Nine landlords of subdivided units (SDUs), who contravened Part IVA of the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance (Cap. 7) (the Ordinance), pleaded guilty and were fined a total of $34,800 today (December 6) at the Eastern Magistrates' Courts. Since the Ordinance came into force, the Rating and Valuation Department (RVD) has successfully prosecuted 476 cases involving a total of 411 SDU landlords, with fines ranging from $400 to $34,800, amounting to a total of $1,050,610.
 
     The offences of these landlords include (1) failing to submit a Notice of Tenancy (Form AR2) to the Commissioner of Rating and Valuation within 60 days after the term of the regulated tenancy commenced; and (2) requesting the tenant to pay money other than the types permitted under the Ordinance (i.e. requiring the tenant to pay an amount of rent for the second-term tenancy exceeding the maximum amount of rent permitted under the Ordinance). One of the landlords committed eight offences under (1) and was fined $6,400.

     The RVD earlier discovered that the landlords failed to comply with the relevant requirements under the Ordinance. Upon an in-depth investigation and evidence collection, the RVD prosecuted against the landlords.
 
     A spokesman for the RVD reiterated that SDU landlords must comply with the relevant requirements under the Ordinance, including prohibiting landlords from doing any act calculated to interfere with the peace or comfort of members of the tenant's household, with the intention of causing the tenant to give up occupation of the SDU; or requiring the tenant to pay an amount of rent for the second-term tenancy exceeding the maximum amount of rent permitted under the Ordinance, and also reminded SDU tenants of their rights under the Ordinance, including a four-year (i.e. two years plus two years) security of tenure. He also stressed that the RVD will continue to take resolute enforcement action against any contraventions of the Ordinance. Apart from following up on reported cases, the RVD has been adopting a multipronged approach to proactively identify, investigate and follow up on cases concerning landlords who are suspected of contravening the Ordinance. In particular, the RVD has been requiring landlords of regulated tenancies to provide information and reference documents of their tenancies for checking whether the landlords concerned have complied with the requirements of the Ordinance. If a landlord, without reasonable excuse, refuses to provide the relevant information or neglects the RVD's request, the landlord commits an offence and is liable to a maximum fine at level 3 ($10,000) and to imprisonment for three months. Depending on the actual circumstances, and having regard to the information and evidence collected, the RVD will take appropriate actions on individual cases, including instigating prosecution against suspected contraventions of the Ordinance.
 
     To help curb illegal acts as soon as possible, members of the public should report to the RVD promptly any suspected cases of contravening the relevant requirements. Reporting can be made through the telephone hotline (2150 8303), by email (enquiries@rvd.gov.hk), by fax (2116 4920), by post (15/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon), or in person (visiting the Tenancy Services Section office of the RVD at Room 3816-22, 38/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and please call 2150 8303 to make an appointment). Furthermore, the RVD has provided a form (Form AR4) (www.rvd.gov.hk/doc/en/forms/ar4.pdf) on its website to facilitate SDU tenants' reporting to the RVD.
 
     The RVD reminds that pursuant to the Ordinance, a regulated cycle of regulated tenancies is to comprise two consecutive regulated tenancies (i.e. the first-term tenancy and second-term tenancy) for an SDU, and the term of each regulated tenancy is two years. A tenant of a first-term tenancy for an SDU is entitled to be granted a second-term tenancy of the regulated cycle, thus enjoying a total of four years of security of tenure. Since the first batch of regulated tenancies has already approached their second-term tenancies, the RVD has started a new round of publicity and education work in order to assist SDU landlords and tenants to understand the important matters pertaining to the second-term tenancy, and procedures that need to be followed about two months prior to the commencement of the purported second-term tenancy. In addition, the RVD has started issuing letters enclosing relevant information to the landlords and tenants concerned of regulated tenancies in batches, according to the expiry time of their first-term tenancies, to remind them about their respective obligations and rights under the Ordinance. These landlords and tenants may also visit the dedicated page for the second-term tenancy on the RVD's website (www.rvd.gov.hk/en/tenancy_matters/second_term_tenancy.html) for the relevant information, including a concise guide, brochures, tutorial videos and frequently asked questions. SDU landlords and tenants are also advised to familiarise themselves with the relevant statutory requirements and maintain close communication regarding the second-term tenancy for handling the matters properly and in a timely manner according to the Ordinance.
 
     For enquiries related to regulated tenancies, please call the telephone hotline (2150 8303) or visit the RVD's webpage (www.rvd.gov.hk/en/our_services/part_iva.html) for the relevant information.

     Hong Kong Customs yesterday (December 5) detected a drug trafficking case involving baggage concealment at Hong Kong International Airport and seized about 10 kilograms of suspected ketamine with an estimated market value of about $4.8 million.
      
     A 40-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Paris, France, yesterday. During customs clearance, Customs officers found the batch of suspected ketamine, which was camouflaged as protein powder, inside his check-in suitcase. He was subsequently arrested.
      
     The arrested man has been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. The case will be brought up to the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (December 7).
      
     Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people.
      
     Customs will also continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.
      
     Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
      
     Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

  

     "Making Waves – Navigators of Hong Kong Cinema", a touring Hong Kong film programme, is being held in Australia, showcasing six new and restored Hong Kong films to film lovers in Australia. The film festival, presented by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney (Sydney ETO) and the Hong Kong International Film Festival Society, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Film Festival in Australia, is financially supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.
 
     The Sydney ETO hosted receptions before the screening of "The Last Dance" in Sydney on November 28 and "Love Lies" in Melbourne on December 5. More than 170 guests across the filming, cultural, government, business and media sectors attended the receptions in the two cities to exchange ideas with relevant actors, directors and producers and learn about the vibrant and innovative film productions of Hong Kong.
 
     Speaking at the opening ceremonies, the Acting Director of the Sydney ETO, Mr Timothy Chau, said that the Government is committed to further nurturing Hong Kong's arts and culture sector, including the film industry. To realise the positioning of Hong Kong as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange under the National 14th Five‑Year Plan, the Government has been supporting the development of the Hong Kong film industry through the Film Development Fund.
 
     "We have also been organising and subsidising screenings of Hong Kong films in international film festivals in different overseas and Mainland cities, so that audiences from around the world can enjoy great Hong Kong films and know more about the unique charm of Hong Kong through these exciting movies," Mr Chau added.
 
     Six Hong Kong movies, namely "The Last Dance", "Love Lies", "Stuntman", "The Unwavering Brotherhood", "Peg O' My Heart" and the restored classic "Happy Together", were showcased in Sydney from November 28 to 30 and are being screened in Melbourne from December 5 to 7. Director Anselm Chan and actress Michelle Wai of "The Last Dance", director Ho Miu-ki and producer Chan Hing-kai of "Love Lies", directors Albert Leung, Herbert Leung and actor Philip Ng of "Stuntman", as well as director Terry Ng and actor Mark Cheng of "The Unwavering Brotherhood", participated in the sharing sessions with audience members after the screenings of the respective films.

            

     Following are the welcome remarks by the Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, at the Business of IP (Intellectual Property) Asia Forum 2024 Breakout Session "IP and Dispute Resolution in the Digital Era: Embracing Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in E-commerce" today (December 6):

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

     Good afternoon. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to this thematic Breakout Session co-organised by the Department of Justice and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

     The exponential growth of e-commerce in recent years has brought revolutionary changes to the global retail landscape by shifting physical retail stores to online platforms and operations and bringing shopping experiences to consumers' fingertips via computers and mobile devices. Whilst e-commerce offers unparalleled convenience to customers, the rise of online shopping platforms and digital marketplaces has brought about numerous challenges in the realm of intellectual property. Later this afternoon, our distinguished speakers will take us through the common pitfalls and potential IP infringement issues arising from the use of e-commerce platforms, and address how these issues can be tackled and resolved.

     Artificial intelligence technologies are also increasingly being deployed in e-commerce platforms these days. Creative works and innovations generated by AI applications often challenge the traditional notions of authorship and inventorship, thereby posing new perspectives in identifying, tracking down infringers and enforcing IP rights against such AI-generated infringing content. These all could add another layer of complexity to resolving IP disputes.

     In this regard, the Government has made every effort to ensure that our local IP protection regime remains robust and up-to-date. For instance, recognising the critical role of copyright protection in innovation and creativity, the Intellectual Property Department has launched a two-month public consultation on the enhancement of the Copyright Ordinance (Cap. 528) regarding the protection of AI technology development and copyright infringement liability for AI-generated works. The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address also stresses that the Government will set out the way forward for further enhancement to the Copyright Ordinance in the coming year.

International and Mainland co-operation

     Apart from ensuring that our domestic IP laws align with the ever-evolving international norms and technological developments, Hong Kong also maintains close co-operation with the international community in this respect. Up to date, 10 main international IP conventions have been applied to Hong Kong by Mainland China, providing international IP protection to creators.

     As we all know, e-commerce platforms generally operate across different continents, enabling vendors to merchandise their products to customers worldwide. The global nature of these platforms makes it notably difficult to identify and locate infringing sellers and enforce IP laws consistently, particularly when they are based in jurisdictions with weak IP enforcement mechanisms. International IP conventions that aim at harmonising the global copyright protection practice, such as the Berne Convention and the World Intellectual Property Organization, WIPO, Copyright Treaty, apply to Hong Kong. These provide effective solutions to the cross-border IP issues and dispute resolution in the digital era.

     In addition, being a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Hong Kong is a signatory to the WTO TRIPS Agreement. Our IP protection regime is fully compatible with our international obligations and conforms to international standards on the protection of IP rights.

     On the Mainland front, the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) fully supports Hong Kong to develop into a regional IP trading centre. In this respect, Hong Kong is enhancing collaboration with the Mainland authorities and actively implementing measures to promote IP trading and professional services in the GBA.

     For example, the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau and the Qianhai Authority jointly promulgated 16 Co-operation Measures for the Development of the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Intellectual Property and Innovation Hub in February last year. These Co-operation Measures aptly cover IP protection and IP training, which aim at jointly promoting IP development in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and fostering cross-boundary innovation, exchanges and co-operation.

Dispute resolution

     Turning to dispute resolution, Hong Kong is well positioned to provide first-class IP dispute resolution services. It is immensely encouraging that in the latest World Competitiveness Yearbook 2024, Hong Kong is ranked eighth globally on the criterion of "IP rights". Furthermore, in the recent World Bank Group Business Ready 2024 Report, Hong Kong ranks eighth in the topic of "Dispute Resolution" among the 50 economies covered. It is evident that both our IP protection regime and dispute resolution services are well recognised and celebrated among the international legal community.

     In terms of litigation, since May 2019, the High Court's Court of First Instance has had an IP Specialist List to hear IP cases, including interlocutory applications and trials.

     Another significant recent development that I wish to highlight is the Arrangement on Reciprocal Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters by the Courts of the Mainland and of the HKSAR concluded in 2019, which has come into operation in both places in January this year. This arrangement goes beyond the Hague Judgments Convention by not only covering a wide range of judgments on contractual and tort disputes, but also expressly covering judgments given in respect of certain types of disputes over IP rights. This Arrangement effectively reduces the need for re-litigation of the same disputes in both places and provides a more cost-effective and streamlined process for cross-border enforcement of Mainland judgments.

     Arbitration is a popular method for resolving international IP disputes. In 2017, we amended our Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) to clarify that all IP disputes, whether within or outside Hong Kong, may be resolved by arbitration, and that IP arbitral awards are enforceable in Hong Kong. In light of the rapid development of innovation and technology around the globe, which inevitably gives rise to IP disputes, these timely amendments have given Hong Kong a competitive edge over other jurisdictions in resolving IP disputes.

     In cross-border disputes involving violation of IP rights, urgent interim measures in the form of property and evidence preservation are usually called for. The groundbreaking Interim Measures Arrangement, implemented in October 2019, allows parties to arbitration seated in Hong Kong and administered by designated arbitral institutions to apply to the Mainland courts for interim measures. This arrangement provides an effective means to prevent a disputing party from deliberately destroying evidence or dissipating assets on the Mainland, ensuring that the legitimate interest of the claimant are well protected. Our panel speakers will later enlighten you further on the benefits of resolving IP disputes through arbitration.

     As evidenced by various initiatives in recent years, our department (Department of Justice) has spared no efforts in strengthening Hong Kong's status as a leading regional centre for international legal and dispute resolution services. I am confident that, backed by our excellent legal infrastructure, our legal and dispute resolution experts can leverage the advantages of our robust IP regime and continue to excel in the new frontier of e-commerce.

     On this note, I wish this Forum and today's Session every success. Thank you very much.

  

     Police will implement special traffic arrangements in Hong Kong Island North, Kowloon East and Tseung Kwan O to facilitate the Hong Kong Streetathon 2024 this Sunday (December 8).

Road closure and traffic diversions
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     The following road closure and traffic diversion arrangements will be implemented by phases on December 8, except for vehicles with permit:

Phase 1A (from 1am to 8.30am)

    The following roads will be closed:

– Eastbound Yiu Sing Street between Man Yiu Street and Lung Wo Road;
– Eastbound Lung Wo Road between Man Yiu Street and Expo Drive East; and
– Eastbound Expo Drive between Lung Wo Road and Expo Drive East.

    The following traffic diversion will be implemented:

    Traffic along Man Po Street, Man Cheung Street or Man Yiu Street heading for Admiralty and Wan Chai North will be diverted via Connaught Place, Connaught Road Central and Harcourt Road.

Phase 1B (from 1am to 9am)

    The following roads will be closed:

– Eastbound Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel;
– Eastbound Island Eastern Corridor between Victoria Park Road and Taikoo Wan Road;
– Eastern Harbour Crossing (Kowloon bound tube); and
– The slip roads leading from Hing Fat Street, Man Hong Street and Eastern Harbour Crossing to eastbound Island Eastern Corridor.

    The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Traffic along Connaught Road Central flyover heading for Wan Chai North and North Point will be diverted via Man Po Street, Man Yiu Street, Connaught Place, Connaught Road Central, Harcourt Road, Gloucester Road and Victoria Park Road;
– Traffic along Man Kat Street heading for Wan Chai North and North Point will be diverted via Connaught Road Central, Harcourt Road, Gloucester Road and Victoria Park Road;
– After the reopening of eastbound Lung Wo Road, traffic along eastbound Lung Wo Road heading for North Point will be diverted via Hung Hing Road, Hung Hing Road flyover and Victoria Park Road;
– Traffic along Victoria Park Road or Hing Fat Street via Island Eastern Corridor heading for Chai Wan will be diverted via Gordon Road, Electric Road, Java Road, King's Road, Kornhill Road, King’s Road, Shau Kei Wan Road, Tai Hong Street, Tai On Street, Oi Kan Road, Oi Yin Street, Oi Lai Street and Tung Hei Road towards eastbound Island Eastern Corridor;
– Traffic along Victoria Park Road or Hing Fat Street via Island Eastern Corridor heading for Eastern Harbour Crossing (Kowloon bound) will be diverted via Gordon Road, Electric Road, Java Road, King's Road, Kornhill Road flyover and eastbound Hong On Street towards westbound Island Eastern Corridor;
– Traffic along Man Hong Street via Island Eastern Corridor heading for Chai Wan will be diverted via Java Road, King's Road, Kornhill Road, King’s Road, Shau Kei Wan Road, Tai Hong Street, Tai On Street, Oi Kan Road, Oi Yin Street, Oi Lai Street and Tung Hei Road towards eastbound Island Eastern Corridor;
– Traffic along Man Hong Street via Island Eastern Corridor heading for Eastern Harbour Crossing (Kowloon bound) will be diverted via Java Road, King's Road, Kornhill Road flyover and eastbound Hong On Street towards westbound Island Eastern Corridor; and
– Traffic along Eastern Harbour Crossing heading for Eastern District will be diverted via westbound Island Eastern Corridor, Man Hong Street, Java Road and King’s Road.

Phase 2A (from 1.30am to 12.15pm)

    The following roads will be closed:

– Westbound Kai Fuk Road between Kwun Tong Road flyover and Kai Tak Tunnel;
– All slip roads connecting westbound Kai Fuk Road;
– Westbound Kai Tak Tunnel;
– Westbound East Kowloon Corridor between Kai Tak Tunnel and San Shan Road; and
– Eastbound San Shan Road between East Kowloon Corridor and To Kwa Wan Road.

    The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Traffic along westbound Kwun Tong Road heading for Kai Cheung Road will be diverted via Lai Yip Street and westbound Wai Yip Street;
– Traffic along westbound Kwun Tong Road or westbound Wai Yip Street heading for To Kwa Wan or Tsim Sha Tsui will be diverted via Kwun Tong Road, Prince Edward Road East and Ma Tau Chung Road;
– Traffic along westbound Wai Yip Street via Kai Fuk Road heading for eastbound Kai Cheung Road will be diverted via westbound Sheung Yuet Road, northbound Wang Kwong Road and eastbound Kai Cheung Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Wai Yip Street via Kai Fuk Road heading for eastbound Kai Cheung Road will be diverted via How Ming Street, westbound Hung To Road, southbound Lai Yip Street, westbound Wai Yip Street, westbound Sheung Yuet Road, northbound Wang Kwong Road and eastbound Kai Cheung Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Wai Yip Street heading for To Kwa Wan or Tsim Sha Tsui will be diverted via northbound Lai Yip Street, Kwun Tong Road, Prince Edward Road East and Ma Tau Chung Road;
– Traffic along westbound Kwun Tong Bypass heading for Kai Cheung Road will be diverted via Wang Chiu Road, westbound Sheung Yuet Road and northbound Wang Kwong Road;
– Traffic along westbound Kwun Tong Bypass heading for To Kwa Wan or Tsim Sha Tsui will be diverted via Prince Edward Road East and Ma Tau Chung Road;
– Traffic along westbound Kai Cheung Road heading for To Kwa Wan will be diverted via Kai Fuk Road, northbound Wang Kwong Road, Kai Shun Road, Kai Shing Street and westbound Shing Kai Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Kai Cheung Road heading for Tsim Sha Tsui will be diverted via Kai Fuk Road, northbound Wang Kwong Road, eastbound Kai Cheung Road, northbound Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong Road, Prince Edward Road East, Ma Tau Chung Road, Ma Tau Wai Road and Chatham Road North.

Phase 2B (from 1.30am to 12.30pm)

    The following roads will be closed:

– Eastbound Kwun Tong Bypass between the slip road of Kwun Tong Bypass connecting westbound Prince Edward Road East and the slip road of northbound Wai Fat Road connecting Kwun Tong Bypass;
– The slip road leading from eastbound Prince Edward Road East to westbound Kwun Tong Bypass; and
– The slip roads leading from eastbound Prince Edward Road East, eastbound Kai Fuk Road and southbound Wang Chiu Road to eastbound Kwun Tong Bypass.

    The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Traffic along Tate's Cairn Tunnel heading for Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O will be diverted via eastbound Prince Edward Road East, Kwun Tong Road, Wai Yip Street and Wai Fat Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Prince Edward Road East heading for Tate's Cairn Tunnel will be diverted via eastbound Prince Edward Road East and westbound Lung Cheung Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Prince Edward Road East heading for Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O will be diverted via Kwun Tong Road, Wai Yip Street and Wai Fat Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Kai Fuk Road heading for Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O will be diverted via Kai Fuk Road flyover, Wai Yip Street and Wai Fat Road; and
– Traffic along southbound Wang Chiu Road heading for Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O will be diverted via eastbound Sheung Yee Road, Sheung Yee Road flyover, Ngau Tau Kok Road, Elegance Road, Kwun Tong Road and Lei Yue Mun Road.

Phase 2C (from 1.30am to 1pm)

    The following roads will be closed:

– Cheung Yip Street between Sheung Yee Road and Hoi Bun Road;
– Tsui Hing Street;
– Hoi Bun Road between Kai Hing Road and Tsun Yip Street;
– Eastbound Hoi Bun Road between Cheung Yip Street and Kai Hing Road;
– Hung Yip Street;
– Shun Yip Street;
– Lai Yip Street between Hoi Bun Road and Wai Yip Street; and
– How Ming Street between Hoi Bun Road and Wai Yip Street

    The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Traffic along southbound Wang Chiu Road heading for Kwun Tong will be diverted via Sheung Yee Road, Sheung Yee Road flyover and Ngau Tau Kok Road;
– Traffic along northbound Cheung Yip Street or Kai Hing Road heading for Kwun Tong will be diverted via Wang Chiu Road, Sheung Yee Road, Sheung Yee Road flyover and Ngau Tau Kok Road; and
– Traffic along Kei Yip Street or southbound Lai Yip Street heading for Kowloon Bay will be diverted via westbound Wai Yip Street and Sheung Yee Road.

Phase 3A (from 2.30am to 10.15am)

    The following roads will be closed:

– Westbound Wan O Road between Tseung Lam Highway and Wan Po Road;
– Westbound Tseung Lam Highway between Wan O Road and Lam Tin Interchange; and
– Southbound Tseung Lam Highway between Po Yap Road and westbound Tseung Lam Highway.

    The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Traffic from LOHAS Park or northbound Wan Po Road heading for Kowloon will be diverted via northbound Wan Po Road, Tseung Kwan O Tunnel Road and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel;
– Traffic along southbound Wan Po Road heading for Kowloon will be diverted via southbound Wan Po Road, eastbound Chun Yat Street, southbound Chun Sing Street, roundabout, northbound Chun Sing Street, westbound Chun Yat Street, northbound Wan Po Road, Tseung Kwan O Tunnel Road and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel;
– Traffic along westbound Po Yap Road or eastbound Chui Ling Road heading for Kowloon will be diverted via northbound Po Shun Road, Tseung Kwan O Tunnel Road and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel;
– Traffic along southbound Po Shun Road heading for Kowloon will be diverted via westbound Chui Ling Road, northbound King Ling Road, northbound Po Shun Road, Tseung Kwan O Tunnel Road and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel;
– Traffic along westbound Po Yap Road heading for LOHAS Park will be diverted via westbound Chui Ling Road, northbound King Ling Road, eastbound Tong Ming Street, southbound Po Hong Road, eastbound Po Yap Road and southbound Wan Po Road; and
– Traffic along eastbound Chui Ling Road or southbound Po Shun Road heading for LOHAS Park will be diverted via eastbound Po Yap Road and southbound Wan Po Road.

Phase 3B (from 2.30am to noon)

    The following roads will be closed:

– Eastbound Tseung Lam Highway between Lam Tin Interchange and Wan O Road;
– The slip roads leading from Cha Kwo Ling Road and Eastern Harbour Crossing (Kowloon bound) to eastbound Tseung Lam Highway;
– Northbound Tseung Lam Highway between eastbound Tseung Lam Highway and Po Yap Road; and
– Northbound Chui Shin Street between the ingress/egress of the open-air carpark of Chui Shin Street and Chui Ling Road.

    The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Northbound Chui Shin Street east of the ingress/egress of the open-air car park of Chui Shin Street will be converted into two-way traffic;
– Traffic from the open-air car park of Chui Shin Street heading for Chui Ling Road will be diverted via southbound Chiu Shin Street;
– Traffic along westbound Cha Kwo Ling Road heading for Tseung Kwan O will be diverted via Yau Tong Road, westbound Lei Yue Mun Road, Tseung Kwan O Road, Tseung Kwan O Tunnel and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel Road;
– Traffic along Eastern Harbour Crossing (Kowloon bound) heading for Tseung Kwan O will be diverted via westbound Lei Yue Mun Road, Tseung Kwan O Road, Tseung Kwan O Tunnel and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel Road;
– Traffic along eastbound Chui Ling Road or southbound Po Shun Road heading for LOHAS Park will be diverted via eastbound Po Yap Road and Wan Po Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Po Yap Road heading for LOHAS Park will be diverted via westbound Chui Ling Road, northbound King Ling Road, eastbound Tong Ming Street, southbound Po Hong Road, eastbound Po Yap Road and southbound Wan Po Road.

Phase 3C (from 2.30am to 12.30pm)

    The following roads will be closed:

    Cha Kwo Ling Road between Wai Yip Street and Lam Tin Interchange.

    The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Traffic along eastbound Wai Yip Street heading for Yau Tong or Tseung Kwan O will be diverted via northbound Wai Fat Road and Kwun Tong Bypass;
– Traffic along southbound Cha Kwo Ling Road heading for Yau Tong or Tseung Kwan O will be diverted via westbound Wai Yip Street, northbound Wai Fat Road and Kwun Tong Bypass;
– Traffic along westbound Cha Kwo Ling Road heading for Kwun Tong or Laguna City will be diverted via Yau Tong Road and westbound Lei Yue Mun Road; and
– After reopening of westbound Tseung Lam Highway, traffic along Tseung Lam Highway heading for Kwun Tong or Laguna City will be diverted via eastbound Cha Kwo Ling Road, Yau Tong Road and westbound Lei Yue Mun Road.

    Vehicles exceeding 10 metres in length cannot enter eastbound Wai Yip Street south of Cha Kwo Ling Road.

Phase 4 (from 3am to 12.15pm)

    The following roads will be closed:

– Southbound East Kowloon Corridor between San Shan Road and Chatham Road North; and
– Westbound San Shan Road between To Kwa Wan Road and East Kowloon Corridor.

    The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Traffic along southbound To Kwa Wan Road or westbound San Ma Tau Street heading for Chatham Road North will be diverted via To Kwa Wan Road, Ma Tau Wai Road, Gillies Avenue North and Hok Yuen Street; and
– Traffic along northbound To Kwa Wan Road heading for Chatham Road North must turn right and make a U-turn at San Ma Tau Street, via southbound To Kwa Wan Road, Ma Tau Wai Road, Gillies Avenue North and Hok Yuen Street towards Chatham Road North.

Phase 5 (from 4.30am to 11.45am)

    The following roads will be closed:

    The slip road leading from southbound Wai Fat Road and Wai Yip Street to Kwun Tong Bypass.

    The following traffic diversions will be implemented:

– Traffic along southbound Wai Fat Road or westbound Wai Yip Street heading for Kowloon Bay and Sha Tin will be diverted via westbound Wai Yip Street; and
– Traffic along eastbound Wai Yip Street heading for Kowloon Bay and Sha Tin will be diverted via Wai Fat Road, Cha Kwo Ling Road, Lei Yue Mun Road and Kwun Tong Road.

Suspension of parking spaces
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    The following parking spaces will be suspended:

– 85 metered parking spaces at Hing Fat Street Public Car Park (metered parking spaces No.1604 to 1629 and 1641 to 1657), motorcycle parking spaces and disabled parking spaces will be suspended from 8pm on December 7 to 8am on December 8;
– Three metered parking spaces on Expo Drive (metered parking spaces No. 3794 and 3795) will be suspended from 8pm on December 7 to 8.30am on December 8; and
– 42 metered parking spaces on Hoi Bun Road (metered parking spaces No. 12461, 12462, 12701 to 12706 and 12707 to 12720), truck parking spaces, motorcycle parking spaces and disabled parking spaces will be suspended from 8pm on December 7 to 1pm on December 8.

     All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning.

     Actual implementation of the traffic arrangements will be made depending on traffic and crowd conditions in the area. Members of the public are advised to exercise tolerance and patience and take heed of instructions of the Police on site.