The Secretary for Food and Health, Professor Sophia Chan, today (May 21, Geneva time) attended the 71st World Health Assembly (WHA) of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland.

     Professor Chan attended the 71st WHA as a member of the People's Republic of China delegation. The agenda of this year's assembly covers a wide range of issues with public health importance requiring global attention and concerted efforts from all member states. Among others, a number of strategic priority matters will be discussed in the meeting, including public health preparedness and response, health and environment and climate change, prevention and control of non-communicable disease, ending tuberculosis and global shortage of, and access to, medicines and vaccines.

     Professor Chan also took the opportunity to exchange views on healthcare-related issues with top health officials of other member states.

     Before attending the WHA, Professor Chan and the Director of Health, Dr Constance Chan, yesterday (May 20, Geneva time) met with the Minister of the National Health Commission, Mr Ma Xiaowei, and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, Mr Yu Jianhua. Professor Chan briefed Mr Ma and Mr Yu on the latest healthcare-related developments in Hong Kong, including the planning of the first Chinese medicine hospital.

     Professor Chan will depart Geneva in the morning on May 23 and arrive in Hong Kong on May 24.

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

     The Legislative Council (LegCo) will hold a meeting on Wednesday (May 21) at 11.30am (or immediately after the meeting for the Chief Executive's Question Time to be held at 11am) in the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. During the meeting, Members will debate a motion under Rule 49B(1A) of the Rules of Procedure.

     The motion, moved by Mrs Regina Ip, states: "That this Council, in accordance with Article 79(7) of the Basic Law, censures Mr Hui Chi-fung for misbehaviour (details as particularised in the Schedule to this motion)."

     On other Members' motions, Dr Fernando Cheung will move a motion on the report of the Joint Subcommittee on Long-term Care Policy. The motion states: "That this Council notes the Report of the Joint Subcommittee on Long-term Care Policy."

     Ms Tanya Chan will move a motion on not forgetting the 4 June incident. The motion states: "That this Council urges that: the 4 June incident be not forgotten and the 1989 pro-democracy movement be vindicated."

     Mr Chan Hak-kan will move a motion for the adjournment of the Council under Rule 16(4) of the Rules of Procedure. The motion states: "That this Council do now adjourn for the purpose of debating the following issue: the impact on the interests of Hong Kong and the country arising from the remarks made by Mr Benny Tai Yiu-ting, one of the initiators of the 'Occupy Central' movement, at a forum held in Taiwan in March 2018 that Hong Kong could consider becoming an independent state."

     Meanwhile, Ms Alice Mak will move a proposed resolution under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the period for amending the Medical Council (Election and Appointment of Lay Members) Regulation, laid on the table of the Council on May 2, 2018, to the meeting of June 20, 2018.

     On Government Bill, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2018 will be introduced into the Council for the First Reading and the Second Reading. The Second Reading debate on the Bill will be adjourned.

     Members will also ask the Government 22 questions on various policy areas, six of which require oral replies. 

     The agenda of the above meeting can be obtained via the LegCo website (www.legco.gov.hk). Please note that the agenda is subject to change, and the latest information about the agenda could be found on the LegCo website.

     Members of the public are welcome to observe the proceedings of the meeting from the public galleries of the Chamber of the LegCo Complex. They may reserve seats by calling 3919 3399 during office hours. Members of the public can also watch or listen to the meeting via the "Webcast" system on the LegCo website.

     Police today (May 21) appealed to the public for information on a woman who went missing in Ngau Tau Kok.

     Chan Ka-tung, aged 19, went missing after she left her residence in Tak Long Estate on April 8 evening. Her family made a report to Police on May 14.

     She is about 1.58 metres tall, 50 kilograms in weight and of medium build. She has a round face with yellow complexion, long straight black hair and tattoos on her arms, chest and back. She was last seen wearing a short-sleeved black dress and a pair of black shoes.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing woman or may have seen her is urged to contact the Regional Missing Person Unit of Kowloon East on 3661 0316 or email to rmpu-ke-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

  

     The Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, began his itinerary in Tokyo, Japan, today (May 21) by learning more about the development of fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and the operation of solar farms there. He also exchanged views with relevant parties on environmental protection issues.

     In the morning, Mr Wong visited an automobile company that develops FCVs to observe the latest manufacturing technology and developments of hydrogen FCVs. He then visited a hydrogen filling station and took a ride on a hydrogen fuel cell car to better understand the applications of this new energy vehicle. Hydrogen FCVs use hydrogen as their energy source and only water and heat are emitted as the fuel cell generates electricity, thus helping to reduce air pollutants and carbon emissions effectively.

     In the afternoon, Mr Wong visited the mega floating solar plant at Yamakura Dam Reservoir in Chiba Prefecture. The reservoir is fitted with about 51,000 solar panels, which have an annual power generation equivalent to the annual power consumption of some 4,000 typical local households. Mr Wong also visited a solar panel facility constructed along the railway track of the Narita Sky Access Line and exchanged views with technical personnel to learn about the operation and performance of this solar power facility. He then briefed them on the progress made by Hong Kong in promoting solar energy and supporting renewable energy.

     Mr Wong pointed out that, in order to combat climate change and improve air quality, Hong Kong's community is encouraged to use more renewable energy and install extra environmentally friendly devices to help the city move towards a low-carbon transition.

     In the evening, Mr Wong will attend a welcome reception to be hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to exchange views with people from various sectors.

              

     The Home Affairs Department will open 15 temporary night heat shelters tonight (May 21) for people in need of the service.
      
     The shelters will be open from 10.30pm until 8am tomorrow.

     For further information, please call the department's enquiry hotline before midnight on 2835 1473.

     The 15 temporary night heat shelters are located at:

Hong Kong Districts:
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Central and Western –
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex,
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
 
Eastern/Wan Chai –
Causeway Bay Community Centre
7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
 
Kowloon Districts:
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Kowloon City –
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices,
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
 
Kwun Tong –
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
 
Sham Shui Po –
Shek Kip Mei Community Hall
G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po
 
Wong Tai Sin –
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
 
Yau Tsim Mong –
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
 
New Territories Districts:
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Kwai Tsing –
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
 
North –
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
 
Sha Tin –
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
 
Tai Po –
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
 
Tsuen Wan –
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
 
Tuen Mun –
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
 
Yuen Long –
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
 
Yuen Long –
Tin Yiu Community Centre
Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai