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Public housing recycling expanded

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The Environmental Protection Department today said that six more recycling stores have opened at public rental housing estates since December last year.   The community recycling network GREEN@COMMUNITY has been being expanded to 50 public rental housing estates. The first two recycling stores located in Kwai Fong Estate and Tai Wo Hau Estate commenced services in June last year.   In December last year, the department has awarded 19 operation service contracts of the recycling stores in public rental housing estates, with each service contract covering two to three PRHs for a period of 28 months.   Six recycling stores have been put into service from December last year to February this year, including GREEN@KAI YIP, GREEN@ON TING, GREEN@YAN TIN, GREEN@WAN TSUI, GREEN@YUE WAN, and GREEN@CHUN YEUNG.   The remaining recycling stores will be opened in succession from the second quarter of this year after the completion of renovation works.   Meanwhile, the department h

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Law-making empowerment explained

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It is a long-standing practice in the common law system for the legislature to empower the executive authorities to make subsidiary legislation for the effective implementation of the requirements of the primary legislation, Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung said.   He made the statement in response to media concerns over the empowerment of the Chief Executive-in-Council to make subsidiary legislation on safeguarding national security in the amendments to the Safeguarding National Security Bill.   While further explaining the issue, Mr Tang emphasised that the power to make subsidiary legislation is under effective checks and balances, and members of the public do not need to be concerned.   The security chief pointed out that it is a common practice in the common law system to leave detailed and technical matters of the primary legislation to be set out in subsidiary legislation.    Such matters involve implementation details, administrative matters, matters which

Smart tech enhances tree care

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The Leisure & Cultural Services Department manages around 550,000 trees across the city’s parks, playgrounds and roadsides.   They are maintained through watering, pruning and pest control to promote healthy growth.   Liveable city Leisure & Cultural Services Department Leisure Manager (Arboriculture) Lam Chi-kin noted that many trees managed by the department are in urban areas or along roadsides, which are not the most ideal growing environment for trees.   “The department’s main goal is to promote the healthy development of the trees, enabling them to fully display their original characteristics such as flowering, diverse leaf colours and providing shade, so that the public can enjoy the benefits of urban green spaces.   “We regularly conduct risk assessments and timely implementation of risk mitigation measures with the aim of enhancing the quality of life for citizens and creating a more comfortable living environment.”   Smart tech The application

BBC condemned for smearing of NSL

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​​The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government today disapproved of and condemned the British Broadcasting Corporation for smearing the city’s laws on safeguarding national security with false accusations in its report on the sentencing of protestors involved in the “black-clad violence” in 2019.   In a statement tonight, the Hong Kong SAR Government said Article 1 of the National Security Law (NSL) clearly stipulates the purpose of the enactment of the law is to ensure the resolute, full and faithful implementation of the policy of “one country, two systems” under which the people of Hong Kong administer Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy.   The report concerned completely disregarded the relevant provision and slandered the NSL with false accusations that it reduced Hong Kong’s autonomy. Consequently, the Hong Kong SAR Government stressed that it is necessary for it to set the record straight.   Moreover, it pointed out, what the NSL targets are people who

City I&T challenge launched

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The second City I&T Grand Challenge was launched today, inviting all sectors of the community to put forward innovative solutions from April 5 to May 16 to enhance the experience of nature and create a caring society in Hong Kong.   Organised by the Innovation & Technology (I&T) Commission, the competition aims to promote an I&T culture and enhance the application of I&T in the community.   The theme of this year's competition is “Hong Kong’s Got I&T”. Participants are invited to submit I&T solutions under the sub-themes of “I&T for Nature” and "I&T for Community”.   The nature sub-theme revolves around improving the operation and management of country parks and campsites, and enhancing hikers’ experiences in nature with the use of I&T, while the community sub-theme is about enhancing support for carers through the application of I&T.   Officiating at the challenge's launch ceremony, Financial Secretary Paul Chan

Jin Yong exhibition opens Mar 16

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The Heritage Museum will stage an exhibition to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of renowned martial arts novelist Louis Cha better known as Jin Yong, from tomorrow to October 7, the Leisure & Cultural Services Department announced today.   The free exhibition "A Path to Glory - Jin Yong’s Centennial Memorial, Sculpted by Ren Zhe" features a tribute by sculptor Ren Zhe, who brings 22 of Jin Yong's characters to life in unique representations infused with visionary creativity.   Characters such as Guo Jing, Huang Rong, Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu come to life under Ren Zhe’s unique sculptural techniques and exquisite craftsmanship.   To immerse visitors in Jin Yong's imaginary world of martial arts, the exhibition is also set alongside multimedia installations created by Hong Kong Film Award-winning media artist Victor Wong and his team.   Supported by Mr Cha’s family and Ming Ho Publications Corporation, it is the first authorised sculptu

AI contest winners commended

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The award presentation ceremony for the "Innovative Application with AI" Innovation Competition was held today.   The "Improving communications through generative sign language" project won the grand award, while the "AI Environmental Air Nuisance Investigation Robot Dog" project was first runner-up and the "Mass Deployment of Semantic Modelling using BIM, BIM-AM and iBMS" was placed second runner-up.   At the award presentation ceremony, Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong commended the teams for submitting quality proposals that fully encompass the needs of their departments and innovative ideas.   He noted that the proof-of-concept exercise conducted for the proposals in the past few months has not only provided opportunities for the local innovation and technology (I&T) industry to participate, but also fostered a stronger I&T atmosphere within the Government.   Prof Sun also pointed out t