CE meets Secretary of CPC Liaoning Provincial Committee
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met the Secretary of the CPC Liaoning Provincial Committee, Mr Hao Peng, at Government House today (August 28) to exchange views on strengthening Hong Kong's co-operation with Liaoning. Also attending the meeting were the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki; the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai; and the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Ms Carol Yip.
Mr Lee welcomed Mr Hao's visit to Hong Kong with his delegation. Noting that the economic and trade relations between Liaoning and Hong Kong have always been close, Mr Lee said that Hong Kong has been the largest source of foreign direct investment in Liaoning Province, with the total investment from Hong Kong enterprises exceeding US$115 billion by the end of 2023. He welcomed more Liaoning enterprises to continue leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages of enjoying strong support of the country and being closely connected to the world under "one country, two systems", and to use Hong Kong as the prime platform for local enterprises to go global and attract foreign investments.
Highlighting that Liaoning Province has a solid foundation for development with steady performance and a positive outlook for economic and social development, while Hong Kong is currently on the new journey of advancement from stability to prosperity, Mr Lee said that the prospects for co-operation between the two places are broad and promising. He added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government values and supports the deepening of exchanges and co-operation between Liaoning and Hong Kong. The Beijing Office and Liaoning Liaison Unit of the HKSAR Government will continue to fully serve as a bridge to promote exchanges in such areas as economic and trade, culture and arts, and youth development between Liaoning and Hong Kong, with a view to jointly making greater contributions to the country's development.
CE meets Secretary of CPC Liaoning Provincial Committee Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (September 14) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.
"The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities," a spokesman for the CHP said.
"Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system," the spokesman explained.
"Infants and children, the elderly, pregnant women, those with chronic illnesses such as heart disease or high blood pressure, outdoor/manual workers, and individuals who are overweight are more vulnerable to heat stroke. They should pay special attention," the spokesman added.
The public should adopt the following precautions:
Wear loose and light-coloured clothing to reduce heat absorption and facilitate sweat evaporation and heat dissipation;
Avoid vigorous exercise and prolonged activities like hiking or trekking as heat, sweating and exhaustion can place additional demands on the physique;
Perform outdoor activities in the morning or the late afternoon, if possible;
For indoor activities, open all windows, use a fan or use air-conditioning to maintain good ventilation;
Do not stay inside a parked vehicle; and
Reschedule work to cooler times of the day if feasible. If working in a hot environment is inevitable, introduce shade in the workplace where practicable. Start work slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Move to a cool area for rest at regular intervals to allow the body to recuperate.
The public should also note the latest and the forecast Ultraviolet (UV) Index released by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). When the UV Index is high (6 or above):
Minimise direct exposure of the skin and the eyes to sunlight;
Wear long-sleeved and loose-fitting clothes;
Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella;
Seek a shaded area or put on UV-blocking sunglasses;
Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15, preferably higher. Reapply every two hours if you stay out in the sun, and after swimming, sweating or towelling off; and
While using DEET-containing insect repellents for personal protection against mosquito-borne diseases, apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent.
If symptoms develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion, rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.
The public may obtain more information from the DH's Health Education Infoline (2833 0111),heat strokepage andUV radiationpage; the HKO's Dial-a-Weather (1878 200),latestweather report and forecast,UV Indexand weather information forhiking and mountaineering; andpress releasesof the Labour Departmenton precautions against heat stroke for outdoor workers and their employers when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force.
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