Secretary for Health to lead delegation to Beijing tomorrow to attend World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026
The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, will lead a delegation to Beijing tomorrow (October 16) to attend the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 to be held for two consecutive days starting from October 17, fostering international exchanges and co-operation in the field of traditional medicine.
During his stay in Beijing, Professor Lo will also meet with senior officials of the National Health Commission, the National Medical Products Administration and the Beijing Municipal Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine to introduce to them the latest developments in various healthcare policies in Hong Kong.
Members of the Hong Kong delegation include the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam, and the Controller-designate for Medical Products Regulation, Mr Li Zili, as well as representatives of the Health Bureau, the Department of Health and the Hospital Authority. The Hospital Chief Executive of The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong, Professor Bian Zhaoxiang, will also join the delegation for the conference.
Professor Lo will return to Hong Kong on October 18. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Health, Dr Cecilia Fan, will be the Acting Secretary for Health.
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Major Sports Events Committee awards "M" Mark status to three events
The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee:
The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded "M" Mark status to the Link Hong Kong Open 2026 (October 22 to 25), the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2026 (October 30 to November 1) and the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2026 (October 31 to November 8).
The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, said today (October 15), "We are very pleased to award 'M' Mark status to these three high-level international sports events. Covering golf, cricket, and tennis, these events will gather world-class players to compete for honours in Hong Kong. From the Fanling Golf Course of the Hong Kong Golf Club and the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, to the exciting showdowns at the Victoria Park Centre Court, these major events fully demonstrate Hong Kong's outstanding capability in hosting diverse international competitions. These events will not only bring extraordinary spectating experiences to local residents and visiting tourists, but also further consolidate Hong Kong's position as an international sports event capital."
The "M" Mark System aims to encourage and help local National Sports Associations and private or non-government organisations to organise more major international sports events and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports events meeting the assessment criteria will be considered for "M" Mark status by the MSEC. Funding support will also be provided to some events. The "M" Mark System aims to promote the development of major sports events, cultivate a sustainable sporting culture, enhance Hong Kong's image as a centre for major international sports events and bring tangible economic benefits to the community.
For details of "M" Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hk.
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