LegCo Panel on Housing Visits Zhuhai and Shenzhen for Public Housing Insights

LegCo Panel on Housing concludes duty visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The delegation of Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Housing concluded its two-day visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen today (July 22) and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.

In the morning, the delegation first visited the Guangqiao Yayuan, a public housing project in Shenzhen. Members learnt that the community design of this project is characterised by the efficient utilisation of space and integrated multi-functionality. For example, the central location of Guangqiao Yayuan features a landscaped park with facilities such as jogging trails for recreation and wellness. The community also provides a variety of facilities, including kindergarten, market, shops, and elderly day care centre, comprehensively catering to the needs of the residents.

Members then went to the Phoenix Yinghui Town, the largest scale public housing project built with Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) method in the Mainland. Members realised that the building components of this project are made of recyclable construction materials for effective utilisation of resources. The project also utilises a smart information management platform to optimise the residential management process and leverage technology to ensure the safety of the residents.

The delegation also visited Shenzhen Public Housing Group Company Limited and received a briefing from its representatives on the design and planning of Shenzhen's public rental housing projects, as well as the application of technologies to enhance construction efficiency.

After having lunch with the representatives of the Housing and Construction Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality at noon, the delegation had in-depth exchanges with them on the policies, planning and management, the application of MiC method and the incorporation of "Well-being" design elements in public housing projects between the two places. Both parties found the discussions highly inspiring and fruitful.

Members visited the Double-line Park in Bao’an Central District in the afternoon. The Double-line Park is Shenzhen's first public space that integrates multiple urban functions, including transportation, natural ecology, digital technology, culture and art, recreation, and social activities, catering the diverse needs of the community.

In summarising the two-day duty visit, the delegation leader, Mr Stanley Ng, described the visit as a great success. Mr Ng said, "Through on-site visit to the factory manufacturing MiC modules, Members gained a deeper understanding of the MiC method. The planning of large-scale public housing projects and community facilities in Zhuhai and Shenzhen can serve as a valuable reference for Hong Kong, which will facilitate Members’ future discussion with the Government on how to create a living environment with a greater sense of well-being for public housing residents in Hong Kong."

The delegation, consisting of 16 LegCo Members, visited Zhuhai and Shenzhen from July 21 to 22. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the LegCo Panel on Housing, Nr Stanley Ng, and Deputy Chairman of the Panel cum deputy leader, Mr Vincent Cheng. The Housing Bureau’s delegation led by the Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho, also joined the duty visit.

LegCo Panel on Housing concludes duty visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Housing concludes duty visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Housing concludes duty visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Housing concludes duty visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Panel on Housing concludes duty visit to Zhuhai and Shenzhen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST continues visit to Beijing

​The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, and some members of her delegation, continued their visit in Beijing today (April 3). They called on the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the China Film Administration.

Miss Law visited "Ancient China" exhibition at the National Museum of China in the morning. Then, she met with the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Mr Gao Zheng, and briefed Mr Gao on the preparations for the Asia Cultural Co-Operation Forum 2025. The forum will be held on April 22 and 23 with the theme of "Connect, Create, Engage: Bridging Cultures for all". Miss Law thanked Mr Gao for taking the time to lead the delegation to Hong Kong to participate and was very encouraged by the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and hoped that the forum would become an important platform for promoting cultural co-operation in the Asian regions. Miss Law also said that the National Museum of China showed an example of how to enrich the content of Hong Kong's museums and enhance the museum experience for citizens and visitors to Hong Kong. Mr Gao said that the National Museum of China will fully support and provide professional guidance for the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to establish a museum to introduce the country's development and achievements and to prepare exhibitions related to the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.

In the afternoon, Miss Law met with the Executive Deputy Director-General of the China Film Administration Mr Mao Yu. She sincerely thanked the Central Government for its strong support to Hong Kong and expanded the liberalisation measures to Hong Kong's film industry under the framework of the Agreement on Trade in Services of Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, which has facilitated the Hong Kong film industry entering into the Mainland market. Mr Mao said that there are many outstanding young film talents in Hong Kong, and they can be given more opportunities to develop and participate in film-related activities in the Mainland to broaden their horizons. Miss Law hoped to work with the China Film Administration in the future to promote in-depth exchanges between the film industries of the two places, and jointly foster the high-quality development of Hong Kong and Chinese film industries.

Miss Law also visited the Hall of Honor of the Training Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and was briefed by the Director of the Training Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, Mr Yang Xinli. Through introducing the stories behind the photos and exhibits, Miss Law learnt about the spirit of resilience and perseverance of the national athletes, as well as their struggles to win honours for the country. Miss Law said these touching stories not only demonstrated the country's significant achievements in sports, but also embodied the national spirit of unity and progress, which are good examples for Hong Kong athletes to learn from.

Miss Law will return to Hong Kong tomorrow (April 4) noon.

SCST continues visit to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST continues visit to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST continues visit to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST continues visit to Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases