Radio Television Hong Kong Board of Advisors Chairperson welcomes the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address
The Chairperson of the Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Board of Advisors, Ms Melissa Kaye Pang,welcomed the measures set out in the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address delivered today (September 16) to strengthen RTHK's services. The Policy Address supports RTHK in deepening the application of AI technology and making good use of new media platforms, while continuously broadening strategic co-operation with broadcasters on the Chinese Mainland and in Belt and Road regions, thereby fulfilling its role in policy communications and strengthening its international influence.
Radio Television Hong Kong, Photo source: online image
Ms Pang said, "The National 15th Five-Year Plan sets out a clear strategic direction for extending the reach and influence of Chinese civilisation and telling the good stories of China. Under the overarching direction of this Plan, RTHK, as a government department and Hong Kong's sole public broadcaster, can proactively support the Government in communicating policies and telling the good stories of the nation and Hong Kong through creativity, production capabilities and multimedia distribution channels. The RTHK Board of Advisors will continue to work closely with RTHK management to advise on production strategies, programme quality and development to enable RTHK to fully discharge its public purposes and mission as set out in the RTHK Charter."
To implement the initiatives set out in the Policy Address, RTHK is preparing to launch a new media channel that will operate on social media platforms to deliver diverse content. In addition, RTHK is making preparations to sign Memoranda of Understanding with broadcasters in Shenzhen, Tianjin and Chengdu within this year. RTHK will continue to showcase Hong Kong's unique advantage as a gateway connecting the Mainland and the world through the production of programmes on regional development trends.
The 2026 Policy Address (left) and the Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan (right), Photo by Bastille Post
Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drug cases at airport
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million.
In the first case, during customs clearance of a 61-year-old Mainland female passenger who arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated market value of about $700,000 from her carry-on suitcase. The woman was subsequently arrested.
In the second case, a 29-year-old Mainland male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $750,000 in the shoes worn by him. He was subsequently arrested.
Investigation of the first case is ongoing. The arrested person in the second case has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug and the case will be brought up at the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (September 17).
Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong.
Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million. Photo shows the suspected cocaine seized in the second case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million. Photo shows the suspected cocaine concealed inside the shoes in the second case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (September 15) and today (September 16) detected two drug trafficking cases involving two incoming air passengers at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 3.5 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds and 1kg of suspected cocaine with a total estimated market value of about $1.45 million. Photo shows the suspected cannabis buds seized in the first case. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
