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     The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, today (March 28) visited Macao, where he attended the 2019 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) and the launching ceremony for the Hong Kong/Macao Special Report under the Fourth National Assessment Report on Climate Change. He also exchanged views with officials responsible for environmental protection and energy policy of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).

     Upon his arrival in the morning, Mr Wong first officiated alongside officials of the Macao SAR Government and other guests at the opening ceremony of the MIECF, and also took the opportunity to tour booths set up by Hong Kong exhibitors at the MIECF. Afterwards, he paid a courtesy call on the Secretary for Transport and Public Works of the Macao SAR, Mr Raimundo Arrais do Rosário, to discuss issues of mutual concern.

     After participating in the official luncheon hosted by the Macao SAR Government for MIECF guests, Mr Wong, together with other officiating guests including the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Wang Zhigang, attended the launching ceremony for the Hong Kong/Macao Special Report under the Fourth National Assessment Report on Climate Change. The compilation of the National Assessment Report on Climate Change, first published in 2006, has been jointly organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology and related branches of the Central People’s Government. A special report for Hong Kong and Macao has been newly added in the Fourth National Assessment Report on Climate Change. Afterwards, Mr Wong delivered a speech at a Green Forum under the MIECF on its theme “New Opportunities in the Eco Bay Area – Creating Green Energy Cities”, illustrating Hong Kong’s energy policy.

     Mr Wong then departed for the Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, where he exchanged views with officials on decarbonisation policies and experience in combating climate change as well as visited the Aerosol Lidar and Radiometer. Mr Wong also called on the Office for the Development of the Energy Sector of the Macao SAR and discussed matters related to the Feed-in Tariff and promotion of renewable energy with Macao SAR officials.

     After joining a green dinner to be hosted by the Macao SAR Government in the evening, Mr Wong will conclude his visit and return to Hong Kong.

                

     Police today (March 28) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing.      Chu Shiu-wah, aged 49, cannot be reached by his family since he was last contacted in March 2018. His family … read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:      At the Administrative and Operational Meeting today (March 28), the Hospital Authority (HA) Board discussed and approved the enhancement of the Fixed-rate Honorari… read more

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:      The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee on Matters Relating to Railways will hold a meeting tomorrow (March 29) at 8.45am in Conference Room 1 of… read more

     Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, at the Hong Kong Disneyland “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!” opening ceremony today (March 28):

Stephanie (Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, Ms Stephanie Young), Bob (President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Mr Bob Weis), Kevin (President of Marvel Studios, Mr Kevin Feige), Paul (actor Paul Rudd), Peyton (director and producer of “Ant-Man” and “Ant-Man and The Wasp”, Peyton Reed), government colleagues, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
 
     Good afternoon.
 
     I’m delighted to be here, once again, at Hong Kong Disneyland. Just 10 months ago, I opened the show “Moana: A Homecoming Celebration”. And here I am, once again, to welcome Ant-Man and the Wasp to Hong Kong.
 
     I’m not saying this is better than giving the Budget Speech, but I don’t recall meeting any superheroes that morning in the Legislative Council Building.
 
     With all due respect to Mr Rudd, this is much bigger than Ant-Man. We’re here today to formally launch “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!” This high-tech interactive adventure is the first Marvel attraction based on the “Ant-Man and The Wasp” movie at any Disney theme park in the world.
 
     It’s also brilliantly linked to Hong Kong Disneyland’s “Iron Man Experience”. Thrill seekers, myself included of course, get to join Ant-Man, the Wasp and Iron Man as they battle it out with Hydra and the Swarmbots in defence of Hong Kong.
 
     The adventure’s state-of-the-art gaming features are cinematic in scope, production values and storytelling. Not surprising, given that “Ant-Man” director Peyton Reed and his movie production team helped in producing this attraction. And that Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly, also known as Ant-Man and the Wasp, also star in Disneyland’s Nano Battle.
 
     What makes the innovative experience even more inviting is the local storyline created just for Hong Kong Disneyland. And down the road, I know there will be more Marvel superheroes to marvel over, creating Asia’s ultimate hub of exciting Marvel experiences at Hong Kong Disneyland in the years to come.
 
     Hong Kong Disneyland has been a major tourist attraction since it opened in 2005, attracting more than 77 million visitors from all over the world to date, here to enjoy the Disney magic. That, in turn, has brought significant economic benefits and employment opportunities to our tourism-related businesses.
 
     The Disney magic will continue to bring us fabulous attractions, including a reimagined castle with new stage shows, and a novel theme area featuring the princesses Elsa and Anna from the mega-hit movie “Frozen”.
 
     Hong Kong’s expanding ties with the Mainland of China, including the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Hong Kong Section of the high-speed rail between Guangdong, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, will create new markets, and new fans, for Hong Kong Disneyland. Even more so as the vast Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development comes together, over the years and the decades.
 
     In short, ladies and gentlemen, ants and wasps, as Hong Kong’s rewarding connections continue to grow, so, too, will Hong Kong Disneyland’s. Together, we will excel.
 
     Together, we will also vanquish Zola and the Swarmbots. I look forward to that in just a few minutes.
 
     Thank you very much.