Hong Kong Customs combats online sale of copyright-infringing teaching materials for primary and secondary schools
Hong Kong Customs conducted enforcement actions yesterday and today (March 10 and 11) to combat the online sale of copyright-infringing teaching materials for primary and secondary schools. During the operations, two women were arrested, and a mobile phone and a tablet suspected to be involved in the case were seized.
Customs earlier received complaints from members of the public and a copyright owner alleging that suspected infringing teaching materials for primary and secondary schools were being offered for sale on an online platform. After an in-depth investigation, Customs officers found that a seller had solicited business via the online platform. Upon receiving an order, the seller requested buyers to transfer money to a designated electronic payment account. Subsequently, electronic files containing the suspected copyright-infringing supplementary exercises were sent to buyers via instant-messaging applications.
With the assistance of the copyright owner, Customs officers took enforcement action yesterday and raided a residential unit in Ho Man Tin. A 29-year-old woman suspected to be involved in the case was arrested. A mobile phone and a tablet believed to be connected to the case were seized. Following a subsequent investigation, Customs officers today further arrested a 54-year-old woman suspected to be involved in the case. Both women were released on bail pending further investigation.
An investigation is ongoing.
Customs appeals to the public to respect intellectual property rights and not to sell infringing articles.
Under the Copyright Ordinance, without the licence of the copyright owner, any person who sells or possesses for sale any infringing goods commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a term of imprisonment for four years and a fine of $50,000 per infringing copy.
Members of the public may report any suspected infringing activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs, Photo source: reference image
LegCo Panel on Health Services visits CUHK Medical Centre
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Health Services visited the CUHK Medical Centre (CUHKMC) today (April 21) to learn about the hospital's clinical services, operational model and latest developments.
Accompanied by the Chairman of the Council of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Professor John Chai, the Vice-Chancellor and President of the CUHK, Professor Dennis Lo, the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of theCUHK, Professor Patrick Yung, and the Chief Executive Officer of theCUHKMC, Dr Chung Kin-lai, Members gained an understanding of the development of theCUHK, its Faculty of Medicine and theCUHKMC, as well as the synergy of their tripartite partnership at the History Gallery.
Members toured the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, the Endoscopy Centre and the Day Surgery Centre; and they were presented with the surgical robotic system designed by the CUHK team. Members noted that the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre delivered comprehensive rehabilitation services catering to both elite athletes and the general public, and observed the application of advanced equipment such as the gait analysis system and exoskeleton. Members also learnt how medical innovations developed bytheCUHK were being applied in advanced endoscopic surgeries at the Endoscopy Centre.
Members noted the hospital's adoption of medical technology, including the use of surgical robotic system to successfully complete more than 130 urological surgeries. The system is specifically optimised for performing procedures within the narrow confines of the pelvic cavity. The clinical data indicates that the system contributes to reduced postoperative complications and accelerated recovery. Moreover, the hospital has introduced the Unity MR-Linac system, one of only two such systems in Hong Kong, to deliver high-precision radiotherapy to cancer patients.
Members then received a briefing from the representatives of theCUHKMC on the latest situation of the hospital. They noted that the hospital had been proactively introducing measures on generating revenue and managing costs. Members also exchanged views with the representatives of theCUHKMC on how to continuously improve the theCUHKMC's financial and operational situations.
A total of 13 members and non-members of the Panel on Health Services participated in the visit.
LegCo Panel on Health Services visits CUHK Medical Centre Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Health Services visits CUHK Medical Centre Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Health Services visits CUHK Medical Centre Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Health Services visits CUHK Medical Centre Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
