Statement by ExCo Non-official Members
The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:
Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo Non-official Members) today (December 15) issued the following statement:
The Court of First Instance of the High Court convicted Lai Chee-ying of conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security and conspiracy to publish seditious publications, and ExCo Non-official Members welcome the verdict.
ExCo Non-official Members stated that Hong Kong is a society underpinned by the rule of law, consistently adhering to the principles that laws must be obeyed and lawbreakers be held accountable. The court's conviction demonstrates the justice of the law and upholds the core values of Hong Kong.
ExCo Non-official Members condemn any acts of collusion with foreign or external forces to endanger national security. Those who break the law must bear legal consequences for their unlawful actions, and convicted individuals got what they deserved.
ExCo Non-official Members will continue to support the Special Administrative Region Government in steadfastly fulfilling its responsibility to safeguard national security and making every effort to prevent, stop, and punish acts and activities that threaten national security.
Lai Chee-ying, Photo source: reference image
7th Design Licensing and Business Support Scheme sponsored by CCIDA kicks off
The 7th Design Licensing and Business (DLAB) Support Scheme, sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Innovative Entrepreneur Association, held its kick-off ceremony today (January 19), announcing 39 selected local design companies.
The DLAB Support Scheme aims to provide training in marketing, brand building, and business operations, alongside professional consultancy and business matching services, to assist the selected enterprises in seizing the licensing opportunities and expanding into the Chinese Mainland and international markets. The 39 selected companies under this edition will participate in the study mission in the Greater Bay Area in late January, with a view to strengthening ties with the enterprises and exploring market potential on the Chinese Mainland. They will also exhibit at the DLAB Hong Kong Pavilion of the Hong Kong International Licensing Show 2026 organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in April, showcasing their creative achievements and further enhancing the global visibility of Hong Kong designs.
Speaking at the kick-off ceremony today, Assistant Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Miss Yvonne IP remarked that Hong Kong designers of the new generation have created original intellectual properties (IPs) that are contemporary and international with their unique perspectives. Their works are not only full of vitality but also embody the cultural identity and innovative spirit characteristic of Hong Kong. The Government will continue to support young designers in creating IPs and actively promote Hong Kong's IPs locally and internationally.
Since its first edition in 2018, the DLAB Support Scheme has supported over 300 local design companies, which have received over 4 000 business enquiries, reflecting the commercial potential and cross-sector collaboration appeal of Hong Kong's original IPs.
For more information on the DLAB Support Scheme, please visit www.dlabhk.com.
7th Design Licensing and Business Support Scheme sponsored by CCIDA kicks off Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
7th Design Licensing and Business Support Scheme sponsored by CCIDA kicks off Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
