LegCo Transport Delegation Explores Beijing's Ride-Hailing and Smart Transport Innovations

2026-09-03 23:22 Last Updated At：23:38

LegCo Panel on Transport visits ride-hailing service and smart transport in Beijing

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LegCo Panel on Transport visits ride-hailing service and smart transport in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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LegCo Panel on Transport visits ride-hailing service and smart transport in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The delegation of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport continued its duty visit in Beijing today (September 3) to understand the daily operational models of local ride-hailing platform and the latest developments of smart transport management.

In the morning, the delegation first visited the headquarters of Didi Chuxing to gain a better understanding of daily operation and management of its ride-hailing platform and to observe its service workflow. During the visit, Members exchanged views with its representatives on issues such as the regulation of ride-hailing services, vehicle fleet size controls and platform fee structure, with a view to assisting the Administration in refining the point-to-point transport services in Hong Kong.

In the afternoon, the delegation went to Tongzhou District to examine the Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and its overall planning and construction, including the Integrated Transportation Hub, which was commissioned late last year and is now known as Beijing Tongzhou Station. As Asia's largest underground integrated transport hub, it adopts a development pattern that integrates an underground transport hub with above-ground urban development. The station connects four railway networks including high-speed rail, subway and intercity railways, connecting Beijing's two airports, Tangshan City, new areas in Tianjin and Hebei. Its design allows citizens to complete transfers within a short period of time.

The delegation then visited the Beijing Municipal Transportation Operations Coordination Center to receive a briefing from its representatives on the new-generation transport operation command and dispatch system, as well as the application of big data. Members learnt that as the “strongest brain” of the capital’s transport, the Center monitors real-time traffic conditions through video surveillance and big data analysis, assisting the government in providing travel information and issuing early alerts during major events and emergencies.

In addition, the delegation met with the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport to learn about the latest developments in local transport facilities and road planning, promoting smart transport, and formulating transport regulatory frameworks. Both sides engaged in an in-depth exchange on matters such as road planning and urban transport management to draw on each other’s experience.

In the evening, the delegation visited the headquarters of Sinotrans Limited to learn about developments in shipping agency operations, freight transportation, as well as smart and innovative logistics system and services.

The delegation will continue its duty visit in Beijing tomorrow (September 4).

A total of 13 members and non-members of the Panel on Transport participated in the duty visit. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, also led a government delegation to join the duty visit.

Hong Kong Fashion Fest 2026 Celebrates Designers and Sustainable Innovation in Fashion Industry

Third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest continues fashion momentum by presenting "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026" and "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026"

Spearheaded and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the third edition of Hong Kong Fashion Fest continued the momentum by presenting two flagship programmes today (September 3), namely, "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026" and "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026". This brought together global fashion industry leaders and emerging Asian design talent to further consolidate Hong Kong's position as a fashion design hub in Asia.

Organised by the Hong Kong Fashion Council, the "Hong Kong Fashion Fest Gala 2026" gathered leaders from local, Asian, and international fashion industries. Centred on fashion, culture and creative exchanges, this year's Gala featured the "10 Asian Designers to Watch Fashion Show and Award Presentation Ceremony", which honoured outstanding designers from across Asia for their refined craftsmanship and distinctive aesthetic vision. The cross-cultural showcase highlighted Hong Kong's important position as an Asian fashion hub and an international creative capital.

Officiating and speaking at the Gala, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, said that the event successfully gathered guests from Hong Kong and beyond to witness the unique pulse of Hong Kong fashion and the East-meets-West synergy. With continued support from the Government, Hong Kong Fashion Fest has entered its third edition, as the local creative ecosystem thrives and fashion design emerges as a driving force. She noted that the "10 Asian Designers to Watch Fashion Show" demonstrated fashion's unique ability to resonate with and connect people across cultures. She congratulated the 10 awarded designers, and invited everyone to immerse themselves in the array of fashion events taking place across the city these two weeks.

Organised by the Clothing Industry Training Authority as one of the leading sustainable fashion events in Asia, "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026" adopted the theme "Code the Fashion Forward" this year, bringing together global fashion groups, innovation pioneers, international environmental organisations, and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, innovative technologies, and solutions in sustainable fashion, and to explore the future development and possibilities of the industry. The "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026 - Hong Kong Exhibition" is also being held with free admission at Jardine House in Central from today to September 14, showcasing sustainable design works created by 20 local fashion designers.

Addressing the Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026 International Conference, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, remarked that "Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2026" was once again one of the flagship programmes of Hong Kong Fashion Fest, and had become a leading platform for industry practitioners to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and advance sustainable fashion. He added that this year's theme was both timely and thought-provoking, emphasising that technology should not only drive business growth, but also help the industry move towards greater sustainability.

For details of the two flagship programmes and more information on Hong Kong Fashion Fest, please visit hongkongfashionfest.com, and follow the official social media channels.

LegCo Transport Delegation Explores Beijing's Ride-Hailing and Smart Transport Innovations

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