Hong Kong's Environment Chief Visits Shenzhen to Explore EV Charging Infrastructure Innovations

SEE visits Shenzhen to learn more about charging infrastructure

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, and officials of the Environment and Ecology Bureau visited Shenzhen today (July 24) to learn more about its charging infrastructure.

Mr Tse first visited Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co, Ltd to learn more about the company's latest developments on supercharging, energy storage, automatic charging for electric vehicles (EV), and the latest carbon reduction solutions offered to the market.

Mr Tse then visited the Development and Reform Commission of Shenzhen Municipality to exchange views with officials of the Commission and representatives of new energy enterprises to better understand the latest developments of charging infrastructure in Shenzhen. Mr Tse expressed that Shenzhen's latest developments and successful experiences in EV charging facilities provide valuable references for Hong Kong and inspire new ideas for the future development of Hong Kong's charging facilities. He also expressed the hope that Hong Kong and Shenzhen will continue to strengthen exchanges and co-operation to jointly promote ecological civilisation construction and regional green and low-carbon development in the Greater Bay Area.

In the afternoon, Mr Tse visited the Lianhuashan Supercharging Station. This site integrates photovoltaic storage supercharging and vehicle-to-grid technology in one public supercharging demonstration station, with a maximum charging power of up to 600 kilowatts and supports high-power reverse discharge back to the grid.

Mr Tse also visited the government car park at the Futian District Committee Compound. The project is a demonstration point that combines solar power generation, power storage and supercharging services. Integrating intelligent low-carbon technology, high-energy efficiency and architectural aesthetics, it is equipped with a liquid-cooled supercharging system and an intelligent energy storage system, generating an annual average solar power output of 500 000 kilowatt hours.

Mr Tse returned to Hong Kong this evening.

SEE visits Shenzhen to learn more about charging infrastructure Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE visits Shenzhen to learn more about charging infrastructure Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE visits Shenzhen to learn more about charging infrastructure Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE visits Shenzhen to learn more about charging infrastructure Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE visits Shenzhen to learn more about charging infrastructure Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE visits Shenzhen to learn more about charging infrastructure Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE visits Shenzhen to learn more about charging infrastructure Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SEE visits Shenzhen to learn more about charging infrastructure Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Appointments to Construction Industry Council announced

The Government today (January 16) announced the reappointment of Professor Thomas Ho On-sing as the chairperson of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) for a one-year term, the appointment of six new non-official members, and the reappointment of 10 incumbent non-official members for a two-year term. These appointments, made by the Secretary for Development in accordance with Section 9 of the Construction Industry Council Ordinance (Cap. 587), are published in the Government Gazette today and will take effect from February 1, 2026.

Professor Thomas Ho On-sing, Photo source: FB of Construction Industry Council

The new non-official members are Mr Chau Sze-kit, Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing, Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim, Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Mr Wong Po-cheung, and Mr Yu Wai-wai. The reappointed non-official members are Mr Marvin Chen, Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang, Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong, Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew, Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin, Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang, Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming, Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa, Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung, and Mr Emil Yu Chen-on.

A spokesman for the Development Bureau said, "We welcome the new members and look forward to working closely with the CIC for the continuous development of the construction industry. We also thank the six outgoing members, namely Mr Thomas Ho Kwok-kwan, Mr Kan Jun, Mr Kwok Hing-wun, Mr Ricky Leung Wing-kee, Mr Tse Wang-yu, and Mr Andrew Young Meng-cheung, for their contributions to the CIC and the construction industry."

The CIC is a statutory body established in February 2007 with the mission to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues concerning the construction industry, convey the needs and aspirations of the industry to the Government, and provide a channel for the Government to solicit advice on all construction-related matters. It also collaborates with the industry to launch various training and caring schemes for industry practitioners, including its work in enhancing construction site safety and strengthening training to address the manpower needs.

Membership of the CIC as from February 1, 2026, will be as follows:

Chairperson

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Professor Thomas Ho On-sing

Members

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Professor Albert Chan Ping-chuen

Mr Chau Sze-kit

Mr Marvin Chen

Professor Jack Cheng Chin-pang

Mr Victor Cheung Chi-kong

Mr Danny Hung Cheung-shew

Mr Paul Lau Siu-wing

Mr Dominic Law Tik-ko

Mr Robin Leung Chi-tim

Mr Clarence Leung Wai-kin

Mr Simon Liu Sing-pang

Dr Lo Wai-kwok

Mr Kevin Ma Hok-ming

Mr Mow Tai-hing

Mr Lawrence Ng San-wa

Professor Alfred Sit Wing-hang

Mr Edwin Tong Ka-hung

Mr Wong Po-cheung

Mr Rex Wong Siu-han

Mr Emil Yu Chen-on

Mr Yu Wai-wai

Permanent Secretary for Development (Works)

Permanent Secretary for Housing

Director of Buildings