Hong Kong ETO Celebrates Culture at Global SinoPhoto Awards Exhibition in London

2025-01-17 01:30 Last Updated At：01:38

London ETO supports Global SinoPhoto Awards 2025 Exhibition

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London (London ETO) supported the Global SinoPhoto Awards (GSPA) 2025 exhibition at Christie's London, running from January 13 to 31. The exhibition opened with an evening reception on January 15, welcoming over 60 distinguished guests from the cultural sector. Among the highlights of the exhibition was the work of Hong Kong photographer Jay Wong, whose series "Goldfish Market, Hong Kong" features four captivating images that capture the lively and colourful atmosphere of Mong Kok's iconic Goldfish Market.

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London ETO supports Global SinoPhoto Awards 2025 Exhibition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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London ETO supports Global SinoPhoto Awards 2025 Exhibition Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speaking at the reception, the Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, thanked the organiser for shining a spotlight on Hong Kong, highlighting Hong Kong's artistic and cultural excellence. Mr Law remarked, "Hong Kong is home to a wealth of artistic talent with a rich heritage of East and West as well as the fusion of tradition and innovation. With their passion and creativity, we are well on our way to achieving Hong Kong's mission of becoming the East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges as underpinned by the National 14th Five-Year Plan." He also extended a warm invitation to all to experience the cultural vibrancy of Hong Kong in person.

The GSPA is an international photography contest that aims at communicating Chinese culture and values through images to international audiences. In addition to the works of award-winning photographers, the exhibition also featured selected works from other participants.

Customs YES and QMN Host Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day in Shenzhen

Customs YES organises Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day

Customs YES organised the Customs YES X QMN Shenzhen Qianhai Youth Entrepreneurship Exploration Day in collaboration with the partnering organisation Quality Management Network (QMN) today (January 17). Led by the Assistant Commissioner (Administration and Human Resource Development) of Customs and Excise, Ms Phoebe Wong, a delegation of 51 youth from Customs YES and QMN visited innovation and technology (I&T) companies and a start-up incubation base in Qianhai, Shenzhen, to gain insights into the latest developments in the low-altitude economy and explore youth entrepreneurship opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

The delegation first visited a Drone Education Experience Centre in Shenzhen to learn about the latest developments in aerial photography technology, including its applications in power system inspection and emergency rescue. In addition, under the guidance of professional instructors, the participants took part in a robotics competition and experienced drone operation.

The delegation then visited the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub, where they learned about various facilitation measures supporting Hong Kong and Macao youth in pursuing entrepreneurship and career development on the Chinese Mainland. The participants also interacted with representatives of Hong Kong I&T start-up enterprises based at the hub to learn more about the latest developments in the low-altitude economy, and visited the Hong Kong Youth Short-Term Apartments which offers one-stop accommodation services for Hong Kong youth.

Customs YES will continue to organise various exchange activities to deepen youth's understanding on the latest developments in the country and Hong Kong's opportunities and contributions along the course.

Hong Kong ETO Celebrates Culture at Global SinoPhoto Awards Exhibition in London

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