Hong Kong movies highlighted at 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO), together with the Film Development Fund, and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), supported the screenings of five Hong Kong films at the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada, held from July 16 to August 2. The screenings showcased the vibrancy and creativity of Hong Kong's film industry.
Speaking before the screening of "Unidentified Murder" on July 18 (Montreal time), the Director of the Toronto ETO, Mr Bill Wong, said that the Toronto ETO is committed to supporting Hong Kong film screenings in Canada to showcase the vibrancy of Hong Kong's creative industries, and play its role as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
"The HKSAR Government attaches great importance to film industry development and to supporting film production, and nurturing emerging directors, actors, and scriptwriters through funding schemes and industry development programmes," said Mr Wong. "Hong Kong also continues to promote international co-productions and cross-border collaborations, reinforcing its role as a unique cultural bridge."
Mr Wong added that film is an art form that will transcend borders, connect diverse cultures and tell stories that resonate with people from all walks of life. He warmly invites audiences, distributors, and industry partners across Canada to discover Hong Kong cinema and collaborate with the city's vibrant creative sector to explore business opportunities.
The other Hong Kong films featured at the Festival are: "Blades of the Guardians", "The Delinquent", "Hong Kong Godfather", and "City War".
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO) supports the screenings of five Hong Kong films at the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival (FIFF) in Montreal, Canada. Photo shows the Director of the Toronto ETO, Mr Bill Wong (left), and the Co-director of Asian Programming of FIFF, Mr King-wei Chu (right) before the screening of the Hong Kong movie "Unidentified Murder" in Montreal, Canada, on July 18 (Montreal time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto), Mr Bill Wong, speaks before the screening of the Hong Kong movie "Unidentified Murder" at the 2026 Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal, Canada, on July 18 (Montreal time). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) today (November 3) officially launched the "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" facilitated transit service. Upon the full implementation of the new service, passengers from Mainland cities, even when transferring between flights operated by different airlines, can enjoy a seamless "one-stop" service comprising "one ticket, one check-in, and through-checked baggage to the final destination", allowing them to travel to worldwide destinations effortlessly via Hong Kong. Overseas passengers can also enjoy reciprocal arrangements to travel to different Mainland cities with ease via Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, together with Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Mr Han Jun; Deputy Director of the Third Bureau of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council, Mr Wang Jinyu; the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Vic Yau; the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Ms Clara Wong; and the Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), Mr Fred Lam, attended the launch ceremony today. In her speech, Ms Chan said that this new service is a crucial step in implementing Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and integrating into and serving the overall national development. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the CAAC for its full support and policy guidance, which fully demonstrates Hong Kong's unique hub role of enjoying strong support of the Motherland and being closely connected to the world, underpinned by an extensive international aviation network.
She added that, the "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service enables Hong Kong to align with the national aviation network development by linking the Mainland's "internal circulation" aviation network with Hong Kong's "external circulation" international aviation network, thereby upgrading Hong Kong from its previous role as a "super connector" to a pivotal point in the country's dual circulation strategy.
The new arrangement will enhance services across three key areas:
- Passengers travelling from smaller Mainland cities to overseas destinations through Hong Kong will only need to complete a single check-in procedure. Their baggage will be checked through from the origin to their overseas destination, eliminating the need for baggage reclaim or re-checking in Hong Kong;
- Passengers travelling from overseas destinations to smaller Mainland cities can enjoy reciprocal arrangements, connecting seamlessly to the Mainland through HKIA;
- The arrangement will enhance connectivity between Hong Kong and Mainland airports, highlighting the efficiency and role of Hong Kong as an international aviation hub, further maximising HKIA's function in connecting the Mainland and the world.
In the first phase, HKIA will roll out two brands, namely "Hangzhou-Hong Kong" and "Wuhan-Hong Kong" Transfer Services, leveraging the close ties between Hong Kong and Zhejiang and Hubei provinces:
- "Hangzhou-Hong Kong" Transfer Services: Hangzhou and Hong Kong have long maintained close collaboration in economy, trade and technology.Building upon this mature partnership and high-frequency shuttle flights, passengers can access the world through Hong Kong's dense international flight network.
- "Wuhan-Hong Kong" Transfer Services: Wuhan, traditionally known as the "thoroughfare to nine provinces", serves as a core dual hub for high-speed rail and aviation in the central region of the country, and is also a popular destination for Hong Kong people for business and tourism. The "Wuhan-Hong Kong" Transfer Serviceswill further connect Wuhan's high-speed rail network with Hong Kong's international aviation network.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to work closely with the CAAC, the AAHK, airlines and relevant Mainland authorities to further expand the coverage of this facilitation service, with a view to attracting more Mainland and overseas passengers to transit through Hong Kong, thereby contributing to the country's high-level opening up and consolidating Hong Kong's status as an international aviation hub.
HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKIA launches new "Linking the Trunk and Branch, Connecting Urban and Remote" service linking Hangzhou and Wuhan to offer passengers "one ticket, through-checked baggage" to global destinations via Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
