RTHK Signs MOU with Tianjin Haihe Media Group to Enhance Collaboration

RTHK signs MOU with Tianjin Haihe Media Group

The Director of Broadcasting, Ms Angelina Kwan,today (November 4) returned to Hong Kong upon concluding a four-day visit to the Chinese Mainland. During the visit, Ms Kwan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) and Tianjin Haihe Media Group. She also led participants of RTHK's national studies programme to call on the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and met with Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Ms Zhang Dongmei. Ms Kwan additionally visited the National Radio and Television Administration and Beijing Radio and Television Station to explore opportunities for strengthened exchange and co-operation of the two places.

Yesterday (November 3), Ms Kwan and the President of the Tianjin Haihe Media Group,Mr Ma Bo, signed the MOU, which establishes a framework for bilateral collaboration spanning programme resources, talent exchanges, co-operation on platform and copyright licensing, as well as on-ground events. Tianjin Haihe Media Group is a significant regional media entity with operations covering newspapers, radio, television, websites and new media across Tianjin. The partnership will facilitate the distribution of RTHK's quality content to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, while enabling Tianjin Haihe Media Group's premium productions to reach international audiences through RTHK's platforms.

Ms Kwan said that RTHK has to date this year signed MOUs with eight Chinese Mainland and overseas media organisations. By building a growing network of broadcaster partnerships and deepening collaboration on an ongoing basis, RTHK is giving concrete expression to its strategic commitment to leveraging Hong Kong's unique role as a connector between the Chinese Mainland and the wider world, thereby enhancing Hong Kong's international communication capacity and sharing the stories of the nation and Hong Kong on the global stage.

The Director of Broadcasting, Ms Angelina Kwan, today (November 4) returned to Hong Kong upon concluding a four-day visit to the Chinese Mainland. Photo shows Ms Kwan (left) signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the Tianjin Haihe Media Group, Mr Ma Bo (right). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Director of Broadcasting, Ms Angelina Kwan (seventh left), today (November 4) returned to Hong Kong upon concluding a four-day visit to the Chinese Mainland. She led participants of Radio Television Hong Kong's national studies programme to call on the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and met with Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Ms Zhang Dongmei (seventh right). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs holds passing-out parade

Hong Kong Customs held the Passing-out Parade for the 147th Inspector Induction Courses and the 511th-512th Customs Officer Induction Courses at the Hong Kong Customs College today (November 4). Mr Richard Tang officiated at the passing-out parade to inspect nine Probationary Customs Inspectors and 35 Probationary Customs Officers on parade.

Speaking at the passing-out parade, Reviewing Officer Mr Tang said that under Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan, Hong Kong closely adheres to the principle of "leveraging Hong Kong's strengths to serve the country's needs". Building on the bridging role between the Mainland and the world, Hong Kong endeavours to advance the development of the "four centres and one hub" and deepen its integration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). As the core department for external connection and the guardian of the country's gateway, Hong Kong Customs is a vital force of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in carrying out Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan and aligning with national strategies.

He added that the development of control points under the National 15th Five-Year Plan has given Hong Kong Customs a new mission. With the smart upgrade of the Huanggang Port, the implementation of "hard and soft connectivity", the optimisation of customs clearance mechanisms in GBA boundary control points, as well as the advancement of AI, big data and smart equipment, Hong Kong Customs plays an indispensable role in implementing Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan.

Mr Tang encouraged the passing-out officers to uphold loyalty and enforce the law for the people, to keep pace with the times and embrace innovation, and to pass on the torch and remain devoted to the city and country at this critical juncture marked by a new plan and new mission. Noting that national strategies and the opportunities brought by the GBA have opened up a broad arena for Hong Kong, he expressed hope that the passing-out officers would contribute to Hong Kong's high-quality development and long-term stability.

Hong Kong Customs holds passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs holds passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs holds passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs holds passing-out parade Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases