Hong Kong Showcases Belt and Road Initiative in New RTHK TV Series Starting Tomorrow

TV programme "Belt and Road: HK in Action" highlighting Hong Kong as functional platform to launch tomorrow

"Belt and Road: HK in Action", a television programme jointly produced by the Belt and Road Office of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) highlighting Hong Kong's vital role as a functional platform for the Belt and Road Initiative, will explore how Hong Kong can contribute to building a connected, innovative and green new Silk Road. The programme will premiere tomorrow evening (September 21) on RTHK TV 31.

The Ninth Belt and Road Summit, which ran for two days and concluded on September 12, attracted about 6 000 participants from Belt and Road countries and regions and across the globe. The summit led to a record-high 25 memoranda of understanding, with four involving government/ public bodies and 21 on commercial collaboration, enhancing government-to-government co-operation and assisting enterprises and professional services in exploring more business opportunities.

Echoing the Ninth Belt and Road Summit, "Belt and Road: HK in Action" consists of four episodes under the themes of innovation and technology, green development, clean Silk Road, and the Youth Chapter. Through interviews and case studies, the programme elaborates on the co-operation and exchanges in various areas with Belt and Road countries and regions and the relevant opportunities.

The Cantonese version of "Belt and Road: HK in Action" will be broadcast on RTHK TV 31 from 6.25pm to 6.28pm on Saturdays and Sundays for two consecutive weeks from tomorrow until September 29. The programme can be reviewed on the RTHK website, RTHK YouTube channel and Belt and Road Office website. The English version of the programme will be aired later on RTHK TV 31 and online platforms.

The Government has been stepping up its diverse promotional efforts regarding the Belt and Road Initiative through various channels. The Belt and Road Office has actively encouraged community stakeholders to organise related events in conjunction with the Ninth Belt and Road Summit, creating synergies that will enhance Hong Kong's collaborations with Belt and Road countries and regions in a wide range of areas, as well as positioning Hong Kong as a key platform for showcasing achievements in people-to-people exchanges and promoting cultural collaboration.

LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

The Legislative Council (LegCo) delegation (the delegation), led by the President of LegCo, Mr Andrew Leung, began a four-day duty visit in Japan today (December 21) to strengthen ties with Japan and gain a deeper understanding of the latest situations and opportunities of the country in the areas of trade, culture and tourism, fisheries and agriculture, and food safety.

Upon arrival in Tokyo, the delegation had dinner and exchanged views with representatives of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo. Members and the Principal Hong Kong Economic and Trade Representative (Tokyo), Miss Winsome Au, discussed issues such as fostering the bilateral economic and trade relations between Hong Kong and Japan, attracting investment, and promoting Hong Kong tourism. Members also gained insight into the latest developments of Japanese culture, and explored the opportunities for collaboration between Hong Kong and Japan’s cultural industries. Mr Leung expressed gratitude to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Tokyo for their assistance in facilitating this duty visit.

The delegation will continue their duty visit in Japan tomorrow (December 22).

The delegation is led by Mr Leung. The Deputy delegation leader is the Chairman of the Parliamentary Liaison Subcommittee, Mr Tommy Cheung. Other participating Subcommittee members are Mr Jeffrey Lam, Mr Dominic Lee, Ms Nixie Lam, Ms Joephy Chan, Mr Tang Fei and Mr Yim Kong.

LegCo delegation begins duty visit to Japan Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases