Mr Chan Kwok-ki continues visit to Hangzhou, discusses cooperation and innovation opportunities.

2024-08-13 19:45 Last Updated At：23:01

CS continues visit to Hangzhou

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, continued his visit to Hangzhou today (August 13).

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CS continues visit to Hangzhou

CS continues visit to Hangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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CS continues visit to Hangzhou

CS continues visit to Hangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

In the morning, Mr Chan visited the Hangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture to view the Chinese classics and Chinese cultural relics displayed, as well as its layout which blends into the natural environment. There he also exchanged views with mentees and mentors of the Hangzhou study tour under the Strive and Rise Programme. He listened to the mentees’ sharing about how they used the Programme’s financial support to strengthen their learning ability and develop their interests. He was also pleased to learn that the mentees have enhanced their understanding of the history and culture of the country, and strengthened their sense of national identity through the visit to the Hangzhou National Archives of Publications and Culture. He encouraged the mentees to continue to grasp the diversified learning opportunities offered by the Strive and Rise Programme, and work hard for continuous self-enhancement.

At noon, Mr Chan met with the Chairman of the Hangzhou Political Consultative Congress, Mr Ma Weiguang; the Chairman of the Ningbo Political Consultative Congress, Mr Chen Long; the Chairman of the Shaoxing Political Consultative Congress, Mr Wei Wei; and the President of the Hong Kong Hangzhou Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Friendship Association, Mr Hu Huikang. They exchanged views on the latest developments in Hong Kong and various cities in Zhejiang. Mr Chan said that the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai and the Zhejiang Liaison Unit of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will continue to act as a bridge by maintaining close liaison with the Political Consultative Congresses of the various cities in Zhejiang and the Hong Kong Hangzhou CPPCC Friendship Association, with a view to fostering the partnership between Zhejiang and Hong Kong.

In the afternoon, Mr Chan visited BrainCo, a start-up in China (Hangzhou) Artificial Intelligence Town to learn about the latest developments of its non-invasive brain-computer interface technology. He watched demonstrations of smart prostheses writing calligraphy, playing the piano and walking. He was pleased to learn that the innovative technologies allow disabled people to regain mobility and carry out daily activities by controlling external devices with their thoughts, living up to the concept of scientific research results benefiting the public. He also encouraged Zhejiang start-ups to foster co-operation in innovation and technology as well as make use of the premier business environment, innovation opportunities, and diverse talent pool of Hong Kong to expand overseas through establishing a base in the city.

Afterwards, Mr Chan attended a gathering organised by the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Zhejiang, where he met with dozens of Hong Kong people and representatives of Hong Kong enterprises in Zhejiang to learn about their latest developments in the province. He shared with them the latest work of the HKSAR Government in areas including safeguarding national security, developing the city’s economy, improving people’s livelihood, fostering patriotic education, and supporting the city’s integration into the national development. Mr Chan thanked the chamber for its continuous efforts in bringing together Hong Kong people and businessmen in Zhejiang, and promoting economic and trade co-operation and cultural exchanges between the two places. He encouraged them to foster exchanges and co-operation between Zhejiang and Hong Kong and make greater contributions to the country's high-quality development.

Mr Chan then met with Vice Governor of the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government Mr Lu Shan to exchange views on deepening co-operation between Zhejiang and Hong Kong. Mr Chan said that Zhejiang and Hong Kong have had close relations and frequent exchanges all along. He pointed out that the Co-operation Agreement between the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region and the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province to Jointly Promote High-quality Development signed by him and Mr Lu in Hong Kong last year has laid a more solid foundation for promoting complementarity and mutual benefits, and achieving high-quality development of the two places.

Mr Chan said that relevant government authorities and institutions in Zhejiang and Hong Kong are working together at full steam to implement the co-operation agreement by furthering exchanges and co-operation in various fields, such as finance, technology innovation, commerce and trade, aviation, education, youth, culture and tourism. He expressed a strong desire for Zhejiang and Hong Kong to build on past achievements and break new ground while upholding fundamental principles; and for both places to deepen co-operation on all fronts as well as consolidate and enhance their roles as an important “participant” in domestic circulation and an active “facilitator” in the national and international dual circulation. Both places are expected to make further contributions to building a great country and advancing the national rejuvenation.

Mr Chan’s last day of his visit to Hangzhou will be tomorrow (August 14). He will depart for Hong Kong in the afternoon.

Families Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with Positive Parenting Event in Hong Kong

2024-09-14 19:50 Last Updated At：20:18

"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today

The Commission on Children (CoC), the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) and the Social Welfare Department today (September 14) jointly held the"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration event under the theme of positive parenting and family bonding. Through a variety of parent-child interactive games, stress relief activities and sharing sessions, the event aimed at promoting positive parenting, enhancing family bonding and celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Over 80 participants from around 30 families with children participating in the Child Development Fund

and their family members attended the event. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare and Vice-chairperson of the CoC, Mr Chris Sun, together with ex-officio member of the CoC, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, and the Director of Social Welfare, Miss Charmaine Lee, joined the event to cheer on the parents and children.

Mr Sun said that a harmonious family relationship is conducive to the healthy development of children, both physically and mentally. He encouraged parents to spend more time playing with their children and share quality parent-child moments together. Mr Siu hoped that the event, with a series of diverse and challenging parent-child interactive games, would provide participants with special family time together, and could promote positive and healthy family relationships. Miss Lee said that families are the cornerstone of society and the backbone of child protection. She encouraged families to develop stronger familial bonds and enhanced care so that a loving and harmonious environment can be built for the children.

As part of the "Walk with Kids" thematic campaign of the CoC, the stakeholder engagement event was conducted in the format of a day camp at the Junior Police Call Permanent Activity Centre and Integrated Youth Training Camp at Pat Heung. Non-official members of the CoC moderated the group sharing sessions, listening to parents sharing parenting experiences, and providing suggestions for practising positive parenting and enhancing family relationships. Under the guidance of the clinical psychologist from the HKPF, parents also learned and shared relaxation techniques with an aim to assist them in facing parenting challenges with a positive mindset amid their busy daily lives. Apart from a series of parent-child adventure and experiential activities, there was a lantern-making workshop to enhance interaction and collaboration between parents and their children, riding on the vibe of the Mid-Autumn Festival.