First Green Silk Road Training Program Enhances Environmental Collaboration Among Belt and Road Countries

2025-10-31 18:53 Last Updated At：19:13

Green Silk Road International Training Program promotes green development co-operation among Belt and Road countries

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) jointly organised the first Green Silk Road International Training Program on Environmental Technologies and Sustainable Development (International Training Program), inviting senior environmental officials from Belt and Road (B&R) countries to participate, with an aim to promote exchanges and collaboration on sustainable green development.

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Green Silk Road International Training Program promotes green development co-operation among Belt and Road countries Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Eco Expo Asia, with the International Training Program featured as one of the key events. The program aims to to enhance environmental technology capacities in B&R countries and foster international environmental exchanges and co-operation under the B&R Initiative. Senior environmental officials from six B&R countries (namely the United Arab Emirates, Laos, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan and Sri Lanka) who attended Eco Expo Asia in Hong Kong have been invited to participate in a training held in Changsha, Hunan Province, from October 29 to November 1.

The Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui, today (October 31) attended the training events in Changsha and delivered a speech at the technical seminar of the CAS Centre of Excellence for Water and Environment held in the morning.

"Leveraging the Chinese Academy of Sciences' strength of scientific research and combining Hong Kong's unique advantages and extensive experience in environmental protection, the mutual co-operation can generate powerful synergistic effects and further advance international green co-operation under the B&R Initiative. This training program is highly significant, marking the first joint technical seminar and field visit organised by the EPD and the CAS on the Mainland for senior officials from B&R countries. It represents a new level of co-operation between both parties and provides a foundation for the B&R sustainable green development training centre to be set up next year," Dr Chui said.

The International Training Program yesterday (October 30) arranged visits to several leading green companies and facilities in Hunan, providing the delegation with insights into the latest technologies and achievements in the environmental protection sector of the Mainland. They also visited the Smart Water Quality Monitoring Station at the Changsha Monkey Stone Water Treatment Plant and an integrated rural sewage treatment facility in Changsha.

In addition to the training program in Changsha, the EPD held a three-day Technical Training Experience Program in Hong Kong during Eco Expo Asia. Through a series of seminars, meetings and site visits, the program shared Hong Kong's experiences in environmental protection and climate change adaptation with representatives from B&R countries. On the first day (October 28), the EPD cohosted a seminar on climate change strategies and actions with the Civil Engineering and Development Department. On the second day (October 29), delegates took a ride on the electric ferry "Hong Kong Water Taxi 28" for a tour of Victoria Harbour. While enjoying the cityscape, they learned about Hong Kong's latest developments in green transportation and air quality management. On the third day (October 30), they paid a visit to the Tai Po Kau Tide Gauge Station to learn about Hong Kong's infrastructure for addressing climate change and extreme weather. Moreover, they visited the EcoPark in Tuen Mun to learn about the circular economy, waste recycling, and reuse technologies, and toured the EPD's waste-to-energy facility T·PARK.

In addition, on the second day of Eco Expo Asia (October 29), the EPD jointly organised the Experience Sharing Forum on Promoting Environmental Business in Oversees Market with the RCEES of the CAS. Representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Cambodia, and Kazakhstan introduced policies, regulations, and preferential measures to attract foreign environmental companies' investment. Several Mainland companies also shared their successful experiences in going global. The exchange provided useful information for Hong Kong's environmental industry to expand to overseas markets and encouraged the Mainland enterprises to leverage Hong Kong's business advantages to seek international development opportunities for "go global" strategies.

Dr Chui concluded that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will continue to fully utilise Hong Kong's experience and advantages in environmental protection and infrastructure to assist B&R countries in achieving high-quality and sustainable green development. The EPD will co-ordinate with the RCEES of the CAS's expertise in green technology development and industry connections on the Mainland to actively organise the Green Silk Road International Training Programs in order to promote international exchanges and co-operation on green B&R initiatives and assist high-quality Mainland green enterprises to expand to overseas markets.

Patient dies after air bubble incident during cardiac procedure at Tuen Mun Hospital, investigation launched.

Tuen Mun Hospital announces a sentinel event

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The spokesperson for Tuen Mun Hospital (TMH) made the following announcement today (May 14) regarding a sentinel event:

A 75-year-old male patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and hyperlipidemia was admitted to a medical and geriatric ward in TMH on May 6 due to an exacerbation of COPD. He was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome complicated by myocardial infarction and was arranged to undergo for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) on May 11.

During the procedure, coronary angiogram revealed an air bubble in the patient's artery. The clinical team immediately checked the blood pressure monitoring device and other connected equipment. No abnormality was detected. The patient's condition remained stable and the clinical team proceeded with the procedure after clinical assessment, with close monitoring of the equipment and the patient's condition. After about 30 minutes, multiple air bubbles were detected again in patient's artery. The patient subsequently developed bradycardia and hypotension. Resuscitation was initiated immediately. The patient continued to deteriorate and succumbed on the same day.

Upon initial inspection of the procedure and the used equipment, clinical team identified an abnormality in the luer lock connector of an extension tube. In general, catheters, connectors and related devices used in PCI procedures should be airtight to prevent micro air emboli entering the bloodstream.

The hospital was saddened by the passing away of the patient. TMH team has interviewed with the patient's family to explain the incident and express deepest condolence. The hospital will maintain close communication with the family and offer possible assistance.

The incident has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office (HAHO) via the Advance Incident Reporting System. A Root Cause Analysis Panel is set up to look into the incident. The scope of the investigation will include the related equipment, procedures, operations and other possible contributing factors. A report with proposed recommendations will be submitted to the HAHO within eight weeks. The incident has been reported to the concerned manufacturer of the equipment and the Department of Health for follow-up. The incident has also been reported to the Coroner for follow-up.

Membership of the panel is as follows:

Chairperson:

Dr Carmen Chan

Deputy Chief of Service (Medicine), Queen Mary Hospital

Members:

Ms Chi Chui-yee

Department Operations Manager (Medicine and Geriatrics), Tuen Mun Hospital

Dr Raymond Cheung

Chief Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management), Hospital Authority

Dr Tam Li-wah

Chief of Service (Medicine and Geriatrics), Kwong Wah Hospital / Tung Wah Group Of Hospitals Wong Tai Sin Hospital

Dr Wong Chi-wing

Consultant (Medicine and Geriatrics), Pok Oi Hospital / Tin Shui Wai Hospital

Mr Bill Wang

Vice-Chairman, Hong Kong Kidney Foundation

Ms Gigi Yiu

Nurse Consultant (Cardiac Care), New Territories East Cluster

First Green Silk Road Training Program Enhances Environmental Collaboration Among Belt and Road Countries

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