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SCED visits North District to better understand community needs (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, today (August 1) visited elderly households in North District under the "Celebrations for All" project. He also met with North District Council (NDC) members and visited some local shops to get an update on local developments and the daily life of local residents.

     Upon arrival at Cheung Lung Wai Estate in Sheung Shui, Mr Yau first met with NDC members to exchange views on issues such as telecommunications, reception of TV signals, transportation and the district's economy.

     Mr Yau; the District Officer (North), Mr Yau Kin-chung; and the Chairman of the NDC, Mr So Sai-chi, then joined a volunteer team to visit elderly families and families in need there to learn about their needs and daily life. They distributed gift packs to them to share the joy of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

     Mr Yau also visited some local shops at Shek Wu Hui and chatted with various shop owners to better understand their businesses.

     Mr Yau said that this is his first visit to North District since assuming the post of the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development. He pointed out that this is just the starting point, as he and other Principal Officials will continue to pay district visits to communicate with members of the public and listen to their opinions on policies and livelihood issues.

     The "Celebrations for All" project is one of the major events to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It is co-ordinated by the Home Affairs Department and implemented by non-governmental organisations in the 18 districts.
 
Ends/Tuesday, August 1, 2017
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The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau (second left), meets with members of the North District Council to listen to their views on various local issues during his visit in North District today (August 1).
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau (front row, second left), is pictured with the District Officer (North), Mr Yau Kin-chung (front row, first left); the Chairman of the North District Council, Mr So Sai-chi (front row, second right); and a volunteer team during his visit in North District today (August 1).
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau (left), visited an elderly man living in Cheung Lung Wai Estate in Sheung Shui during his visit in North District today (August 1). Mr Yau learned about his needs and daily life and gave a gift pack to him.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau (left), visited an elderly woman living in Cheung Lung Wai Estate in Sheung Shui during his visit in North District today (August 1). Mr Yau learned about her needs and daily life and gave a gift pack to her.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau (centre), visited an elderly couple living in Cheung Lung Wai Estate in Sheung Shui during his visit in North District today (August 1). Mr Yau learned about their needs and daily life and gave a gift pack to them.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau (first right), visited some local shops at Shek Wu Hui in Sheung Shui and chatted with various shop owners to better understand their businesses during his visit in North District today (August 1).
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau (first right), visited some local shops at Shek Wu Hui in Sheung Shui and chatted with various shop owners to better understand their businesses during his visit in North District today (August 1).