Press Releases

The Immigration Department accepts applications for return to Hong Kong from Hong Kong non-permanent residents outside Hong Kong under the pandemic

Chief Executive officiates at Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection Commissioning Ceremony (with photos/video)

Government tightens restrictions and compulsory quarantine requirements for persons arriving at Hong Kong who have stayed in places outside China

Government tightens compulsory quarantine requirements for persons arriving at Hong Kong who have stayed in United Kingdom

Government makes Prevention and Control of Disease (Use of Vaccines) Regulation

Opening remarks by CE at press conference on anti-pandemic measures (Chinese only) (with photo/video)

Opening remarks by SFH at press conference on anti-pandemic measures (Chinese only)

Opening remarks by SCS at press conference on anti-pandemic measures (Chinese only)

Transcript of remarks by CE at press conference on anti-pandemic measures (with photo/video)

Government strengthens restrictions to persons arriving at Hong Kong from United Kingdom

Mainland and HK experts exchange views on COVID-19 epidemic situation

Designated Quarantine Hotel Scheme fully implemented today

Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Opening remarks by SFH at press conference on anti-pandemic measures (Chinese only) (with photo/video)

Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Government strengthens testing requirements for persons arriving at Hong Kong from foreign places

Oath-taking by Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Department and senior directorate civil servants (with photos/video)

Government explains issues regarding regulation and monitoring of COVID-19 vaccines

Opening remarks of CS at media session on further injection into Anti-epidemic Fund (Chinese only) (with video)

Transcript of remarks by CS at media session on relief funding (with video)

Politically appointed officials swear to uphold Basic Law and swear allegiance to HKSAR (with photos/video)

Government to gazette specifications in relation to Designated Quarantine Hotel Scheme and further announce detailed arrangement

Latest development of Designated Quarantine Hotel Scheme

Government announces latest development of COVID-19 vaccine procurement

Opening remarks by CE at press conference on anti-pandemic measures (Chinese only) (with photo/video)

Transcript of remarks of press conference (with photos/video)

Opening remarks by SCS at press conference on anti-pandemic measures (Chinese only)

Opening remarks by SFH at press conference on anti-pandemic measures (Chinese only)

Government announces details of Designated Quarantine Hotel Scheme

HKSAR Government strongly condemns so-called US sanctions

Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Government releases Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong 2.0

HKSAR Government strongly condemns so-called US sanctions

CE assures international business community on "One Country, Two Systems" (with photo)

HKSAR Government strongly condemns so-called US sanctions

HKSAR Government strongly condemns so-called US sanctions

Government further tightens social distancing measures and extends expiry dates of Regulations under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Government to raise penalties for offences against relevant Regulations under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

HKSAR Government opposes accusations by US

HKSARG vehemently refutes groundless accusations of report by United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission

Government further tightens social distancing measures

Date of inaugural flights under HK-Singapore Air Travel Bubble deferred to beyond 2020

Tightening group gathering and raising penalties amid COVID-19 surge

Fifth Belt and Road Summit brings together government and business leaders to explore collaboration opportunities along Belt and Road (with photos)

Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

2020 Annual Survey of Companies in Hong Kong with Parent Companies Located outside Hong Kong

Government gazetted specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation

Government increases annual quota of Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

Chief Executive briefs international community on Policy Address (with photo)

Policy Address: Striving Ahead with Renewed Perseverance

CE unveils measures to inject impetus into Hong Kong's economy

CE details multi-pronged approach to boost housing and land supply

CE sets out vision for a cleaner, greener and liveable Hong Kong

CE unveils measures to support jobs and livelihoods amid pandemic

Government further tightens social distancing measures

HKSARG strongly refutes irresponsible remarks contained in latest UK Six-monthly Report on Hong Kong

Hospital Authority reactivates Community Treatment Facility

Establishment of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Office

Transcript of remarks by SLW on one-off grant to local citizens confirmed COVID-19 positive (with photo/video) (Chinese)

Transcript of remarks by SLW on one-off grant to local citizens confirmed COVID-19 positive (with photo/video) (English)

Government further tightens social distancing measures

Inaugural flights under HK-Singapore Air Travel Bubble deferred for two weeks

SCED speaks on Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble (English)

SCED speaks on Hong Kong-Singapore Air Travel Bubble (Chinese)

Government further tightens testing and isolation arrangement for crew members of aircraft and other exempted persons

CE attends APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (with photos)

Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

HKSAR Government strongly condemns the joint statement by the foreign ministers

Latest amendments to Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation and Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation

"Return2hk - Travel Scheme for Hong Kong Residents returning from Guangdong Province or Macao without being subject to quarantine under the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C)" to open for application tomorrow

Government announces further tightening of testing and isolation arrangement for consular and diplomatic officers exempted from compulsory quarantine

SCED: Hong Kong keenly interested in joining RCEP (with photos)

HKSARG's response to Law Society of Hong Kong's statement on disqualification of legislative councillors

Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation gazetted

Government tightens social distancing measures

HKSAR Government vehemently condemns groundless accusations by foreign governments against NPCSC decision

Economic situation in third quarter of 2020 and latest GDP and price forecasts for 2020 (with photo/video)

Designated flights under HK-Singapore Air Travel Bubble to launch November 22

Opening remarks by SCED on Air Travel Bubble at press conference on COVID-19 prevention and control measures (Chinese only) (with video)

Launch of "LeaveHomeSafe" COVID-19 exposure notification mobile app (with photos)

Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Hong Kong FinTech Week 2020 attracts over 1.2 million viewers, sets agenda for year ahead (with photos)

Government announces "Return2hk - Travel Scheme for Hong Kong Residents returning from Guangdong Province or Macao without being subject to quarantine under the Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation (Cap. 599C)"

HKSAR Government announces disqualification of legislators concerned in accordance with NPCSC's decision on qualification of HKSAR legislators

CE stresses that NPCSC's decision is constitutional, lawful, reasonable and conducive to resolute, full and faithful implementation of "One Country, Two Systems"

Opening remarks by CE at media session (Chinese only) (with photo/video)

Transcript of remarks by CE at media session (Chinese) (with photos/video)

Transcript of remarks by CE at media session (English) (with photos/video)

Transcript of remarks by LegCo President on decision of NPCSC on issues relating to qualification of LegCo Members

Suspension of agreements on surrender of fugitive offenders and agreements on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between Hong Kong and the Netherlands and Ireland

HKSAR Government strongly opposes to the so-called US sanctions

HKSAR Government strongly refutes the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China

Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Hong Kong Legal Week 2020 launched today (with photos)

Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020

Advance estimates on Gross Domestic Product for third quarter of 2020

HKSAR Government officially launches dispute settlement procedures in accordance with WTO mechanism on US' new requirement on origin marking

CE exchanges views with major chambers of commerce and professional bodies on Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development (with photos)

EMSD signs Memorandum of Understanding with Energy Market Authority of Singapore (with photo)

Government continues to relax social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance in a gradual and orderly manner

Specifications under Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation to be gazetted

Hong Kong legal practitioners allowed to practise in the Mainland upon passing examination

Suspension of agreement on surrender of fugitive offenders between HKSAR and Finland

Government approves conditional exemption of organising local group tours

Government to gazette latest legislative amendments, directions and specifications under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

Hong Kong and Singapore reach in-principle agreement to establish bilateral Air Travel Bubble

Opening remarks by SCED at media session on Air Travel Bubble (Chinese only) (with video)

Transcript of remarks by SCED at media session on Air Travel Bubble (Chinese only) (with video)

Transcript of remarks by SCED at media session on Air Travel Bubble (English only) (with video)

HKSAR Government strongly opposes US Secretary of State's report

Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

New requirement for appointment to civil service on or after July 1

Delivery date of Policy Address postponed

Successful completion of community treatment facility expansion at AsiaWorld-Expo (with photos)

SFH attends WHO Western Pacific regional meeting (with photos)

Government extends social distancing measures under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance

HKSAR Government strongly deplores and opposes US statement