â€‹Hongkong Post announced today (November 27) that the postal administration of Canada requested to stop sending all mail items to Canada due to postal workers' strike. Hongkong Post has suspended all postal services to Canada with immediate effect until further notice.

     Hongkong Post will continue to work closely with the postal administration of Canada for resumption of services as soon as possible.

     For enquiries, please contact Hongkong Post at 2921 2222.

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     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 27) that due to big waves, red flags have been hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; and Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at these beaches.

The following is issued on behalf of the Major Sports Events Committee:
 
     The Major Sports Events Committee (MSEC) has awarded "M" Mark status to three major international sports events, namely the Hong Kong 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships (November 30 to December 4), the Milwaukee Hong Kong Squash Open 2024 (December 2 to 8) and the WSF World Squash Team Championships 2024 (December 9 to 15).
 
     The Chairman of the MSEC, Mr Wilfred Ng, said today (November 27), "The Hong Kong 2024 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships will be held for the first time in Hong Kong. It is an international taekwondo event as well as an important platform for promoting the poomsae discipline of taekwondo. In addition, the Milwaukee Hong Kong Squash Open 2024 is a major event on the global squash scene, with world's top players competing. Starting from the quarter-finals, the matches will be moved to the glass court at Edinburgh Place in Central for public enjoyment. Immediately after that will be the WSF World Squash Team Championships 2024. Apart from being hosted in Hong Kong for the first time, it is also the first time that both men's and women's events will be held together, which makes it a must-see for squash enthusiasts. The above events significantly recognise the sports community in Hong Kong, fully demonstrate the city's capability in hosting international sporting events and further enhance Hong Kong's status in the global sports arena."
      
     The "M" Mark System aims to encourage and help local "national sports associations" and private or non-government organisations to organise more major international sports events and nurture them into sustainable undertakings. Sports events meeting the assessment criteria will be granted "M" Mark status by the MSEC. Funding support will also be provided to some events.
      
     For details of "M" Mark events, please visit www.mevents.org.hk.

     Special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Happy Valley today (November 27). The arrangements will last until the crowds have dispersed after the race meeting.

A. Traffic arrangements before the commencement of the first race

     The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from 50 minutes before the start of the first race for day racing, or from 6pm onwards for night racing:

1. Road closure

     Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be closed, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel.

2. Traffic diversions

– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the up-ramp outside the HKJC will be re-routed one way northbound;
– Traffic along eastbound Queen’s Road East heading for Wan Chai and Happy Valley will be diverted to turn left to Morrison Hill Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along Queen’s Road East cannot turn right to Wong Nai Chung Road, except for vehicles heading for Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Queen’s Road East will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Morrison Hill Road to turn right at the junction of Wong Nai Chung Road and Queen’s Road East; and
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley or Racecourse will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, southbound Morrison Hill Road, Sports Road and Wong Nai Chung Road.

B. Traffic arrangements before the conclusion of race meeting

     The following road closure and traffic diversions will be implemented from about 35 minutes before the start of the last race:

1. Road closure

– The up-ramp on Wong Nai Chung Road outside the HKJC leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Queen’s Road East and the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel;
– Southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Village Road and the Public Stands of the HKJC;
– Westbound Leighton Road between Wong Nai Chung Road and Canal Road East; and
– Southbound Morrison Hill Road between Leighton Road and Queen’s Road East.

     In addition, southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between the up-ramp leading to Aberdeen Tunnel and the Public Stands of the HKJC will be closed from about 10 minutes before the start of the last race.

2. Traffic diversions

– Eastbound Queen’s Road East at its junction with Morrison Hill Road will be reduced to one-lane traffic heading for northbound Canal Road flyover;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Wan Chai will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, U-turn slip road beneath Canal Road flyover, Canal Road West and Hennessy Road;
– Traffic from Cross Harbour Tunnel heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via the down-ramp leading from southbound Canal Road flyover to Canal Road East, eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road will be diverted to turn left to eastbound Leighton Road;
– Traffic along southbound Morrison Hill Road heading for Happy Valley will be diverted via eastbound Leighton Road and Wong Nai Chung Road; and
– Traffic along westbound Leighton Road will be diverted to Wong Nai Chung Road.

C. Learner drivers prohibition

     Learner drivers will be prohibited to turn left from Caroline Hill Road to Leighton Road between one and a half hours before the start of the first race and one hour after the last race. In addition, learner drivers will be prohibited from accessing the following roads within the above period of time:

– Shan Kwong Road between Yik Yam Street and Wong Nai Chung Road;
– Village Road between its upper and lower junctions with Shan Kwong Road;
– Percival Street between Hennessy Road and Leighton Road;
– Canal Road East; and
– The service road leading from Gloucester Road to Canal Road flyover.

D. Suspension of parking spaces

     Parking spaces on southbound Wong Nai Chung Road between Sports Road and Blue Pool Road will be suspended from 11am to 7pm for day racing, and from 5pm to 11.59pm for night racing respectively.

     All vehicles parked illegally during the implementation of the above special traffic arrangements will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to multiple ticketing.

     Actual implementation of road closure and traffic diversion will be made by the Police at the time depending on traffic conditions in the areas. Motorists should exercise tolerance and patience, and follow the instructions of Police on site.

     â€‹The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, led a delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and senior representatives of business sectors today (November 26), on the second day of the visit.
      
     In the morning, the delegation attended the Foshan-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference to learn about the latest development of Foshan, and to exchange views on further promoting co-operation between Hong Kong and Foshan. Mr Chan said that Hong Kong and Foshan could enhance co-ordination and complementary development in various aspects to achieve mutual benefits. He added that Foshan has a solid foundation in manufacturing, and enjoys the advantage of a complete industry chain, while Hong Kong has abundant experience in commerce and trade, logistics, and management, etc. Collaboration between the two cities will definitely enhance interfacing of industries, promote efficient flow of various factors, and further promote the synergistic development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
      
     The delegation later arrived in Guangzhou and visited the Guangzhou Development Zone Planning Exhibition Hall to learn more about the overall planning, latest situation and future development of Guangzhou, and attended a welcome luncheon organised by Guangzhou for the delegation. Mr Chan pointed out that Hong Kong and Guangzhou are both core cities of the GBA and shoulder the responsibilities as core engines for regional development. The high-level collaboration between Hong Kong and Guangzhou will play a key role in promoting the development of the GBA. He looked forward to more innovative policy breakthroughs with closer collaboration between the two cities which shall elevate the development of the GBA to greater heights.
      
     Mr Chan and the delegation arrived in Dongguan in the afternoon. They visited the exhibition centre of Dongguan Binhaiwan New District to learn more about the planning and latest development of the district, including its focuses on building a base for developing emerging industries and a centre for transformation of research and development outcomes in the GBA. The delegation then visited an intelligent manufacturing facility and was briefed by a company representative on the latest development of the facility.
      
     In the evening, the delegation attended the Dongguan-Hong Kong Economic and Trade Cooperation Conference to exchange views on further promoting Hong Kong-Dongguan co-operation, and met with the Secretary of the CPC Dongguan Municipal Committee, Mr Wei Hao. Mr Chan said that Dongguan has always been a close partner of Hong Kong in the trade and maritime industries. In recent years, Dongguan has been vigorously developing new pillar industries, attracting large-scale science and technology enterprises, as well as striving to optimise the innovation and technology environment. The remarkable results of the large-scale area development approach in Dongguan have provided a very good example for the development of industries in Hong Kong.
      
     Mr Chan will lead the delegation to Huizhou and Shenzhen tomorrow (November 27) on the last day of the visit.