature in 12 functional constituencies is open to Hong Kong permanent residents who are not Chinese citizens or who have the right of abode in a foreign country. These constituencies are: legal; accountancy; engineering; architectural, surveying, planning and landscape; real estate and construction; tourism; commercial (first); industrial (first); finance; financial services; import and export; and insurance.

     A nominated person for the functional constituency election must be a registered elector for, or have a substantial connection with, the relevant functional constituency. For the Election Committee constituency election, a nominated person needs not be a member of the Election Committee.

     Details on the eligibility to be nominated as a candidate and disqualification from being nominated as a candidate and from being elected as a Member, as well as the requirements to be complied with by persons nominated as candidates, are set out in sections 37, 39 and 40 respectively of the Legislative Council Ordinance (Cap. 542).

     For the geographical constituency election, each nominated person needs to be subscribed by at least 100 but not more than 200 registered electors of the constituency concerned, and an elector may subscribe only one nomination of the geographical constituency in the capacity as an elector in respect of his/her own geographical constituency. Each nominated person for the geographical constituency election must also be subscribed by at least 10 but not more than 20 members of the Election Committee, which must include at least two but not more than four members from each of the five sectors of the Election Committee. A member of the Election Committee may subscribe only one nomination form of the geographical constituency election in his/her capacity as a member of the Election Committee.

     Each nominated person for the functional constituency election must be subscribed by at least 10 but not more than 20 registered electors of the constituency concerned and an elector may subscribe any number of nomination forms up to the number of seats in his/her functional constituency. Each nominated person for the functional constituency election must also be subscribed by at least 10 but not more than 20 members of the Election Committee, which must include at least two but not more than four members from each of the five sectors of the Election Committee. A member of the Election Committee may subscribe only one nomination form of the functional constituency election in his/her capacity as a member of the Election Committee.

     For the Election Committee constituency election, each nominated person must be subscribed by at least 10 but not more than 20 members of the Election Committee, which must include at least two but not more than four members from each of the five sectors of the Election Committee. A member of the Election Committee may subscribe only one nomination form of the Election Committee constituency election.

     The nomination forms may be obtained at the two offices of the Registration and Electoral Office (8/F, Treasury Building, 3 Tonkin Street West, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, and Unit 2301-03, 23/F, Millennium City 6, 392 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon), or at the offices of the Returning Officers of the relevant constituencies. The nomination forms may also be obtained from any of the District Offices during their operation hours, or downloaded from the election website (www.elections.gov.hk).

     A nominated person must submit the completed nomination form together with an election deposit in person to the respective Returning Officer during ordinary business hours (from 9am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays and from 9am to noon on Saturdays, except public holidays) within the nomination period. A deposit of $50,000 needs to be paid by each nominated person for the geographical constituency election. Each nominated person for the functional constituency election or the Election Committee constituency election has to pay an election deposit of $25,000. Nominated persons may consider lodging the election deposit by Faster Payment System (FPS) newly introduced this year (but attention should be paid to the transfer limit setting of the relevant account), or by cash and cashier orders to avoid any complications arising from a cheque not being honoured.

     For enquiries, please call the election hotline at 2891 1001 or visit the election website.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

In support of the 2025 National Games, the Science Museum will launch an exhibition presenting the history of the National Games and the competition events to be held in Hong Kong in the 2025 National Games from tomorrow to February 25 next year.

Addressing the opening ceremony today, Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing said that the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, cohosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau for the first time, will be launched in November and December respectively this year.

He highlighted that this is the first time for Hong Kong to be a cohost of a national sports event. Relevant government departments will strive to stage a simple, safe and wonderful games with concerted efforts and active preparation, and encourage the public to join in various ways, and ignite their passion for sports.

Mr Cheuk said that the exhibition aims to showcase the country’s remarkable sports achievements, demonstrate how innovative technologies assist athletes to scale new heights, and encourage the public to develop a healthy and active lifestyle. People can better understand the country’s remarkable accomplishments in sports development while participating in this major sports event.

It is the second exhibition of the National Development & Achievements Series.

Featuring more than 20 interactive exhibits, visitors can experience the essence and enjoyment of various sports, such as the spin of rugby, the jumps of beach volleyball, the speed of track cycling, the precision of golf, the attacks of fencing and the defence of basketball. Visitors can also take part in the fitness tests to better understand their own physical condition.

The exhibition covers sports psychology, sports medicine, sports nutrition, etc, enabling members of the public to understand the concept of sports comprehensively and learn how to integrate sports into everyday life.

It also presents Hong Kong athletes’ medals and equipment, highlighting their relentless efforts and pursuit of excellence in the spirit of sportsmanship.

The museum will invite athletes to share their experiences in their personal journeys, and will organise a series of educational programmes, including talks, workshops and scientific demonstrations.

There will be free Cantonese guided tours of the exhibition every Saturday and Sunday from November 8, 2025 to February 22, 2026.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

A Hong Kong Special Administrative Region delegation led by Financial Secretary Paul Chan visited the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and the Xiong’an New Area in Hebei today, to study the development experiences of major new areas on the Mainland, with a view to advancing the Northern Metropolis’ planning, construction and investment promotion.

The Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and the Xiong’an New Area are the new “two wings” established in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei co-ordinated development strategy.

This morning, the delegation visited the centre’s planning exhibition hall, the Yunhe Business District and the Beijing Library to learn about the planning, industry development, business environment, canal-side development and conservation, as well as the construction of public cultural facilities there.

Accompanied by Beijing Municipal Government Party Leadership Group member and Beijing Vice Mayor Tang Wenhong, the delegates also toured Renmin University of China’s Tongzhou campus, where they found out more about its campus planning and smart campus management.

In the afternoon, the delegation proceeded to the Xiong’an New Area to tour the “comprehensive service centre of Xiong’an’s start-up area” and the “command centre of Xiong’an Intercity Railway Station along the east-west axis” to better understand relevant planning and construction.

In the company of Party Leadership Group member and Vice-Governor of the People’s Government of Hebei Province Zhao Dachun, they also visited a construction site at the Xiong’an campus of the University of Science & Technology Beijing.

Upon arriving in Beijing yesterday, the Hong Kong delegation visited the Liangma River in Chaoyang District to study the Liangma River restoration and improvement project, the development of the local night and waterfront economy, and the Blue Harbor Pier cruise.

The group led by the Financial Secretary will continue the Xiong’an New Area visit tomorrow.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Electoral Affairs Commission Chairman David Lok today visited the Returning Officer’s office at the Central Government Offices, Tamar, to inspect the procedures for receiving nomination forms and the preparatory work ahead of the 2025 Legislative Council General Election’s nomination period.

The 2025 election will be held on December 7 and its nomination period will run from tomorrow to November 6.

Mr Lok said that preparatory work and various arrangements for the election’s nomination period at relevant Returning Officers’ offices are all ready, adding that the staff members will receive nomination forms in accordance with the established procedures to ensure smooth operation of the nomination period.

A total of 90 members, with 20 from geographical constituencies, 30 from functional constituencies and 40 from the Election Committee constituency, will be returned in this election.

The nomination forms are available at the two offices of the Registration & Electoral Office at 8/F, Treasury Building, 3 Tonkin Street West, Cheung Sha Wan, and Unit 2301-03, 23/F, Millennium City 6, 392 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong or at the relevant Returning Officers’ offices. The nomination forms may also be obtained from district offices or downloaded online.

Call 2891 1001 or visit the election website for enquiries.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Chief Executive John Lee today extended his warmest congratulations on the victorious conclusion of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

The session adopted the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic & Social Development. Mr Lee said that the session holds great significance, as this year marks the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan period and the preparatory year for the 15th Five-Year Plan.

The session’s communique stated that the session gave a highly positive assessment of the country’s major achievements in development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period and outlined the main goals for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

The session emphasised the need to unite in a concerted endeavour to accomplish the 15th Five-Year Plan; to promote the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macau; to promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations and the cause of national reunification; and to contribute to the building of a global community of shared future.

The session also pointed out that thoroughly studying and implementing the spirit of the session is a major political task for the entire party and the country, both at present and in the near future.

Mr Lee was deeply inspired and encouraged by the victorious conclusion of the session.

He noted that despite the accelerating global changes unseen in a century during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the country has solidly strived for high-quality development, achieving groundbreaking progress, transformative changes and historic accomplishments in economic and social development. Furthermore, the country has further deepened reform comprehensively, making impressive achievements that drew global attention.

The recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan adopted at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee will provide a top-level design and strategic blueprint for the country’s development over the next five years and are of great significance and impact to Hong Kong.

Mr Lee said: “Under the ‘one country, two systems’ principle, Hong Kong enjoys the unique advantage of having the strong support of the country while being closely connected to the world. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Hong Kong has been actively integrating into national development and playing an important role as a super connector and super value-adder for the world.

“The 15th Five-Year Plan period is crucial for the nation in building a great country and moving toward national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernisation. It also coincides with a critical period when the implementation of ‘one country, two systems’ enters a new stage and Hong Kong accelerates its progression from governance to prosperity.

“In the face of profound and complex changes in the circumstances for development, where strategic opportunities coexist with risks and challenges with increasing uncertainties and unpredictable factors, Hong Kong will identify and focus on its advantageous positioning in the country’s development blueprint, proactively align with the chapters on Hong Kong and Macau in the 15th Five-Year Plan, seize the significant opportunities brought about by the country’s development, and leverage its own unique advantages in national development.

“All sectors of the Hong Kong community should earnestly study and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, give full play to the strength and value of ‘patriots administering Hong Kong’ and, in the nation’s continuous progress of building a great country and moving toward national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernisation, fulfil Hong Kong’s responsibilities, seize Hong Kong’s opportunities and make Hong Kong’s contributions,” Mr Lee added.