SEE Concludes Visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang, Learning About Latest Technologies in Green Economy Development

SEE concludes visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, concluded his visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang today (August 19).

Mr Tse first visited Shanghai Tower in the Pudong New Area yesterday (August 18) morning. He was briefed on the technology adopted by the skyscraper, such as ice storage and geothermal heat pumps, which enhance its overall energy efficiency and put green building into practice.

He then visited the Superconductivity Engineering Demonstration Project display centre of the State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company, where he learned about its research and practical experiences in developing superconducting power transmission technology. The staff of the centre presented an overview of the 35 kV Superconducting Cable Demonstration Project.

On the afternoon of the same day, Mr Tse visited the Qiantan Smart Substation and the Wujiaochang Underground Substation in Yangpu District to learn more about the latest technology in power transmission and electricity grid management.

Before departing for Hong Kong today, Mr Tse, together with Hong Kong students participating in the "Green Dreams Come True: HK Electric Green Energy, Innovation, Technology and Cultural Study Tour", visited the "Two Mountains" scenic area in Anji County, Zhejiang Province. The village Yucun in that area is where President Xi Jinping, during his tenure in Zhejiang, first mentioned the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets".

Yucun's economy used to rely primarily on mining and cement plants, which severely damaged the ecological environment and made economic development increasingly difficult. Guided by the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets", through ecological conservation and the promotion of rural green transition, Yucun successfully found a new path towards sustainable development. Mr Tse expressed his hope that the students will gain an understanding of the practical implementation of the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" through the site visit.

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, continued his visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang. Photo shows Mr Tse (second right) and Hong Kong students participating in the "Green Dreams Come True: HK Electric Green Energy, Innovation, Technology and Cultural Study Tour" being briefed on the conservation and greening work of the village Yucun at the "Two Mountains" scenic area in Anji County of Zhejiang Province today (August 19). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, continued his visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang. Photo shows Mr Tse visiting the "Two Mountains" scenic area in Anji County of Zhejiang Province today (August 19), with Hong Kong students participating in the "Green Dreams Come True: HK Electric Green Energy, Innovation, Technology and Cultural Study Tour". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, continued his visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang. Photo shows Mr Tse (second left) visiting the Superconductivity Engineering Demonstration Project display centre of the State Grid Shanghai Municipal Electric Power Company yesterday (August 18), and being briefed on the superconducting power transmission technology. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, continued his visit to Shanghai and Zhejiang. Photo shows Mr Tse (right) visiting Shanghai Tower in the Pudong New Area yesterday (August 18), and being briefed on the technology adopted by the skyscraper to put green building into practice. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs arrests financial manager and administrative manager of beauty company

Hong Kong Customs conducted an enforcement operation today (August 19) to combat unfair trade practices by beauty companies. An investigation was launched into a retailer suspected of engaging in aggressive commercial practices when selling skincare products and beauty devices. During the operation, a financial manager and an administrative manager of the company involved were arrested for suspected violations of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (the Ordinance). The investigation is ongoing, and the possibility of further arrests is not ruled out.

Hong Kong Customs, Photo source: reference image

Customs once again appeals to customers who suspect they have been subjected to such unfair trade practices to contact Customs as soon as possible.

Customs reminds traders that they must comply with the requirements of the Ordinance, and advises consumers to patronize reputable merchants. Consumers should remain calm before purchasing services or products. If they do not fully understand the product details and prices, or do not wish to make a purchase, they should firmly refuse to sign any sales documents or make any payments.

The beauty company implicated in the case, Photo source: threads image

Under the Ordinance, any trader who uses harassment, coercion, or undue influence to restrict or impair a consumer's freedom of choice or conduct, thereby causing the consumer to make a transactional decision, commits the offense of aggressive commercial practices. Upon conviction, the maximum penalty is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.

Customs has always attached great importance to consumer rights protection and has zero tolerance for unfair trade practices, pledging to continue its stringent enforcement action against unscrupulous traders.

Members of the public who encounter unfair trade practices or suspect a trader has violated the Ordinance should report it as soon as possible by calling the Customs' 24-hour hotline at 182 8080, or via the crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or the online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

The beauty company implicated in the case, Photo source: threads image