STL visits Guangzhou
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Guangzhou today (June 30) to attend a meeting of the task force for collaboration on Guangdong-Hong Kong transportation with officials of Guangdong Province. The Commissioner for Transport, Ms Angela Lee, also joined the visit.
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STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to promulgate the implementation of the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles (the Southbound Travel Scheme) and optimise the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the Northbound Travel Scheme). Ms Chan said, "Since the launch of the Northbound Travel Scheme on July 1, 2023, over 100 000 vehicles have participated in the scheme. The usage of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) has also recorded new highs, with its two-way vehicular flow reaching a total of 450 000 vehicles in May 2025, i.e. a daily average of about 15 000 vehicles. Holding this meeting on the second anniversary of the innovative Northbound Travel Scheme is indeed very meaningful."
She continued that Guangdong and Hong Kong have been committed to promoting various cross-boundary transport measures to strengthen greater integration of people in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Over the past two years, the governments of both sides have been enhancing the arrangements for the Northbound Travel Scheme while proactively preparing for the Southbound Travel Scheme, including the use of two automated carparks near the HZMB Hong Kong Port for passengers to transfer flights in Hong Kong or go through immigration clearance to enter Hong Kong, as well as allowing Guangdong vehicles to enter Hong Kong urban areas. Under orderly and controllable circumstances, the Southbound Travel Scheme aims to provide options for tourists from Guangdong Province, meeting the keen expectations of the public on two-way travel and bringing new visitor segments to Hong Kong, which will benefit various industries. Ms Chan also took the opportunity to visit a local vehicle examination centre arranged by the Transport Department to learn about its operation, making good preparations for the Southbound Travel Scheme.
Ms Chan concluded her duty visit to Guangzhou and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Guangzhou Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS open day promotes National Security Education Day
To promote the National Security Education Day, the Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) held an open day at its headquarters in Ho Man Tin today (April 19). The event aimed to enable members of the public to learn about the work of the AMS in safeguarding national security, to enhance public awareness of national security, and to further deepen their understanding of the daily operations and services provided by the AMS.
Addressing the opening ceremony, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, said that safeguarding national security is the common responsibility of all. National security is not confined to single area; it is closely linked to finance, public health, and everyday community life. Among the 20 major fields of national security, biosecurity is closely related to the work of the AMS. The AMS provides various services to the public, including non-emergency ambulance transfer services, first aid coverage during large-scale public events, as well as duty at country parks and cycling tracks. The AMS spares no effort in safeguarding the safety and health of the general public. He would like to express his heartfelt gratitude to the members of the AMS for their unwavering dedication and commitment to protecting the public.
The Commissioner of the AMS, Dr Ronald Lam, said that this year marks the beginning of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan, and the theme of this year's National Security Education Day is "Proactively Align with the 15th Five-Year PlanFollow a Holistic Approach to Development and Security". The AMS has been strengthening members' and cadet corps' understanding of national security through various channels. In the past year, the AMS organised the "Together, We Set a New Record" event, setting a Guinness World Record for "Most pairs of people applying arm slings simultaneously", to promote the importance of first aid knowledge to the public. He expressed gratitude to all sectors for their support to the AMS, and added that the AMS will spare no effort in safeguarding national security and contribute to building a healthy and safe Hong Kong.
The open day featured a variety of engaging activities, including national security-themed game booths, first aid demonstrations, band foot drills, medical and health seminars, health screenings, as well as displays of ambulances and first aid bicycles. Through these activities, members of the public could gain a deeper understanding of the daily work of the AMS, access more health information, learn about developments in the healthcare sector, and at the same time enhance their awareness of national security.
AMS open day promotes National Security Education Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS open day promotes National Security Education Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS open day promotes National Security Education Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS open day promotes National Security Education Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS open day promotes National Security Education Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
AMS open day promotes National Security Education Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
