The Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho, today (October 14) welcomed the Director General of the Copyright Department of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Mr Wang Zhicheng, to visit Hong Kong Customs with his delegation at the Customs Headquarters Building (CHB). During the meeting, both sides reviewed the achievements in intellectual property rights (IPR) protection co-operation in recent years and looked forward to future plans and strategies. To deepen co-operation in combating infringement activities, both sides agreed to strengthen information exchanges and personnel training.

     Ms Ho said that Hong Kong Customs has officially assumed the post of Vice-Chairperson for the Asia/Pacific Region of the World Customs Organization. During the tenure, Hong Kong Customs is expected to promote collaboration among members in the Asia-Pacific region and enhance regional enforcement capabilities and effectiveness by organising international conferences, co-ordinating regional enforcement actions and conducting capacity-building activities. IPR protection has always been a common concern among Asia-Pacific members. Ms Ho invited Mr Wang and the National Copyright Administration to await and support further relevant activities.

     The delegation also toured the Exhibition Gallery at the CHB to learn about the historical development, evolution and significant roles played in different domains by Hong Kong Customs.

Ends/Monday, October 14, 2024
Issued at HKT 18:25

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