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     The Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, will depart for Suzhou this afternoon (September 5) to attend the International Forum on Energy Transition co-hosted by the National Energy Administration, the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government.
 
     The Forum was first held in 2015 and is now in its fourth year. The theme for this year is “Jointly promote energy transition for a shared green future”. Representatives of international organisations and energy companies, including leaders of energy ministries from various countries; the Administrator of the National Energy Administration, Mr Zhang Jianhua; the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency, Mr Francesco La Camera; the President of the World Economic Forum, Mr Børge Brende, will participate in the Forum to share their experiences in promoting energy transformation, and discuss co-operation in energy transformation and promoting global clean energy partnerships.
 
     Mr Tse will attend discussion sessions tomorrow (September 6) on the energy sector. He will share Hong Kong’s strategies and efforts in reducing carbon emissions in the energy sector and strengthening regional collaboration. The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Eric Pang, and officers from the Environment and Ecology Bureau will also attend.
 
     Mr Tse will return to Hong Kong on the afternoon of September 7. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong, will be the Acting Secretary for Environment and Ecology. read more

     The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, yesterday (September 4) met with the Director-General of Thai Customs Department, Mr Patchara Anuntasilpa, in the Customs Headquarters Building to exchange views on rei… read more

     The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, yesterday (September 4) met with the Director-General of Thai Customs Department, Mr Patchara Anuntasilpa, in the Customs Headquarters Building to exchange views on rei… read more

     The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, officiated at the opening ceremony of the Yuen Long District Health Centre (DHC) today (September 5). He stated that the Government will launch the Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme (CDCC Scheme) in the fourth quarter this year and is now strenuously recruiting family doctors to participate. The DHCs will serve as citizens’ first contact point to join the scheme, playing a crucial role in liaison and co-ordination.
 
     Professor Lo said, “Under the CDCC Scheme, the Government will provide targeted subsidies for items such as conducting laboratory tests and procuring medication, as an incentive to encourage citizens to engage family doctors and private healthcare professionals for screening and treatment for hypertension and diabetes mellitus in the private healthcare sector through a co-payment model.
 
     “Along the process, the DHCs will arrange initial assessments for eligible citizens in the district and assist them to match with a family doctor of their own choice, while offering them health information. The DHCs will also support family doctors participating in the Scheme by utilising the local service network for co-ordinating and providing multidisciplinary follow-up and treatment.
 
     “Last week, the Health Bureau started recruiting doctors to participate in the CDCC Scheme. I call on all doctors to take part actively and enrol as family doctors under the Scheme to establish long-term doctor-patient relationship with patients. By that, they will be our comrades in strengthening citizens’ capability and raising their awareness of preventing and receiving treatment for chronic diseases, thus enhancing the community’s alertness to health risks. That will help the community pursue the objectives of preventing diseases before occurrence, and managing diseases at an early stage.”

     At present, DHCs or DHC Expresses are in operation in all districts across the city to provide comprehensive, coherent and people-oriented multidisciplinary primary healthcare services at the community level. The DHCs are also actively promoting the “Family Doctor For All” concept and advocating the mindset of “prevention and early treatment”.
 
     The Yuen Long DHC, operated by Pok Oi Hospital, has commenced services in phases since late October last year. Its core centre is located in One Sky Mall in Tin Shui Wai, alongside three satellite centres in Yuen Long Town Hall, Tai Tong Road and Kingswood Richly Plaza. The core centre houses a rehabilitation training area and an exercise and fitness area to offer members effective chronic disease management and community rehabilitation services through the application of innovative technology. Relevant information on the Yuen Long DHC can be acquired by calling the hotline at 2602 2020. More details of the DHCs/DHC Expresses are available on the website www.dhc.gov.hk.
 
     Also attending the opening ceremony today included the Commissioner for Primary Healthcare, Dr Pang Fei-chau; the Chairman of Yuen Long District Council, Mr Shum Ho-kit; the Deputy Director General of the New Territories Sub-office of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Li Gongxun; and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pok Oi Hospital, Dr Chan Shou-ming.

      

     Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at a media session before the Executive Council meeting today (September 5):
 
Reporter: Good morning, Mr Lee. The first question: At least nine restaurants that originally promised to hold a banquet for the Democratic Party over the past two years have cancelled at the last minute. Would this development, which some might suggest involved political pressure, send a mixed signal for the party’s participation at the upcoming District Council election, where authorities hoped they would run. And would you agree perhaps with views by pro-establishment lawmakers that holding the banquet itself is a form of soft resistance? The second question is recently some lawmakers have also courted controversy over their participation in a singing concert, as well as two thirds of bills in the current LegCo (Legislative Council) term were passed in the presence of less than half of total lawmakers. How would you see the performance of the lawmakers under the current patriots-only system? Is there room for any improvement? Thank you.
 
Chief Executive: Any organisation that wants to organise activities for their own is a matter for themselves. How successful they can do that and how things can be arranged is also a matter for themselves.
 
     As regards participation in the upcoming District Council election, it is open to anybody who’s qualified according to the law. The only requirement that I can say is they have to, first of all, be able to swear allegiance to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and uphold the Basic Law. I think these are the two basic requirements. Anybody who satisfies that and who believes that they can contribute, of course, they are welcome to participate.
 
     As regards public officers who discharge their duties, whether they are government officials or legislative councillors, then of course, they are subject to the scrutiny of members of the public and the press. I’m sure that they will be having their ears wide open to listen to any opinions about what is expected.
 
     As regards the improved LegCo election, which has produced the current LegCo members, they have been, I think, making good performances to pass legislation and also in good communication with the Government. They also make a lot of suggestions to improve policies in some areas. They also have criticisms against the Government where they think the Government requires improvements. I thank them for making all these views to the Government to ensure that the measures that the Government takes will benefit society. I am also improving the communication with LegCo members, as you can see through regular Ante Chamber exchange sessions and also through the CE’s interactive exchange Q&A sessions. I will be looking for further opportunities to enhance communication with LegCo members, so that all of us can jointly work to the benefit of Hong Kong.
 
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.) read more