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​Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the 2025 Hong Kong Chinese New Year Fireworks Display today (January 30):
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I’m delighted to join you at this fireworks extravaganza. Last night, we welcomed the Year of the Snake with a night parade. Tonight, we cheer it on with a fabulous fireworks show.
Hong Kong, our vibrant city, is shining brighter than ever with its unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures. As we marvel with and over the dazzling pyrotechnics lighting up the skies above Victoria Harbour, let’s remember that the display is more than a cheering spectacle – more importantly, every burst of colour celebrates the diversity and soaring promise of our home.
The snake symbolises wisdom, resilience and renewal in Chinese culture. Hong Kong has long thrived on its dynamic spirit and adaptability, endlessly mingling tradition and innovation. In the Year of the Snake, Hong Kong will revitalise its strengths and boundless future.
I invite you all to enjoy what Hong Kong has to offer in the Year of the Snake. Alongside magnificent mega events such as this evening’s, our city never fails to delight in its thriving wine and dine scene, breath-taking natural scenery, East-meets-West arts and cultural bounty, world-class sports and non-stop entertainment.
My thanks to HSBC for sponsoring tonight’s fireworks display. HSBC celebrates its 160th anniversary this year. My warmest congratulations on your most meaningful anniversary!
I wish you all a very healthy and successful Year of the Snake. Enjoy the show, as we look forward to an even brighter tomorrow.
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In response to the illegal hawking without licence of cable car tickets in Tung Chung, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) and the Lantau North Division of the Hong Kong Police Force conducted a joint operation against illegal hawking without licence at Mei Tung Street, Tung Chung today (January 30). During the operation, the police officers disguised as customers to gather evidence at the stalls located at the mentioned address. It was discovered that a man and a woman were selling Ngong Ping 360 cable car tickets. FEHD officers promptly intervened, arresting and charging the above-mentioned persons for illegal hawking without licence and causing obstruction in public place.
The arrested persons were a 49-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman (both holding Hong Kong identity cards). During the operation, FEHD officers seized items such as cable car ticket redemption vouchers, price tags, metal folding tables and Octopus Mobile POS (point of sale).
The FEHD reminds that according to the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap. 132), no one is allowed to trade on the streets unless he holds a valid hawker licence issued by the Department. Offenders will be prosecuted and, upon conviction, a maximum penalty of $10,000 fine and six months’ imprisonment will be imposed, and the commodities and equipment involved will be seized and confiscated. In addition, if the illegal hawking activities also cause obstruction to the public place, the offender will also be charged under the Summary Offenses Ordinance (Cap. 228). Upon conviction, a maximum penalty of $25,000 or three months’ imprisonment will be imposed.
The FEHD will continue the discussions with relevant organisations and departments to address the issue at its source and curb the illegal hawking without licence of cable car tickets. read more
​The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (HKETO, Brussels) hosted a Chinese New Year reception in Brussels, Belgium on January 27 to kick-start its series of celebration activities for the Year of the Snake. It was followed by a reception held in Paris, France on January 28.
The reception in Brussels has been named one of the most celebrated social events in the diplomatic circle in Europe and attracted some 270 guests from officials from the European institutions, national governments, diplomatic missions, as well as senior representatives from trade and business, academia, arts and cultural sectors, the media as well as the Chinese community. The event was supported by the Belgium-Hong Kong Society.
The Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung, pointed out in her welcoming remarks that Hong Kong has maintained its distinctive advantages under the “one country, two systems” principle, including a common law system, an independent judiciary, free flow of capital, goods, information and talents, and a free port with low and simple tax system. “Hong Kong remains the prime gateway and super connector between China and the rest of the world, offering unmatched opportunities for entrepreneurs, artists, innovators and talents.”
Ms Yung said 2025 would be a spectacular year for Hong Kong to be filled with countless mega events. “Hong Kong’s appeal as a global destination continues to grow”, Ms Yung said as Hong Kong recorded 45 million visitors in 2024. “This growth reflects the unique experiences Hong Kong offers”, Ms Yung added. She also highlighted that Kong Kong has substantially reduced the liquor tax, making it an even more attractive hub for global wine and liquor trade.
To showcase Hong Kong’s unique blend of natural beauty, urban vibrancy, and cultural richness, the guests in Brussels were welcomed by a mini-exhibition on the charms of Hong Kong contributed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Coincided with the much celebrated re-launch of the direct flight between Brussels and Hong Kong coming August, the guests attending the reception in Brussels were encouraged to visit Hong Kong to grasp the unmatched opportunities offered by the city for entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators alike.
HKETO, Brussels also took the opportunity to showcase Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. A cross-media performance fused with Chinese kung-fu, modern electronic music, comic and animation inspired by Hong Kong action movies was presented by the Hong Kong Arts Centre (Comix Home Base) in collaboration with different Hong Kong artists.
HKETO, Brussels organised another Chinese New Year reception in Paris (January 28) which attracted 300 guests of various backgrounds including government representatives, businessmen, academic, the media and members of the local Chinese community. The guests were greeted by an enchanting music performance comprising Chinese and European classics and Hong Kong pop presented by Hong Kong artists, showcasing our unique East-meets-West culture. The reception was hosted in co-operation with Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the France Hong Kong Business Association.
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