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     Following is a question by the Hon Lam Chun-sing and a written reply by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, in the Legislative Council today (March 26):
 
Question:
 
     The Government launched a three-year Pilot Rehabilitation Programme for Employees Injured at Work (the Pilot Programme) on September 23, 2022, to facilitate injured workers’ early recovery and return to work. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
 
(1) of the current staff establishment and strength of the Work Injury Rehabilitation Office (WIRO), which is responsible for implementing the Pilot Programme, as well as the average number of cases followed up by each of its case manager;
 
(2) of (i) the number of reported work injury cases received by the Labour Department (LD) in each of the past three years and this year to date and, among them, (ii) the number of cases identified as eligible for participating in the Pilot Programme (and its percentage), and (iii) the number of cases participating in the Pilot Programme (and its percentage in the total number of cases eligible for participating in the Pilot Programme), and set out in Table 1 a‍ breakdown by (a) construction industry, (b) catering and hotel industry (the industry covered since May last year), and (c) ‍transportation and logistics industry (the industry covered since May last year);

Table 1

Case category

2022

2023

2024

This year to date

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(i)

(ii)

Not applicable

Not applicable

(iii)

Total

(3) in respect of the cases participating in the Pilot Programme mentioned in (2)(iii), of (i) the types of work injury sustained by the injured workers involved, and (ii) the time taken between they agreed to participate in the Pilot Programme and received their first medical consultation from the case doctors, together with a breakdown by industry (i.e. (i) construction industry, (ii) catering and hotel industry, and (iii) transportation and logistics industry);

(4) given that in the reply to a question raised by a Member of this Council on the Estimates of Expenditure 2024-2025, the Government has indicated that the authorities will (a) ‍analyse and compare the data of the participants of the Pilot Programme against (b) the data of the injured employees who sustain similar work injuries but have not participated in the Pilot Programme, so as to assess the effectiveness of the Pilot Programme, of the respective numbers and ratios of cases ‍in which the employees referred to in the aforesaid (a) and (b) have ‍recovered after treatment, as well as the respective average time‍ taken for recovery, together with a breakdown by industry (i.e.‍ (i)‍ construction industry, (ii) catering and hotel industry, and (iii)‍ transportation and logistics industry);

(5) among the cases participating in the Pilot Programme mentioned in (2)(iii), of the number of those in which employees have recovered after treatment, and set out in Table 2 a breakdown and the respective percentages of such cases by return-to-work status (i.e. (i) engaging in the same kind of work, (ii) engaging in work of a different nature, (iii) return-to-work status under follow-up, and (iv) unable to return to work during the follow-up period for the time being) and the industry to which they belong (i.e. (a) construction industry, (b) catering and hotel industry, and (c) transportation and logistics industry); the main reasons for cases of return-to-work status still being followed up and those of not being able to return to work during the follow-up period for the time being;

Table 2

Return-to-work status	Industry
	(a)	(b)	(c)
(i)
……
(iv)
Total

(6) of the respective numbers and nature of enquiries and complaints received by the authorities about the Pilot Programme since its implementation; and
 
(7) whether it will consider extending the Pilot Programme to cover more industries, including those with higher risks of work injury such as the manufacturing and retail industries, as well as extending or regularising the Pilot Programme, so as to benefit more injured workers in need; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that?
 
Reply:
 
President,

    The Labour Department (LD) launched the Pilot Rehabilitation Programme for Employees Injured at Work (Pilot Programme) in September 2022. The Pilot Programme adopts a case management approach to provide timely and coordinated private out-patient rehabilitation treatment services for participating injured employees to facilitate their early recovery and return to work. Starting from May 9, 2024, the industry coverage of the Pilot Programme has been expanded to the catering and hotel industry and the transportation and logistics industry in addition to the original construction industry, with the aim of benefiting more injured employees. 

     My reply to the Hon Lam Chun-sing’s question is as follows:

(1) As at February 2025, the Work Injury Rehabilitation Office (WIRO) set up by service contractor of the Pilot Programme comprises a total of 10 administrative and professional staff, 11 case managers and three clerical staff. They are responsible for arranging and co-ordinating the rehabilitation treatment services provided under the Pilot Programme, providing case management and return-to-work facilitation services to participants as well as monitoring and administering the day-to-day operation of the Pilot Programme.

     Each Pilot Programme participant is assigned with a case manager who will follow up the case and provide support until the employee’s injury has reached maximum medical improvement (i.e. recovered) and the employee has returned to work, or until two months after the employee has recovered, whichever is earlier. As at February 2025, a total of 1 803 admitted cases have been or are being followed up by the 11 case managers of the WIRO, which means each case manager has managed about 160 cases on average.
 
(2) and (3) According to the Employees’ Compensation Ordinance (ECO), an employer must notify the Commissioner for Labour of any work accident within 14 days after the accident occurs or after it comes to his knowledge. The LD and the WIRO will, based on the reported work injury cases, preliminarily identify injured employees who are suitable for the Pilot Programme, proactively invite them to participate in the Pilot Programme and arrange interviews to ascertain their eligibility for and willingness to participate in the Pilot Programme. Thereafter, the case manager will schedule an appointment for the employee to meet with the case doctor. Once the case doctor ascertains after clinical assessment that the employee’s injury is suitable for treatment under the Pilot Programme, the relevant rehabilitation treatment will begin immediately. The injuries of the participants mainly involve contusion/bruise, sprain/strain and fracture, etc., accounting for about 80 per cent of all cases.

     As at February 2025, a total of 1 803 injured employees participated in the Pilot Programme. The relevant admission rates (Table 1) and time required for first medical consultation (Table 2) are as follows:

Table 1

	2022	2023	2024			2025 (as at February)
Industry#	(a)	(a)	(a)	(b)	(c)	(a)	(b)	(c)
(i) Reported work injury cases*	4 466	3 291	3 273	4 570	3 053	375	615	435
(ii) Cases preliminarily identified as suitable for participation in the Pilot Programme	697 ^	2 498	1 717	586 @	656 @	148	121	102
(iii) Admitted cases and rate (iii/ii)	131 (19%)	524 (21%)	470 (27%)	250 (43%)	273 (42%)	52 (35%)	55 (45%)	48 (47%)

# (a) construction industryï¼›(b) catering and hotel industryï¼›(c) transportation and logistics industry
* Numbers of non-fatal employees’ compensation claims involving incapacitation of employees for more than three days as a result of work injuries reported under the ECO and received by the LD
^ The Pilot Programme was launched on September 23, 2022.
@ The Pilot Programme was expanded to the catering and hotel industry and the transportation and logistics industry on May 9, 2024.

Table 2

Time from preliminary identification to first medical consultation	Construction industry	Catering and hotel industry	Transportation and logistics industry	Number of participants (Rate)
Seven days or below	483	93	92	668 (37%)
Above seven days to 14 days	502	135	147	784 (43%)
Above 14 days to 21 days	105	49	43	197 (11%)
Above 21 days	87	28	39	154 (9%)
Total	1 177	305	321	1 803

(4) The LD has conducted a preliminary evaluation on the first two years of operation of the Pilot Programme (i.e. from September 2022 to September 2024), and compared the data of the injured construction employees participating in the Pilot Programme against that of the injured construction employees who sustained similar work injuries but did not participate in the Programme. The findings show that the participants had a higher rate (75 per cent vs 62 per cent) of reaching maximum medical improvement (i.e. recovered) upon treatment during the evaluation period and the median time required for recovery was also shorter (123 days vs 192 ‍days), which met the objective of the Pilot Programme. Besides, the majority of participants were satisfied with the case management and rehabilitation treatment services provided under the Pilot Programme. Since many cases in the catering and hotel industry and the transportation and logistics industry are still being followed up, the LD will analyse the participants from these two industries in the future evaluation.

(5) Under the Pilot Programme, if participants have not returned to work within two months after recovery, the case manager will obtain updates on their return-to-work (RTW) status in the subsequent three months. As at February 2025, a total of 1 354 employees’ injuries have reached maximum medical improvement upon treatment (i.e. recovered). Their RTW status is as follows:
 

Return-to-work status		Construction industry	Catering and hotel industry	Transportation and logistics industry	Aggregate figures
Perform same type of work*	Number of participants (Rate)	388 (43%)	107 (51%)	131 (57%)	626 (46%)
Perform other types of work*	Number of participants (Rate)	78 (9%)	7 (3%)	17 (7%)	102 (8%)
RTW status still being followed up	Number of participants (Rate)	106 (12%)	71 (34%)	59 (26%)	236 (17%)
Yet to RTW as at the end of follow-up	Number of participants (Rate)	254 (28%)	14 (7%)	21 (9%)	289 (21%)
Unable to contact for RTW follow-up	Number of participants (Rate)	86 (9%)	12 (6%)	3 (1%)	101 (7%)
Total		912	211	231	1 354

* Irrespective of employment with the original or a different employer

     In cases where participants have not returned to work during the follow-up period, the majority cited personal reasons (such as considering themselves not yet suitable to resume work or preferring to take more rest), followed by medical considerations (such as undergoing treatment for other injuries), while some were in search for a job or on work trial, etc.
 
(6) As at February 2025, the WIRO received 232 enquiries mainly seeking information on the Pilot Programme’s content and eligibility for participation. There were also three complaints that mainly concerned the performance of individual rehabilitation professional or case manager.

(7) The LD has no plan to expand the Pilot Programme to more industries at present. The LD will continue to closely monitor the operation of the Pilot Programme, collect relevant information and data for analysis and evaluation, draw conclusion from the experiences gained during the implementation of the Pilot Programme and its effectiveness, and consider the direction for future development based on the results. read more

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     â€‹The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, led a delegation of Hong Kong principals and education experts to attend the International Summit on the Teaching Profession 2025 in Reykjavík, Iceland, on March 25 (Reykjavík time) to discuss the latest trends in global education development with representatives from other regions. She also took the opportunity to promote the advantages of Hong Kong as an international post-secondary education hub.

     The Summit was co-organised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Education International, the Ministry of Education and Children of Iceland, and the Icelandic Teachers’ Union. Under the theme “Quality Education: The Key to Prosperity and Well-being”, the Summit this year brought together education ministers, teacher leaders and education experts from around the world to exchange views on the promotion of quality early childhood education, the provision of inclusive and supportive learning environments, and a child-centred education system.    

     Speaking at the session on kindergarten education of the Summit, Dr Choi said that the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has implemented the Kindergarten Education Scheme since the 2017/18 school year to provide quality and highly affordable kindergarten education that meets the diverse needs of students. At present, among these kindergartens in Hong Kong, about 90 per cent of the half-day programmes are free of charge, while fees for whole-day programmes are maintained at a low level. The Scheme also enhances kindergarten education on various fronts, including upgrading teachers’ professional qualifications, improving the teacher-student ratio, and supporting teachers’ continuous professional development.

     During the Summit, Dr Choi also met the Minister for Education, Training and Skills of South Australia, Mr Blair Boyer, to explore ways to promote education exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong and Australia, including introducing the various measures taken by the HKSAR Government to achieve a highly internationalised higher education sector in Hong Kong, and to exchange views on issues of mutual concern.

     On March 24 (Reykjavík time), Dr Choi attended a seminar of the Summit on exploring the frontiers of artificial intelligence in education with representatives from other regions. Speaking at the seminar, she said that, in line with the worldwide trend and the national direction of developing digital education, and to nurture innovation and technology (I&T) talent, the HKSAR Government will continue to promote digital education with a view to facilitating the use of I&T in empowering education, and enhancing students’ digital literacy and skills.

     She said that the relevant initiatives include setting up the Steering Committee on Strategic Development of Digital Education to gather collective wisdom and insights on promoting digital transformation of school education in Hong Kong; strengthening relevant professional training for teachers; optimising digital education infrastructure of schools; bolstering ties between local, Mainland or international I&T institutions and tertiary institutions; and organising the International Summit on the Use of AI in Learning and Teaching Languages and Other Subjects this year.

     On the same day, Dr Choi met the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Children of Iceland, Ms Erna Kristín Blöndal, to discuss further education collaboration between Hong Kong and Iceland, and the latest developments in vocational and professional education and training (VPET). Dr Choi said that the HKSAR Government is committed to promoting VPET as a pathway parallel to conventional academic education, providing young people with quality, diversified, and multiple entry and exit pathways to further studies. The Government has been forging ahead with the development of universities of applied sciences, including allocating HK$100 million for the establishment of the Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences to support post-secondary institutions to embark on joint promotion with the industries and stakeholders. She welcomed students from Iceland and other places to study in Hong Kong or participate in short-term student exchange programmes, and looked forward to further strengthening educational exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong and Iceland.

     In addition, she visited a local primary school to learn about the features of Icelandic education. She also paid a courtesy call on the Chinese Ambassador to Iceland, Mr He Rulong, to introduce Hong Kong’s latest education policy.

     Dr Choi will depart for Delhi, India, on March 27 (Delhi time) to attend the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education 2025 Conference and Exhibition.

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     Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan at the JUMPSTARTER 2025 Grand Finale today (March 26):
 
Cindy (Chief Executive Officer of Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund, Ms Cindy Chow), distinguished guests, innovators, participants, ladies and gentlemen,
 
     Good morning. It’s a pleasure to be here at the Grand Finale of Alibaba’s JUMPSTARTER. A warm welcome to all innovators, entrepreneurs and investors joining us today, especially those who have travelled from far and wide.
 
     You have come at a truly exciting time, as we celebrate “Super March” in Hong Kong, a wonderful showcase of an array of global gatherings, from prestigious business conferences like this one to cultural and sporting events such as Art Basel and the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. There are just abundant opportunities to connect, collaborate, and create unforgettable moments together.
 
     Since its inception eight years ago, the Alibaba JUMPSTARTER event has become a remarkable event for start-ups and scale-ups to pitch their innovative ideas and present cutting-edge solutions while connecting with potential investors from around the globe.
 
AI for a sustainable future
 
     More than a competition, today’s event is an excellent platform for exchanging ideas, sharing experiences and driving thought leadership regarding our technological future. The theme of this year’s event, “AI and sustainability”, is a crucial one, as it addresses two of the most significant issues facing humanity. The potential of AI to support sustainability goals is vast and evident. Taking climate change as an example, AI’s sweeping application can transform many sectors, through optimising energy consumption, accelerating the development of new materials, enhancing climate forecasting, and much more. 
 
     Indeed, the future of AI is a captivating topic that draws significant attention. One thing is certain: it will transform production, business and consumption models, fundamentally redefining the core competitiveness of many economies. This is why countries and regions around the world are making AI the prime focus.
 
     What is less certain is the path along which AI and related technologies will evolve. Not long ago, we assumed that the unprecedented advancement of AI would lead to an exponential demand for supercomputing power, chips, data centres. The startling emergence of deep learning models like DeepSeek and open-source alternatives has prompted a critical re-evaluation of this assumption. We must now ask ourselves – do we truly need such an abundance of chips? Are we perhaps over-investing in data centres? 
 
     But regardless of the path, one truth remains: the market inherently favours innovative and cost-effective technologies that generate greater value. History shows that groundbreaking solutions can bring about positive disruptions to the market. And this highlights the immense value of start-ups and their innovations. It reinforces that creativity and innovation are equally essential, if not more, in driving success.
 
     Another critical topic is talent in the age of AI. As AI becomes central to economic competitiveness, we must re-invent our education systems to nurture talent for AI-related industries. Enhancing AI literacy among the general population is also vital, equipping individuals with the skills needed to adapt to the evolving landscape shaped by AI.
 
Hong Kong: ahead with AI
 
     Here in Hong Kong, we are harnessing AI’s potential with a forward-looking perspective, actively pursuing a number of directions to secure a promising future with AI. 
 
     First, embracing AI as a core industry. Hong Kong’s future success relies on our ability to leverage AI to empower our industries. We have good potential: five of our universities rank among the global top 50 in data science and AI. Supported by a vibrant start-up ecosystem, we attract global capital and talent. Our city serves as a convergence point for Mainland and international data. To achieve our vision, we will promote more cross-sectoral collaboration among academia, tech and other industries, enabling AI to integrate widely and unleash its full potential. We also support cross-boundary collaboration on AI-related technologies and applications.
 
     Second, nurturing talent for an AI-driven future. Recognising the importance of early intervention, we are actively promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in schools. Recently, in my Budget, I engaged several leading technology companies in Hong Kong, including Alibaba, to organise a series of activities for primary and secondary school students. Their activities aim at sparking students’ interest in innovation and technology through hands-on experience with AI and robotics. We anticipate enriching these initiatives further in the future.
 
     Finally, promoting responsible AI development. While AI offers tremendous benefits, it also presents challenges that require appropriate safeguards against misuse. In the financial sector, we have issued a policy statement emphasising a responsible approach to adopting AI, balancing its benefits against risks such as cybersecurity threats, intellectual property concerns and data privacy. We anticipate other sectors to similarly establish relevant principles and guidelines tailored to their needs and circumstances.     
 
Concluding remarks
 
     Ladies and gentlemen, the profound discussions on AI underscore the importance of today’s event. From experts’ insights to the innovative pitches by contestants, your contributions will deepen our understanding of this vital area. This collective effort will enhance Hong Kong’s thought leadership and raise our profile as an international hub for AI exchanges and collaboration.
 
     With that in mind, I wish this event a great success, and all of you the best of business and health in the time ahead. Thank you very much.

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     Following is a question by the Hon Luk Chung-hung and a written reply by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, in the Legislative Council today (March 26):
 
Question:
 
     Some organisations have reportedly found that the current disciplinary inquiry system of the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong (VSB) is not well-established, lacks sufficient transparency in information disclosure, and has unclear regulatory oversight of general sales and services within veterinary clinics. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:
 
(1) whether, with reference to the Medical Council of Hong Kong’s practice of posting on its website the judgments of its disciplinary inquiries held since July 2, 2008 and the Dental Council of Hong Kong’s practice of posting on its website the judgments of its disciplinary inquiries handed down since September 17, 2009, it has considered extending the enquiry period for the judgments of the disciplinary inquiries conducted by the VSB’s Inquiry Committee and the orders made by it, as well as including the names of the veterinary surgeons involved in the relevant case summaries; if so, of the implementation timetable; if not, the reasons for that;
 
(2) given that in reply to a question raised by a Member of this Council on the Estimates of Expenditure 2024-2025, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology stated that the VSB’s Inquiry Committee had completed 36 inquiry cases between 2021 and 2023, of which 29 were found to be substantiated, involving 30 veterinary surgeons, but that only two of these veterinary surgeons had been sanctioned with “removal of names of relevant veterinary surgeons from the register for three and six months respectively, along with a reprimand and compulsory participation in continuing professional development programmes or professional seminars”, and it is learnt that many pet owners consider such sanctions to be dissuasive, whether the Government will review the VSB’s existing arrangements for handing down judgments in disciplinary inquiries and consider imposing heavier penalties; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that;
 
(3) given that item 22 of Schedule 3 to the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362) (the Ordinance) provides that a registered veterinary surgeon, as defined by section 2 of the Veterinary Surgeons Registration Ordinance (Cap. 529), is an exempt person under the Ordinance, and yet it is learnt that some pet owners have pointed out that veterinary assistants often promote nutrition supplements, pet food, over-the-counter drugs (such as deworming drugs), and medicinal fur cleaners, etc. to them while their pets are undergoing treatment at veterinary clinics, and that some veterinary clinics even promote pet accessories on online social media platforms, coupled with the view that the general conduct of sales within veterinary clinics should be regulated under the Ordinance, whether the Government has considered regulating the general conduct of sales and services within veterinary clinics; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that; and
 
(4) whether the Government has considered collaborating with relevant Mainland departments to enable local veterinary surgeons to acquire Mainland professional qualifications through agreements for mutual recognition of professional qualifications or professional qualification examinations under the framework of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement?

Reply:
 
President,
 
     The Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong (VSB) is a statutory body established under the Veterinary Surgeons Registration Ordinance (Cap. 529) (the Ordinance), and is responsible for the regulation, registration and disciplinary control of veterinary surgeons, to ensure a high standard of veterinary services in Hong Kong. All veterinary surgeons must comply with the Ordinance and Code of Practice for the Guidance of Registered Veterinary Surgeons (the Code) promulgated by the VSB. The Code provides veterinary surgeons with guidelines on various aspects of conduct, including professional ethics, clinic premises and equipment, advertising and other operational details, etc. If a veterinary surgeon breaches the Code, the VSB may take disciplinary actions against the surgeon.

     Having consulted the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau, the reply to the question from the Hon Luk Chung-hung is as follows:

(1) The VSB currently publishes on its website Orders made by Inquiry Committee within one year with names, and the Findings of Disciplinary Inquiries within three years on an anonymous basis. Moreover, all Orders are published in the Gazette and in one English and one Chinese newspaper circulating in Hong Kong as required by law. In response to the Government’s earlier suggestion on reviewing the existing arrangements with reference to the practices of other professional regulatory bodies, the VSB is considering extending the time for publishing Orders and Findings on its website.

(2) The VSB handles the complaints received in accordance with the complaint mechanism and disciplinary procedures provided under the Ordinance and the Rules of the Veterinary Surgeons Board (Disciplinary Proceedings). To ensure fairness and transparency of the disciplinary procedures, lay persons who represents the interests of persons utilizing veterinary services (e.g. members of animal welfare organisations or tertiary institutions) or medical and health professionals are involved in the handling of complaints by the VSB’s Preliminary Investigation Committee and Inquiry Committee, and the public can also observe the disciplinary hearings. The Inquiry Committee takes into account a number of factors in determining the judgment and penalty, including the seriousness of the case, the character, antecedents and disciplinary record of the veterinary surgeon involved (if any), and the reasons for mitigation (if any), etc., to make an appropriate disciplinary order. To further enhance the disciplinary mechanism, the VSB is considering the feasibility of drawing up guidelines on disciplinary sanctions.

(3) According to Schedule 3 to the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (Cap. 362), a registered veterinary surgeon is an exempt person, which refers that the acts in the capacity of his or her profession are exempted from being regulated by the “fair trading sections” of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. However, sections 4 and 5 of such Ordinance about the requirement of the provision of information in relation to goods, and section 7 about trade descriptions of goods applied in the course of any trade or business remain applicable.
 
     For persons who are not registered veterinary surgeons (including veterinary assistants), if they are suspected of engaging in unfair trade practices in the course of selling pet nutritional supplements, food and other supplies at veterinary clinics or through online platforms, the Customs and Excise Department may take enforcement actions pursuant to the Trade Descriptions Ordinance. Offenders may be prosecuted, and are liable to a maximum penalty of imprisonment for five years and a fine of $500,000.

     Moreover, the Code stipulates that veterinary surgeons have the responsibility to supervise and ensure persons who are not registered veterinary surgeons engaged in merchandising are adequately trained to advise clients on directions for use of the products sold and to judge when the client should receive the personal attention of the veterinary surgeon; and the display and sale of goods are such as not to diminish the public’s confidence in the scientific integrity and impartiality of the profession, or damage relationships between the profession and the public. If persons who are not registered veterinary surgeons fail to meet the standards expected of the profession, the registered veterinary surgeon responsible for supervision may be regarded as committing professional misconduct or neglect, and members of the public may lodge a complaint with the VSB in respect of such professional misconduct or neglect.

(4) Under the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement Agreement on Trade in Services (Agreement), eligible Hong Kong residents may apply in the Guangdong Province to take the qualification examination for veterinary practitioners in the whole Mainland, and a corresponding qualification certificate will be issued to those passing the examination. The Agreement also allows Hong Kong residents who have obtained the qualification as national practising Licensed Veterinarians to practise on the Mainland. The Government will continue to liaise with the trade to understand their demand for practising on the Mainland. read more