Second year work of the current-term Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (Web accessible version)
| Description of visuals: | The opening scene shows a flag-raising ceremony taking place under a blue sky with white clouds. One of the flag bearers spreads out the national flag of the People's Republic of China. The national flag is waving under the wind The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | In the past year |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, signing documents for the local legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law in an office The national flag of the People's Republic of China and the regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region stand on the left and right back of Mr Lee respectively The screen displays the text “Enactment of local legislation to implement Basic Law Article 23” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | Hong Kong has fulfilled its constitutional duty |
| Description of visuals: | The next scene shows the content of Article 23 of the Basic Law The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | by legislating for Basic Law Article 23. By implementing the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance |
| Description of visuals: | The next scene shows the Chairman of the Bills Committee on Safeguarding National Security Bill and Legislative Council member, Mr Martin Liao, speaking at the meeting The scene switches to the House Committee meeting of Legislative Council Then the scene shows the Chairman of the House Committee, Ms Starry Lee, delivering a speech at the meeting Then the scene shows the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, speaking at the meeting of Bills Committee on Safeguarding National Security Bill The next scene shows the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, speaking at the First Reading and Second Reading of the Safeguarding National Security Bill at the Legislative Council After that, the scene shows Legislative Council members at the Council Chamber, raising hands to vote in favour of the Safeguarding National Security Bill Then the scene shows the screen of voting results of Legislative Council displaying both the number of attendees and votes in favour are 89, indicating that the Legislative Council members have passed the local legislation to implement Basic Law Article 23 unanimously The screen displays the text “Unanimously passed by LegCo” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | and converging with the National Security Law |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, together with the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Eric Chan , the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung and a number of officials taking a group photo with all Legislative Council members at the Council Chamber. They are looking up at the camera The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | Hong Kong safeguards national security effectively |
| Description of visuals: | The next scene shows the Security Bureau's disciplinary services and auxiliary services ceremonial guard participating in the National Security Education Day event at the Police College and standing solemnly The logo and words of "National Security Education Day'' are imposed on the ground The scene shows the exterior of Central Government Offices under clear skies The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | We deploy "One Country, Two Systems" advantages |
| Description of visuals: | Then the scene switches to a distant view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Then the scene shows a drone shot of the Macau Tower The next shot shows the signing ceremony between the Hong Kong Talent Engage and the Shanghai Municipal Talent Work Bureau The screen then displays the text “Nationwide application for Mainland business visit to Hong Kong Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect 2.0” at the same time The scene then shows the exterior of One International Finance Centre, Two International Finance Centre in Central and commercial buildings nearby |
| MVO: | strive for robust economic growth |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows an aerial shot of the exterior of the West Kowloon Station of the Guangdong-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link, and then the inaugural sleeper train of the Express Rail Link arriving at the platform The screen displays the text “Sleeper train of the Hong Kong Section of the XRL” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | and deepen regional integration and development |
| Description of visuals: | The scene switches to the APEC Business Advisory Council meeting Then the scene shows the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, delivering a speech at the Belt and Road Summit The scene switches to five guest speakers sitting on the stage while the one in the middle is speaking The next scene shows a moderator and three guests on stage speaking at a seminar on the theme of “Forging a Talent Hub: Unleashing Rich Talent Resources in the Greater Bay Area” at the Global Talent Summit Hong Kong The screen displays the text “Some 65,000 applications approved under Top Talent Pass Scheme Predicted direct economic contribution of $34 billion annually” at the same time The next scene shows Mr Stephon Marbury, a former NBA and CBA star, who successfully obtained his Hong Kong Identity Card through the Top Talent Pass Scheme, participating in a promotional event of the Hong Kong Talent Engage Then the scene shows the seminars organised by the Hong Kong Talent Engage The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | attract enterprises and talents |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attending the ASEAN meeting, shaking hands and pictured with some of the ASEAN leaders The screen displays the text “CE's visit to 3 ASEAN member states” at the same time Then the scene shows the Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, pictured with companions at the bank of Seine River, Paris, during his official visit to France The screen displays the text “FS' visit to France and US” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | maintain Hong Kong's prominent position on the global stage |
| Description of visuals: | The screen splits into three parts that show the facilities and buildings of Science Park and Cyberport respectively The screen displays the text “No. of start-ups in 2023: 4,257 No. of staff: 16,400” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | enhance our I&T ecosystem |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, the Acting Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong and the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong pictured with other officiating guests at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Partnership Launching Ceremony Then the scene shows the China Manned Space Exhibition at the Hong Kong Science Museum, showcasing the return capsule of the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship and 1:15 Long March-2F carrier rocket models. The next scene shows a university tutor giving a lecture to students at a lecture hall The screen displays the text “First Hong Kong preparatory astronaut chosen 5 universities in World Top 100” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | foster local I&T talents |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows a fireworks display lighting up the sky over the Victoria Harbour The scene then switches to four females posing with their traditional Chinese costume, taking photo at the venue of “A Path to Glory - Jin Yong's Centennial Memorial, Sculpted by Ren Zhe” exhibition The screen displays the text “14.62M visitor arrivals in first 4 months of 2024 double the number from the same period in 2023” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | boost tourism |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows the 2024 International Chinese New Year Night Parade staging at Tsim Sha Tsui on the first day of the Chinese New Year The scene switches to the International Rugby Sevens tournament at Hong Kong Stadium The next scene shows a bustling night market of the Night Vibes Hong Kong at Temple Street The screen displays the text “Estimate spending generated: about $7.2 billion Value-added to the economy: about $4.3 billion” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | promote the mega events economy |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows representatives from different groups waving the National Flag and Regional Flag at Tsim Sha Tsui Ocean Terminal bidding farewell to the nation's first domestically built Antarctic research icebreaker, Xuelong 2 leaving the pier The screen displays the text “Xuelong 2 visits Hong Kong” at the same time The next scene shows the China Manned Space delegation visiting Hong Kong and attending a media briefing The screen displays the text “China Manned Space delegation visits Hong Kong” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | uphold the value of patriotism and affection for Hong Kong |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows the inauguration of the Strive and Rise Alumni Club The screen displays the text “Strive and Rise Programme” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | support youth development |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows three members of the District Services and Community Care Teams discussing the details before a visit to the elderly. Then the scene switches to dozens of Care Team members attending the Kick-off Ceremony of District Services and Community Care Teams - Pilot Scheme on Supporting Elderly and Carers The screen displays the text “District Services and Community Care Teams” at the same time The next scene shows the mock-up unit of Light Public Housing in Kai Tak The screen displays the text “Light Public Housing” at the same time The scene switches to the interior of the Community Living Room in Sham Shui Po The screen displays the text “Community Living Room” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | care about livelihoods and work pragmatically with support from the business sector and society |
| Description of visuals: | The next scene shows aerial shots of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, and then to the exterior of the Kai Tak Sports Park under construction The screen displays the text “Infrastructure development” at the same time The scene switches to a busy cargo apron at the Hong Kong International Airport and cargo ships at the Kwai Chung Container Terminal. The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | Hong Kong will integrate into our country's development |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows two young females and one male in casual outfits walking and laughing in the sunshine The next scene shows three little girls and a boy smiling happily at a playground Then the scene switches to two young males and a young female in office worker outfits with their hands joining one over the other on the street as a gesture of encouragement The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | By laying a solid foundation for the future |
| Description of visuals: | The scene shows a Unicorn Dance performance of the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival, then shows a fireworks display over Victoria Harbour once again The video ends with a bird's-eye view of both sides of Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong Island under a clear sky The screen displays the text “Accomplishing goals with a ‘can do' spirit for a better Hong Kong” at the same time The male voiceover says: |
| MVO: | we accomplish goals with a “can do” spirit for a better Hong Kong |
