The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, continued her visit to Beijing today (April 27), where she was invited to deliver a speech at an exchange session organised by the All-China Women's Federation (ACWF) and answered participants' questions.

     In the morning, Mrs Lam, accompanied by the Director of the Chief Executive's Office, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, addressed some 300 participants, including leaders and staff of the ACWF, female university students and grassroots women's representatives at the exchange session organised by the ACWF on the vision and actions of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. Introducing to them the HKSAR's unique advantage under "One Country, Two Systems" and its strengths, she said Hong Kong will continue to enhance its competitiveness in various aspects. She pointed out that the city will actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and shared her experience in the participation in the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in the last two days and in the promotion of the Greater Bay Area in Japan with the leaders of Guangdong and Macao at the beginning of the month. She also briefed the participants on women's education, employment and public office appointments in Hong Kong, as well as a series of support and family-friendly measures implemented by the current-term HKSAR Government.

     Mrs Lam then met with the ACWF's President, Ms Shen Yueyue, briefly after the exchange session and attended a lunch hosted by Ms Shen.

     In the afternoon, Mrs Lam met with the new Director of the Palace Museum, Mr Wang Xudong. Congratulating Mr Wang on assuming the office this month, she said she looked forward to the Palace Museum's continuous support under the leadership of Mr Wang for the establishment of the Hong Kong Palace Museum and collaboration with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to launch more projects on heritage conservation, research, exhibitions and education to enhance Hong Kong people's knowledge of Chinese arts and culture. She invited Mr Wang to visit Hong Kong later to learn about the city's latest development in arts and culture. In addition, Mrs Lam met with Dr Shan Jixiang, the former Director of the Palace Museum who had retired recently, earlier in Beijing to thank him for his support for Hong Kong during his tenure of over seven years.

     After leading a HKSAR delegation to participate in the thematic forums of the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing on April 25, Mrs Lam attended the opening ceremony and the high-level meetings of the Forum with the Hong Kong delegates yesterday (April 26), and the welcome dinner hosted by President Xi Jinping and his wife for state leaders and senior officials with the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, and the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, in the evening. During the meetings in the last two days, Mrs Lam also met a number of participating leaders of the central ministries, regional governments and international organisations.

     Mrs Lam will go to Yanqing District tomorrow (April 28) to attend the opening ceremony of the 2019 Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition and return to Hong Kong on April 29.

                      

     With the theme "Living in Safe Buildings", the Building Safety Week 2019, organised by the Buildings Department (BD), started today (April 27). It aims to disseminate building safety messages and foster a building care culture in the community through a series of diversified and innovative activities.

     Addressing the opening ceremony of Building Safety Week 2019 at Tai Kwun, the Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands), Ms Bernadette Linn said the Government aimed to, through the activity, drive home the message that good building conditions are premised upon joint community efforts. She remarked that heightened public awareness of building safety in the community could greatly complement BD’s relevant efforts.

     "The theme of this year's Building Safety Week, 'Living in Safe Buildings', reminds us that we, as users of buildings, have to pay attention to the repair, maintenance and management of buildings, and in turn stay healthy and happy," said Ms Linn.
      
     Also speaking at the ceremony, the Director of Buildings, Mr Cheung Tin-cheung, said that choosing Tai Kwun, a historic compound with more than a century of history, to launch Building Safety Week, carries special meaning. Participants will be able to appreciate that well-designed revitalisation not only can restore the past appearances of old buildings but will also give them a new life.
      
      He added that the BD will continue to strive to promote building safety to the public through various channels and platforms in the hope of reaching more people from different walks of life, including young people.
      
      Building Safety Week, which is being held for the fifth consecutive year, is the BD's annual major public education and publicity event. Participants joined a range of activities at the opening ceremony, such as an urban sketching workshop, Talk @ Tai Kwun and Guided tour @ Tai Kwun. Through drawing buildings and learning about an exemplary case of restoration of historic buildings, participants gained a better understanding of building safety and maintenance.
      
      Today's event also featured the award presentation for winners of the Building Safety Pioneer Programme Lyric Rewriting Contest held earlier, in which students delivered building safety messages by rewriting song lyrics in a creative fashion. The winning entries were performed by a singer and Building Safety Pioneers in a Silent Busking session today.
      
      Building Safety Week 2019 runs from today to May 3. Programme highlights include public talks, the Building Information Centre Open Day, the Registered Inspectors Briefing Session and the Building Safety Symposium. In addition to the Secondary School Drama Competition, which has been held for a number of years, a postcard design competition has been organised for the first time this year. Entries from kindergarten children up to college students and members of the public are welcome.
      
      For the latest updates on the activities of Building Safety Week 2019, people may visit the webpage of the BD (www.bd.gov.hk/en/whats-new/events-and-publicity/index.html).

              

     With the theme "Living in Safe Buildings", the Building Safety Week 2019, organised by the Buildings Department (BD), started today (April 27). It aims to disseminate building safety messages and foster a building care culture in the community through a series of diversified and innovative activities.

     Addressing the opening ceremony of Building Safety Week 2019 at Tai Kwun, the Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands), Ms Bernadette Linn said the Government aimed to, through the activity, drive home the message that good building conditions are premised upon joint community efforts. She remarked that heightened public awareness of building safety in the community could greatly complement BD’s relevant efforts.

     "The theme of this year's Building Safety Week, 'Living in Safe Buildings', reminds us that we, as users of buildings, have to pay attention to the repair, maintenance and management of buildings, and in turn stay healthy and happy," said Ms Linn.
      
     Also speaking at the ceremony, the Director of Buildings, Mr Cheung Tin-cheung, said that choosing Tai Kwun, a historic compound with more than a century of history, to launch Building Safety Week, carries special meaning. Participants will be able to appreciate that well-designed revitalisation not only can restore the past appearances of old buildings but will also give them a new life.
      
      He added that the BD will continue to strive to promote building safety to the public through various channels and platforms in the hope of reaching more people from different walks of life, including young people.
      
      Building Safety Week, which is being held for the fifth consecutive year, is the BD's annual major public education and publicity event. Participants joined a range of activities at the opening ceremony, such as an urban sketching workshop, Talk @ Tai Kwun and Guided tour @ Tai Kwun. Through drawing buildings and learning about an exemplary case of restoration of historic buildings, participants gained a better understanding of building safety and maintenance.
      
      Today's event also featured the award presentation for winners of the Building Safety Pioneer Programme Lyric Rewriting Contest held earlier, in which students delivered building safety messages by rewriting song lyrics in a creative fashion. The winning entries were performed by a singer and Building Safety Pioneers in a Silent Busking session today.
      
      Building Safety Week 2019 runs from today to May 3. Programme highlights include public talks, the Building Information Centre Open Day, the Registered Inspectors Briefing Session and the Building Safety Symposium. In addition to the Secondary School Drama Competition, which has been held for a number of years, a postcard design competition has been organised for the first time this year. Entries from kindergarten children up to college students and members of the public are welcome.
      
      For the latest updates on the activities of Building Safety Week 2019, people may visit the webpage of the BD (www.bd.gov.hk/en/whats-new/events-and-publicity/index.html).

              

     Police today (April 27) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in North Point.

     Chan Wai-kit, aged 48, went missing after he was last seen on King’s Road yesterday (April 26) afternoon. His family made a report to Police on the same day.

     He is about 1.7 metres tall, 65 kilograms in weight and of medium build. He has a square face with yellow complexion and short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a blue and white long-sleeved shirt, grey trousers, dark brown leather shoes and a pair of glasses.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Person Unit of Hong Kong Island on 2860 1040 or 9886 0034 or email to rmpu-hki@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.
     

  

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 27) that due to inclement weather, red flag has been hoisted at Kiu Tsui Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.