​To celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Friends of Hong Kong Association today (July 13) co-organised the "Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day, kicking off celebratory activities under the theme of "Green Transition".
      
     As pointed out by President Xi Jinping in his important speech delivered at the event on the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, over the past 105 years, the Communist Party of China has made seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation its aspiration and mission. The country has not only achieved rapid socio-economic development, but has also made world-renowned achievements in advancing ecological civilisation. Beautiful China has become a modern blueprint for realising the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and it also serves as the brightest defining feature for the sustainable development of the Chinese nation.
      
     Officiating and delivering a speech at the event, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, said that Hong Kong has always been an active participant and contributor in the country's ambitious green development strategy. To align with the country's "dual carbon" targets and the 15th Five-Year Plan, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has been making every effort to accelerate the green and low-carbon transition, promoting new energy transport and the circular economy with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. 
      
     The Experience Day showcased the achievements of the nation and Hong Kong in ecological and environmental protection and green transition, enabling the public to gain a deeper understanding of the nation's leading role in environmental technologies, strengthening their sense of identity with and pride in the nation, as well as highlighting Hong Kong's active participation and contribution.
      
     Other officiating guests included the President of the Friends of Hong Kong Association, Dr Tam Kam-kau; HKSAR deputy to the National People's Congress Ms Wong Ping-fan; Dean of Faculty of Construction and Environment of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Professor Li Xiangdong; and the Director of Environmental Protection, Dr Samuel Chui. Several experts and academics delivered keynote speeches, sharing valuable experiences in low-carbon transition and green energy with the attending members of the public and students.
      
     In addition to the "Enchanting Beautiful China, Beautiful Hong Kong" Experience Day, the EPD will organise Green Facilities Guided Tours from July to August. Students will visit the EcoPark, WEEE·PARK, and T·PARK to see for themselves Hong Kong's achievements in waste management and energy transition. The EPD will also hold thematic exhibitions at Recycling Stations of GREEN@COMMUNITY, allowing the public to understand the nation's remarkable achievements in environmental protection, as well as encouraging them to actively participate in resource recycling. For details, please visit https://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/news_events/events/beautiful_china_hk.html.

Ends/Monday, July 13, 2026
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