HKETO Berlin Sponsors Zurich Film Festival, Showcasing Hong Kong's Cinematic Talent and Cultural Exchange

HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong films screened at Zurich Film Festival

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Berlin (HKETO Berlin) is sponsoring the 20th edition of the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), where it is presenting Hong Kong film productions.

The Director of HKETO Berlin, Ms Jenny Szeto, delivered opening remarks before the screening of the movie "All Shall Be Well", highlighting Hong Kong's vision of expanding as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange and further supporting the development of the local film industry.

"We deeply treasure our overseas partners and our collaborations that are vital for enhancing the international exposure of quality Hong Kong movies and fostering cultural exchanges. We actively encourage and support emerging directors, producers and actors from Hong Kong to take part in these prestigious events around the world, promoting meaningful interaction and exchanges with the local audiences and film industry." Ms Szeto said.

The director and screenwriter of the movie "All Shall Be Well", Ray Yeung, also joined the opening of the screening and interacted with the audiences after the film.

The ZFF is the second-largest film festival in the German-speaking world. This year the ZFF is taking place from October 3 to 13 (Zurich time). More than 100 films from around the globe are to be screened.

HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong films screened at Zurich Film Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKETO Berlin supports screenings of Hong Kong films screened at Zurich Film Festival Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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