Fireside chat with fs and acting sced: exclusive insights from legco ante chamber exchange (plus behind-the-scenes photos and video)
The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, together with the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui; the Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Dr Bernard Chan; and the Acting Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Ms Lillian Cheong, met the media after attending the Ante Chamber exchange session at the Legislative Council this morning (May 22). Following is the transcript of remarks:
Reporter: Mr Chan, can you recap in English how do you see the ETO officers get charged in London and the death of one of the defendants? And also other questions, like, is there any latest arrangement on stock trading under extreme weather?
Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development: The task of the Economic and Trade Offices (ETOs)is to liaise with the local government, think tanks, different sectors and all walks of life to improve, facilitate or foster collaboration on trade and investment, and also in the areas of arts and culture. My ETO colleagues will continue to liaise with the local government to tell the good stories of Hong Kong.
Financial Secretary: On your second question about trading under severe weather conditions, we have concluded the consultation and are reviewing the views and submissions received during the process. We are going to announce the consultation outcomes towards the middle of this year. That is our timetable. Thank you.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Transcript of remarks by FS and Acting SCED after LegCo Ante Chamber exchange session (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Transcript of remarks by FS and Acting SCED after LegCo Ante Chamber exchange session (with photos/video) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Transport secretary launches inaugural sleeper train on xrl from hong kong to beijing, promises more services based on public demand.
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, at a media session at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station before taking the inaugural sleeper train of the XRL (Express Rail Link)from Hong Kong to Beijing today (June 15)
Reporter: Will there be more sleeper train services to other parts of the mainland and how is the negotiation with the mainland going to be like?
Secretary for Transport and Logistics: The sleeper train is a breakthrough of the XRL service. We have operated the XRL service or the high speed service for about six years and the service was closed for nearly three years. In the past, the railway network usually had to undergo maintenance during the nighttime. The sleeper service will be welcomed by the public as it is an alternative mode of transport. You can get on board the train at around evening time and then get a good sleep.At around 7 in the morning, you will arrive at the destination. This will suit some of the travel purposes of the passengers. Now, we have sleeper train service four days per week. It depends on how it goes and if it is welcomed by the general public, we will push for more. We will do it.
(Please also refer to the Chinese version of the transcript.)
Transcript of remarks by STL at media session before taking inaugural sleeper train of XRL from Hong Kong to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Transcript of remarks by STL at media session before taking inaugural sleeper train of XRL from Hong Kong to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Transcript of remarks by STL at media session before taking inaugural sleeper train of XRL from Hong Kong to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Transcript of remarks by STL at media session before taking inaugural sleeper train of XRL from Hong Kong to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Transcript of remarks by STL at media session before taking inaugural sleeper train of XRL from Hong Kong to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Transcript of remarks by STL at media session before taking inaugural sleeper train of XRL from Hong Kong to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
