Hong Kong Customs Strengthens IPR Cooperation with China’s Copyright Department Leadership Visit

Commissioner of Customs and Excise welcomes delegation of National Copyright Administration Representative of PRC to visit Hong Kong Customs

The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, today (October 14) welcomed the Director General of the Copyright Department of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Mr Wang Zhicheng, to visit Hong Kong Customs with his delegation at the Customs Headquarters Building (CHB). During the meeting, both sides reviewed the achievements in intellectual property rights (IPR) protection co-operation in recent years and looked forward to future plans and strategies. To deepen co-operation in combating infringement activities, both sides agreed to strengthen information exchanges and personnel training.

Ms Ho said that Hong Kong Customs has officially assumed the post of Vice-Chairperson for the Asia/Pacific Region of the World Customs Organization. During the tenure, Hong Kong Customs is expected to promote collaboration among members in the Asia-Pacific region and enhance regional enforcement capabilities and effectiveness by organising international conferences, co-ordinating regional enforcement actions and conducting capacity-building activities. IPR protection has always been a common concern among Asia-Pacific members. Ms Ho invited Mr Wang and the National Copyright Administration to await and support further relevant activities.

The delegation also toured the Exhibition Gallery at the CHB to learn about the historical development, evolution and significant roles played in different domains by Hong Kong Customs.

Commissioner of Customs and Excise welcomes delegation of National Copyright Administration Representative of PRC to visit Hong Kong Customs Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Customs and Excise welcomes delegation of National Copyright Administration Representative of PRC to visit Hong Kong Customs Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Commissioner of Customs and Excise welcomes delegation of National Copyright Administration Representative of PRC to visit Hong Kong Customs 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