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SLW leads delegation to Beijing to exchange views on labour, social welfare and talent policies (with photos)
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     The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. 

     Mr Sun arrived in Beijing in the afternoon on May 26 (Tuesday) and began his visit programme. He first called on the Director General of the Department of Outward Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, Mr Zhao Chunfeng, to exchange views on the importation of labour and regulation of labour services. Mr Sun then visited the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and met with Secretary of the Secretariat Mr Wang Junwei. Both sides agreed to enhance co-operation and strengthen ties in labour affairs. 

     Yesterday morning (May 27), Mr Sun called on the Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Ms Zhang Dongmei to report on the work and progress of social welfare, elderly services and poverty alleviation in Hong Kong. 

     In the afternoon, Mr Sun met separately with the Director General of the General Office (Department of International Cooperation) of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Mr Liu Xitang, and Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Mr Yu Jiadong. Mr Sun first exchanged views on poverty alleviation and elderly policies with Mr Liu, introducing how the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government helps underprivileged groups through Community Living Rooms to foster a caring and harmonious society, thereby demonstrating the essence of targeted poverty alleviation.

     Subsequently, Mr Sun and Mr Yu exchanged views on talent policies, with Mr Sun highlighting the HKSAR Government's latest initiatives and achievements in attracting talent. On behalf of the HKSAR Government, he also expressed gratitude once again to Mr Yu and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security for their support and participation in the Global Talent Summit Week held in Hong Kong this March.

     During the visit, Mr Sun toured a local community elderly care service station and an elderly care centre to learn about their operations and facilities. He also spoke with the elderly users and their carers, drawing insights on how to enhance Hong Kong's elderly services based on an elderly-centric principle.

     Mr Sun this morning visited the China Enterprise Confederation and met with its Executive Vice-President and Secretary-General, Mr Zhu Hongren. He welcomed Beijing enterprises and relevant talent to pursue development in Hong Kong, and to partner with local enterprises to jointly go global and seize greater business opportunities. Before leaving Beijing, the delegation called on the Director of the International Labour Organization Country Office for China and Mongolia, Dr Lee Changhee, to exchange views on various labour matters.

     The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, were also on the visit.

     Mr Sun and the delegation returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.
 
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The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (third right), Ms Lau (fourth right), Mr To (second right), and Mr Hui (fifth right) meeting with the Director General of the Department of Outward Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce, Mr Zhao Chunfeng (second left), on May 26 to exchange views on labour issues.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (third right), Ms Lau (second right), Mr To (fourth right), and Mr Hui (first right) meeting with Secretary of the Secretariat of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions Mr Wang Junwei (third left), on May 26 to strengthen ties of both sides on issues related to labour affairs.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (fourth left), Ms Lau (fourth right), Mr To (third right), and Mr Hui (second left) with Deputy Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of CPC Central Committee and Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of State Council Ms Zhang Dongmei (centre) yesterday (May 27). During the meeting, Mr Sun reported on the work and progress of social welfare, elderly services and poverty alleviation in Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (left) with the Director General of the General Office (Department of International Cooperation) of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Mr Liu Xitang (right), after a meeting yesterday (May 27). During the meeting, Mr Sun introduced the policies and work by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on social welfare including poverty alleviation and elderly care.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (left) meeting with Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Mr Yu Jiadong (right) yesterday (May 27), sharing the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's latest initiatives and achievements in attracting talent.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (second left), Ms Lau (second right), and Mr To (first right) listening to a briefing on the meal delivery service and meal preparation facilities provided in a local community elderly care service station yesterday (May 27).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (third left), Ms Lau (second left), Mr To (first left), and Mr Hui (fourth left) exchanging views with elderly users on issues including elderly services to learn about their daily lives, after inspecting a local community elderly care service station yesterday (May 27).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (third right), Ms Lau (second left), Mr To (second right), and Mr Hui (first left) with the staff after inspecting a local community elderly care service station yesterday (May 27).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (second left) extending warm wishes to elderly residents during his visit to an elderly care centre yesterday (May 27).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (standing, fourth right) interacting with the elderly participating in outdoor social activities during his visit to an elderly care centre yesterday (May 27) to learn how its environment helps enhance their physical and mental well-being.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (left) inspecting the residential places for the elderly during his visit to an elderly care centre yesterday (May 27), learning how the centre's related facilities provide convenience and ensure safety for the elderly.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (fifth right), Ms Lau (fourth right), and Mr Hui (sixth left) with the Executive Vice-President and Secretary-General of the China Enterprise Confederation, Mr Zhu Hongren (sixth right), today.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Chris Sun, today (May 28) concluded his three-day visit to Beijing. The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Ms Alice Lau; the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Sam Hui, also joined the visit. Photo shows Mr Sun (left) presenting a souvenir made by persons with disabilities in Hong Kong to the Director of the International Labour Organization Country Office for China and Mongolia, Dr Lee Changhee (right), today.