JPC Members Conclude Beijing-Jiuquan Tour, Witness Historic Satellite Launch with Mascots in Space.

Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite

The six-day Beijing-Jiuquan Exchange Tour held by the Junior Police Call (JPC) concluded its main itinerary today (September 28). Eighteen JPC members started their journey on September 24. In addition to visiting a number of historical and cultural sites in Beijing, the members also visited the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu Province. This not only enhanced participants' understanding of our nation’s history and popular science knowledge, it also provided opportunities for them to have a closer understanding of our country's latest technological developments and achievements.

The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre is an important stop of the tour. On September 27, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, led the delegation to witness the historic moment when the mascots of the Force and the JPC were launched into space together with a satellite.

The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre is the birthplace of China's aerospace industry. The whole nation rejoiced after China's first satellite "Dongfanghong 1" was launched into space from the centre on April 24, 1970. Since its establishment in 1958, the centre has carried out numerous historic launch missions, witnessing the glorious history of China's aerospace development.

The satellite launched today is named "Shijian Satellite 19”. Accompanying the satellite into space were the Police's anti-scam mascot “Little Grape” and JPC mascot "Mini Bean". The cute "Little Grape" promotes anti-scam messages, while the amicable “Mini Bean” symbolises the self-discipline and bravery of JPC members.

This was the first time for JPC members to witness a satellite launch. The space flight of "Mini Bean" symbolises the infinite possibilities of the younger generation and inspires JPC members to bravely pursue their dreams and explore the unknown.

In addition to witnessing the satellite launch, the Commissioner also led the JPC members to visit the launch site of the LandSpace liquid oxygen-methane carrier rocket, launch tower of the Shenzhou manned spaceships, and astronaut dormitory “Wen Tiange” to learn about the daily lives and training of astronauts.

The delegation will return to Hong Kong tomorrow (September 29).

Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Police leads JPC members to witness Force mascots launching into space with satellite Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Chinese tea chain Chagee uses Hong Kong to raise international brand image

​Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced that the Chinese tea chain Chagee officially opened its first store in Hong Kong today (September 28), leveraging the city's status as an international financial centre and business hub to further enhance its brand awareness globally.

Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Dr Jimmy Chiang welcomed the opening of Chagee in Hong Kong. He said, "The city has been a springboard for Mainland enterprises to go global. Together with its strategic location and international business environment, it makes an ideal place for Chagee to expand globally. I wish it every success in Hong Kong and beyond."

Located in an art shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, the new store offers Chagee's original milk tea products with raw-leaf tea and fresh milk. One of its signature products is Jasmine green milk tea with accumulated sales exceeding 600 million cups worldwide. The Operation Director of Hong Kong and Macau, Mr Rex Ho, said the company will keep on celebrating friendships around the world through its Chinese tea in Hong Kong.

Mr Ho said, "The brand concept of Chagee is 'Modern Oriental Milk Tea'. We hope to promote and spread traditional Chinese tea culture to the world, provide premium tea drinks to consumers in the Asia-Pacific region, and raise brand awareness globally by establishing our presence in Hong Kong."

He added, "Hong Kong as an international financial centre and business hub has a diverse and international market with consumers from around the world. It helps us test and adapt our products to different cultural backgrounds and consumption habits, providing a solid foundation for our brand to expand globally."

Chagee opened its first store in Yunnan, the hometown of tea leaves, in 2017. Since then, it has expanded into Southeast Asia with stores in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and more. Currently, it has over 5 000 stores globally.

For more information about Chagee, please visit chagee.com.hk/zh-hk.

To get a copy of the photos, please visit www.flickr.com/photos/investhk/albums/72177720320625182.

Chinese tea chain Chagee uses Hong Kong to raise international brand image Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Chinese tea chain Chagee uses Hong Kong to raise international brand image Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases