EEB's response to media enquiries
In response to media enquiries regarding the direct import of hairy crabs from the Mainland to Hong Kong, a spokesperson for the Environment and Ecology Bureau said today (October 3) that the bureau is pleased to note the direct import of hairy crabs from the Mainland in the current season. The first two batches of 300 kilograms of hairy crabs from Jiangsu Province have arrived in Hong Kong via direct shipments from the Mainland.
The spokesperson said, "The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the General Administration of Customs of China have all along maintained communication on the arrangements for the import of hairy crabs to Hong Kong. The HKSAR Government would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Central Government for assistance in streamlining the import arrangements."
The spokesperson further said that the direct import of hairy crabs from the Mainland to Hong Kong will shorten transit time and reduce operating cost of the trade, as well as offer more choices to the public.
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Scam alert related to banks
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on theHKMA website.
Bank |
Type of scam |
The Bank of East Asia, Limited |
Fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens and phishing email |
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
Chong Hing Bank Limited |
Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen |
Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited |
Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens |
The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks' websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.
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