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The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), meets Consul of Chile in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR, Mr Mario Ignacio Artaza (left) to exchange views on matters of mutual interest. Also pictured is the Consul-Trade Commissioner of Consulate General of Chile, Mr Guillermo Garrido (right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, (front row, middle) at the presentation ceremony of Partner Employer Award organised by Hong Kong Chamber of Small and Medium Business.
Officiating at the opening ceremony of the Women's Commission Conference were (from left) the Chairperson of Women's Commission, Mrs Stella Lau; Vice-Chairperson, Bureau of the United Nations Commission on Status of Women, Ms Ana Marie L Hernando; Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung; Vice-Chairperson, Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and President, All-China Women's Federation, Ms Chen Zhili; Acting Chief Executive, Mr John C Tsang; Deputy Director, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ms Guo Li; Vice-President and Member of the Secretariat, All-China Women's Federation, Ms Chen Xiurong; and Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam.
Mr Cheung (third left) and Ms Chen Zhili (second left) tour an exhibition on the Funding Scheme for Women's Development under the Women's Commission.
Mr Cheung delivers keynote speech at the first plenary of Women’s Commission Conference.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), visited Eastern District to exchange views with District Councillors. Also pictured are the Chairman of the Eastern District Council, Mr Wong Kin-pan (left), and the District Officer (Eastern), Mr Davis Hui (right).
Mr Cheung (centre) visits the SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre.
Mr Cheung chats with elderly visitors at the SAGE Eastern District Elderly Community Centre.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, meets Consul-General of Republic of Korea, Mr Cho Yong-chun to exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), at opening ceremony of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Food-for-All Kitchen.
Mr Cheung (second right), accompanied by the Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Mrs Viola Chan (fourth right) and 1st Vice-Chairman of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Dr Ina Chan (second left), tours the Food-for-All Kitchen. He chats with the staff to see how the Kitchen helps the needy through providing food assistance services and employment opportunities.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) 10th anniversary forum.
Mr Cheung (second right); the Chairman of the CIIF Committee, Mr Yeung Ka-sing (second left); the Vice-chairman of the CIIF Committee, Professor Joe Leung (first right); and the Chairman of the Promotion and Development Sub-Committee of the CIIF, Mr Lai Chi-tong (first left), officiate at the opening ceremony.
Accompanied by Mr Yeung (second left), Mr Cheung (second right) tours the Project Expo.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, met the visiting Vice Minister, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Mr Hu Xiaoyi. Mr Cheung briefed Mr Hu on Hong Kong's existing social security system and various government policies on manpower planning, vocational training and retraining. They also exchanged views on manpower and social welfare issues of common interest.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, met the visiting Vice Minister, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Mr Hu Xiaoyi. Mr Cheung briefed Mr Hu on Hong Kong's existing social security system and various government policies on manpower planning, vocational training and retraining. They also exchanged views on manpower and social welfare issues of common interest.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, at kick-off ceremony for celebration events to mark 20th anniversary of School of Vocational Training, Hong Kong College of Technology, cum Metro Training Centre Open Day.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, (second right) at kick-off ceremony for celebration events to mark 20th anniversary of School of Vocational Training, Hong Kong College of Technology, cum Metro Training Centre Open Day.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, meets Consul-General of Thailand, Mr Chakri Srichawana to exchange views on matters of mutual interest.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), visited the Hotmeal Canteen in Sham Shui Po to see the operation and services of the community canteen. Picture shows Mr Cheung being briefed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Baptist Oi Kwan Social Services, Mr Tsang Wing-keung (left), on the services offered by the Hotmeal Canteen.
Mr Cheung (middle) is briefed by Mr Tsang (right) on the services offered by the Hotmeal Canteen.
Mr Cheung (second left) chats with diners at the canteen on their needs and briefs them on new measures for the benefit of the public announced in the past two months.
Mr Cheung (middle) chats with diners at the canteen on their needs and briefs them on new measures for the benefit of the public announced in the past two months.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (third left), and Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right) visit Hong Kong Unison to meet with its Executive Committee members and youths from ethnic minorities to discuss various topics including education and career development.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, pictured with the trainees of the Airport Ambassador Programme under the Labour Department’s Youth Pre-employment Training Programme and Youth Work Experience and Training Scheme at its farewell and welcome ceremony.
Mr Cheung presents a graduation certificate to Airport Ambassador Leaders.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, inspected barrier-free improvement works in Hung Hom. Picture shows Mr Cheung (second right) visiting Hung Hom Estate (Phase I) to see for himself how persons with disabilities and elderly residents can benefit from the barrier-free access and facilities there.
Mr Cheung (left) is briefed on the various barrier-free improvement works in Hung Hom Estate.
Mr Cheung (right) inspects the Braille and Tactile Floor Plan/Directory Map installed for the visually impaired at the Hung Hom Municipal Services Building.
Mr Cheung (left) inspects the wheelchair spaces provided at a spectator stand inside Hung Hom Municipal Services Building Sports Centre.
Mr Cheung (right) introduces to an elderly citizen the Government's new policy to make it easier to get around.
Mr Cheung (right) inspects the accessible toilet and changing room at the Sports Centre.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (centre), pictures with the 10 awardees at the Award Ceremony of Most Improved Trainees of Youth Pre-employment Training Programme and Youth Work Experience and Training Scheme (YPTP&YWETS) 2012.
Mr Cheung (fourth left) and Commissioner for Labour, Mr Cheuk Wing Hing (forth right) share the joy of the 10 Most Improved Trainees of YPTP&YWETS 2012.
Mr Cheung encourages the 10 Most Improved Trainees to equip themselves with their best endeavours and fight for their dreams.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, (middle) at a reception to mark the 8th anniversary of Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Mainland Consultation Services Centre and establishment of new centres in Zhongshan and Huizhou.
Mr Cheung touring an exhibition on the Federation's Mainland Consultation Services.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (centre), the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), Members of the Preparatory Task Force on the Commission on Poverty, Mr Ho Hei-wah (left), Ms Christine Fang (second right) and Mr Law Chi-kwong (right) exchange views on poverty alleviation with participants of the Forum on "Expectations Towards Commission on Poverty".
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (fourth right), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fifth right), together with members of the Preparatory Task Force on the Commission on Poverty, holding a consultation session with former members of the Commission on Poverty and members of the Steering Committee on Child Development Fund.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visits the Employers' Federation of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce to exchange views on various issues of mutual concern. Photograph shows Mr Cheung (fourth right), the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (fifth right), and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (third right) pictured with leaders of the Employers' Federation of Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (seventh left), the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (sixth left), and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (fifth left), exchange views with leaders of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attends the 100th birthday party of veteran journalist Anthony Lawrence who has contributed greatly to the society not only on the journalistic front but also in the community service sphere. Mr Lawrence has been awarded Bronze Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong SAR Government this year for his long and dedicated community service with the International Social Services Hong Kong Branch. Picture shows Mr Cheung (left) congratulating Mr Lawrence.
Mr Cheung reads out a congratulation letter for Mr Lawrence from the Chief Executive, Mr CY Leung, during the celebration ceremony.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (second right), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), visit the Direction Association for the Handicapped. Picture shows Mrs Lam and Mr Cheung exchanging views with the Executive Committee members.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (back row, fourth right), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (back row, third right), pictured with the Executive Committee members and staff of the Direction Association for the Handicapped during their visit.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, meets the Consul General of Canada to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr J. Ian Burchett. They exchange views on matters of mutual interest including the existing successful Working Holiday Scheme between Hong Kong and Canada, and review other specific areas where Canada and Hong Kong can continue to closely co-operate.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fifth left), exchanges views with leaders of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries on various employer-employee issues concerning the business sector. Accompanying Mr Cheung are Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (fourth right), and Commissioner for Labour, Mr Cheuk Wing Hing (third left).
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (right), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right), inspect the commencement of the second phase of the Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities at the Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus. Picture shows Mr Leung and Mr Cheung chatting with the elders who are preparing to enjoy the fare concession on the first day of the scheme at the bus terminus.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, speaks at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong International Airport Job Expo 2012.
Mr Cheung (first right); the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Professor Anthony Cheung Bing-leung (centre); and the Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong, Mr Stanley Hui (first left), officiate at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong International Airport Job Expo 2012.
Mr Cheung chats with trainees of the Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman Trainee Training Project.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (second left), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left) visit Yau Ma Tei Multi-service Centre for Senior Citizens operated by the Salvation Army. Picture shows Mrs Lam and Mr Cheung being briefed on the daily operations of the centre.
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (second left), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left), visit the Employment in One-stop of the Labour Department and talk with employer representatives at the recruitment day of the centre on the employment situation.
Mrs Lam (second right) and Mr Cheung (first right) chat with service users of Employment in One-stop to understand their difficulty in job search and how they are enhancing their job skills.
Mrs Lam (first left) and Mr Cheung (third right) visit Tin Shui Wai (North) Integrated Family Service Centre.
Mrs Lam (fifth left) and Mr Cheung (first left) enjoy a drama show performed by a drama group formed by residents in Tin Shui Wai.
Mrs Lam (second left) and Mr Cheung (first right) being briefed on the daily operation of the Wellness Centre of New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association in Tin Chak Estate.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right), exchanges views with leaders of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce on various employer-employee issues concerning the business sector.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right), pictures with leaders of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce. Accompanying Mr Cheung are Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (third left), and Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Mr Byron Ng (first left).
During a visit to a recruitment day of the Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman Trainee Training Project under the Labour Department's Youth Pre-employment Training Programme and Youth Work Experience and Training Scheme (YPTP&YWETS), the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, encourages youngsters to make good use of available training opportunities to build their professional career path. Picture shows Mr Cheung speaking to the young applicants.
During a chat with some applicants for the Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman Trainee Training Project, Mr Cheung (third left) encourages them to set their goals and pursue their dream. Also joining the exchange are Chief Operating Officer of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited, Mr Kenny Tang (second right), and General Secretary of the Methodist Centre, Mr Norman Lo (right).
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam (second left), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first left), chat with an elderly person at the People's Food Bank to get an understand on the difficulties he faces in his daily life.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second left), exchanges views with members of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong on a variety of employer-employee issues concerning the business sector. Accompanying Mr Cheung are Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (third left), and Commissioner for Labour, Mr Cheuk Wing Hing (first left).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung announces the details of the Old Age Living Allowance Scheme at a joint press conference.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first right) and the Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng (second right) listen to people's views and aspirations at the Yuen Long Merchants Association Primary School.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fourth left), exchanges views on a wide range of labour issues with members of Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions. Accompanying Mr Cheung are Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (second right), and Commissioner for Labour, Mr Cheuk Wing Hing (first right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (fifth right), exchanges views on a range of labour issues with members of the Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions. Accompanying Mr Cheung are Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (sixth right) and Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Mr Byron Ng (fourth right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (right), visits a number of elderly residents in Wong Tai Sin to understand the difficulties faced by grassroots elders and to listen to their opinion.
The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang (second right), and the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (third right) visit Tai Po District to listen to people's views and aspirations at the Tai Po Old Market Public School.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (first left), exchanges views with members of Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions on labour issues and matters of the grassroots citizens' concern.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, (first left) meets over 100 agency heads of non-governmental organisations at a tea-gathering of Hong Kong Council of Social Service to exchange views with them on welfare issues.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung (second right) listens to people's views and aspirations at the Kwai Shing Community Hall.