Film Archive to screen classic Wing Chun film "Warriors Two" (1978)
The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will screen "Warriors Two" (1978) on October 27 (Sunday) at 5.30pm, allowing the audience to revisit this Wing Chun-themed classic acted by martial arts superstar Sammo Hung.
"Warriors Two" tells the legendary story of Wing Chun master Leung Jan and his disciple "Money Changer Wah", who was also the master of another Wing Chun legend, Ip Man. The story takes place in Foshan, Guangdong. Chan Wah, nicknamed "Money Changer Wah," is pursued for his life after discovering a plot by a group of bandits to murder the town mayor. After narrowly surviving the attack, he becomes Leung's disciple to study Wing Chun. Following Leung's death in an ambush, Chan and his fellow, Fei Chun, played by Hung, engage in rigorous training to hone their Wing Chun skills and avenge their master.
In addition to starring in the film, Hung is also the film director and martial arts choreographer. The film tells the origins of Wing Chun and showcases the impressive subtleties of its various techniques. It is renowned for its outstanding action scenes and the integration of comedic elements.
The film is in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Tickets priced at $55 will be available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk) from September 27 (Friday). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. For programme details, please visit the HKFA website (www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en/web/hkfa/2024/two-warriors/pe-event-2024-two-warriors.html) or call 2739 2139.
This screening is one of the programmes of the 4th Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Culture and Arts Festival. Hong Kong is the host city of the Festival for the first time, organising and coordinating over 260 performances, exhibitions and exchange activities to be held in the "9+2" cities in the Greater Bay Area. The festival aims to showcase the vibrant and diverse cultural richness of the region and foster cultural exchange and co-operation among the cities. For more information, please visit www.gbacxlo.gov.hk.
Film Archive to screen classic Wing Chun film "Warriors Two" (1978) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive to screen classic Wing Chun film "Warriors Two" (1978) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive to screen classic Wing Chun film "Warriors Two" (1978) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Film Archive to screen classic Wing Chun film "Warriors Two" (1978) Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
17 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations
The Immigration Department (ImmD) mounted a series of territory-wide anti-illegal worker operations codenamed "Contribute" and "Twilight", and joint operations with the Hong Kong Police Force codenamed "Champion" and "Windsand", on September 16, 17, and yesterday (September 19). A total of 16 suspected illegal workers and one suspected employer were arrested.
During the anti-illegal worker operations, ImmD Task Force officers raided 21 target locations including commercial buildings, a food factory, premises under renovation and restaurants. Fourteen suspected illegal workers and one suspected employer were arrested. The arrested suspected illegal workers comprised eight men and six women, aged 27 to 55. Among them, one man was a holder of recognisance form, which prohibits him from taking any employment. In addition, one man was suspected of using and being in possession of a forged Hong Kong identity card. One man, aged 40, was suspected of employing the illegal worker and was also arrested.
During operation "Champion", enforcement officers raided 10 target locations in Central district. Two suspected illegal workers were arrested. The arrested suspected illegal workers comprised two women, aged 37 and 56. They were also suspected of using and being in possession of a forged Hong Kong identity card.
An ImmD spokesman said, "Any person who contravenes a condition of stay in force in respect of him or her shall be guilty of an offence. Also, visitors are not allowed to take employment in Hong Kong, whether paid or unpaid, without the permission of the Director of Immigration. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to two years' imprisonment. Aiders and abettors are also liable to prosecution and penalties."
The spokesman warned, "As stipulated in section 38AA of the Immigration Ordinance, an illegal immigrant, a person who is the subject of a removal order or a deportation order, an overstayer or a person who was refused permission to land is prohibited from taking any employment, whether paid or unpaid, or establishing or joining in any business. Offenders are liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $50,000 and up to three years' imprisonment. Under the prevailing laws, it is an offence to use or possess a forged Hong Kong identity card or a Hong Kong identity card related to another person. Offenders are liable to prosecution and upon conviction face a maximum fine of $100,000 and up to 10 years' imprisonment."
The spokesman reiterated that it is a serious offence to employ people who are not lawfully employable. Under the Immigration Ordinance, the maximum penalty for an employer employing a person who is not lawfully employable, i.e. an illegal immigrant, a person who is the subject of a removal order or a deportation order, an overstayer or a person who was refused permission to land, has been significantly increased from a fine of $350,000 and three years' imprisonment to a fine of $500,000 and 10 years' imprisonment to reflect the gravity of such offences. The director, manager, secretary, partner, etc, of the company concerned may also bear criminal liability. The High Court has laid down sentencing guidelines that the employer of an illegal worker should be given an immediate custodial sentence.
According to the court sentencing, employers must take all practicable steps to determine whether a person is lawfully employable prior to employment. Apart from inspecting a prospective employee's identity card, the employer has the explicit duty to make enquiries regarding the person and ensure that the answers would not cast any reasonable doubt concerning the lawful employability of the person. The court will not accept failure to do so as a defence in proceedings. It is also an offence if an employer fails to inspect the job seeker's valid travel document if the job seeker does not have a Hong Kong permanent identity card. Offenders are liable upon conviction to a maximum fine of $150,000 and to imprisonment for one year. In that connection, the spokesmanreminded all employers not to defy the law by employing illegal workers. The ImmD will continue to take resolute enforcement action to combat such offences.
Under the existing mechanism, the ImmD will, as a standard procedure, conduct an initial screening of vulnerable persons, including illegal workers, illegal immigrants, sex workers and foreign domestic helpers, who are arrested during any operation with a view to ascertaining whether they are trafficking in persons (TIP) victims. When any TIP indicator is revealed in the initial screening, the ImmD officers will conduct a full debriefing and identification by using a standardised checklist to ascertain the presence of TIP elements, such as threats and coercion in the recruitment phase and the nature of exploitation. Identified TIP victims will be provided with various forms of support and assistance, including urgent intervention, medical services, counselling, shelter or temporary accommodation and other supporting services. The ImmD calls on TIP victims to report crimes to the relevant departments immediately.
17 persons arrested during anti-illegal worker operations Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
