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     In response to the Japanese Government’s plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Station, the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene issued a Food Safety Order which prohibits all aquatic products, sea salt and seaweeds originating from the 10 metropolis/prefectures, namely Tokyo, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Miyagi, Chiba, Gunma, Tochigi, Niigata, Nagano and Saitama, from being imported into and supplied in Hong Kong.
 
     For other Japanese aquatic products, sea salt and seaweeds that are not prohibited from being imported into Hong Kong, the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will conduct comprehensive radiological tests to verify that the radiation levels of these products do not exceed the guideline levels before they are allowed to be supplied in the market.
 
     As the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water is unprecedented and will continue for 30 years or more, the Government will closely monitor and step up the testing arrangements. Should anomalies be detected, the Government does not preclude further tightening the scope of the import ban.
 
     From noon on January 22 to noon today (January 23), the CFS conducted tests on the radiological levels of 102 food samples imported from Japan, which were of the “aquatic and related products, seaweeds and sea salt” category. No sample was found to have exceeded the safety limit. Details can be found on the CFS’s thematic website titled “Control Measures on Foods Imported from Japan” (www.cfs.gov.hk/english/programme/programme_rafs/programme_rafs_fc_01_30_Nuclear_Event_and_Food_Safety.html).
 
     In parallel, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has also tested 50 samples of local catch for radiological levels. All the samples passed the tests. Details can be found on the AFCD’s website (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/fisheries/Radiological_testing/Radiological_Test.html).
 
     The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) has also enhanced the environmental monitoring of the local waters. No anomaly has been detected so far. For details, please refer to the HKO’s website
(www.hko.gov.hk/en/radiation/monitoring/seawater.html).
 
     From August 24 to noon today, the CFS and the AFCD have conducted tests on the radiological levels of 26 632 samples of food imported from Japan (including 17 767 samples of aquatic and related products, seaweeds and sea salt) and 7 568 samples of local catch respectively. All the samples passed the tests. read more

     The Social Welfare Department (SWD) today (January 23) alerted members of the public to fraudulent job advertisements published on a social media platform.      The fraudulent job advertisements… read more

     The Civil Service College (CSC), in collaboration with the Institute for Hong Kong and Macau Studies, Peking University, launched an in-depth programme on “one country, two systems” and the contemporary China. As part of the programme, a lecture on the topic of “Upholding the Principle and Promoting the Development of ‘One Country, Two Systems'” was delivered by Professor Rao Geping of Peking University’s Law School at the CSC today (January 23).

     Addressing the lecture, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said that the “one country, two systems” principle is of great vitality and the success of its implementation in Hong Kong has won recognition throughout the world. As the backbone of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, civil servants must understand accurately and implement fully the “one country, two systems” principle, safeguard the HKSAR’s constitutional basis and order as laid down by the Constitution and the Basic Law, uphold the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong”, and resolutely safeguard national security. Furthermore, civil servants not only have the responsibility but also should conscientiously and actively promote the achievements of “one country, two systems”, presenting to the world the true stories of Hong Kong’s openness, cultural vibrancy, prosperity and stability.
 
     Around 70 civil servants at the rank of Directorate Pay Scale Point 1 and 2 attended the in-depth programme. In addition, about 110 politically appointed officials and other directorate officers enrolled and sat in on the lecture via video conferencing.
 
     The programme was organised to further strengthen training for senior officials and directorate civil servants. It consists of 12 monthly lectures covering a wide range of topics, such as the Communist Party of China and the contemporary China, socialism with Chinese characteristics, the theory and practice of “one country, two systems”, as well as developments in contemporary Chinese society, economy, national defence, technology, and more. Distinguished scholars from the Mainland will deliver the programme and engage in in-depth discussions with participants.

      

     The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government is committed to fostering the cultural development of Hong Kong and developing the city into an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will join hands with the international art collective teamLab, Hong Kong artists, the First Initiative Foundation (FIF), K11 Group and Sino Group to again present a large-scale outdoor art project, the second “Art@Harbour 2024”, on both sides of Victoria Harbour from March 25 to June 2. Multiple outdoor art installations and digital art façades featuring the integration of art, science, and technology will bring the public a new inspirational and sensory experience at Victoria harbourfront.

     The “teamLab: Continuous” exhibition, jointly organised by the LCSD’s Art Promotion Office and Science Promotion Unit (SPU), created by teamLab, will be launched at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section). Hundreds of colourful luminous ovoids will be displayed with continuously changing colours and sound based on visitors’ interactions. The light of dozens of trees in the park will spread, changing its colour and resonating sound tones in response to the ovoids. The exhibits will span across the lawns of Tamar Park and extend to Victoria Harbour, showcasing the vibrant harbourfront. The installation of artworks is starting now at Tamar Park, allowing the public to witness the process of creating the artwork.

     The SPU under the LCSD will also launch the “Science in Art” exhibition at the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) at the same time. The local art group LAAB Architects and local artist Dylan Kwok have been invited to create two interactive art installations, “Harbour Cup” and “Schrödinger’s Bed”, which are related to the nature and properties of light.

     Furthermore, the FIF, K11 Group and Sino Group will showcase outdoor art installations and digital art façades at the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, K11 MUSEA promenade, the Sino LuminArt Façade at Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre respectively, transforming the waterfront promenade into a grand stage for cultural and artistic displays. More artworks will be rolled out soon. The FIF’s large-scale art installation project is also financially supported by the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.

     Since 2022, the LCSD has invited different organisations to present the large-scale outdoor art project “Art@Harbour,” showcasing artistic creations integrating art, science, and technology. Bringing together creativity from all partners, the “Art@Harbour 2024” will make both sides of Victoria Harbour more diverse and innovative to enhance Hong Kong’s cityscape. More details of the exhibition will be available later. Members of the public can visit the following website: www.museums.gov.hk/en/web/portal/artatharbour.html.

    

     In view of the cold weather, the Home Affairs Department has opened 18 temporary cold shelters in various districts today (January 23) for people in need of the service. The temporary shelters will remain open when the Cold Weather Warning is in force.

     Clean mattresses and blankets/quilts, hot meals and hot water will be provided to shelter users free of charge during the opening of temporary shelters.

     To ensure that cold shelter users can rest in a quiet and undisturbed environment, members of the public or agencies wishing to make donations to shelter users are requested to register with the staff of the shelter first. Donors will then be directed to place the donated items at a specified indoor location. The staff will help notify the shelter users to collect the items on their own.

     Anyone seeking temporary refuge or with any questions about the donation arrangements at the cold shelters may call the department’s hotline 2572 8427 for more information.

     The 18 temporary cold shelters are located at:

Hong Kong Island:
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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:
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay

Southern:
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau

Wan Chai:
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai

Kowloon:
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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:
Nam Cheong District Community Centre
1 Cheong San Lane, 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:
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Islands:
Tung Chung Community Hall 
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung

Kwai Tsing:
Tai Wo Hau Estate Community Centre
15 Tai Wo Hau Road, Kwai Chung

North:
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling

Sai Kung:
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex,
38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O

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 read more