National Model Workers Delegation Engages with Hong Kong's Labour Sector to Inspire Innovation and Professional Development

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors (with photos/video)

​The Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen continued its visit to Hong Kong today (October 21), exchanging views and interacting with major local labour organisations, employees and representatives from various sectors.

In the morning, the delegation exchanged views with major local labour organisations, trade union representatives, the awardees of the industry role model stars award organised by the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions (FTU), clients of the Labour Department's employment services and trainees from the Employees Retraining Board (ERB). The experience sharing by the delegation has motivated employees across various sectors to embrace changes and pursue innovation proactively, as well as to uphold a spirit of dedication and professionalism in their work, thereby enhancing their capabilities and driving the overall advancement of their respective industries. The guests taking part in the experience sharing session included the Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Ho Kai-ming; the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui; the Chairman of the ERB, Professor Simon Wong; the President of the FTU, Mr Stanley Ng; and the Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions, Mr Lam Chun-sing.

In the afternoon, the delegation visited the Chinese Culinary Institute, the Hotel and Tourism Institute and the International Culinary Institute, which are member institutions of the Vocational Training Council (VTC). During the visit, they engaged in meaningful exchanges with VTC students and WorldSkills Competition competitors. The participants were deeply inspired by the delegation's insights and experiences, which motivated them to continuously hone their skills, strive for excellence, and build a solid foundation for their future professional development.

The delegation also visited the Legislative Council (LegCo) Complex, and met with the President of the LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, and the Secretary General of the LegCo Secretariat, Ms Dora Wai. Afterwards, the delegation attended a dinner banquet hosted by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun. The attending guests included the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau, Mr Ho, Mr Hui and members of the Labour Advisory Board.

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Delegation of National Model Workers and Craftsmen exchanges views with representatives from various sectors Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Fish restocking exercise on National Fish Releasing Day 2026 held

To mark the National Fish Releasing Day, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) today (June 6) co-organised restocking activities with various local organisations and released juvenile fish in different waters of Hong Kong, with an aim to restore and enhance aquatic resources as well as to deepen public understanding about restocking.

Speaking at the launch ceremony, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, said that The Government has been actively conducting restocking exercises to enhance marine resources as outlined in the Blueprint for the Sustainable Development of Agriculture and Fisheries. The theme of the restocking activity this year, "Restocking for an Everlasting Ocean", stresses the value of restocking, which is to allow marine resources to thrive and to sustain, and to leave a living and harmonious marine environment for our future generations. The AFCD will organise a number of workshops about restocking for the public and the education sector, to embed the concept of science-based restocking deeply in the community and schools.

Following the launch ceremony, representatives from the AFCD, the Hong Kong Buddhist Association, Ocean Park Hong Kong and the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong released some 62 000 juvenile fish of native species, including black seabream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii), yellowfin seabream (Acanthopagrus latus), red seabream (Pagrus major), and two newly added species this year: short barbeled velvetchin (Hapalogenys nigripinnis) and giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus), in Yan Chau Tong Marine Park and South Lantau Marine Park. The diverse habitats in these two marine parks, such as artificial reefs, coral communities, natural rocky reefs and boulders, provide suitable habitats for the juvenile fish. Existing fisheries management measures also offer effective protection for their growth. The AFCD and its collaborating organisations will conduct regular underwater surveys to record the status of released fish and monitor the status of local fisheries resources as a whole.

The restocking exercise, supported by the Urban Planning and Natural Resources Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, the Marine Development Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, the Hong Kong Fishermen Consortium, the Hong Kong Buddhist Association, Ocean Park Hong Kong and the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong, brought together about 150 students, representatives from religious groups, fishermen's associations and green groups, and volunteers from Shenzhen, etc. The AFCD also released a restocking leaflet today to introduce information about the science-based restocking to the public and provide guidelines for organisations interested in conducting restocking. Later this year, the AFCD will jointly organise more workshops with the Urban Planning and Natural Resources Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality and the Marine Development Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality to further enhance understanding about science-based restocking among the public and the education sector.

The AFCD reminds the public to think carefully before participating in animal release activities to avoid affecting the ecological environment or causing unnecessary suffering to animals. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in science-based restocking or other charitable activities as alternatives to improper animal releases.

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