The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, will release "The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address" on Wednesday (October 25).
 
     The full text of the Policy Address will be released at www.policyaddress.gov.hk after the Chief Executive has completed his speech.
 
     Copies of the Policy Address and other related publications will be available for public collection from the time the Chief Executive has completed his speech at the 20 Home Affairs Enquiry Centres (HAECs) of the Home Affairs Department (HAD). Please browse the HAD website (www.had.gov.hk/en/public_services/public_enquiry_services/ctec.htm) for the opening hours of the HAECs.
 
     Leaflets containing the highlights of the Policy Address will also be available at the following places:
 
* 16 government office buildings:
 
Queensway Government Offices, Admiralty
Immigration Tower, Wan Chai
Revenue Tower, Wan Chai
Wanchai Tower, Wan Chai
North Point Government Offices
Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices
Ho Man Tin Government Offices
Lai Chi Kok Government Offices
Mongkok Government Offices
Trade and Industry Tower, Kowloon City
To Kwa Wan Market and Government Offices
West Kowloon Government Offices, Yau Ma Tei
Sha Tin Government Offices
Tai Hing Government Offices, Tuen Mun
Tai Po Government Offices
Tsuen Wan Government Offices
 
* Seven major public libraries:
 
Hong Kong Central Library, Causeway Bay
City Hall Public Library, Central
Kowloon Public Library, Kowloon City
Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library, Yuen Long
Sha Tin Public Library
Tsuen Wan Public Library
Tuen Mun Public Library
 
* 61 shopping centres in public housing estates:
 
Hong Kong
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Siu Sai Wan Plaza, Chai Wan
Wan Tsui Shopping Centre, Chai Wan
Oi Tung Shopping Centre, Shau Kei Wan
Hing Tung Shopping Centre, Shau Kei Wan
Stanley Plaza, Stanley
Wah Fu (II) Commercial Complex, Aberdeen
Shek Pai Wan Shopping Centre, Aberdeen
 
Kowloon
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Lei Yue Mun Plaza, Yau Tong
Yau Lai Shopping Centre, Yau Tong
Kai Tin Shopping Centre, Lam Tin
Tsui Ping North Shopping Circuit, Kwun Tong
Shun Lee Commercial Centre, Kwun Tong
On Kay Commercial Centre, Ngau Tau Kok
Lok Wah Commercial Centre, Ngau Tau Kok
Sau Mau Ping Shopping Centre, Sau Mau Ping
Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre, Tsz Wan Shan
Choi Wan Commercial Complex, Ngau Chi Wan
Chuk Yuen Plaza, Wong Tai Sin
Temple Mall South, Wong Tai Sin
Fung Tak Shopping Centre, Diamond Hill
Lok Fu Place, Wang Tau Hom
Shek Kip Mei Shopping Centre, Sham Shui Po
Hoi Fu Shopping Centre, Mong Kok
Oi Man Plaza, Ho Man Tin
Homantin Plaza, Ho Man Tin
 
New Territories East
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Choi Yuen Plaza, Sheung Shui
Ching Ho Shopping Centre, Sheung Shui
Fu Shin Shopping Centre, Tai Po
Tai Wo Plaza, Tai Po
Heng On Commercial Centre, Ma On Shan
Yan On Shopping Centre, Ma On Shan
Mei Tin Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Hin Keng Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Kwong Yuen Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Sha Kok Commercial Centre, Sha Tin
Mei Lam Commercial Centre, Sha Tin
Wo Che Plaza, Sha Tin
Pok Hong Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Yue Tin Court Commercial Centre, Sha Tin
Shui Chuen O Plaza, Sha Tin
Shek Mun Shopping Centre, Sha Tin
Queens Hill Shopping Centre, Fanling
TKO Gateway, Tseung Kwan O
Po Lam Shopping Centre, Tseung Kwan O
TKO Spot, Tseung Kwan O
 
New Territories West and Islands
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T Town, Tin Shui Wai
Tin Shui Shopping Centre, Tin Shui Wai
Tin Yan Shopping Centre, Tin Shui Wai
Tin Ching Shopping Centre, Tin Shui Wai
Long Ping Commercial Centre, Yuen Long
Long Shin Shopping Centre, Yuen Long
Butterfly Plaza, Tuen Mun
Leung King Plaza, Tuen Mun
Tai Hing Commercial Centre, Tuen Mun
Siu Hong Commercial Centre, Tuen Mun
Yan Tin Shopping Centre, Tuen Mun
Hung Fuk Shopping Centre, Hung Shui Kiu
Cheung Fat Plaza, Tsing Yi
Lei Muk Shue Shopping Centre, Tsuen Wan
Kwai Chung Shopping Centre, Kwai Chung
Fu Tung Plaza, Tung Chung
 
     The public can watch the live broadcast of the delivery of the speech by the Chief Executive in the Legislative Council and the press conference with a simple click into the Policy Address webpage (www.policyaddress.gov.hk).
 
     They can also access "The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address" webpage through the e-Stations located at the 20 HAECs in the 18 Districts.

     The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (October 23) congratulated Ng Cheuk-yan on winning a bronze medal in Women's 100m Backstroke S6 at the 4th Asian Para Games Hangzhou. This is the first medal won by the Hong Kong, China Delegation in the Games this year. 

     Mr Yeung said, "Ng gave it her all in the competition and won the first medal for the Hong Kong, China Delegation. It encourages many other Hong Kong athletes. I'm looking forward to seeing more breakthroughs made by Hong Kong athletes and success in more events."

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 23) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Shek O Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach in Islands District, and Clear Water Bay First Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Yellow fire danger warning

     The fire danger situation today (October 23) is yellow and the risk of fire is high. People are urged to prevent fires breaking out and hikers should also be vigilant.

     The "Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema" film festival in Montreal, Canada, sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO), showcased a selection of six Hong Kong films in Montreal, Canada, from October 20 to 22 (Montreal time). All the movies were Montreal premieres.

     The Toronto ETO hosted a reception on the opening night before the screening of "Over My Dead Body" to kick-start the film festival on October 20 (Montreal time), with the presence of the Acting Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Montreal, Mr Zhang Heng; Hong Kong director Kelvin Shum; actor Wong You-nam; actresses Jennifer Yu and Angel Lam; and about 50 guests from the local film, cultural and business sectors. 

     The Director of the Toronto ETO, Ms Emily Mo, briefed the audience that Hong Kong stands as a unique East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchanges. "The HKSAR Government has undertaken remarkable efforts to promote the film industry by funding filmmaking, as well as talent development and attraction," said Ms Mo.

     She added that there are new initiatives aimed at promoting content development for streaming platforms, etc. "We are always proud of our filmmakers for putting Hong Kong into the spotlight at international film festivals," Ms Mo added.

     Noting that it is the first time since the pandemic that a group of gifted young filmmakers from Hong Kong have graced Canadian soil for a special film gathering, Ms Mo said that Montreal is a perfect location for "Making Waves" as it is a city where art and cultural vibes are in the air.

     The three-day touring film programme presented six Hong Kong movies to Montreal audiences, namely  "Over My Dead Body", "Lonely Eighteen", "In Broad Daylight", "Deliverance", "Lost Love" and "The Narrow Road". Question and answer sessions were held, where Hong Kong creative talent engaged with local audiences.

     "Making Waves" is a captivating film programme presented by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society and CreateHK, in collaboration with the Asian Pop-Up Cinema in Chicago, at its Montreal stop. The programme has already toured 15 international cities since last year, shining a spotlight on the dynamic works of Hong Kong filmmakers.