Appointments to Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development
The Government announced today (August 30) the appointments of Dr Johnny Ng Kit-chong, Mr Patrick Pan Zhiyong and Mr John Wang Jiachao to the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development with effect from today up to June 30, 2025.
A Government spokesman said, "Since its establishment last year, the Task Force has been actively exploring ways to capitalise on the megatrend of Web3 development, so as to lead and drive the development and innovation in relevant areas as well as application in respect of finance, trade, business, etc. The three new members appointed are conversant with Web3 development. We believe that they will help promote Hong Kong as a Web3 hub."
The Financial Secretary announced in the 2023-24 Budget the establishment of the Task Force to provide recommendations on the sustainable and responsible development of Web3 in Hong Kong. The Task Force was established in June last year.
Chaired by the Financial Secretary, the Task Force comprises 18 non-official members from the relevant market sectors, with the participation of the key Government officials and financial regulators concerned:
Chairman
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Financial Secretary
Non-official members
(in alphabetical order of family names)
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Professor Alex Au Wai-chi
Mr Norman Chan Tak-lam
Mr Duncan Chiu
Mr Lawrence Chu Sheng-yu
Professor Gu Ronghui
Dr Jack Kong Jianping
Ms Joy Lam
Mr Eddie Lau Fu-wing
Professor Lin Chen
Mr Robert Andrew Lui Chi-wang
Dr Johnny Ng Kit-chong (new member)
Mr Patrick Pan Zhiyong (new member)
Professor Jack Poon Sik-ching
Ms Elizabeth Quat
Mr Siu Yat
Mr Neil Tan
Mr John Wang Jiachao (new member)
Dr Xiao Feng
Official members
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Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services)
Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry
Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury
Commissioner for Digital Policy
Director-General of Investment Promotion, Invest Hong Kong
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Chief Executive Officer, Securities and Futures Commission
Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Authority
Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
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"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today
The Commission on Children (CoC), the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) and the Social Welfare Department today (September 14) jointly held the"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement and Mid-Autumn Festival celebration event under the theme of positive parenting and family bonding. Through a variety of parent-child interactive games, stress relief activities and sharing sessions, the event aimed at promoting positive parenting, enhancing family bonding and celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Over 80 participants from around 30 families with children participating in the Child Development Fund
and their family members attended the event. The Secretary for Labour and Welfare and Vice-chairperson of the CoC, Mr Chris Sun, together with ex-officio member of the CoC, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, and the Director of Social Welfare, Miss Charmaine Lee, joined the event to cheer on the parents and children.
Mr Sun said that a harmonious family relationship is conducive to the healthy development of children, both physically and mentally. He encouraged parents to spend more time playing with their children and share quality parent-child moments together. Mr Siu hoped that the event, with a series of diverse and challenging parent-child interactive games, would provide participants with special family time together, and could promote positive and healthy family relationships. Miss Lee said that families are the cornerstone of society and the backbone of child protection. She encouraged families to develop stronger familial bonds and enhanced care so that a loving and harmonious environment can be built for the children.
As part of the "Walk with Kids" thematic campaign of the CoC, the stakeholder engagement event was conducted in the format of a day camp at the Junior Police Call Permanent Activity Centre and Integrated Youth Training Camp at Pat Heung. Non-official members of the CoC moderated the group sharing sessions, listening to parents sharing parenting experiences, and providing suggestions for practising positive parenting and enhancing family relationships. Under the guidance of the clinical psychologist from the HKPF, parents also learned and shared relaxation techniques with an aim to assist them in facing parenting challenges with a positive mindset amid their busy daily lives. Apart from a series of parent-child adventure and experiential activities, there was a lantern-making workshop to enhance interaction and collaboration between parents and their children, riding on the vibe of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
"Let's T.A.L.K. and Walk with Kids" stakeholder engagement event to promote positive parenting and strengthen family bonding held today Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
