Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
​The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) held a seminar for the property management (PM) sector at the Central Government Offices today (November 6) on the 2025 Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election, appealing for the active participation and full support of the PM sector for the LegCo General Election to be held on December 7.
The seminar was attended by about 70 representatives from PM sector, including the Chairman, Dr Wong Kong-tin and members engaged in PM services of the Property Management Services Authority, as well as representatives of six PM professional bodies and over 20 major PM companies.
The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak, said that the seventh-term LegCo formed after the improvement of the electoral system of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has fully demonstrated the advantages of the executive-led system under the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong”. A highly efficient interaction has been formed between the executive and legislative authorities which has achieved remarkable results. The upcoming LegCo General Election is of great significance to the future development of Hong Kong.
Miss Mak said at the seminar, “The work of LegCo has direct impact on the operation and development of the PM sector in areas such as building management, community building and environmental enhancement. As an important force in social services, the PM sector shoulders the important mission of improving district governance and is closely connected with the work of LegCo.” She appealed to the PM sector to make use of its extensive network built within the community to encourage staff and property owners to exercise their civic rights and fulfil their civic responsibility by casting their votes on the polling day.
“The PM sector should encourage staff and property owners to cast their votes through various means, including stepping up internal publicity and enhancing awareness of voting, making flexible work arrangements to facilitate staff to vote, as well as assisting in the promotion of election messages in the housing estates and buildings they serve to create a strong election atmosphere.”
PM sector representatives attending the seminar said that they had gained a deeper understanding of the importance of the LegCo General Election to social development through the seminar, and they would respond to the appeal by giving their full support to the LegCo General Election. A representative attending the seminar said that the PM sector attaches great importance to the LegCo General Election and will deploy resources and adopt diverse and creative approaches to encourage property owners to vote, as well as introduce measures to encourage and facilitate PM practitioners to cast their votes by, for example, providing transportation assistance and flexible work arrangements for staff who need to be on duty.
The HKSAR Government will continue to work closely with the PM sector to encourage electors to exercise their civic rights and fulfil their civic responsibility on the polling day, and to elect capable candidates to form the new term of the LegCo, thereby injecting new impetus into the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and building a better future together.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
Following is the transcript of remarks by the President of the Legislative Council (LegCo), Mr Andrew Leung, at a media briefing at the LegCo Complex today (November 6):
The nomination period for the General Election of the Eighth Legislative Council ends today (November 6), (with) over 160 young and promising contestants. All the contestants are patriots who love Hong Kong and have shown their commitments, capabilities and aspirations. They come from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds and distinct strengths, but share the same devotion to Hong Kong’s development and to the best interests of the people. With their professional experiences in different sectors, I believe they will bring a new paradigm for the Eighth LegCo.
We are delighted to see that the upcoming election remains highly competitive. Same as the previous LegCo election, all 90 seats in each constituency are contested. The competitions in some constituencies are fiercer than in the last election. No one would receive the so-called “special blessing” as all contestants start on the same starting line and compete on the basis of their abilities, policy platforms and their dedication to serving the society, delivering a high-quality and civil election.
The election will enable every contestant to know better the public expectation on LegCo and the concerns of the citizens of Hong Kong. By bringing their voices into the Legislature, it will make both the LegCo and Government’s governance more down-to-earth and aligned with the overall interests of the country and Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is now at a critical juncture filled with opportunities and challenges. The Seventh LegCo has delivered an impressive result in promoting Hong Kong’s economic development and people’s livelihood. Built on this high standard, I firmly believe the Eighth LegCo will do a better job and yield more fruitful results!
LegCo is an important part of the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region)’s governing team, bearing important responsibilities for enhancing the capability and effectiveness of the governance. Members of the Eighth LegCo are charged with heavy responsibilities for speaking on behalf of the people and promoting good governance. They also need to help all sectors of Hong Kong to seize opportunities and further integrate into the national development under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
The upcoming election is not only an important milestone for advancing high-quality democratic development but also a key moment for all Hong Kong people to choose and create a better future. Although I am not running for re-election, I will fully support the upcoming General Election. A smooth conduct of the election in an open, fair, just, safe and orderly manner is of paramount importance.
LegCo election has always been a major event in the constitutional development of the Hong Kong SAR. The Legislature has returned to rationality and there is no longer internal strife. Our work seems to be easier, but every vote counts in the election. I urge all voters to fulfill their civic responsibility and cast their ballots on December 7 to elect your representatives in LegCo.
Today, Dora, the Secretary General of the LegCo Secretariat, and I have issued a letter to all Members and their staff, as well as all staff of the Secretariat, urging them to vote. It is our duty to lead by example, taking concrete actions to show support for the LegCo election and demonstrating our commitment to Hong Kong SAR’s future!
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
There were 51 nominations received for the 10 geographical constituencies, 60 for the 28 functional constituencies, and 50 for the Election Committee constituency.
The Returning Officers will determine the order of names of candidates for their respective constituencies to appear on ballot papers and the allocation of the designated spots for the display of election advertisements by drawing of lots at the Kowloon Park Sports Centre tomorrow.
The Candidate Eligibility Review Committee will, within 14 days after the close of nominations, publish in the Gazette a notice of validly nominated candidates for each constituency.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2025 today (November 6):
Jenny (Acting Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Jenny Koo), Consuls-General, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
It’s a pleasure to join you once again at the Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair — a gathering where the world’s finest wines and liquors come together in celebration and collaboration.
A heartfelt thank you to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for organising the 17th edition of this iconic event. This Fair continues to be a global stage for the best in the business.
This annual flagship event has long been a highlight of the international wine and spirits calendar. And this year, it’s made even more vibrant by the buzz surrounding our policy change last year: reduction in the duty on high-end liquor. Since this spirited shift, the industry has responded with enthusiasm and pleasing results. The volume of duty-paid liquor imports rose by about 5 per cent, and the value surged by nearly 45 per cent.
I’m particularly excited about the debut of the new “World of Spirits” zone this year, as mentioned by Jenny just now. It brings together top-tier distillers from across the globe, including the renowned baijiu of the Mainland and our very own homegrown craft spirits. Hong Kong has always been an international showcase, and I truly believe local and Chinese products have great potential in the global market.
For the wine lovers among us – and I suspect there are quite many – this year’s Fair offers a world of discovery. You’ll find the rising stars from high-altitude vineyards in Ningxia, sun-soaked terroirs in Xinjiang, bold reds from Spain, and coastal treasures from Portugal. It’s a passport-free trip through some of the world’s best wine regions.
But don’t stop here. Take your taste buds into the city. Hong Kong is home to Bar Leone, which has recently been crowned the best bar in the world, right in the heart of Central. And what’s a good drink without great food? With over 200 Michelin-recommended restaurants across the city, you’re never far from a perfect pairing.
With this rich blend of global flavours, satisfying experiences, Hong Kong is not just a place to do business – it’s the place to be. We are proud to support the global wine and spirits community as you open up new markets, forge new partnerships, and raise the bar.
The Hong Kong Wine and Spirits Fair is more than a showcase. It’s a launchpad. Whether you’re here to source the next big label, seal a new deal, or simply enjoy a glass or two of something exceptional — you are most welcome, with open arms and full glasses.
Once again, my sincere thanks to the HKTDC for making this Fair a living, breathing brand of Hong Kong’s international spirit.
And before I let you go, a gentle reminder for our local friends: mark your calendars for December 7 — the Legislative Council Elections. Your vote matters. Let’s raise our voices, and our glasses, for Hong Kong’s future.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
161 nomination forms for Legislative Council General Election received by deadline
Geographical constituency The number of nomination forms received for each functional constituency is as follows:
Functional constituency The cumulative total number of nomination forms received for the Election Committee constituency is 50. No nomination form was received today for the Election Committee constituency.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
CJ to visit Guangzhou and Shenzhen Chief Justice Andrew Cheung, Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal, will lead a Judiciary delegation to visit Guangzhou and Shenzhen for two days tomorrow (November 7). The delegation will participate in roundtable discussions and visit various organisations. They will also engage in professional and technical exchanges with judges and relevant officers to discuss major judicial and legal developments concerning Guangdong Province and Hong Kong, as well as the application of AI in the Mainland courts. This visit is part of the ongoing exchanges between the Judiciary and the Mainland courts.
Other members of the delegation include Madam Justice Carlye Chu, Vice-President of the Court of Appeal of the High Court; Madam Justice Yvonne Cheng, Judge of the Court of First Instance of the High Court; Master Hui Ka-ho, Master of the High Court; and the Judiciary Administrator, Ms Esther Leung.
During Chief Justice Cheung’s absence from Hong Kong, Mr Justice Roberto Ribeiro, Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal, will be the Acting Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal. Issued at HKT 19:38
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam, today (November 6) met with the Director of Division of Programmes for Disease Control of the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Regional Office, Dr Huong Thi Giang Tran, at the Department of Health (DH) headquarters. Dr Lam briefed her on Hong Kong’s efforts and achievements in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the promotion of mental health.
During the meeting, the Controller of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP), Dr Edwin Tsui, briefed Dr Huong Tran on the overall strategies and directions of the DH and the CHP in disease surveillance and prevention, and in promoting the public’s physical and mental health. The DH officers later gave Dr Huong Tran an in-depth presentation on Hong Kong’s work in promoting mental health, the Whole School Health Programme, prevention and control of NCDs and cancer screening programmes.
“The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (the Government) attaches great importance on preventing and controlling NCDs and promoting mental health. These areas are our key public health priorities. ‘The Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address’ has outlined relevant initiatives, including the enhancement of cancer prevention and screening as well as weight management. Hong Kong’s work on prevention and control of NCDs align with the WHO’s Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs, the Regional Action Framework for NCDs Prevention and Control and the Regional Framework for the Future of Mental Health in the Western Pacific. Last week, the 16th meeting of the Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of NCDs reviewed the progress of the local targets in the prevention and control of NCDs and actions taken by various government departments. The DH will continue to enhance our resilience and capacity in addressing NCDs, including mental health, by aligning with relevant policy frameworks from the Chinese Mainland and the WHO,” said Dr Lam.
Dr Huong Tran commended Hong Kong’s achievements in the prevention and control of NCDs. The risk of premature mortality from four major NCDs in Hong Kong has declined continuously, with a reduction of over 25 per cent when compared to 15 years ago, demonstrating significant progress. She was impressed by Hong Kong’s mental health promotion with its clear strategy and strong approach. She also affirmed the determination and commitment of the Government in promoting healthcare reform, which will help strengthen public health measures and further promote public health. Dr Huong Tran emphasised the role of the WHO in facilitating collaboration and sharing good experiences of Hong Kong to other countries/areas in the region in the areas of NCDs and mental health.
Dr Lam concluded the meeting by saying that the DH looked forward to maintaining close communication and collaboration with the WHO to jointly explore more effective public health measures. This will provide more comprehensive protection for the mental and physical health of the public and contribute to building a healthy regional community.
Dr Huong Tran’s visit to Hong Kong is to attend an international mental health conference.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Hong Kong – The Ideal Platform for Mainland Enterprises in Going Global Promotion Conference, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), was held today (November 6) in Shanghai. The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, delivered a speech at the Promotion Conference. The event highlighted Hong Kong’s unique strengths and role in assisting Mainland enterprises in expanding internationally, with a view to encouraging them to use Hong Kong as a platform for going global to tap into overseas markets.
​To better support Mainland enterprises in going global, this year’s Policy Address announced the establishment of the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global (GoGlobal Task Force), chaired by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, and comprising the HKTDC, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), Hong Kong’s offices on the Mainland, and relevant “Team Hong Kong” organisations, to proactively engage Mainland enterprises to go global via Hong Kong. The Promotion Conference, being the GoGlobal Task Force’s first large-scale promotional event on the Mainland and under the theme “Hong Kong, joining hands with Shanghai to go global”, brought together a number of heavyweight speakers to share Hong Kong’s advantages in different areas and attracted 500 participants.
​Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr Lee noted that the country is implementing a high-level strategy of two-way opening up to encourage Mainland enterprises to go global, and the momentum of Mainland enterprises’ international expansion is accelerating. Mr Lee said that under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong enjoys the advantage of connecting the Mainland and the world, serving as an international financial, shipping and trade centre. The city attracts global capital and top talent and boasts a highly internationalised business environment, world-class professional services, a common law system aligned with global financial centres, a simple and transparent tax regime, and an extensive logistics network. These core strengths make Hong Kong the best platform for Mainland enterprises to go global.
​Noting that the country is expanding the scope of its high-level opening up, Mr Lee said both Shanghai and Hong Kong play crucial roles in supporting regional co-ordinated development and complement each other. Hong Kong will continue to leverage its distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world, actively dovetail with national strategies, and work with the Mainland to create a new chapter of mutually beneficial co-operation.
​In his remarks on using Hong Kong as a platform to go global, Mr Yau noted that with the unique advantages under the “one country, two systems” principle, Hong Kong is able to integrate deeply into the overall national development while maintaining seamless alignment with international rules, giving full play to its role as a pivotal platform and serving as the base for Mainland enterprises expanding overseas. The GoGlobal Task Force will establish an efficient, effective and unprecedented one-stop support platform for Mainland enterprises going global, strengthening assistance for them to systematically expand international operations via Hong Kong amid the ever-changing geopolitical landscape.
​He added that the GoGlobal Task Force will continue to organise promotional activities across various provinces on the Mainland, proactively engaging with Mainland enterprises. Leveraging Hong Kong’s distinctive advantages, robust legal environment and open economy, as well as a professional and efficient team with international exposure, the GoGlobal Task Force will join hands with Mainland enterprises in advancing into international markets.
​The Director of the Chief Executive’s Office, Ms Carol Yip; the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Ms Maggie Wong; the Director-General of Investment Promotion, Ms Alpha Lau; and the Commissioner for Industry (Innovation and Technology), Dr Ge Ming, among others, also attended the Promotion Conference.
​The Executive Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xu Qifang; Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee and Executive Vice Mayor of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, Mr Wu Wei; the Deputy Director General of the Department of Outward Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, Mr Wang Qi; and the Chairman of the HKTDC, Professor Frederick Ma, also addressed the Promotion Conference.
​A number of Hong Kong business leaders were invited to attend and speak at the Promotion Conference, including the Chairman of Fung Investments, Dr Victor Fung; the Chairman of Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings) Company Limited, Ms Leng Weiqing; the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Dr Sunny Chai; Deputy Chief Executive of Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Mr Wang Huabin; the Chairman of Ernst & Young (EY) China and Regional Managing Partner of EY Greater China, Mr Jack Chan; Partner at Haiwen & Partners LLP Mr Edward Liu; and the Chairman of Dongchao Information Technology (Shanghai) Company Limited, Mr Wang Chaoyou. They highlighted Hong Kong’s strengths in innovation and technology, financial services and professional services, encouraging Mainland enterprises to leverage Hong Kong’s international platform to go global, and explored ways to realise complementary advantages in such sectors to jointly seize emerging opportunities in overseas markets. The Mainland enterprise representatives also shared their successful experiences of using Hong Kong as a gateway to go global.
In the afternoon, two thematic networking sessions on serving Mainland enterprises seeking to go global and innovation and technology were hosted by Ms Lau and Dr Ge respectively for in-depth promotion to Mainland enterprises of the opportunities in going global via Hong Kong. In addition, relevant experts and enterprise representatives invited by InvestHK shared experiences and successful case studies on leveraging Hong Kong’s platform in going global. Key issues of concern for enterprises expanding overseas, such as legal compliance, market development and financing, were thoroughly discussed, further enhancing Mainland enterprises’ understanding of Hong Kong’s professional services and the one-stop support provided by the GoGlobal Task Force for attracting them to seek going global via Hong Kong.
Mr Lee and the delegation will return to Hong Kong this afternoon.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Film Programmes Office (FPO) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the programme “Food for Thought – A Cinematic Feast” from December 6, 2025 to January 18, 2026, screening cinematic works centred on food at the Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA), the East Kowloon Cultural Centre (EKCC) and K11 Art House, for audiences to enjoy the tastes of life in films.
Selected films are presented in a “menu” comprising of “Starter”, “Main Course”, “Dessert” and “Today’s Special”. “Kamome Diner” (2006) and “The Lunchbox” (2013) are two of the films in “Starter”. Both are light-hearted pieces telling stories of how delectable food brings strangers closer to each other. The other two films are “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967) and “Toast” (2010). The former is seasoned with humour while shedding light on racial relations through the story of a white girl bringing her African boyfriend to a dinner with her parents, while the latter is adapted from renowned British chef Nigel Slater’s childhood memories.
In “Main Course”, one of the films, “Babette’s Feast” (1987), is about the protagonist preparing a French feast for two sisters, who shelter the protagonist after her escape from Paris to Denmark, transforming goodness and grace into food. In “Big Night” (1996), two Italian immigrant brothers go to every length to save the business that they have built in the US. With Meryl Streep’s masterful portrayal of renowned chef Julia Child, “Julie & Julia” (2009) is adapted from the true stories of two women. The story connects the two lives in two eras with a cookbook and illustrates the sense of fulfilment through cooking. Blending documentary with re-enactment, “Cooking History” (2009) traces the stories of cooks and soldiers and joins together six periods in military history with recipes. “First Cow” (2019) brings us back to the American West in the early 19th century to tell the story of two men’s dreams of culinary entrepreneurship.
Four films are highlighted in “Dessert”. “Tampopo” (1985) tells the story of a widow apprenticing under a truck driver with mastery in cooking to keep the doors of her late husband’s ramen shop open. The richly layered subplots of the story are copiously seasoned with dark humour, satirising society’s foibles. Leaning on the side of the absurd, “The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover” (1989) is about the neglected wife of a restaurant owner having an affair with a patron in the restaurant with the help of the chef, folding love and lust into food. In the festive comedy “The Chinese Feast” (1995), Leslie Cheung plays the role of an apprentice cook at a restaurant, which is challenged to a culinary duel by a rival chef that will determine the fate of the restaurant. Ingredients running low, staff arriving late, and the hygiene being deemed substandard in an inspection are all happening in a restaurant in “Boiling Point” (2021) on the busiest night before Christmas. This single-take film, featuring the actors’ precise performances, captures the suffocating tension both inside and outside the kitchen.
“Today’s Special” is “Master Cheng” (2019), a film about a professional chef Cheng, played by Chu Pak-hong, encountering a café owner Sirkka in a remote village in Finland. While Cheng brings gastronomic delights to the local people, he also finds peace with his troubled past in the scenic Finnish landscape and kindles a cross-cultural romance with Sirkka. This screening is one of the programmes of the EKCC Opening Season.
Tickets for screenings at the HKFA and EKCC priced at $75 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For screenings at K11 Art House, tickets priced at $110 are now available at K11 Art House and the website of MCL Cinemas (www.mclcinema.com). For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2734 2900 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp/en/listing.html?id=83.
Some screenings will be accompanied by post-screening talks, hosted by Dr Fiona Law, Dr Wong Kim-fan, Dr Stephanie Ng, Joyce Yang, Wong Siu-pong, Dr Derek Lam, Horace Chan and Cecilia Wong.
Two seminars, titled “From Set to Restaurant: Film Arts and Culinary Arts” and “The Twins in One Body: Art Direction and Food Styling”, will be held. The former will be hosted by Irving Cheung and Leung Tsz-yin, the production designer and art director of “Table for Six” respectively, while the latter will be hosted by Man Lim-chung, the art director and costume designer of “The Chinese Feast”, and Cheung Siu-hong, the production designer and image designer of “Fagara”. The post-screening talks and seminars will be conducted in Cantonese. Ticket holders of respective screenings before the post-screening talks and seminars will be admitted with priority. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with free admission.
The FPO will also organise an enrichment programme “Bon Cinéppétit!”, inviting audiences to share their thoughts after screenings. Some of the selected sharing will be displayed at EKCC from January 10 to 18, 2026. Contributors will have a chance to receive free tickets to a screening event titled “Grand Finale”, to be held at the EKCC on January 18, 2026. Details will be available on the FPO website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/fp) on November 21, 2025.