Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2026 Launches with Major International Events and Celebrations

Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2026 Kick-off Ceremony held today

The kick-off ceremony of the Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2026 was held today (March 17) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), bringing together an array of major international entertainment events. TheChief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law; the Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC), Dr Wilfred Wong, and representatives of the organisers of the events under the Expo officiated at the kick-off ceremony. Funded by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau (CSTB) and the Film Development Fund (FDF), the Expo is spearheaded by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

As one of Asia's most significant mega events in the entertainment industry, the five-week Expo encompasses events spanning various fields of film, television, music and digital entertainment, including exhibitions, a film festival, award ceremonies, summits and a financial forum. The Expo presents a rich and diverse programme for industry professionals and the public, attracting representatives from different countries and regions. The Expo also celebrates two major milestones this year - the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) and the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Film Festival.

To further promote the Hong Kong film industry and facilitate international networking for Hong Kong filmmakers, CCIDA and the HKFDC are organising different events during FILMART. Miss Law attended one of the flagship events, the Hong Kong Night networking reception at the HKCEC this evening, which drew filmmakers and industry representatives from around the world, underscoring Hong Kong's position as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.

Another project during FILMART, Producers Connect, is also being organised to foster exchanges between global and local producers to explore cross-regional collaborations and co-productions; and the debut "AI Academy, AI Hub" thematic workshops are being launched with an aim to assist the industry in seizing new opportunities presented by artificial intelligence for the long-term development of the film industry.

As in previous editions, this year's FILMART has exhibitors coming from a wide range of countries and regions, including provinces and cities on the Chinese Mainland, as well as major film organisations from overseas and leading film companies in Hong Kong. The Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, and Dr Wong attended the opening ceremony of the Guangdong Pavilion this afternoon, demonstrating support for promoting deeper co-operation in the film and television industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The series of Hong Kong Entertainment Expo 2026 events will run until April 19. For more information onthe Expo, please visit eexpohk.hktdc.com/en/.

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, speaks at the Hong Kong Night @ FILMART 2026 today (March 17). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

This year's Hong Kong International Film & TV Market has exhibitors coming from a wide range of countries and regions, including provinces and cities in Chinese Mainland, as well as major film organisations from overseas and leading film companies in Hong Kong. Photo shows the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau (third left); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Dr Wilfred Wong (first right), attending the opening ceremony of the Guangdong Pavilion this afternoon (March 17). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The kick-off ceremony of the Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2026 was held today (March 17) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together an array of major international entertainment events. Photo shows the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (centre); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law (third left); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Dr Wilfred Wong (fourth right), and representatives of the organisers of the events under the Expo attending the joint celebration ceremony of the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong International Film & TV Market and the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Film Festival. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The kick-off ceremony of the Entertainment Expo Hong Kong 2026 was held today (March 17) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together an array of major international entertainment events. Photo shows the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki (front row, centre); the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law (front row, fifth left); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Dr Wilfred Wong (front row, fifth right), and representatives of the organisers of the events under the Expo officiating at the kick-off ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CFS steps up surveillance of lead content in powdered infant and follow-up formula

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced today (July 29) that the CFS continues to actively follow up on a case announced earlier by the Macao authority, concerning a batch of powdered infant formula found with lead exceeding its permissible levels.

A spokesman for the CFS said, "Upon learning of the incident earlier, the CFS immediately stepped up the surveillance of powdered infant and follow-up formula. Over the past four days (from July 25 to July 28), the CFS collected over 50 samples of powdered infant and follow-up formula products in the market for lead content testing, including 11 batches of Frisolac Prestige Stage 1 Infant Formula (800g) (see Annex for details). No case exceeding Hong Kong's statutory standard was found, i.e. lead content not exceeding 0.01 milligram per kilogram."

The spokesperson added that the CFS will continue to collect powdered infant and follow-up formula samples in the market for testing, and will closely monitor the development of the incident to fully safeguard food safety.

The spokesperson supplemented that long term excessive exposure to lead in children can lead to neurological impairment and affect brain development. Regarding the individual batch previously recalled (Product name: Frisolac Prestige Stage 1 Infant Formula (800g); Best-before date: September 30, 2027; Batch number: 1W07KPJ), the CFS has deployed officers to inspect various retail outlets to ensure that the affected batch of the product has been removed from shelves to safeguard food safety.

The CFS urged again members of the public not to let infants and young children consume the affected batch of product, and to seek medical treatment if infants or young children who feel unwell after consuming the product concerned. Apart from contacting the Macao authority and informing the trade and relevant departments, the CFS took the initiative earlier to meet with the importer concerned, urging them to properly handle the product recall issue. The importer concerned is currently recalling the affected batch of powdered infant formula. Members of the public can call the importer's hotline at 2280 4731 during office hours for enquiries about the recall. The trade should also immediately stop using or selling the affected batch of products.

The CFS has been collecting powdered infant and follow-up formula samples from local retail outlets for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme to safeguard the food safety of infants and young children. From 2023 to July 2026, the CFS has collected over 2 200 powdered infant and follow-up formula samples from the market for chemical and microbiological testing, including lead content tests. No unsatisfactory samples for lead content were found.

The CFS has established a designated webpage (www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/powdered_formula_lead/index.html) to facilitate public access to more information.

CFS steps up surveillance of lead content in powdered infant and follow-up formula Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CFS steps up surveillance of lead content in powdered infant and follow-up formula Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases