CSC and OCMFA Host Talk on "Telling Good Stories of China and Enhancing the Country's Soft Power" in Hong Kong

Civil Service College holds talk on "Telling Good Stories of China and Enhancing the Country's Soft Power"

The Civil Service College (CSC) today (July 30) held a talk in the series on the country's foreign affairs jointly with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (OCMFA) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). The talk was delivered by Spokesperson and Deputy Director General of the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Mr Lin Jian. The theme of the talk was "Telling Good Stories of China and Enhancing the Country's Soft Power".

Addressing the talk, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said that this year marks the beginning of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan. Under the "one country, two systems" principle, Hong Kong possesses the distinctive advantages of having strong support from the motherland and close connection with the world. It serves as an important window for the international community to observe China, and a key bridge for cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world, playing a pivotal role in reinforcing connectivity.

Mrs Yeung added that HKSAR civil servants, in their respective positions, should make good use of their language capabilities and cultural backgrounds to help enhance the country's international influence and tell China's stories well to people around the world, thereby fulfilling civil servants' unique and important role.

About 400 participants, including the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, Under Secretaries and Political Assistants, as well as civil servants in the directorate and senior ranks attended the talk at the Central Government Offices today.

The CSC and the OCMFA have been jointly organising this series of talks on the country's foreign affairs since late 2021. The series invites relevant officials of the MFA to speak on various topics, with a view to enhancing civil servants' international perspective, awareness of national security and holistic views.

The Civil Service College (CSC) today (July 30) held a talk in the series on the country's foreign affairs, jointly with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, on the theme of "Telling Good Stories of China and Enhancing the Country's Soft Power". Photo shows (from left) the Deputy Head of the CSC, Ms Janice Tam; the speaker of the talk, Spokesperson and Deputy Director General of the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Lin Jian; the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung; and the Head of the CSC, Mr Oscar Kwok. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Service College today (July 30) held a talk in the series on the country's foreign affairs, jointly with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, on the theme of "Telling Good Stories of China and Enhancing the Country's Soft Power". Photo shows the speaker of the talk and Spokesperson and Deputy Director General of the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Lin Jian answering questions at the interaction session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Service College today (July 30) held a talk in the series on the country's foreign affairs, jointly with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, on the theme of "Telling Good Stories of China and Enhancing the Country's Soft Power". Photo shows the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, delivering a speech at the talk. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Service College today (July 30) held a talk in the series on the country's foreign affairs, jointly with the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, on the theme of "Telling Good Stories of China and Enhancing the Country's Soft Power". Photo shows Spokesperson and Deputy Director General of the Department of Press, Communication and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Lin Jian delivering the talk. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Preliminary Report and Public Notice on Airbus A330-343 passenger aircraft accident released

The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) today (July 31) released the Preliminary Report and Public Notice PLR-2026-02 on an accident involving an Airbus A330-343 passenger aircraft operated by Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (registration mark B-HLQ) on July 3, 2026. The aircraft was arriving at Hong Kong from Narita, Japan. While on approach to the South Runway of Hong Kong International Airport, the crew decided to initiate a go-around to position for another landing, during which the bottom of the fuselage in the tail area was damaged after contacting the runway. The aircraft eventually returned for a normal landing on the North Runway.

A spokesperson for the AAIA said that the Preliminary Report has been published to provide factual information established in the investigation's early-evidence collection phase to both the aviation industry and general public in a timely manner, and should be regarded as tentative. The full report is available for download from the AAIA webpage (www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/eng/investigation_reports/index.html).

"The investigation team is conducting a detailed analysis of the data and information collected in order to determine the circumstances and causes of this occurrence with a view to preventing a recurrence in conjunction with identifying areas for further investigation or lines of inquiry to follow up," the spokesperson said.

The AAIA, an independent investigation authority formed under the Transport and Logistics Bureau, is responsible for the investigation of civil aircraft accidents and incidents in accordance with the Hong Kong Civil Aviation (Investigation of Accidents) Regulations (Cap. 448B) and with reference to the International Civil Aviation Organization's standards.

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