Deputy Chief Secretary Opens ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025, Celebrating Arts and Culture

Speech by DCS at Opening Ceremony of ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025

Following is the speech by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, at theOpening Ceremony of ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025 today (March 21):

Bonnie (Chief Executive Officer of Complex China, Ms Bonnie Chan Woo), Daniel (Global Artistic Director of ComplexCon, Mr Daniel Arsham), Adrian (Chairman of Mega Arts and Cultural Events Committee, Dr Adrian Cheng), Raistlin (Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good afternoon everybody. I am thrilled to join you at the opening ceremony of ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025.

Last year, the debut of ComplexCon was a tremendous success. It gave us a surprise by bringing an internationally renowned festival of pop culture to Hong Kong, and even to the whole of Asia for the first time. Today, I'm excited to welcome the second edition of ComplexCon with an enhanced line-up and more fabulous programmes returning to Hong Kong again. This loudly reaffirms Hong Kong's position as an international hub for arts and culture and Asia's events capital.

For the second consecutive year, ComplexCon Hong Kong is supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events (Mega ACE) Fund of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. Bringing together over 100international and local artists, creators and trendsetting brands, ComplexCon will definitely build an exhilarating platform for international exchanges of arts and culture, attract new talent, brands and artists to Hong Kong, create opportunities for the industry, and give local audiences and visitors from around the world a big treat in trendy culture.

Globally, the pop culture and live entertainment industry has rapidly evolved and keeps going strong, creating immense opportunities for growth and innovation. With Hong Kong's pre-eminent background as a melting pot of Chinese and Western cultures, and rich heritage and development in fashion and pop culture, the city has the perfect DNA to play a pivotal part in shaping these global trends. We thus love to have ComplexCon in town for the symbiotic development of our cultural and creative industries.

This month is Hong Kong's"Super March", with an eye-dazzling array of world-class sports, arts and cultural events converging in the city. ComplexCon, as a magnet for pop culture enthusiasts from all over the world, is undoubtedly one of the highlights.

Lastly, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to Complex China, especially Bonnie and her team, and all the partners who have been joining hands with us to bring ComplexCon to Hong Kong for the second time. I wish ComplexCon huge success, and all of you an insanely good time in Hong Kong.Thank you.

Speech by DCS at Opening Ceremony of ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by DCS at Opening Ceremony of ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by DCS at Opening Ceremony of ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by DCS at Opening Ceremony of ComplexCon Hong Kong 2025 Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cocaine worth about $33 million

​Hong Kong Customs yesterday (March 21) seized about 39 kilograms of suspected cocaine with an estimated market value of about $33 million in Tsim Sha Tsui. A man was arrested.

During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in the vicinity of Tsim Sha Tsui yesterday afternoon, Customs intercepted a man outside a commercial building unit. The man was then escorted to the unit for a search and about 39kg of suspected cocaine was seized inside. The 37-year-old man was immediately arrested at the scene.

An investigation is ongoing.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs seizes suspected cocaine worth about $33 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases