LegCo Members Collaborate with District Councils on Community Development and Local Issues in Wan Chai and Tuen Mun.

LegCo Members meet with members of Wan Chai and Tuen Mun District Councils

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) Members met with the Wan Chai District Council (DC) and Tuen Mun DC members at the LegCo Complex today (October 23). They held in-depth discussions and exchanged views on issues related to community development and people's concern.

During the meeting with the Wan Chai DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including leveraging the commercial and tourism strengths of Wan Chai District through organising featured events to attract visitors, create business opportunities and drive local economic development; enhancing barrier-free facilities and organising leisure, culture and recreational activities while continuously attending to the needs of the elderly in their daily travel and community life to build an elderly-friendly community; as well as elevating the quality of existing public open spaces in the district and expanding promenade areas to provide more leisure venues incorporated with new elements.

LegCo Members will continue to liaise closely with the DC and the Government on issues regarding stimulating the economic development of Wan Chai District, strengthening support for elderly services and creating a friendly living environment, and further developing promenade, with a view to conveying public views.

The meeting was convened by Dr Hoey Simon Lee. A total of 32 Members attended the meeting, including Ms Elizabeth Quat, Mr Shiu Ka-fai, Mr Chan Chun-ying, Mr Stanley Ng, Mr Chau Siu-chung, Dr David Lam, Mr Lam Chun-sing, Ms Nixie Lam, Mr Dennis Leung, Mr Rock Chen, Mr Chan Yung, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Chan Hoi-yan, Ms Joephy Chan, Ms Carmen Kan, Professor Chan Wing-kwong, Mr Aaron Bok, Ms Christine Fong, Mr Chu Lap-wai, Mr Ng Wun-kit, Mr Wu Yingpeng, Dr Webster Ng, Mr Lam Wai-kong, Captain Lothair Lam, Professor Alex Fan, Mr Andrew Fan, Mr Albert Chuang, Mr Jonathan Leung, Mr Ray Wong, Ms Elaine Chik, and Dr Thomas So.

As regards the meeting with the Tuen Mun DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including enhancing local transport facilities and introducing technologies to reduce congestion caused by traffic accidents and facilitate traffic diversion; exploring the positioning and impacts of Lung Kwu Tan reclamation and the re-planning of Tuen Mun West as a "Smart and Green Industrial Port"; and increasing the provision of community facilities, particularly recreational and sports facilities and healthcare services.

LegCo Members will continue to follow up with the DC and the Government on matters relating to the transport planning in Tuen Mun District, the implementation progress of the Lung Kwu Tan reclamation and Tuen Mun West development, and the provision of additional community and recreational facilities. Members will also continue to reflect public views through the relevant Panels.

The meeting was convened by Mr Holden Chow. A total of 33 Members attended the meeting including Dr Chan Han-pan, Ms Elizabeth Quat, Dr Junius Ho, Mr Chan Chun-ying, Mr Chau Siu-chung, Mr Lam Chun-sing, Ms Nixie Lam, Mr Andrew Lam, Mr Dennis Leung, Mr Rock Chen, Mr Chan Yung, Mr Chan Siu-hung, Ms Chan Hoi-yan, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Kingsley Wong, Mr Tang Fei, Ms Christine Fong, Mr Wu Yingpeng, Mr Ken Lee, Captain Lothair Lam, Mr Andrew Yao, Professor Alex Fan, Mr Chan Cho-kwong, Ms Kwok Fu-yung, Mr Albert Chuang, Mr Chong Ho-fung, Mr Jonathan Leung, Mr Ray Wong, Ms Julia Lau, Mr Lau Ka-keung, Professor Michael Ngai and Dr Thomas So.

LegCo Members meet with members of Wan Chai and Tuen Mun District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Members meet with members of Wan Chai and Tuen Mun District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Members meet with members of Wan Chai and Tuen Mun District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LegCo Members meet with members of Wan Chai and Tuen Mun District Councils Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by CS at 10th Anniversary Retitling Banquet of EdUHK

Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, at the 10th Anniversary Retitling Banquet of the Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) today (October 23):

(Director-General of the International Department of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Wang Jian), Dr David Wong (Chairman of the Council of EdUHK), Professor John Lee (President of EdUHK), faculty, staff, students and alumni of the EdUHK, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good evening. It is a great honour to be here with you tonight at this landmark celebration. This evening, we are proud to mark the 10th anniversary of the EdUHK's retitling.

Much more than just a name change, the school's retitling was a big step forward. It opened a bright new chapter for this University and for Hong Kong.

Over the past decade, the EdUHK has evolved into a dynamic, education-focused university with a diversity of academic strengths. It has earned worldwide recognition in many ways.

This year, the QS World University Rankings by Subject ranked EdU seventh in the world and second in Asia. And in the 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings, EdU placed second in Quality Education, one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

When it comes to talent, EdU is showing the way. This year, 73 EdU scholars were named among the World's Top 2% Scientists, a ranking compiled by Stanford University. Since 2018, EdU researchers have won 265 awards at major international invention exhibitions.

These achievements show that EdU leads in quality education, while highlighting its growing impact in sustainable development and academic excellence.

I am also delighted to hear that nearly 50 EdU student athletes and alumni took part in the recent Asian Games. They won 15 medals - two gold and three silver. They helped Hong Kong win a record number of medals at the Asian Games.

Ladies and gentlemen, the National 15th Five-Year Plan, launched earlier this year, supports Hong Kong in better integrating into, and serving, the nation's overall development.

And Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan, launched last month, puts a priority on the integrated development of education, technology and talent.

EdU's development strategy is built on "Education Futures, Diverse Talents". It draws on its traditional strengths, while equipping students with a wide range of skills. I am pleased to say this matches the Government's long-term vision perfectly.

EdU is Hong Kong's leading university for teacher education and lifelong learning, and it is expanding its academic offerings, adding programmes covering psychology, data science, sociology, sports science, new media and other disciplines. All 13 of its Bachelor of Education programmes are now double-degree programmes, giving students – tomorrow's teachers – broader learning opportunities.

The Government is just as committed to creating opportunities. We want Hong Kong to rise as an international education hub. And the Northern Metropolis University Town is our flagship initiative.

The University Town, totalling some 1 000 hectares, will bring together education, technology and talent, driving integrated development among Government, academia, industries, research and investment sectors.

Just as important, the University Town and the larger Northern Metropolis will greatly expand our connectivity with the Greater Bay Area.

In this area, EdU is already moving ahead. This year, it set up the EdUHK Shenzhen Research Institute and the Shenzhen Educational Development Centre. As Dr Wong said a few minutes ago, this is "a historic milestone in EdU's expansion into the Greater Bay Area".

EdU's first decade as a university has built a strong foundation – for its students and teachers, for Hong Kong and our future as an international education hub. I am confident it will create lasting value here in Hong Kong, across the country and around the world.

Once again, a happy 10th anniversary to the EdUHK, and to everyone who has played a part in its remarkable decade of progress. Thank you.

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