CAD and Aviation Management Personnel Complete National Studies and Visit Program

CAD and aviation management personnel complete National Studies and Visit Program

The seven-day National Studies and Visit Program for the management personnel of the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) and Hong Kong's aviation industry concluded today (June 28). On the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the department, CAD invited the management personnel from various local civil aviation organisations to take part in the national studies course at the National Academy of Governance (NAG) together and conduct site visit to a number of aviation facilities there. The program aimed at enhancing participants understanding of the country's development and visionary strategy, so as to continue to work together to promote the aviation development.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu, said that with full support by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the course is tailor-made to meet the professional needs of CAD and local aviation industry. Mr Liu expressed his sincere gratitude to the Administrator of the CAAC, Mr Song Zhiyong, for attending the first day of the course as keynote speaker, in which he shared the high-quality development of the civil aviation in China, and provided participants with high-level professional guidance and forward-looking insights. He also acknowledged the support of the Vice President of the National Academy of Governance, Mr Li Wentang, in meeting with the course participants, and providing guidance to the teaching team.

The course covers various topics including national policy, national security, foreign affairs, technologies and civil aviation. The participants also had opportunity to visit Beijing Daxing International Airport, as well as the trio of the CAAC (namely the Operation Management Centre, Aviation Meteorological Centre and Aeronautical Information Service Centre), with a view to deepening connection with the Mainland authorities, as well as the experts and scholars there.

A total of 30 management personnel from CAD and aviation sector participated in the program. The Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation, Ms Clara Wong, represented CAD to attend the graduation ceremony. After that, she joined the participants to proceed to Tianjin, and paid visit to the "Uprising of the Two Airlines" Exhibition Hall and Civil Aviation University of China, to gain a deeper understanding of our country’s civil aviation development.

The National Studies and Visit Program for the management personnel of the Civil Aviation Department and Hong Kong's aviation industry concluded today (June 28). Photo shows the Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation, Ms Clara Wong (second left), the Assistant Director-General of Civil Aviation (Air Traffic Management), Mr Hui Man-ho (first left), and the participants visiting the Civil Aviation University of China in Tianjin, during which they were briefed on its development history. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The National Studies and Visit Program for the management personnel of the Civil Aviation Department and Hong Kong's aviation industry concluded today (June 28). Photo shows participants visiting the trio of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) (namely the Operation Management Centre, Aviation Meteorological Centre and Aeronautical Information Service Centre). The Director-General of the Air Traffic Management Bureau of the CAAC, Mr Miao Xuan (fourth right) was also present to offer guidance. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The National Studies and Visit Program for the management personnel of the Civil Aviation Department and Hong Kong's aviation industry concluded today (June 28). Photo shows the Deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation, Ms Clara Wong (front row, centre), and the Assistant Director-General of Civil Aviation (Air Traffic Management), Mr Hui Man-ho (front row, eighth right), with the participants at the "Uprising of the Two Airlines" Exhibition Hall in Tianjin. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The National Studies and Visit Program for the management personnel of the Civil Aviation Department and Hong Kong's aviation industry concluded today (June 28). Photo shows the participants receiving a briefing on the daily operations and development planning of Beijing Daxing International Airport. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The National Studies and Visit Program for the management personnel of the Civil Aviation Department and Hong Kong's aviation industry concluded today (June 28). Photo shows the Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Mr Song Zhiyong (front row, sixth left); the Vice President of the National Academy of Governance, Mr Li Wentang (front row, sixth right) and the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Mr Victor Liu (front row, fifth left), with the course participants. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Customs and Excise leads delegation to Belgium to attend World Customs Organization meetings with fruitful results

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, in his capacity as the World Customs Organization (WCO) Vice-Chairperson for the Asia/Pacific (A/P) Region, attended the 94th Session of the Policy Commission and the 147th/148th Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) Sessions of the WCO in Brussels, Belgium, from June 22 to 27. At the CCC Sessions of the WCO yesterday (June 27), Hong Kong Customs, in the name of Hong Kong, China, was re-elected as the WCO Vice-Chairperson for the A/P Region and elected as the Chairperson of the WCO Audit Committee.

Mr Chan in his capacity as the WCO Vice-Chairperson for the A/P Region, first led a delegation to attend the 94th Session of the Policy Commission from June 22 to 24, where he represented the interests and views of A/P members in discussions on WCO's strategic direction and functions.

Subsequently, from June 25 to 27, he also attended the 147th/148th CCC Sessions, the WCO's annual high-level meeting assembling heads and senior officials from 187 Customs administrations worldwide. The sessions serve as a pivotal platform for advancing global co-operation on enforcement, trade facilitation, standards development and capacity building. Hong Kong Customs was re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson for the A/P region (2026-28) and the Chairperson of the WCO Audit Committee (2026-27) during the sessions. Mr Chan said it was a privilege for Hong Kong Customs to assume these two important roles in leading the development of the A/P Region and making a greater contribution to the global Customs community. He expressed his sincere gratitude to all members for their continued trust and support, and pledged that Hong Kong Customs is committed to strengthening the bridge between theWCOandA/Pmembers, and to working together to build a more resilient, connected, and influential regional community.

On the sidelines of the sessions, Mr Chan met with the Secretary General of the WCO, Mr Ian Saunders, the WCO Council Chairperson, Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and other regional WCO Vice-Chairpersons to exchange views on various customs policies and future developments. In addition, Mr Chan also met with the Chairman of the Customs Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr Akmalkhuja Mavlonov, to strengthen mutual collaboration and explore future development opportunities.

Moreover, Mr Chan met with the Director General of the National Customs Service of the Republic of Chile, Ms Alejandra Arriaza Loeb, and signed the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on June 26, that enables AEOs of both economies to enjoy reciprocal trade facilitation benefits, including reduced inspection rates and prioritised customs clearance. The MRA marks the expansion of the Hong Kong AEO network to another South American economy following its first expansion to the region with the AEO MRA signed with Peruvian Customs in December last year.

To advance the development of the Hong Kong AEO Programme in the South American region, the Assistant Commissioner (WCO) of Customs and Excise, Mr Li Kin-kei, also signed an AEO MRA Action Plan with the Coordinator-General of Customs Administration of the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil, Mr Felipe Mendes Moraes, on June 27, officially commencing the negotiations for an AEO MRA with Brazilian Customs.

Hong Kong Customs will continue to extend the AEO network, and continue its discussions on MRAs with Belt and Road economies, member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, as well as African and South American countries to further expand the MRA network.

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, from June 22 to yesterday (June 27), led a delegation to attend the 94th Session of the Policy Commission and the 147th/148th Customs Co-operation Council Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels, Belgium. Photo shows the Assistant Commissioner (WCO) of Customs and Excise, Mr Li Kin-kei (front row, right), signing the Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement Action Plan with the Coordinator-General of Customs Administration of the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil, Mr Felipe Mendes Moraes (front row, left) yesterday. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, from June 22 to yesterday (June 27), led a delegation to attend the 94th Session of the Policy Commission and the 147th/148th Customs Co-operation Council Sessions of the World Customs Organization in Brussels, Belgium. Photo shows Mr Chan (left) exchanging views with the Chairman of the Customs Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr Akmalkhuja Mavlonov (right), on June 25. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, from June 22 to yesterday (June 27), led a delegation to attend the 94th Session of the Policy Commission and the 147th/148th Customs Co-operation Council Sessions of the World Customs Organization in Brussels, Belgium. Photo shows Mr Chan (right) signing the Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement with the Director General of the National Customs Service of the Republic of Chile, Ms Alejandra Arriaza Loeb (left) on June 26. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, from June 22 to yesterday (June 27), led a delegation to attend the 94th Session of the Policy Commission and the 147th/148th Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels, Belgium. Photo shows Mr Chan (centre), the Assistant Commissioner (WCO) of Customs and Excise, Mr Li Kin-kei (left) and Senior Staff Officer (Customs Affairs and Co-operation), Mr Au Kin-wai (right) attending the 147th/148th CCC Sessions of the WCO. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, from June 22 to yesterday (June 27), led a delegation to attend the 94th Session of the Policy Commission and the 147th/148th Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels, Belgium. Photo shows Mr Chan (first left), presiding over the regional consultations of the Asia/Pacific region during the 147th/148th CCC Sessions of the WCO. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Chan Tsz-tat, from June 22 to yesterday (June 27), led a delegation to attend the 94th Session of the Policy Commission and the 147th/148th Customs Co-operation Council Sessions of the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels, Belgium. Photo shows Mr Chan (centre) and the Assistant Commissioner (WCO) of Customs and Excise, Mr Li Kin-kei (left) attending the 94nd Session of the Policy Commission. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases