Government issues Amber Outbound Travel Alert for France
In view of the latest protest situation in France, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (October 20) issued an amber outbound travel alert (OTA) on France.
Amber outbound travel alert. Photo source: FB image
A Government spokesman said, "The amber OTA signifies signs of threats. Due to the persistent protests that have occurred across many places in France, resulting in clashes and damages, the HKSAR Government advises Hong Kong residents who intend to visit France, or are already there, that they should monitor the situation, exercise caution, attend to personal safety, pay attention to local announcements on the latest situation and avoid large gatherings of people. Residents should avoid all non-essential travel to areas where protests are taking place."
The Security Bureau will continue to closely monitor the situation in France. Any updates will be issued through the media, the Bureau's mobile application and the OTA webpage (www.sb.gov.hk/eng/ota).
The Immigration Department. Photo source: reference image
Hong Kong residents outside Hong Kong who need assistance may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department (ImmD) at (852) 1868, call the 1868 hotline using network data or use the 1868 Chatbot via the ImmD mobile application, send a message to the 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline or the 1868 WeChat assistance hotline, submit an Online Assistance Request Form, or contact local Chinese Embassies.
When travelling outside Hong Kong, residents are encouraged to register their contact details and itinerary via the Registration of Outbound Travel Information service (www.gov.hk/roti) of the ImmD. The information provided will allow the ImmD to disseminate practical information to them through appropriate means, including SMS on mobile phones, in a timely manner when necessary.
SCST congratulates Hong Kong, China athletes on winning nine more medals today in Asian Para Games
The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (October 22) extended her congratulations to swimming athlete Chan Yui-lam on winning a gold medal in Women's 100m Butterfly S14 at the 5th Asian Para Games, bringing the Hong Kong, China delegation its second gold medal of the Games.
Miss Law also congratulated fencing athletes Fan Pui-shan, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee on winning a silver medal in Women's Epee Team; table tennis athletes Lam Yan-yu and Wong Hon-lam on winning a silver medal in Mixed doubles - Class XD20; swimming athlete Lau Chiu-yee on winning a bronze medal in Women's 100m Butterfly S14; swimming athletes Cheung Tsun-lok, Wong Hon-yin, Chan Yui-lam and Lau Chiu-yee on winning a bronze medal in Mixed 4x100m Freestyle S14; table tennis athletes Tong Chi-ming and Wong Yue-ching on winning a bronze medal in Mixed doubles - Class XD14; table tennis athletes Yuen King-shing, Wong Ting-ting, Wan Wai-lok and Wong Pui-kei on winning two bronze medals in Mixed doubles - Class XD22 respectively; and badminton athlete Chu Man-kai on winning a bronze medal in Men's Singles SH6.
Miss Law said, "The Hong Kong, China delegation secured nine more medals today. Competing in the butterfly stroke event today, Chan Yui-lam successfully defended her title and won the gold medal at the Asian Para Games for the third consecutive time, demonstrating her top-tier strength. Her teammate, Lau Chiu-yee, maintained a steady performance to win the bronze medal in the same event and they stood side by side on the podium. The two female athletes later teamed up with Cheung Tsun-lok and Wong Hon-yin to sprint all out in the mixed relay, joining forces to win the bronze medal. Fan Pui-shan, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting and Yu Chui-yee gave their all and fought to the very end, adding a silver medal to the fencing team. The table tennis team delivered stellar performances in the mixed doubles events; Lam Yan-yu, Wong Hon-lam, Tong Chi-ming, Wong Yue-ching, Yuen King-shing, Wong Ting-ting, Wan Wai-lok and Wong Pui-kei demonstrated superb skills and tenacity, capturing one silver and three bronze medals, a total of four medals, in a single day. Chu Man-kai fought hard against his opponent to secure the bronze medal for the badminton team. With the Hong Kong, China delegation continuing to deliver encouraging news of success, we look forward to our athletes keeping up the momentum and achieving good results."
The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won 30 medals, namely two gold, 10 silver and 18 bronze medals, at the Asian Para Games. The newly added nine medals are as follows:
Gold medal
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Swimming: Women's 100m Butterfly S14
Chan Yui-lam
Silver medals
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Fencing: Women's Epee Team
Fan Pui-shan, Lam Ka-man, Tong Nga-ting, Yu Chui-yee
Table Tennis: Mixed doubles - Class XD20
Lam Yan-yu, Wong Hon-lam
Bronze medals
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Swimming: Women's 100m Butterfly S14
Lau Chiu-yee
Swimming: Mixed 4x100m Freestyle S14
Cheung Tsun-lok, Wong Hon-yin, Chan Yui-lam, Lau Chiu-yee
Table Tennis: Mixed doubles - Class XD14
Tong Chi-ming, Wong Yue-ching
Table Tennis: Mixed doubles - Class XD22
Yuen King-shing, Wong Ting-ting
Wan Wai-lok, Wong Pui-kei
Badminton: Men's Singles SH6
Chu Man-kai
