LegCo to Discuss Motion on "Continuously Reviewing the Targeted Poverty Alleviation Strategy" in Upcoming Meeting

2026-06-22 16:16 Last Updated At：18:28

LegCo to debate motion on "Continuously reviewing the targeted poverty alleviation strategy"

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

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The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (June 24) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will debate a motion on "Continuously reviewing the targeted poverty alleviation strategy". The motion, moved by Mr Lam Chun-sing, is set out in Appendix 1. Ms Elaine Chik, Mr Chan Cho-kwong, Mr Lee Chun-keung and Mr Tang Ka-piu will move separate amendments to Mr Lam's motion.

Mr Tam Chun-kwok will move a motion on "Accelerating the planning and establishment of the New Territories North hospital cluster and promoting healthcare development in New Territories North". The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Chong Ho-fung and Mr Holden Chow will move separate amendments to Mr Tam's motion.

Meanwhile, Mr Chan Pui-leung will move a proposed resolution under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending subsidiary legislation. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 3.

On Government Bills, the Evidence (Amendment) Bill 2026, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Preferential Tax Regimes for Funds, Family-owned Investment Holding Vehicles and Carried Interest) Bill 2026, and the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Shipping-related Activities and Physical Commodity Trading) Bill 2026 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debates on the Bills will be adjourned.

Meanwhile, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury will move a proposed resolution under the Public Finance Ordinance. The proposed resolution is set out in Appendix 4.

Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

The agenda of the above meeting is available on the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the "Webcast" system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

Hong Kong's Innovation Chief Begins Sydney Visit to Boost Tech Collaboration with Australia

SITI commences visit to Australia

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, began his visit to Sydney, Australia, today (June 22, Sydney time). The visit aims to further deepen exchange and collaboration between Hong Kong and Australia in innovation and technology (I&T).

In the morning, Professor Sun met with the Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building and Minister for Corrections of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, Mr Anoulack Chanthivong, and exchanged views on issues of mutual concern including I&T, transformation of research and development outcomes, development of start-ups, talent nurturing, and industrial collaboration between Hong Kong and NSW. NSW has a solid foundation in higher education, scientific research and an innovation ecosystem, while Hong Kong, with its unique advantages under the principle of "one country, two systems", is an important bridge connecting the Chinese Mainland and the world in areas such as innovation, scientific research collaboration, emerging industries and talent exchange. There is potential for further co-operation in various areas between the two places.

Professor Sun visited the University of Sydney in the afternoon and met with the Vice-President (External Relations), Ms Kirsten Andrews, and the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research-Enterprise), Professor Julie Cairney, as well as several professors from the university specialising in AI, digital health, biomedical engineering, data science, and life and health technologies. They engaged in in-depth discussions on collaboration between Hong Kong and Australia in I&T, healthcare technology, scientific research collaboration, transformation of research outcomes, and talent exchange. The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and a globally leading research-intensive university.

Professor Sun also called on the Consul-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Mr Wang Yu, to introduce Hong Kong's strategic positioning as an international I&T centre, and pointed out that under the National 15th Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong will actively expand co-operation with international I&T partners, including Australia, and continuously enhance its innovation capabilities and international competitiveness.

Professor Sun met with a group of Chinese Mainland scholars and scientists from different universities in Sydney. They exchanged views on strengthening academic, scientific and research collaboration and talent exchanges between Hong Kong and Australia. Professor Sun said that Hong Kong is in a golden age of I&T development and is committed to building an international hub for high-calibre talent. He welcomed Australian scientific research talent to participate in the innovation development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the country through Hong Kong.

After concluding his visit that day, Professor Sun travelled to Melbourne in the evening to continue his visit.

LegCo to Discuss Motion on "Continuously Reviewing the Targeted Poverty Alleviation Strategy" in Upcoming Meeting

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