Hong Kong Customs detects suspected case of illegal importing of animals (2)
Hong Kong Customs today (September 23) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals at the Heung Yuen Wai Control Point. Two suspected illegally imported live cats with a total estimated market value of about $3,500 were seized.
Customs officers today intercepted a 66-year-old incoming local male passenger at the Arrival Hall of the said Control Point. Upon examination, two suspected illegally imported live cats were seized from his personal belongings, and he was subsequently arrested. The case has been handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up investigation.
Customs reminds the public that importing animals into Hong Kong without a valid permit is an offence.
Under the Rabies Regulation, any person found guilty of illegally importing animals, carcasses or animal products is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for one year.
Hong Kong Customs today (September 23) detected a suspected case of illegal importing of animals at the Heung Yuen Wai Control Point. Two suspected illegally imported live cats with a total estimated market value of about $3,500 were seized. Photo shows the suspected illegally imported live cats seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL attends APEC Transportation Ministers' Meeting and Global Sustainable Transport Forum
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, today (September 23) concluded her two-day visit to Beijing, during which she attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Ministers' Meeting and the Global Sustainable Transport Forum to exchange views with transport ministers and delegates from various countries and regions on a broad range of issues.
At the APEC Transportation Ministers' Meeting yesterday (September 22), Ms Chan briefed delegates from various countries and regions on the policy measures relating to maritime, logistics, aviation and transport infrastructure as set out in the newly released Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address. She also highlighted Hong Kong's latest developments in smart mobility, including the application of AI technologies and big data analytics to gauge real-time traffic information and formulate contingency plans, as well as the advancement of autonomous driving towards driverless operation and commercialisation.
Ms Chan also exchanged views with other participants at the Ministers' Forum of the Global Sustainable Transport Forum yesterday afternoon on various issues including global developments, governance, and deepening of co-operation in sustainable transport. During her stay in Beijing, she held bilateral meetings with the Minister of Transport, Malaysia, Mr Loke Siew Fook, and the Deputy Minister of Construction of Vietnam, Mr Le Anh Tuan, to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration and exchange views on issues of mutual concern.
Ms Chan said, "Hong Kong is striving to enhance the efficiency of our transport network and infrastructure through technology empowerment. The exchanges with ministers and delegates from various countries and regions not only allow us to share our experiences in technology applications and green transport transformation, but also enable us to jointly map out a more efficient, greener and more sustainable transport ecosystem. As an international aviation hub and maritime centre, Hong Kong will continue to leverage our core advantages in efficiency, diversity and internationalisation to strengthen regional connectivity in constructing a smarter, safer and greener transport and logistics network."
In the evening, she visited the "Hong Kong Momentum - Connect, Collaborate, Create the Future" thematic exhibition held by the Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing. Featuring dedicated zones on Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address with multimedia displays and interactive experiences, the exhibition showcases Hong Kong's strategic positioning as well as development directions and opportunities under the National 15th Five-Year Plan.
Together with the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Vic Yau, and the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Ms Clara Wong, Ms Chan called on the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) this morning to meet with Deputy Administrator of the CAAC Ms Liang Nan to keep her updated on Hong Kong's latest developments in aviation, including the objectives and policies in relation to aviation developments in Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the 2026 Policy Address, and to discuss various measures including Hong Kong's active integration into the national strategy of "Trunk-Branch Connectivity, Whole-Network Linkage", enhancing the connectivity between Mainland cities and international destinations, consolidating the world-leading position of Hong Kong's air cargo industry, promoting the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel, as well as the low-altitude economy.
Ms Chan and the delegation concluded their visit and departed for Hong Kong this afternoon.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan (right) visiting the "Hong Kong Momentum - Connect, Collaborate, Create the Future" thematic exhibition held by the Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing last night (September 22). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan visiting the "Hong Kong Momentum - Connect, Collaborate, Create the Future" thematic exhibition held by the Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing last night (September 22). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan (left) with the Deputy Minister of Transport, Thailand, Mr Siripong Angkasakulkiat (right), on the sidelines of the Ministers' Forum of Global Sustainable Transport Forum yesterday (September 22). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan (right) with the Deputy Minister of Transportation, Indonesia, Mr Komjen. Pol. (Purn) Drs. Suntana (left), on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation Ministers' Meeting yesterday (September 22). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan (left) meeting with the Deputy Minister of Construction, Vietnam, Mr Le Anh Tuan (right), yesterday (September 22), to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration and exchange views on issues of mutual concern. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan (left) meeting with the Minister of Transport, Malaysia, Mr Loke Siew Fook (right), yesterday (September 22), to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration and exchange views on issues of mutual concern. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation Ministers' Meeting in Beijing on September 22. Photo shows the Minister of Transport, Mr Liu Wei (front row, left), and Ms Chan (front row, right) exchanging after the meeting. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan (third right) attending the Ministers' Forum of Global Sustainable Transport Forum yesterday (September 22) to exchange views with other participants on various issues including global developments, governance, and deepening of co-operation in sustainable transport. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan (front row, first right) attending the Ministers' Forum of Global Sustainable Transport Forum yesterday (September 22) to exchange views with other participants on various issues including global developments, governance, and deepening of co-operation in sustainable transport. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation Ministers' Meeting in Beijing on September 22. Photo shows participating ministers and delegates including the Minister of Transport, Mr Liu Wei (front row, seventh right), and Ms Chan (front row, third right) after the meeting. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation Ministers’ Meeting in Beijing on September 22. Photo shows Ms Chan briefing delegates from various countries and regions on the policy measures relating to maritime, logistics, aviation and transport infrastructure as set out in the newly released Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation Ministers’ Meeting in Beijing on September 22. Photo shows Ms Chan (second right) briefing delegates from various countries and regions on the policy measures relating to maritime, logistics, aviation and transport infrastructure as set out in the newly released Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan (left) calling on the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) this morning (September 23) to meet with Deputy Administrator of the CAAC Ms Liang Nan (right) to discuss aviation developments and policies including Hong Kong's active integration into the national strategy of "Trunk-Branch Connectivity, Whole-Network Linkage". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Beijing on September 22 and 23. Photo shows Ms Chan (fifth left) calling on the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) this morning (September 23) to meet with Deputy Administrator of the CAAC Ms Liang Nan (fifth right) to keep her updated on Hong Kong's latest developments in aviation. The Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Vic Yau (fourth left), and the Director-General of Civil Aviation, Ms Clara Wong (third left), also attended the meeting. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
