CS speaks at United Nations Human Rights Council plenary meeting

Chief secretary for administration, mr chan kwok-ki, delivers remarks on hong kong's prosperity and stability at un human rights council meeting in geneva.

The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, attended and spoke at the plenary meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 4 (Geneva time). The meeting discussed and formally adoptedthe review report on China, which includes contents about the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of the Council.

Mr Chan, as Deputy Head of China's delegation, attended the meeting together with officials of the HKSAR Government as members of China's delegation. Following are the remarks delivered by him at the meeting:

Mr President,

A few days ago, we celebrated the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Since our return to the motherland, the principle of "one country, two systems" has been the cornerstone of our long-term prosperity and stability.

In March this year, with overwhelming support from the public and our Legislative Council, we finally fulfilled our constitutional duty to enact local legislation to safeguard national security. Our people no longer need to worry about the return of the days of violence and destruction. They can reclaim their peaceful and prosperous way of living, and can fully enjoy their legitimate rights and freedoms as guaranteed by the Constitution and the Basic Law.

Our economy is growing and is as vibrant as ever. With the rule of law, a highly efficient market, a clean government, a free flow of capital, talent, information and goods, as well as an international lifestyle, Hong Kong has everything it takes to be a world-class city. Since late 2022, our talent admission schemes have attracted over 320 000 applications from all over the world, serving as a clear vote of confidence in the city's bright future.

At the same time, we spare no efforts in fostering a caring and inclusive society. Through targeted policies, we continuously promote the welfare of the elderly, children and women, as well as the rights of local and imported workers alike.

Mr President, with our country's strong support and the unique advantages of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong will continue to go from strength to strength as one of the world’s best cities to live in.

Thank you.

CS speaks at United Nations Human Rights Council plenary meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Legco meeting on july 10 to resume second reading debates on various bills, address member motions, and present reports on icac activities.

The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (July 10) at 11am in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, the Second Reading Debates on the Dentists Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 and the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Bill will resume. If the Bills are supported by Members and receive their Second Reading, they will stand committed to the committee of the whole Council. After the committee of the whole Council has completed consideration of the Bills and their reports are adopted by the Council, the Bills will be set down for the Third Reading.

Meanwhile, the Fire Safety (Buildings) (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Shipping Legislation (Use of Fuels and Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bills will be adjourned.

On Members' motions, Mr Dennis Leung will move a motion on developing local vocational and professional education and training. The motion is set out in Appendix 1. Mr Lee Chun-keung, Mr Rock Chen and Mr Tang Fei will move separate amendments to Mr Leung's motion.

Mr Tony Tse will move a motion on actively developing land and optimizing land use to promote the development of the economy and industries. The motion is set out in Appendix 2. Mr Louis Loong, Mr Stanley Ng, Ms Chan Yuet-ming, Mr Lau Kwok-fan, Ms Carmen Kan, Mr Andrew Lam and Dr Hoey Simon Lee will move separate amendments to Mr Tse's motion.

During the meeting, Mr Martin Liao and Mr Steven Ho will present the "Independent Commission Against Corruption, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China Annual Report 2023 and Reports of ICAC Advisory Committees" and the "ICAC Complaints Committee Annual Report 2023" respectively, and address the Council.

Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies.

The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo Website (www.legco.gov.hk). Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting via the "Webcast" system on the LegCo Website. To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, members of the public may call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve seats.

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