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Hong Kong's value of total export up 11.9 pct in April

STORY: Hong Kong's value of total export up 11.9 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ports in Hong Kong STORYLINE: The Census and Statistics Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced on Monday that in April 2024, the values of Hong Kong's total exports and imports of goods both recorded year-on-year increases, at 11.9 percent and 3.7 percent respectively. In April, the value of total exports of goods was 378.7 billion HK dollars (about 48.5 billion U.S. dollars), and the value of imports of goods was 388.9 billion HK dollars. A visible trade deficit of 10.2 billion HK dollars, equivalent to 2.6 percent of the value of imports of goods, was recorded. A spokesman for the HKSAR government said that the value of merchandise exports grew notably in April 2024 over a year earlier. Looking ahead, Hong Kong's export performance should improve further if externa

Asian Summit on Global Health opens in Hong Kong, focusing on medical innovation

STORY: Asian Summit on Global Health opens in Hong Kong, focusing on medical innovation SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit STORYLINE: The 4th Asian Summit on Global Health, co-hosted by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), officially opened in Hong Kong on Thursday. The event, held under the theme "Innovation, Inclusion, Impact," is drawing international attention with its unique blend of online and offline discussions on the future of healthcare innovation and investment. The two-day summit is a highlight of the third "International Healthcare Week," promoted by the HKTDC. Running concurrently is the 15th "Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair," which has attracted approximately 300 exhibitors from eight different countries and regions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hong Kong, Chin

Any attempt to make unwarranted allegations against HKSAR government is unacceptable: John Lee

STORY: Any attempt to make unwarranted allegations against HKSAR government is unacceptable: John Lee SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of John Lee walking to the podium 2. various of the landscape of Hong Kong 3. various of John Lee delivering a speech 4. various of the exterior of central government offices STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Tuesday urged the British government to ensure that the rights and interests of the staff of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in London are protected and the legitimate operation of the ETO unaffected. "Any attempt to make unwarranted allegations against the SAR government is unacceptable," he reiterated before the press, in response to an announcement made on Monday by British police on charging three people, including ETO staff member in London, for allegedly aiding Hong Kong's intelligen

Visitor arrivals to Hong Kong double in first 4 months

STORY: Visitor arrivals to Hong Kong double in first 4 months SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 / File DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Hong Kong 2. SOUNDBITE (Cantonese): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) STORYLINE: Hong Kong saw 3.4 million visitor arrivals in April, up around 20 percent year on year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board said Tuesday. In the first four months of this year, Hong Kong registered about 14.62 million tourist arrivals, doubling the number of the same period last year, the tourism board said in a press release. Data showed that in April, Hong Kong recorded about 2.48 million visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE (Cantonese): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) "The HKSAR government will roll out a series of measures to attract tourists and make them feel at home and experience the charm of Hong K

Conference to deepen exchanges on global prosperity held in Hong Kong

STORY: Conference to deepen exchanges on global prosperity held in Hong Kong SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. various of Regina Ip, co-organizer of the summit, delivering a speech STORYLINE: The Global Prosperity Summit 2024, an international event dedicated to nongovernmental dialogues on geopolitical issues, is being held in Hong Kong. The conference, running from Monday to Wednesday, draws leaders and experts in science and technology, international relations and sustainable development to discuss responses to some of the most pressing global challenges. "Cooperation, rather than de-globalization, is the only way realistic forward for the global economy -- and global progress in general," John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said while addressing the welcome dinner on Monday. "We have decided to hold a conference on global prosper

Hong Kong records some 766,000 mainland visitor arrivals during Labor Day holiday

STORY: Hong Kong records some 766,000 mainland visitor arrivals during Labor Day holiday SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors in Hong Kong STORYLINE: Hong Kong has recorded about 766,000 visitor arrivals from the Chinese mainland through the air, sea and land control points during the Labor Day Golden Week of the mainland (May 1 to 5), with an average daily arrivals of about 153,000, up 22 percent year-on-year. Citing statistics from the Hong Kong Immigration Department, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Monday that the overall number of inbound mainland visitors was in line with earlier estimates, and the operation at boundary control points and different arrangements for receiving visitors were conducted smoothly in general. A total of about 570 inbound mainland tour groups visited Hong Kong during the holidays, registering around 19,000 arri

Hong Kong, Shanghai sign 20 cooperation documents

STORY: Hong Kong, Shanghai sign 20 cooperation documents SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: The sixth session of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Cooperation Conference was held in Hong Kong on Friday, where 20 cooperation documents were signed in legal services, trade, finance, science and technology, urban development, culture and other fields. John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), and Gong Zheng, Shanghai mayor and deputy Party chief, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the conference. Lee said that the conference was another important milestone in the cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Looking ahead, Hong Kong will continue to leverage its distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world under "one country, two systems," and work with Shanghai to devel

CHINA-HONG KONG-SHANGHAI-COOPERATION DOCUMENTS (CN)

(240426) -- HONG KONG, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), addresses an investment promotion campaign in Hong Kong, south China, April 26, 2024. The sixth session of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Cooperation Conference was held here Friday, where 20 cooperation documents were signed in legal services, trade, finance, science and technology, urban development, culture and other fields. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

CHINA-HONG KONG-APEC CHINA BUSINESS COUNCIL HONG KONG FORUM (CN)

(240423) -- HONG KONG, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, addresses the opening ceremony of the APEC China Business Council Hong Kong Forum in Hong Kong, south China, April 22, 2024. The APEC China Business Council Hong Kong Forum opened on Monday in Hong Kong with participants discussing the stabilizing and smoothing of global industrial and supply chains and promoting sustainable development. (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

CHINA-HONG KONG-NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION DAY-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(240415) -- HONG KONG, April 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), addresses the opening ceremony of the 2024 National Security Education Day at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in south China's Hong Kong, April 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong marks key education day on safeguarding national security" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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