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5 hours ago
- Sport
- RTHK
HK to tell good stories through National Games: CS
HK to tell good stories through National Games: CS Eric Chan has called on clansmen groups to support the National Games. Photo: RTHK Chief Secretary Eric Chan said on Sunday the SAR will tell the world a good Hong Kong story by co-hosting the National Games this year, as well as other major sporting events. He was speaking at a carnival hosted by clansmen associations at Victoria Park. Chan said carnival organisers have set up an interactive stall, encouraging people to exercise more and promoting the major sporting event in November. "The National Games will be co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, further deepening the cooperation and exchanges in different areas among cities in the Greater Bay area," the minister said in a speech. "I'm sure all clansmen organisations will actively take part. The SAR government will work with them to call on more clansmen to support the National Games in various ways." Chan also hailed clansmen groups for promoting patriotism, noting the administration has been supporting their development through the years. "We've sponsored them to engage in various types of culture promotion activities through the Clansmen Culture Promotion Scheme since 2023," he said. "These include hosting hometown markets, school activities, and mainland tours, allowing people of all ages to join. The scheme has achieved great results. "It allows people to learn more about hometown culture, fostering the spirit of loving the country, Hong Kong and the hometowns." Chan went on to say he expects clansmen associations to continue working with the government and contribute to Hong Kong's development.
RTHK
6 hours ago
- Sport
- RTHK
HK to tell good stories through National Games: CS
HK to tell good stories through National Games: CS Eric Chan has called on clansmen groups to support the National Games. Photo: RTHK Chief Secretary Eric Chan said on Sunday the SAR will tell the world a good Hong Kong story by co-hosting the National Games this year, as well as other major sporting events. He was speaking at a carnival hosted by clansmen associations at Victoria Park. Chan said carnival organisers have set up an interactive stall, encouraging people to exercise more and promoting the major sporting event in November. "The National Games will be co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau, further deepening the cooperation and exchanges in different areas among cities in the Greater Bay area," the minister said in a speech. "I'm sure all clansmen organisations will actively take part. The SAR government will work with them to call on more clansmen to support the National Games in various ways." Chan also hailed clansmen groups for promoting patriotism, noting the administration has been supporting their development through the years. "We've sponsored them to engage in various types of culture promotion activities through the Clansmen Culture Promotion Scheme since 2023," he said. "These include hosting hometown markets, school activities, and mainland tours, allowing people of all ages to join. The scheme has achieved great results. "It allows people to learn more about hometown culture, fostering the spirit of loving the country, Hong Kong and the hometowns." The minister went on to say he expects clansmen associations to continue working with the government and contribute to Hong Kong's development.
RTHK
10 hours ago
- Business
- RTHK
Mediation body enhances investors confidence: FS
Mediation body enhances investors confidence: FS Paul Chan says the mediation body helps strengthen Hong Kong's status as an international legal and dispute resolution services centre. File photo: RTHK Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said setting up an international mediation body in Hong Kong helps enhance the city's competitiveness as an international financial, trade and shipping centre. Last week, a total of 33 countries signed the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation at a ceremony held in the SAR. Writing on his blog, Chan said authorities will push forward relevant work at full speed, and strive to put the organisation into operation as early as the end of this year. He said an efficient, fair and trusted dispute resolution mechanism is crucial for promoting more international investment and trade, and it helps boost investor confidence. Chan said Hong Kong has gained trust from different parties under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, and is taking advantage of the SAR's unique role as the only common law jurisdiction within the nation. He added that the mediation body helps strengthen Hong Kong's status as an international legal and dispute resolution services centre in the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, Chan pointed out that Hong Kong's economic and trade ties with Global South countries have been deepening, since Asia's first Saudi Arabia exchange-traded fund was listed in the SAR in 2023. He said Hong Kong has had frequent exchanges with Saudi Arabia's financial market, and that there has been more cooperation with Global South countries on aspects such as innovation and technology, the digital economy and tourism.
RTHK
a day ago
- Sport
- RTHK
High praise given to fencing test event at Kai Tak
High praise given to fencing test event at Kai Tak Ms Leung said the Kai Tak Arena allows athletes to perform better. Photo: RTHK Participants at a fencing competition, that is also a test event for the 15th National Games, gave high praise to the Kai Tak Arena where the tournament is being staged. The two-day Challenge Cups Fencing Championships that kicked off on Saturday features over 500 athletes in the men's and women's épée, foil and sabre competitions. A 16-year-old participant, surnamed Leung, said the Kai Tak Arena is much bigger than the usual venues where fencing competitions are staged. "I think the biggest difference is the atmosphere," she said. "For example, just now spectators were yelling the names of athletes to support them. When we hear that, it will allow us to relax, and we can know that friends are here to support us." She added the lights are also brighter, which allows competitors to see more clearly. A man surnamed Chung and his family were among those watching the event. He told RTHK he was there to support his friend. Chung said all facilities are very new and clean, and the lighting performance that was arranged at the venue provided spectators with an enriching experience. The épée competition was concluded on the same day, while the foil and sabre tournaments will be staged on Sunday.
RTHK
a day ago
- Climate
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Tuen Ng festivities race off to a roaring start
Tuen Ng festivities race off to a roaring start Paddlers battle for glory in a dragon boat race in Sha Tin. Photo: RTHK Revellers erupted in cheers in tandem with the thunderous beat of drums and rhythmic slap of paddles across the city's waterways as dragon boat races ushered in early Tuen Ng Festival celebrations on Saturday with the traditional air of energy and excitement. The Observatory forecasted mainly overcast skies and one or two showers but that didn't dampen the paddlers' passion one drop. 'Are we confident about winning? Yes!," said a race participant in Stanley. "I am not worried about the rain," he said. "That's usual at Tuen Ng Festivals. "It's good for us to experience the 'Dragon Boat Water'.' Another group of paddlers said they had been practicing twice or thrice a week since December in the hope of winning their event. A woman brought her daughter back from the United States specially to watch the races. 'We are so excited because this is our first time, the first time seeing so many boats and so many people,' she said. Crowds also flocked to Tai O and Sha Tin for races, with Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho spotted among the throngs inundating the banks of Shing Mun River. In a Facebook post, Chief Executive John Lee sent his wishes for safety, health and good fortune to people in inviting everyone to watch the dragon boat races to experience the festive Tuen Ng atmosphere. More dragon boat racing action is coming next week, with the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races set to be held at Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade.
