"Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day Celebrates CPC's 105th Anniversary

"Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day marks 105th anniversary of founding of Communist Party of China

To celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Friends of Hong Kong Association today (July 13) co-organised the "Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day, kicking off celebratory activities under the theme of "Green Transition".

As pointed out by President Xi Jinping in his important speech delivered at the event on the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, over the past 105 years, the Communist Party of China has made seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation its aspiration and mission. The country has not only achieved rapid socio-economic development, but has also made world-renowned achievements in advancing ecological civilisation. Beautiful China has become a modern blueprint for realising the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and it also serves as the brightest defining feature for the sustainable development of the Chinese nation.

Officiating and delivering a speech at the event, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, said that Hong Kong has always been an active participant and contributor in the country's ambitious green development strategy. To align with the country's "dual carbon" targets and the 15th Five-Year Plan, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has been making every effort to accelerate the green and low-carbon transition, promoting new energy transport and the circular economy with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

The Experience Day showcased the achievements of the nation and Hong Kong in ecological and environmental protection and green transition, enabling the public to gain a deeper understanding of the nation's leading role in environmental technologies, strengthening their sense of identity with and pride in the nation, as well as highlighting Hong Kong's active participation and contribution.

Other officiating guests included the President of the Friends of Hong Kong Association, Dr Tam Kam-kau; HKSAR deputy to the National People's Congress Ms Wong Ping-fan; Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Professor Li Xiangdong; and the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui. Several experts and academics delivered keynote speeches, sharing valuable experiences in low-carbon transition and green energy with the attending members of the public and students.

In addition to the "Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day, the EPD will organise Green Facilities Guided Tours from July to August. Students will visit the EcoPark, WEEE·PARK, and T·PARK to see for themselves Hong Kong's achievements in waste management and energy transition. The EPD will also hold thematic exhibitions at Recycling Stations of GREEN@COMMUNITY, allowing the public to understand the nation's remarkable achievements in environmental protection, as well as encouraging them to actively participate in resource recycling. For details, please visit https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/news_events/events/beautiful_china_hk.html.

"Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day was held today (July 13). Photo shows an attending student visiting an exhibition. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day was held today (July 13). Photo shows attending students visiting an exhibition. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day was held today (July 13). Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (first row, third right); the President of the Friends of Hong Kong Association, Dr Tam Kam-kau (first row, third left); Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputy to the National People's Congress Ms Wong Ping-fan (first row, second right); Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Professor Li Xiangdong (first row, first right); the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui (first row, second left), and around 230 attending members of the public and students. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day was held today (July 13). Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, delivering a speech at the launching ceremony of the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day was held today (July 13). Photo shows the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (centre); the President of the Friends of Hong Kong Association, Dr Tam Kam-kau (second right); Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputy to the National People's Congress Ms Wong Ping-fan (second left); Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Professor Li Xiangdong (first left); and the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui (first right), at the launching ceremony of the event. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

"Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day was held today (July 13). Photo shows officiating guests the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan (seventh right); the President of the Friends of Hong Kong Association, Dr Tam Kam-kau (eighth right); Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputy to the National People's Congress Ms Wong Ping-fan (third right); Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Professor Li Xiangdong (sixth right); and the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui (seventh left), with other guests. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST expresses condolences over passing of Nansun Shi

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, expressed sorrow over the passing of veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Nansun Shi and extended her deepest condolences to her family.

As a distinguished Hong Kong film producer, Ms Shi was appointed as a member of the Hong Kong Film Development Council from 2007 to 2015, having made significant contribution to the long-term development of Hong Kong's film industry. She produced and distributed numerous films, including the much-loved "A Chinese Ghost Story" series, "Once Upon a Time in China" series, "Black Mask", "The Legend of Zu", and "Infernal Affairs". Over the years, she had been invited to serve on the jury as a member or the president at various major international film festivals, and received multiple local and international accolades in recognition of her global vision and outstanding marketing skills. Her efforts were instrumental in promoting Hong Kong films to the international stage.

Ms Shi was appointed as a member of the Hong Kong Tourism Board by the Government from 2013 to 2019. Leveraging her extensive connections in the international film community and professional experience in planning, she provided valuable advice on promoting Hong Kong tourism.

Miss Law said, "Ms Shi dedicated her life to the film and TV industry, leaving behind precious cinematic memories for Hong Kong people. We will always remember her extraordinary contributions to Hong Kong's film and TV industry."

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