Government Laboratory signs amended Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation with National Institute of Metrology, China
The Government Laboratory (GL) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the National Institute of Metrology, China (NIM) today (October 22) signed an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation in Beijing, with the aim of further deepening exchanges and co-operation between the two parties in the field of metrology, and enhancing their capabilities and expertise in chemistry and related measurement disciplines.
NIM is the nation's highest research facility of measurement science, and a national statutory authority in the field of metrology. The GL, as the designated institute representing Hong Kong, China in the field of chemical metrology, has been disseminating traceability of chemical measurements to local laboratories, thereby enhancing the reliability and accuracy of chemical testing results within the testing sector.
The MOU on Cooperation was signed by the Government Chemist, Dr Cheung Tsz-chun, and the Director General of NIM, Dr Li Wentao. According to the MOU on Cooperation, both sides will continue to deepen exchanges in the fields of chemistry and related metrology disciplines, and foster a long-term partnership.
Dr Cheung said, "As the country is fully implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan, metrology, as a vital foundation for scientific and technological innovation and high-quality development, faces higher expectations and greater opportunities. Through this MOU on Cooperation, the GL looks forward to strengthening communication, deepening personnel exchanges and capability building, and jointly enhancing metrological capabilities to support and serve the high-quality development of the country and the region."
The GL delegation yesterday (October 21) and today also engaged in detailed exchanges with NIM scientific experts, visited scientific facilities at NIM's Changping Campus and Hepingli Campus, and gained an understanding of the production process and approval procedures for Reference Materials.
The delegation of the Government Laboratory of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region visited laboratory facilities on the Changping Campus of the National Institute of Metrology, China in Beijing yesterday (October 21). Photo shows the Government Chemist, Dr Cheung Tsz-chun (right), being briefed by a laboratory staff member on the equipment and technical capabilities of the laboratory facilities. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The delegation of the Government Laboratory (GL) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region discussed with the National Institute of Metrology, China (NIM) on areas of collaboration in Beijing today (October 22). Photo shows the Government Chemist, Dr Cheung Tsz-chun (seventh left); the Director General of NIM, Dr Li Wentao (centre); delegation members of the GL and the representatives of NIM after the discussion. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Government Laboratory of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the National Institute of Metrology, China (NIM) signed an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation in Beijing today (October 22). Photo shows the Government Chemist, Dr Cheung Tsz-chun (left), and the Director General of NIM, Dr Li Wentao (right), after the signing of the MOU on Cooperation. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Firing practice for November 2026
Firing practice will take place at two military sites, namely the San Wai/Tai Ling Firing Range and the Tsing Shan Firing Range, next month (November).
Red flags or red lamps will be hoisted at the firing areas before and during firing practice. For their safety, people are advised not to enter the firing area.
Following are the dates and times for the firing practice sessions in November 2026:
San Wai/Tai Ling Firing Range
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| November 2 (Monday) November 3 (Tuesday) November 4 (Wednesday) November 5 (Thursday) November 6 (Friday) November 7 (Saturday) November 9 (Monday) November 10 (Tuesday) November 11 (Wednesday) November 12 (Thursday) November 13 (Friday) November 14 (Saturday) November 16 (Monday) November 17 (Tuesday) November 18 (Wednesday) November 19 (Thursday) November 20 (Friday) November 21 (Saturday) November 23 (Monday) November 24 (Tuesday) November 25 (Wednesday) November 26 (Thursday) November 27 (Friday) November 28 (Saturday) November 30 (Monday) | 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm |
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November 21 (Saturday)
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November 27 (Friday)
November 28 (Saturday)
November 30 (Monday)
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| November 2 (Monday) November 3 (Tuesday) November 4 (Wednesday) November 5 (Thursday) November 6 (Friday) November 7 (Saturday) November 9 (Monday) November 10 (Tuesday) November 11 (Wednesday) November 12 (Thursday) November 13 (Friday) November 14 (Saturday) November 16 (Monday) November 17 (Tuesday) November 18 (Wednesday) November 19 (Thursday) November 20 (Friday) November 21 (Saturday) November 23 (Monday) November 24 (Tuesday) November 25 (Wednesday) November 26 (Thursday) November 27 (Friday) November 28 (Saturday) November 30 (Monday) | 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm 8am-9pm |
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November 14 (Saturday)
November 16 (Monday)
November 17 (Tuesday)
November 18 (Wednesday)
November 19 (Thursday)
November 20 (Friday)
November 21 (Saturday)
November 23 (Monday)
November 24 (Tuesday)
November 25 (Wednesday)
November 26 (Thursday)
November 27 (Friday)
November 28 (Saturday)
November 30 (Monday)
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