LegCo Members Enhance Governance Skills and Understanding During National Affairs Study Visit in Beijing

2026-07-20 23:06 Last Updated At：07-21 12:51

LegCo Members commence on second day of National Affairs Study Visit in Beijing

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

Members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) today (July 20) commenced on the second day of the National Affairs Study Visit in Beijing. They attended exchange sessions and thematic seminars at the National Academy of Governance (NAG) to deepen their understanding on how to improve the quality of LegCo's work, the holistic approach to national security and social governance, as well as the international economic and political landscape, thereby strengthening Members' capability of broad and strategic thinking.

In the morning, Members attended the opening ceremony for the Study Visit and a sharing session on how to improve the quality and standard of LegCo's work. Members gained a profound understanding that, as an integral part of the governing team of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), they must perform their duties diligently and play a pivotal role in the reform and development of the HKSAR under the executive-led system. They must also respond to the citizens' earnest expectations of LegCo Members through high-quality participation in politics and policy deliberation.

In the afternoon, Members attended a thematic seminar to study the implementation of the holistic approach to national security for improving the standard of social governance. Through analysing various domestic and foreign cases about the risks to national security, Members learnt that when preventing and handling national security risks, risk assessment, organisational mobilisation, unified command, and emergency rescue are all key elements in achieving the overall secure development of society.

Members then attended a thematic seminar on the analysis of the international relations landscape to gain further understanding on the current political turbulence and changes. Members also exchanged views and shared perspectives with the speaker on Hong Kong's roles and responsibilities under the complex and ever-evolving international political landscape at present.

In the evening, Members attended a welcome dinner at the NAG.

Members will continue with the Study Visit programme tomorrow (July 21), which includes attending thematic seminars.

Click here to watch the video highlight of today's Study Visit.

Hong Kong Cinema Shines at 25th New York Asian Film Festival with Record 17 Films Screened

Hong Kong cinema in spotlight at 25th New York Asian Film Festival

Hong Kong cinema is the undisputed star at this year's 25th New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), where a record 17 films will be screened under the "Hong Kong Panorama" banner, presented with the support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (New York ETO) from July 10 to 26 (New York time).

The centrepiece event was the presentation of the NYAFF's Best from the East Award to actor Daniel Wu on July 20 (New York time), ahead of the special screening of "Cold War 1994", honouring a career that began in Hong Kong cinema before extending into Hollywood, television and the director's chair, and bringing with him the discipline, physicality and storytelling instinct for which Hong Kong film is known.

The New York ETO hosted a special reception for Wu and other attending Hong Kong film talents before the award presentation. Speaking at the reception, Director of the New York ETO, Ms Maisie Ho, congratulated Wu for his contributions to Asian cinema and bringing Hong Kong storytelling sensibility through his work across film and television globally.

Ms Ho also highlighted the deep ties between Hong Kong cinema and the NYAFF, noting that Hong Kong films have been a part of the festival's identity since its earliest editions. The New York ETO has supported the festival's "Hong Kong Panorama" since 2009, introducing New York audiences to the actors, directors and screenwriters shaping Hong Kong cinema.

This year's Hong Kong Panorama builds on that legacy, showcasing five North American premieres, alongside numerous special screenings and events, with a number of Hong Kong film talents attending the festival. Ms Ho said the expanded lineup reflects both the creative vitality of Hong Kong's film industry and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government's continued commitment to supporting that industry on the world stage.

Several of this year's films received support and funding from the HKSAR Government, including "Afterpiece" (financed through the Directors' Succession Scheme that pairs seasoned filmmakers with emerging directors), "Bird of Paradise" (a winning film project in the higher education institution group of the 7th First Feature Film Initiative (FFFI)), "Dog Day Evening" (financed by the Film Production Financing Scheme (Relaxation Plan)), and "Gamer Girls" (winning film project in the Higher Education Institution Group of the 6th FFFI).

Hong Kong actress Angela Yuen will receive the NYAFF's Screen International Rising Star Asia Award on July 21 (New York time), underscoring Hong Kong's strong pipeline of talent with international reach. Ms Ho congratulated Yuen for her outstanding performances on screen and on seeing her hard work and talent celebrated in New York.

This year's NYAFF's 2026 Filmmaker in Focus took audiences inside one of the most influential careers in Hong Kong cinema – the prolific and versatile director, Andrew Lau, who reflected on the craft, innovation and lasting impact of his incredible library of works, including NYAFF 2026 featured films "The Storm Riders", "Initial D" and his acclaimed new feature, "The Dumpling Queen".

In addition to Lau, Wu and Yuen, other Hong Kong filmmakers attending this year's NYAFF include actor Yukki Tai; actress Ng Wing-sze; screenwriter Annabelle Li; and directors Veronica Bassetto; Frankie Chung; Pang Ho-cheung, Keane T. K. Wong; Joey Wu; and Phillip Yung.

LegCo Members Enhance Governance Skills and Understanding During National Affairs Study Visit in Beijing

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