Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
CA approves changes in shareholding structure of HK Television Entertainment Company Limited The Communications Authority (CA) has approved an application by HK Television Entertainment Company Limited (HKTVE), a domestic free television programme service (free TV) licensee, for changes in its shareholding structure arising from the change of an intermediate company between HKTVE and PCCW Limited (PCCW), which indirectly controls 50 per cent of the non-voting shares of HKTVE.
According to HKTVE, the shareholding changes will not bring about any material changes to the legal and beneficial ownership of the licensee. Upon completion of the changes in the shareholding structure of HKTVE today (August 27), a trust company named HKTVE (B Class) (PTC) Limited continues to control 100 per cent of HKTVE’s voting shares, while another trust company named HKTVE (C Class) (PTC) Limited continues to control 50 per cent of the non-voting shares of HKTVE for the benefit of a PCCW subsidiary. PCCW continues to control the remaining 50 per cent of HKTVE’s non-voting shares through its subsidiary.
In approving the application, the CA is satisfied that HKTVE will continue to comply with all applicable regulatory requirements under the Broadcasting Ordinance (Cap. 562) and its free TV licence, and that it will be able to honour the investment and programming commitments it has made under its licence after completion of the shareholding changes. Issued at HKT 16:15
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hong Kong Customs on August 19 seized about 3 100 suspected counterfeit mobile phones with an estimated market value of about $4.6 million at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port.
Through risk assessment, Customs on that day intercepted an incoming lorry at the HZMB Hong Kong Port. After inspection, Customs officers found the batch of suspected counterfeit mobile phones inside the cargo compartment of the lorry. A 56-year-old male driver was subsequently arrested.
An initial investigation revealed that the batch of suspected counterfeit mobile phones would have been transhipped to overseas regions.
The investigation is ongoing and the arrested man has been released on bail pending further investigation.
Customs will continue to take stringent enforcement action against counterfeit goods and smuggling activities through risk assessment and intelligence analysis.
Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who imports or exports any goods to which a forged trademark is applied commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.
Members of the public may report any suspected counterfeiting activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002/).
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
The Director of Fire Services, Mr Andy Yeung, led a delegation to Guangzhou today (August 26) to convene a Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao fire services security meeting for the 15th National Games (NG) with representatives from the Fire and Rescue Corps of Guangdong Province and the Macao Fire Services Bureau. The meeting aimed to ensure the safe and smooth staging of the NG, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games.
During the meeting, representatives from the three places introduced their respective work on ensuring fire safety for the NG. Various key topics were discussed in-depth, including optimising the emergency response plans, as well as strengthening safety measures and collaboration mechanisms during the events, to further consolidate synergy for cross-regional co-operation among the three places.
Mr Yeung said at the meeting that the Fire Services Department (FSD) is fully committed to supporting the security of the NG in the Hong Kong competition region. This includes strategically deploying fire and ambulance resources, arranging rapid response teams and medical support, as well as conducting systematic risk assessments and safety hazard inspections at all competition venues. Moreover, the FSD actively participated in numerous test events and interdepartmental exercises to enhance its personnel’s emergency response capabilities.
In addition, representatives from the three places visited the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center and Tianhe Sports Center to learn about fire service installations at the venues, the safety protection procedures and emergency response plans in detail and assess the implementation mechanism of safety measures for the competitions. The delegations also visited the Main Operation Centre of the NG, gaining deeper insights into the cross-regional and interdepartmental modes of command and co-ordination, to fully strengthen their overall management capability in fire safety protection for large-scale competitions.
The FSD will continue to enhance exchanges and collaboration with fire service counterparts in Guangdong Province and Macao to continuously improve capabilities in emergency response and co-ordinated security through joint exercises, resource sharing and information exchange, aiming to ensure a safe and reassuring environment for athletes and spectators of the NG.
An exhibition on the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War will be held at the Museum of History from tomorrow to December 15. Admission is free.
Jointly presented by the Leisure & Cultural Services Department and the National Museum of China, the “United in Arms, Standing for Peace – 80th Anniversary of Chinese Victory in the War of Resistance Exhibition” features 183 War of Resistance relics, including 82 items from the collection of the National Museum of China.
Around 60 exhibits are on display in Hong Kong for the first time. Among these, eight exhibits are grade one national treasures.
Other exhibits include precious relics on loan from local cultural institutions, museums and private collectors, with these being supplemented by the Museum of History’s own collections and other historical photos and footage.
Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki, officiating at the opening ceremony today, said each artefact, historical image, photograph and document in the exhibition serves as a testimony to the history of the War of Resistance, restoring the historical truth of that period.
He added that the exhibits comprehensively showcase the pivotal role of the Chinese Communist Party during the war and highlight Hong Kong’s contributions to the national resistance.
The exhibits also demonstrate the deep bond between the people of Hong Kong and the nation, he said.
The exhibition is divided into seven sections that showcase comprehensively the history of the 14-year arduous resistance against aggression during the War of Resistance.
The precious grade-one national treasures on display include an armband from Peking University’s Southbound Protest Group, and a copy of Mao Zedong’s “On Protracted War” that is disguised as “Wenshi Tongyi”, or “Comprehensive meaning of literature and historiography”.
The museum has also reconstructed the scene of the “Marco Polo Bridge incident”, in which Japanese forces attacked Chinese troops on July 7, 1937, as well as an internment camp in Hong Kong.
Mr Chan invited members of the public to visit the exhibition and to join hands in commemorating history, cherish the hard-won peace, and work together to create a better future.
Other officiating guests included Secretary General of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Wang Songmiao, Deputy Administrator of the National Cultural Heritage Administration Sun Deli, Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law and Secretary of the CPC Committee of the National Museum of China Yang Fan.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
To commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the Hong Kong Museum of History (HKMH) joined hands with the National Museum of China to stage “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: United in Arms, Standing for Peace – 80th Anniversary of Chinese Victory in the War of Resistance Exhibition” from tomorrow (August 27) until December 15. This exhibition illustrates the facts of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the role of the Communist Party of China as the mainstay during the War of Resistance, the support of Hong Kong in the national campaign, and the significance and contribution of the China theatre and the world’s anti-fascist battlefield. Admission is free.
The exhibition features 183 pieces of War of Resistance relics, including 82 pieces from the collection of the National Museum of China being showcased in Hong Kong. Around 60 exhibits are on display for the first time. Among them, eight exhibits are grade one national treasures. Other exhibits include precious relics on loan from local cultural institutions, museums and private collectors, supplemented by the HKMH’s collections and other historical photos and footage.
Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung led a delegation to Guangzhou today to attend a Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau fire services security meeting in preparation for the 15th National Games (NG).
The meeting, attended by representatives from the Fire Services Department (FSD), the Guangdong Fire & Rescue Corps and the Macao Fire Services Bureau, was aimed at ensuring the safe and smooth staging of the NG, the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games.
The three parties presented their respective work on ensuring fire safety during the games. They discussed optimising emergency response plans, improvements to safety measures, and enhancing collaboration mechanisms, with a view to optimising co-operation among the three places.
Mr Yeung said the FSD is fully committed to supporting security during the NG in Hong Kong by strategically deploying fire and ambulance resources, arranging rapid response teams and medical support, and conducting systematic risk assessments and safety hazard inspections at all competition venues.
He added that the department is participating in test events and interdepartmental exercises in order to enhance the emergency response capabilities of staff.
Firefighters from the three places visited the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center and the Tianhe Sports Center to learn about fire service installations, safety protection procedures and emergency response plans in detail, and to assess the implementation of safety measures for the competitions. They also visited the NG Main Operation Centre to gain deeper insights into cross-regional and interdepartmental modes of command and co-ordination.
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Speech by FS at Palace of Champions: Fencing for Spirit Exhibition Match Deputy Commissioner Li Yongsheng (Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region), Director Liu Songlin (Director-General of the Social Work Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region), Acting Consul General (Acting Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, Mr Benjamin Hubin), Vincent (Chairman of the executive committee of the GDCD Association and Legislative Council Member, Mr Vincent Cheng), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Bonsoir. It is a real pleasure to join you all tonight at the magnificent Hong Kong Palace Museum for what is truly a historic occasion — the first-ever world-class fencing exhibition held at this iconic cultural landmark.
Tonight, this extraordinary venue is being reimagined — not only as a home to treasured artefacts and rich heritage, but also as a vibrant stage for athletic excellence. This seamless integration of sports and culture sends a powerful message: that athletic mastery, like a fine work of art, reflects discipline, passion, skills and beauty.
This evening’s fencing showcase also brings back fond memories of the Paris Olympics, where the fencing matches were staged under the grandeur of the Grand Palais. We are reminded of the pride and glory brought to Hong Kong by our elite fencers — Ka Long (Cheung Ka-long), Vivian (Vivian Kong), and many others. Their achievements have inspired a generation of young athletes, and I’m confident that tonight will spark even more dreams and passion for this elegant and powerful sport.
And tonight’s celebration goes beyond sport. Just now we enjoyed the music performance by a group of students from the DBS (Diocesan Boys’ School). This event indeed deepens the bonds between Hong Kong and France, through the universal languages of sport, music and mutual respect, and adds colour to our vibrant ties already in business, art and fashion.
This fencing exhibition match is also part of a broader celebration leading up to the 15th National Games, which will be co-hosted for the first time by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao this November. With just 75 days to go, preparations are well underway. Hong Kong is honoured to host eight elite competition events, one mass participation event, and to take part in the organisation of two cross-boundary competitions.
In December, we will also co-host the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympic Games, reaffirming our commitment to the belief that sports are for everyone.
The Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) Government is working hand in hand with our partners in Guangdong and Macao to deliver a National Games that is simple, safe and wonderful. We want to create an unforgettable experience, not only for the athletes but also for every resident and visitor.
And when I speak of “visitors”, they include supporters and spectators not just from our country but also from around the world.
November will be a busy season for Hong Kong, with a series of top-notch MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) events, including the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, FinTech Week, the Hong Kong Fashion Fest, the Wine and Spirits Fair, the Hong Kong Maritime Week, and many more. We warmly welcome more international visitors to join us not only for these events but also the National Games, to experience the excitement of top-level competitions while enjoying Hong Kong’s cuisine, culture, hospitality and all that our city offers.
Indeed, this is a unique opportunity to showcase the energy and dynamism of both Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, in addition to the immense business opportunities available across this fast-growing region.
Ladies and gentlemen, my heartfelt gratitude to Youth We Go, the Consulate-General of France, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, and all partners and supporting organisations for making this exceptional event possible.
To all our elite fencers tonight — we salute your spirit and skills, and wish you an exhilarating performance. Issued at HKT 20:12