Chief Executive John Lee attended the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, Peru, where he exchanged views with leaders of other economies. This year, APEC adopted the theme “Empower. Include. Grow”. As such, Mr Lee and other participants discussed issues including trade and investment for inclusive and interconnected growth, innovation and digitalisation…
Earlier this month, hundreds of students of a primary school in Tin Shui Wai enjoyed an entertaining performance by a local drama troupe in the school hall. However, it was no ordinary play. It carried a significant message beneath the lightheartedness, as it was a production by the Intellectual Property Department. Interactive drama…
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today condemned the so-called “Lai Chee-ying’s overseas international legal team” for once again spreading misinformation and making smearing remarks about the inmate’s custodial arrangements and his case involving the National Security Law. In a press statement, the Hong Kong SAR Government said it noticed the “international legal…
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today strongly disapproved of and rejected the recent biased and misleading remarks made by some foreign governments, politicians, officials and the media on the city’s work in safeguarding national security and Lai Chee-ying’s case. It urged that foreign individuals and entities should respect Hong Kong’s judicial system, and should…
Chief Executive John Lee made great headway while visiting Lima, Peru, as he participated in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities, witnessed the signing of a free trade agreement between Hong Kong and Peru, and met top officials of Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. Yesterday morning, Mr Lee joined the APEC Leaders’ Informal Dialogue with Guests.…
Hong Kong and Peru signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Lima, Peru, on November 15. In the witness of Chief Executive John Lee and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Algernon Yau and Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade…
Chief Executive John Lee started his visit programme to Lima, Peru. Yesterday, he received President Xi Jinping who arrived to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting and visit Peru. Mr Lee then called on a firm specialising in alpaca fibres to learn about its development history, product features and Asia…
Chief Executive John Lee today expressed his gratitude to the Legislative Council for passing the motion of thanks in respect of the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address. Mr Lee said the Policy Address titled “Reform for Enhancing Development & Building Our Future Together” proposes over 600 policy measures in various areas, deepening the reforms…
The Government today announced the launch of a retail infrastructure bond for subscription by Hong Kong residents. The target issuance size of the bond is $20 billion, with each lot offered at $10,000 and a tenor of three years. Interest will be paid semi-annually at a rate linked to inflation in Hong Kong, subject…
The Labour & Welfare Bureau today published the Report on 2023 Manpower Projection, which indicated that Hong Kong is expected to face a manpower shortage of 180,000 by 2028. Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun told a press conference this afternoon that the local labour force in 2023 was 3.5 million, while labour…