The Government announced today (December 29) the reappointment of Mr Timothy Lee Kwok-lam as a member of the Hong Kong Export Credit Insurance Corporation (HKECIC) Advisory Board for a term of two years with effect from January 1, 2024.
 
     The HKECIC was established in 1966 to provide insurance protection for Hong Kong exporters against non-payment risks arising from commercial and political incidents. It is wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, which also guarantees its liabilities.
 
     The composition of the HKECIC Advisory Board with effect from January 1, 2024, is as follows:
 
Chairman
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Dr Dennis Ng Wang-pun
 
Members
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Mr Kelvin Au Wai-kuen
Ms Natalie Chan Wo-mi
Ms Helen Hui
Mr Samuel Lau Kin-pui
Mr Timothy Lee Kwok-lam
Mr Michael Li Chi-fung
Mr Bernie Ting Wai-cheung
Ms Winnie Wong Chi-shun
Principal Assistant Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council or his representative (ex-officio)

     The Government announced today (December 29) the appointments of Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu and Dr Kennedy Wong Ying-ho as new members, and the reappointment of incumbent member, Dr Lin Yong, to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) for a term of two years.
 
     The term of Dr Chai and Dr Lin will take effect from January 1, 2024, while that of Dr Wong will commence on February 1, 2024.
 
     Meanwhile, incumbent members, Mr Brian David Li Man-bun and Mr Kenneth Chan Kin-nin, will retire from the HKTDC upon completion of their terms on December 31, 2023, and January 31, 2024, respectively. A spokesman for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau expressed gratitude to the two retiring members for their devoted services and contributions towards various aspects of the HKTDC's work.
 
     Appointments of members to the HKTDC are made by the Financial Secretary in exercise of the powers delegated to him by the Chief Executive and pursuant to section 11(1)(d) of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Ordinance (Chapter 1114).

     The composition of the HKTDC with effect from February 1, 2024, is as follows:
 
Chairman
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Dr Peter Lam Kin-ngok
 
Members
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Ms Shirley Chan Suk-ling
Ms Ronna Chao Wei-ting
Dr Lin Yong
Mr Victor Chu Lap-lik
Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu
Dr Kennedy Wong Ying-ho
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Director of Information Services
Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong
Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board
Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Banks
Representative Member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
Representative Member of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Representative Member of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong
Representative Member of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong

     The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) announced today (December 29) the reappointment of three incumbent members and the appointment of one new member to the Youth Square Management Advisory Committee (MAC) for a two-year term from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025.

     The Chairperson and non-official members of the MAC are as follows:

Chairperson
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Commissioner for Youth, HYAB

Ex-officio members
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Vice-Chairperson of the Youth Development Commission, or a representative
Chairperson of the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education, or a representative 
Representative from the Eastern District Council 
Representative from the Board of Management of the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries

Newly appointed member
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Mr Leung Kwok-shing

Reappointed members
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Mr Victor Lam Tsz-hung
Ms Cherry Lee Suet-yee
Mr Jan Noel Shih

Existing members
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Ms Debbie Cheung Sui-ki
Dr Wilson Choo Ming-yin
Mr Dave Ho
Ms Dana Lau Sing-she
Dr Wendy Lee Woon-ming
Mr Eric Yeung Chuen-sing 
Mr Yeung Hok-lam

Existing co-opted member
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Ms Susanna Lai Shuk-ching

     The MAC also includes representatives from the HYAB, the Education Bureau and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department as members.

     A spokesman for the HYAB thanked the outgoing member, Mr Stefan Chui Kai-hin, for his support and contributions since his appointment to the MAC.

     The MAC is a non-statutory advisory body which advises the Government on matters pertaining to the operation of Youth Square, including the overall strategy and objectives of Youth Square; themes and contents of youth development programmes; the use, allocation, leasing and charging arrangements of relevant facilities; the evaluation of the effectiveness of the use of Youth Square in promoting youth development programmes and monitoring the performance of the operator. 

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (December 29) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach.

     The Government announced today (December 29) the appointment of two young members to the Advisory Council on Food and Environmental Hygiene through the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (MSSY) from December 12, 2023, to March 31, 2025.

     The two young members are Miss Chan Kwan-yee and Dr Vivian Hui Chi-ching. Miss Chan is the ESG & Carbon Footprint Manager of a sustainable aquaculture company. Dr Hui is an Assistant Professor of the School of Nursing, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the University of Pittsburgh.

     The Council is a non-statutory body established on April 1, 2000, to advise the Government on food and environmental hygiene issues.  Furthermore, the Government regularly recruits young persons aged between 18 and 35 who are eager to serve the community to join the Government's advisory committees through the MSSY with a view to providing more opportunities for young people to participate in policy discussion.