Hong Kong Showcases Digital Entertainment at China International Comics Festival Expo 2023 in Guangzhou.

CCIDA sponsors industry participation in China International Comics Festival Expo

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau sponsored the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association to lead an industry delegation to participate in the China International Comics Festival Expo (CICF Expo) held in Guangzhou from today (October 2) to October 5. The Hong Kong Pavilion is set up at the CICF Expo to showcase art toys, games, animation, comics, as well as merchandise and spin-offs derived from cultural intellectual properties (IPs), fully demonstrating the creative capabilities and commercial potential of Hong Kong's digital entertainment industry.

This marks the second consecutive year that CCIDA sponsors the project, with a total of 16 Hong Kong enterprises participating this year. The Hong Kong Pavilion, themed "Designer Toy, Game, Animation and Comics", features a range of immersive and interactive experiences, including stage interactions with original IP characters, game demos, and live drawing sessions by renowned comic artists. The pavilion also introduces for the first time a smart guide system to enhance visitors' experience, allowing them to easily access information on company profiles, project backgrounds, creative concepts and key highlights. By participating in the CICF Expo, the Hong Kong industry not only showcases its diverse creative capabilities but also actively promotes its works to the Greater Bay Area, bridging creative resources and achieving complementary industrial strengths between the Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland markets.

As one of the most prestigious and influential animation and game exhibitions in the Greater Bay Area, the CICF Expo is expected to showcase over 1 000 brands with over 7 000 types of merchandise this year, attracting over 450 000 visits and interactive engagements on-site. For more information about the CICF Expo and the Hong Kong Pavilion, please visit www.cicfexpo.comand www.hkdea.org.

CCIDA sponsors industry participation in China International Comics Festival Expo Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CCIDA sponsors industry participation in China International Comics Festival Expo Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China Football Team on winning championship in FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup 2026 (Division 2)

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 3) extended her congratulations to Hong Kong, China Football Team on winning championship in the FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup 2026 (Division 2).

Miss Law said, "The Hong Kong, China Football Team advanced to today's final after winning both group-stage matches, with nearly 32 000 fans in attendance to cheer them on. With the players' relentless drive and the fans' boundless passion, the Hong Kong team defeated Cambodia 2-0 at Kai Tak Stadium, clinching the title of a FIFA-organised cup competition for the first time. The Hong Kong team demonstrated excellence in both attack and defence throughout, delivering an outstanding performance on the pitch. While benefiting from home advantage, they also fully showcased the Hong Kong football team's fighting spirit and professionalism."

She continued, "Over the past week, several Southeast Asian national teams gathered in Hong Kong to compete. I hope this mega event has brought local fans and visiting tourists a top-tier spectator experience, while also showcasing to the world Hong Kong's unique appeal as a capital of international sports events. The Government will continue to give full support to the development of local football and actively align with the national policy direction of promoting the 'three major ball games'. I look forward to the Hong Kong football team achieving further success in upcoming competitions and further fostering a culture of football enthusiasm in Hong Kong."

The FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup 2026 (Division 2) is supported by the Government's "M" Mark System and is an influential major international sports event.