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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

     The Legislative Council Panel on Environmental Affairs visited Black Point Power Station of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) in Tuen Mun today (October 22) to gain a deeper understanding of the power company’s progress in advancing innovation and application of low-carbon energy technologies.
 
     Members first received a briefing by CLP management on its decarbonisation progress under the “Climate Vision 2050” blueprint. They noted that the power company was undertaking a trial on using hydrogen-blended natural gas for electricity generation to support Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. The first phase of the project will be carried out on one of the gas-fired generation units at the power station, with approximately five per cent hydrogen to be blended with natural gas for electricity generation. The testing is expected to be completed in 2028. Members also exchanged views with representatives of CLP on areas such as importation of zero-carbon energy and related electricity facilities.
 
     Members then visited the Black Point Power Station Gallery to learn about CLP’s power generation business as well as measures to enhance energy security. Members noted that the company adopts a diversified fuel mix strategy, with natural gas and nuclear accounting for about half and 30 per cent of its fuel mix respectively. It also upgrades and enhances its existing generation units continuously to improve generation efficiency and environmental performance.
 
     Afterwards, Members toured the power station’s facilities on a CLP electric double-decker bus. They also learnt about the application of welding robots at the power station and how to enhance the safety and efficiency of welding work through automated procedures. Members also received a briefing on the D1 gas-fired generation unit that was put into operation in 2020. Together with the D2 unit commissioned in 2024, the proportion of CLP’s gas-fired generation has increased from less than 30 per cent previously to over 50 per cent.
 
     A total of 12 members and non-members of the Panel participated in the visit.

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     ​With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta), the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) and the Film Development Fund, the “Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Jakarta” opened today (October 22) at Jakarta Film Week, featuring screenings of five acclaimed Hong Kong films and a thematic film exhibition entitled “A Tale of Two Cities: Hong Kong x Jakarta”.

     Organised by the Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA), “Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation – Jakarta” features three films starring legendary martial arts icon Sammo Hung, namely “Eastern Condors”, “Encounter of the Spooky Kind” and “The Bodyguard”, alongside two recent Hong Kong productions, “The Dating Menu” and “Dead End”. The programme offers Indonesian audiences an opportunity to revisit the timeless appeal of Hong Kong action cinema classics on the silver screen while experiencing fresh perspectives of the new generation of filmmakers. Hung; lead actress of “Eastern Condors” Joyce Godenzi; and lead actress of “The Dating Menu” Rachel Leung, have travelled to Jakarta to attend the gala.

     HKETO Jakarta co-organised a Hong Kong Night reception last night (October 21) to promote Hong Kong cinema and encourage exchanges among film, television and cultural industry professionals attending Jakarta Film Week.

     Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is dedicated to boosting film productions and nurturing talent across different sectors of the film industry through various funding schemes. The Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address stated that CCIDA will continue to support Hong Kong films, as well as facilitate overseas crews filming in Hong Kong. These initiatives align with the vision set out in the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the HKSAR (2026-2030), with the aim of fostering the thriving and sustainable development of the Hong Kong film industry.

     Some 100 guests attended the reception, including Leung; the Executive Director of the AFAA, Ms Josie Lin; Festival Director of Jakarta Film Week, Ms Rina Damayanti; and representatives from the cultural and creative industries across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries.

     In addition to the film screenings, Hung hosted a masterclass today. He shared his martial arts training experiences and reflected on his journey in bringing Hong Kong action cinema to international prominence with Indonesian film practitioners and audiences.

     The thematic exhibition “A Tale of Two Cities: Hong Kong x Jakarta” is being held at FX Sudirman in Jakarta from today until October 31. Through films and related exhibits, it explores the intersections between the two cities’ film and cultural scenes. Admission is free.

     For details about the Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation, please visit www.afa-academy.com/hkfilmgala_en/.

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     The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (October 22) announced that malachite green was detected in a sample of bluefin tuna. The CFS is following up on the incident.    &… read more

     The 2026 Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest – Hong Kong Chapter (MiCHK) Final was held successfully at Cyberport today (October 22). “Industrialization of Flexible, Ultrathin Diamond Wafers” by DiamNEX Limited won the Champion prize, while “NeuroHarbor-AI diagnosis and treatment platform for brain diseases” by NeuroHarbor Limited and “Embodied AI Neurorehabilitation Platform” by Sharpsight Limited won the First Runner-up and Second Runner-up prizes respectively. The three winning teams will represent the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to compete in the Global Final Contest of the Maker in China to be held in Guangzhou at the end of this year.
 
     Addressing the event, the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung, said that the MiCHK serves as an important platform for local start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their innovation and technology (I&T) achievements and expand into the Mainland markets. It enables investors and enterprises from the Mainland to gain an understanding of Hong Kong’s quality I&T outcomes, helping these enterprises tap into the Mainland market. He noted that in recent years, multiple shortlisted teams have successfully connected with enterprises. Among them, some teams have entered into co-operation agreements with Mainland governments, while others have attracted attention from investment funds. This has helped accelerate the commercialisation of technological outcomes, enhance brand influence, and further expand into both Mainland and overseas markets.
 
     Mr Cheung congratulated all award-winning teams and encouraged all participating teams to leverage the various government start-up support schemes. He also urged them to focus on the Mainland market as a key development direction, seize the opportunities presented by the nation’s development of new quality productive forces, and better integrate into and serve the country’s overall development.
 
     This year’s competition attracted a total of 170 local innovation projects, setting an all-time high for entries. Following a preliminary screening and a semi-final held earlier, the top 10 projects advanced to the Final today. The shortlisted project teams delivered live pitches to a panel of judges from various I&T fields, competing for the Champion, First Runner-up, and Second Runner-up honours. The organiser also arranged one-on-one meetings between the 10 shortlisted project teams and investors and corporate representatives from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, facilitating matchmaking discussions on financing and project co-operation.

     In addition, the shortlisted teams will have the opportunity to participate in start-up incubation programmes and exhibition events, connect with Mainland investors, establish a presence in the Mainland start-up parks, and receive professional guidance to support the commercialisation of their project outcomes and market expansion. Please refer to makerinchina.hk/ for details about the entries.

     With the support of the Guangzhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality and the Guangzhou Municipal Huangpu District Industry and Information Technology Bureau, this is the eighth time the regional chapter has taken place in Hong Kong. The 2026 MiCHK is organised by the Digital Policy Office of the HKSAR Government, together with the China Centre for Promotion of SME Development of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People’s Republic of China, and the China International Cooperation Association of SMEs. It is formulated by the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited and the Angel Investment Foundation.

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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA. Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.
      

Bank	Type of scam
The Bank of East Asia, Limited	Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited	Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
Chong Hing Bank Limited	Fraudulent social media accounts and posts
Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited	Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited	Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited	Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen
Ele Bank Limited	Fraudulent website

 
     The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions. They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or one-time password, by phone, email or SMS (including via embedded hyperlinks).
      
     Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions, through or in response to the scams concerned, should contact the relevant bank with the information provided in the corresponding press release, and report the matter to the Crime Wing Information Centre of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012. read more