Brussels ETO Brings Hong Kong's Cinematic Memories Back to Life at Spain Moving Images Festival

Brussels ETO brings Hong Kong's cinematic memories back to life at Spain Moving Images Festival

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) joins hands with the Film Development Fund and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) to support the screening of Hong Kong films at the ninth Spain Moving Images Festival (SMIFest), which is currently taking place in Madrid, Spain, from September 3 to October 18 (Madrid time).

SMIFest features a special programme on Hong Kong's "Neon Years", showcasing 10 classic Hong Kong films from 1980 to 1999. The selected films are "A Better Tomorrow", "Boat People", "City on Fire", "Comrades: Almost a Love Story", "Fallen Angels", "Made in Hong Kong", "My Heart is That Eternal Rose", "The Killer", "Throw Down" and "Twin Dragons".

The Brussels ETO hosted a networking reception on October 7 (Madrid time), which brought together members of the international film and cultural communities. Speaking at the reception, Assistant Representative of the Brussels ETO Mr Paul Leung praised the remarkable achievements of Hong Kong cinema in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as its lasting legacy and influence on the global film landscape.

Mr Leung also highlighted the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's continuous efforts to promote the film industry and the new initiatives to support its development just announced in the 2026 Policy Address by the Chief Executive, such as the "Film + Tourism" promotion. In addition, the Support Unit for Non-local Film Productions of CCIDA will provide one-stop services for overseas film crews filming in Hong Kong. He concluded by inviting the audience to stay tuned for more Hong Kong movies inspired by the city's unique culture in the coming years.

SMIFest is Madrid's premier festival dedicated to Asian audiovisual experimentation, art-house cinema and video art. It promotes emerging filmmakers and artists from China, Japan, South Korea, India and Southeast Asia, alongside retrospectives of pioneering and classic works.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels supports the screening of Hong Kong films at the ninth Spain Moving Images Festival, which is currently taking place in Madrid, Spain, from September 3 to October 18 (Madrid time). Photo shows guests attending the screening of "Comrades: Almost a Love Story". Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (Brussels ETO) supports the screening of Hong Kong films at the ninth Spain Moving Images Festival, which is currently taking place in Madrid, Spain, from September 3 to October 18 (Madrid time). Photo shows guests attending a networking reception hosted by the Brussels ETO after a screening. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Notice on the Official Opening and Operation of the Huanggang Port

The following is a notice jointly issued by the Security Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government today (October 9):

The new Huanggang Port, Photo source: reference image

Pursuant to the "Official Reply of the State Council concerning the Agreement on the Commissioning of the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area and Related Extended Areas", the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area and Related Extended Areas were commissioned beginning at 00:00 hours of July 31, 2026, and are subject to the jurisdiction of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) in accordance with the laws of the HKSAR. The official opening date is to be determined by the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong.

The new Huanggang Port, Photo source: reference image

Acceptance inspection of the new port building of the Huanggang Port has been completed. Following the completion of a series of system tests, trials and emergency drills by both Hong Kong and Shenzhen, it has been confirmed that the port is ready for opening. As agreed by the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong, the Huanggang Port will officially open and commence operation at 6:30 am of October 12, 2026, providing 24-hour clearance services for passengers and passenger vehicles. At the same time, passenger clearance services between the temporary port building of the Huanggang Port in Shenzhen and the Lok Ma Chau Control Point in Hong Kong will be suspended.

The new Huanggang Port, Photo source: reference image