Film Archive to screen 4K digitally restored versions of Stephen Chow's "A Chinese Odyssey" series in support of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
In support of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present the 4K digitally restored versions of "A Chinese Odyssey Part One - Pandora's Box" (1995) and "A Chinese Odyssey Part Two - Cinderella" (1995) at its Cinema on October 25 (Sunday).
Both starring Stephen Chow and directed by Jeff Lau, the legendary comedy films are also two of the HKFA's "100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies". With rich imagination and comedic performances, the films reinterpret the classic novel "Journey to the West" into a story of poignant romance, bringing laughs and tears to the audience.
The 4K digital restoration of the films was made possible in 2025 through the provision of the films' original negatives, Cantonese soundtracks, and subtitle negatives by the copyright owner of the films, Media Asia Film Distribution (HK) Limited, allowing the two classics to be screened with sound and image close to the original theatrical release quality.
The screenings will be accompanied by post-screening talks featuring the special effects director for the films, Andy Ma, and film critic Thomas Shin.
The films are in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Tickets priced at $60 will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from September 26 (Saturday). There is a 20 per cent discount for every purchase of regular-priced tickets of two or more screenings of this programme. For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme enquiries, please call 2739 2139 or visit the website of the HKFA at www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2026/av-day/pe-event-2026-av-day.html.
In 2005, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization designated October 27 of every year as World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. It promotes awareness of the importance of preserving audio-visual documents from the past, which play an integral role in recording local and regional cultures.
In support of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the Hong Kong Film Archive will screen the 4K digitally restored versions of Stephen Chow's "A Chinese Odyssey" series at its Cinema on October 25. Photo shows a film still of "A Chinese Odyssey Part Two - Cinderella" (1995) (4K Digitally Restored Version). (Courtesy of Media Asia Film Distribution (HK) Limited) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
In support of World Day for Audiovisual Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the Hong Kong Film Archive will screen the 4K digitally restored versions of Stephen Chow's "A Chinese Odyssey" series at its Cinema on October 25. Photo shows a film still of "A Chinese Odyssey Part One - Pandora's Box" (1995) (4K Digitally Restored Version). (Courtesy of Media Asia Film Distribution (HK) Limited) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CHP collaborates with private hospitals to enhance infection control measures and tackle antimicrobial resistance
The Infection Control Branch (ICB) of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) under the Department of Health (DH) today (September 24) convened a meeting of the Working Group on Collaboration between the CHP and Private Hospitals on Infection Control (working group) to discuss the Antibiotic Stewardship Programme (ASP) and infection control measures with representatives from private hospitals across Hong Kong. The goal is to jointly combat antimicrobial resistance(AMR).
The Head of the ICB of the CHP, Dr Edmond Ma, said at the meeting that private hospitals are key stakeholders in preventing infectious diseases and combating AMR. AMR surveillance data in private hospitals in 2025 revealed that among all the Staphylococcus aureus strains isolated from clinical specimens, the proportion of methicillin-resistant strains ranged from 9 to 24 per cent. While this is comparable to the corresponding proportions of 2024, the trends still require close monitoring.
"Optimising the use of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, is one of the major strategies for controlling AMR under the Hong Kong Strategy and Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (Action Plan).One of the objectives is to enhance ASP in private hospitals toreduce unnecessary prescriptions and curb the development of AMR," said Dr Ma.
At the meeting, representatives from the CHP and private hospitals exchanged views on the current status and practical implementation of ASP. Drawing on international and local experiences, the representatives focused their discussion on five key elements, including leadership support, monitoring of antibiotic usage, implementing and reporting ASP, and continuous education among healthcare workers. The CHP recommended that private hospitals strengthen their existing ASP in these five key areas to ensure that doctors within the hospital prescribe antibiotics based on scientific evidence and in accordance with patients' needs.
The CHP also reminded doctors at private hospitals that they can refer to the antimicrobialguidelines, IMPACT, which was compiled jointly by the CHP, the Hospital Authority, the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, the Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Medical Association and the Hong Kong Private Hospitals Association. Updated last year, the IMPACT serves as a reference for clinical treatment. It provides medication recommendations for different types of infections, enabling doctors in Hong Kong to prescribe appropriate antimicrobial drugs for inpatients. In addition, the working group held in-depth discussions on infection control measures implemented in hospitals, covering the optimisation of environmental cleaning and disinfection procedures as well as the maintenance of water-supply systems to ensure that the hospital environment effectively reduces the risk of transmission.
"The CHP will continue to hold regular meetings with private hospitals through the working group to strengthen collaboration on infection control and the promotion of appropriate antibiotic use, and to facilitate communication and the sharing of experiences between private hospitals and the public healthcare sector to jointly address the challenges posed by infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance," said Dr Ma.
The CHP set up the working group in 2011, comprising representatives from the CHP and infection control officers from local private hospitals. The group is cochaired by the Head of the ICB and a representative from the private hospital sector. The working group aims to facilitate co-ordination between the CHP and private hospitals on infection control measures and responses to AMR, thereby optimising surveillance and ASP to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics.
Members of the public and healthcare professionals can visit the CHP's website to learn more about AMR and to review the details of the Action Plan (2023-2027).
CHP collaborates with private hospitals to enhance infection control measures and tackle antimicrobial resistance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CHP collaborates with private hospitals to enhance infection control measures and tackle antimicrobial resistance Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
