LegCo Members Discuss Community Development with Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils.

LegCo Members meet with members of Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils

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

Legislative Council (LegCo) Members met with Kwai Tsing District Council (DC) and Sham Shui Po DC members at the LegCo Complex today (May 23). They held in-depth discussions and exchanged views on issues related to community development and public concern.

During the meeting with the Kwai Tsing DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including the ageing water mains in the district and ways to expedite the water works in Kwai Shing Circuit and Tai Wo Hau Road; improving the planning of ancillary transport facilities in Kwai Tsing, including proposals for additional parking spaces and restructuring of bus routes; as well as enhancing barrier-free facilities in the district to address residents' needs for elevators to access uphill areas.

The meeting was convened by Dr Junius Ho. A total of 17 Members attended the meeting, including Dr Chan Han-pan, Ms Doreen Kong, Mr Stanley Li, Mr Robert Lee, Dr Tik Chi-yuen, Ms Nixie Lam, Mr Dennis Leung, Mr Kenneth Leung, Ms Chan Yuet-ming, Mr Chan Yung, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Joephy Chan, Ms Lillian Kwok, Mr Benson Luk, Mr Tang Fei and Professor Lau Chi-pang.

As for the meeting with the Sham Shui Po DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including developing in-depth local tourism through the promotion of district characteristics and better use of harbourfront resources to boost the local economy; establishing an ecosystem for the arts, culture and creative industries in Sham Shui Po to provide development opportunities for young people and support the development of such industries in Hong Kong; as well as building a smart community by leveraging technology and innovative design to advance ageing in place, with a view to transforming Sham Shui Po into an elderly-friendly community.

The meeting was convened by Dr Lo Wai-kwok. A total of 18 Members attended the meeting, including Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Vincent Cheng, Mr Tony Tse, Ms Doreen Kong, Dr Tik Chi-yuen, Ms Nixie Lam, Dr Wendy Hong, Mr Leung Man-kwong, Mr Kenneth Leung, Ms Chan Yuet-ming, Mr Chan Pui-leung, Mr Chan Yung, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Chan Hoi-yan, Mr Benson Luk, Mr Kingsley Wong and Mr Lai Tung-kwok.

LegCo Members meet with members of Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Members meet with members of Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Members meet with members of Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Members meet with members of Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Members meet with members of Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Members meet with members of Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

ExCo Non-official Members congratulate successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft

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

Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (May 24) warmly congratulate the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. They extend their highest respect to all crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload expert from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This mission is the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and the first time a Hong Kong expert has participated, which is a truly momentous occasion. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the country for providing Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent with this invaluable opportunity to take part in the country's aerospace endeavours. Dr Lai has successfully undergone the rigorous selection and training process to become one of the country's fourth batch of astronauts, and China's fourth female astronaut to reach space, contributing Hong Kong's strength to the national aerospace endeavours. She has exemplified the Lion Rock spirit of rising to challenges with resilience and perseverance. Her courage and determination are truly admirable, and all Hong Kong citizens are immensely inspired and proud of her. The understanding and support of her family are also essential for her to participate in this mission with resolution. I am deeply grateful for their support and commitment.

"The HKSAR Government is actively developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting promising research projects through various funding schemes. As an example, the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO) camera, developed under a project led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and funded by the Government's Innovation and Technology Support Programme Special Call on Aerospace Technology, has successfully arrived at China's Tiangong Space Station, becoming Hong Kong's first scientific payload aboard the station. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong's innovation and technology edge and talent advantages."

Non-official Members of the Executive Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the country for its high recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent, development and achievements, as well as its profound emphasis, care and support for Hong Kong's scientific and technological development. They firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will seize this historic moment to nurture more outstanding innovation and technology talent for the country and Hong Kong, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.

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