Government makes full efforts to follow-up work on Tai Po fire
A Government spokesman reiterated today (July 19) that the Government is making full efforts to follow up on the work of support for the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po and with empathy as the priority so as to assist the residents to overcome difficulties and move on to rebuild their long-term homes.
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Photo by Bastille Post
First, there is no need for the residents of Wang Fuk Court to worry that their personal belongings remaining in the flats may not be retrievable upon transferring titles to the Government. The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration together with relevant departments are consolidating the experience drawn from last two rounds of arrangements for Wang Fuk Court residents to return to their flats to collect their personal belongings and then decide on the next step of work. The general direction is to provide opportunity for the residents to return to the flats to take their necessary belongings to tie in with their new accommodation arrangements as far as possible.
In considering residents' wish to collect more belongings, the Government will make concrete arrangements, having regard to the actual circumstances including the overall condition of the buildings, the safety of residents and working staff, as well as the substantial manpower and logistical support required.
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Photo by Bastille Post
Second, the Government has announced earlier a two-year standard rental grant for the owners of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po until December 21, 2027. This arrangement will help them rebuild their long-term homes with greater flexibility. The advantages of the enhanced arrangement are, regardless of which long-term housing arrangement option the owners have chosen, whether they have successfully selected a flat, or even if they do not participate in the long-term housing arrangements, they will receive a rental grant totalling $300,000 over two years from December 22, 2025, to December 21, 2027.
In addition, if owners opt to join the Special Sales Exercise, their eligibility for the rental grant will only cease three months after the date of the assignment of the new flat purchased. Rental grants disbursed need not be refunded, but no further grants will be disbursed thereafter.
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Photo by Bastille Post
CCIDA participates in Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu
The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau organised and sponsored three programmes in the Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu, including the film programme "Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema", the "Hong Kong Toy Culture and IP Exhibition", and "Vertical Labyrinth: The Enchanted Dense-scapeExhibition". All three programmes will run for nine days from today (September 5) to September 13.
Organised by the Hong Kong Brand Toy Association and sponsored by CCIDA, the "Hong Kong Toy Culture and IP Exhibition" features more than 40 Hong Kong brands and original art toys, and a range of activities aimed at fostering the cooperation between the industries in Chengdu and Hong Kong. Seven Hong Kong original art toy designers have drawn on their own intellectual properties to create new exhibits that incorporate diverse kung fu elements, demonstrating the infinite creativity and potential for cross-disciplinary collaboration of Hong Kong design.
Also held on the same day was the opening ceremony of the "Making Waves - Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema", a film programme organised by CCIDA, co-organised by the Broadway Cinematheque and supported by the Hong Kong Film Archive of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). Centered around the theme of "Sports and Passion", the programme features nine Hong Kong films at two cinema complexes in Chengdu.
Another programme sponsored by CCIDA, the "Vertical Labyrinth: The Enchanted Dense-scapeExhibition", is organised by the Hong Kong Interior Design Association. The Exhibition features around 30 pieces of award winning Hong Kong furniture works, showcasing the unique aesthetic that blends Chinese and Western elements.
Organised by the LCSD, the Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu presents about 60 performances and events from September 4 to 20 in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. For more information on the programmes, please visitwww.hongkongweek.gov.hk.
CCIDA participates in Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CCIDA participates in Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CCIDA participates in Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CCIDA participates in Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CCIDA participates in Hong Kong Week 2026@Chengdu Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
