Labour Secretary Chris Sun Concludes Productive Beijing Visit, Strengthening Ties and Promoting Talent Attraction Initiatives.

SLW calls on central ministries and universities in Beijing

The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (August 28) concluded his visit to Beijing.

Mr Sun first met with the Secretary General of the China Workers' Center for International Exchange of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, Mr Zhang Guang, yesterday (August 27). Both sides agreed to enhance exchanges and understanding, and strengthen ties on issues related to labour affairs.

Mr Sun and the team then departed for an elderly care service centre in Xicheng District. They were shown the integrated elderly care services facilities and system adopted by the centre, from which they could draw reference in areas such as elderly care services and application of big data.

The delegation also visited Tsinghua University and Peking University yesterday and today respectively. They met with the Deputy Secretary of the Communist Party of China Tsinghua University Committee, Professor Guo Yong; and the Deputy Secretary of the Peking University Party Committee and Vice President of Peking University, Professor Ning Qi, to introduce the HKSAR Government’s talent attraction measures as well as the work of Hong Kong Talent Engage in providing comprehensive one-stop support services to talent arriving in Hong Kong. Mr Sun said that TsinghuaUniversity and PekingUniversity are both top institutions in the Mainland, and are eligible universities under the Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) launched by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. He said he was pleased to learn that applications from over 3 000 graduates of each of the two universities have already been approved since the launch of the TTPS, and encouraged more outstanding graduates and alumni from the two universities to showcase their talent and pursue a career in Hong Kong.

Mr Sun led the delegation to call on the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security this morning and met with its Minister, Ms Wang Xiaoping. During the meeting, Mr Sun reported to Ms Wang on the implementation progress of talent attraction initiatives and labour affairs of the HKSAR Government. They also exchanged views on striving to build Hong Kong into an international hub for high-calibre talent so as to make greater contributions to the country’s development. On behalf of the HKSAR Government, Mr Sun expressed gratitude to Ms Wang and the Ministry again for their support of and attendance at the inaugural Global Talent Summit · Hong Kong held in Hong Kong in May.

Before leaving Beijing, the delegation visited the International Labour Organization Country Office for China and Mongolia and met with its Deputy Director, Mr Dai Xiaochu, to exchange views on various labour matters.

Mr Sun's planned visit to the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) of the State Council was rescheduled due to a change in itinerary. He will lead a delegation to visit Beijing again later and call on leaders of the HKMAO of the State Council.

Mr Sun and the delegation returned to Hong Kong in the evening.

SLW calls on central ministries and universities in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SLW calls on central ministries and universities in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SLW calls on central ministries and universities in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SLW calls on central ministries and universities in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SLW calls on central ministries and universities in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SLW calls on central ministries and universities in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SLW calls on central ministries and universities in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SLW calls on central ministries and universities in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO, Brussels promotes Hong Kong film industry and business opportunities in southern Italy

With support from the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels (HKETO, Brussels) and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency, Hong Kong movies are in the spotlight at the Salento International Film Festival (SIFF) taking place in Tricase in the Salento peninsula of southern Italy from September 10 to 15 (Tricase time).

SIFF is a major international film festival in southern Italy.For years, it has featured many Hong Kong and Asian productions.In this current edition, the Hong Kong films screened by SlFF included the works of emerging filmmakers, "Dust to Dust" by Jonathan Li (2023) and "In Broad Daylight" by Lawrence Kan (2024), as well as retrospectives from well-established director, "As Tears Go By" by Wong Kar-wai (1988).

Speaking before the screening of the investigativedrama "In Broad Daylight" during the Hong Kong Film Night on the evening of September 12, Deputy Representative of HKETO, Brussels Miss Fiona Li highlighted that Hong Kong is a creative hub with a long history in cinematography."We also see an increasing number of emerging actors and young filmmakers whose productions cover a diversity of genres", she said.

To further elevate Hong Kong cinema to the global stage and display the talents of Hong Kong filmmakers globally, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has invested significant budgets in fostering the film and creative industries.Miss Li added, "One of the recent measures is the launch of Hong Kong-Europe-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme under the Film Development Fund.It provides funding support to eligible film projects co-produced by filmmakers from European and Asian countries to make films featuring Hong Kong, European and Asian cultures."

Seizing the opportunity to gain more exposure in southern Italy, HKETO, Brussels held a business event in the margin of the SIFF on September 12, jointly with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Invest Hong Kong, to reach out to local entrepreneurs. Miss Li spoke during the event to promote Hong Kong's strong fundamentals and unique advantages to act as the gateway for Italian companies to enter the Mainland and Asian markets.

HKETO, Brussels promotes Hong Kong film industry and business opportunities in southern Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO, Brussels promotes Hong Kong film industry and business opportunities in southern Italy Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases