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The wife of President Xi Jinping, Peng Liyuan (front row, right), shows her appreciation to an elderly lady in making a pop-up card during her visit to TWGHs Jockey Club Sunshine Complex for the Elderly in Wong Chuk Hang. Those joining her in the visit include Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ms Yin Xiaojing (second row, first right); the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (second row, second right); and the Chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Dr Lee Yuk-lun (second row, second left).
The wife of President Xi Jinping, Peng Liyuan (second left), gives encouragement to an elderly person receiving therapeutic training during her visit at TWGHs Jockey Club Sunshine Complex for the Elderly in Wong Chuk Hang. Looking on are the wife of the Chief Executive, Mrs Regina Leung (third left); and Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Ms Yin Xiaojing (fourth left).
The wife of President Xi Jinping, Peng Liyuan (fourth right), visits senior citizens at TWGHs Jockey Club Sunshine Complex for the Elderly in Wong Chuk Hang, and receives from two elderly representatives their water colour painting as a token of thanks for her visit. Looking on are Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ms Yin Xiaojing (first right); the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (fifth right); and the Chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, Dr Lee Yuk-lun (fourth left).s
The wife of President Xi Jinping, Peng Liyuan (second right), chats with residents of Jockey Club Harmony Villa, the residential block of TWGHs Jockey Club Sunshine Complex for the Elderly in Wong Chuk Hang, to learn about their daily lives. Those joining her in the visit include the wife of the Chief Executive, Mrs Regina Leung (second left), and Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ms Yin Xiaojing (first left).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, met with the Minister for EU Affairs and Trade of Sweden, Ms Ann Linde, at Central Government Offices, Tamar, to announce the establishment of a bilateral Working Holiday Scheme between Hong Kong and Sweden. Photo shows Mr Sui (right) and Ms Linde at the agreement signing ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (second right), met with the Minister for EU Affairs and Trade of Sweden, Ms Ann Linde (second left), at the Central Government Offices, Tamar, to announce the establishment of a bilateral Working Holiday Scheme between Hong Kong and Sweden. Also attending the agreement signing ceremony were the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Carlson Chan (first right); and the Acting Consul General of Sweden in Hong Kong, Mr Stefan Noreén (first left).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, speaking on the successful experience of collaboration at the 2017 Welfare Agenda and Priorities Setting Exercise jointly organised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service and the Social Welfare Department.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the 2017 Welfare Agenda and Priorities Setting Exercise jointly organised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service and the Social Welfare Department. Picture shows Mr Sui (left) and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi Wai.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the 2017 Welfare Agenda and Priorities Setting Exercise jointly organised by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service and the Social Welfare Department. Picture shows Mr Sui (left) responding to questions raised by participants at the question and answer session.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (second left), attended a press conference on the general framework on working hours policy to briefly introduce the relevant recommendations and measures. Mr Sui was accompanied by the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Carlson Chan (second right); the Assistant Commissioner for Labour (Policy Support), Ms Queenie Wong (first left); and Principal Economist Mr Desmond Hou (first right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (left), attended a press conference on the general framework on working hours policy to briefly introduce the relevant recommendations and measures. Picture shows Mr Sui answering a question raised by a reporter.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the 2017 Hong Kong Conference of Workability International and Workability Asia jointly organised by the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. The chosen theme for the conference is "Creating a sustainable Ecosystem for persons with disabilities at work". Picture shows Mr Sui addressing the conference.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the 2017 Hong Kong Conference of Workability International and Workability Asia jointly organised by the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. The chosen theme for the conference is "Creating a sustainable Ecosystem for persons with disabilities at work". Picture shows Mr Sui (second left) addressing the conference.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the 2017 Hong Kong Conference of Workability International and Workability Asia jointly organised by the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. Picture shows Mr Sui (third right); chairperson of the organising committee of the conference, Ms Deborah Wan (fourth right); and other guests officiating at the opening ceremony of the conference.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the 2017 Hong Kong Conference of Workability International and Workability Asia jointly organised by the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. Picture shows Mr Sui (second row, seventh right), Commissioner for Rehabilitation, Mr David Leung (second row, third left), and participants of the conference.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, and other officiating guests, launched the "Celebrations for All" project of Wong Tai Sin District at Wong Tai Sin Square. From left: the Chairman of the East Kowloon District Residents' Committee, Mr Lee Tat-yan; the Chairman of Board of Directors of Sik Sik Yuen, Dr Chan Tung; the Vice Chairman of Wong Tai Sin District Council, Mr Joe Lai; the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Carlson Chan; the Chairman of Wong Tai Sin District Council, Mr Li Tak-hong; Mr Sui; the Director of Social Welfare, Ms Carol Yip; the Head of Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency, Mr Esmond Lee; the District Officer (Wong Tai Sin), Ms Annie Kong; the Chairman of Community Building and Social Services Committee of Wong Tai Sin District Council, Mr Lam Man-fai; and the District Social Welfare Officer (Wong Tai Sin/Sai Kung) of the Social Welfare Department, Ms Lily Ng.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the launch ceremony for the "Celebrations for All" project of Wong Tai Sin District at Wong Tai Sin Square. Picture shows Mr Sui addressing the ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (first row, centre), and other officiating guests, attended the launch ceremony for the "Celebrations for All" project of Wong Tai Sin District at Wong Tai Sin Square. Picture shows Mr Sui in a group photo with volunteers.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (seventh left), visited elderly households and families in need in Wong Tai Sin District under the "Celebrations for All" project. Picture shows Mr Sui in a group photo with other team members before the visits.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (third right), visited an elderly singleton and presented a gift pack to her in Wong Tai Sin District under the "Celebrations for All" project.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (centre), visited a South-Asian family in Wong Tai Sin District under the "Celebrations for All" project. Picture shows Mr Sui chatting with the South-Asian family members to understand their living condition.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (second right), visited an elderly singleton in Wong Tai Sin District under the "Celebrations for All" project. Picture shows Mr Sui chatting with an elderly person to understand his living condition.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, officiated and delivered a speech at the launch ceremony of district elderly care service programme organised by Po Leung Kuk.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (front row, centre) posed with the Chairman of Po Leung Kuk, Miss Abbie Chan (front row, sixth left); guests and volunteers.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (second right) and guests prepared lunch for the elderly at a community canteen to celebrate Tuen Ng Festival.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, enjoyed lunch with guests, the elderly and volunteers at a community canteen.
As Tuen Ng Festival is around the corner, the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (third right), and guests visited an elderly woman and presented a gift pack to her to express their care and good wishes.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (Centre), attended FAMILY Symposium 2017 opening ceremony. Mr Sui showed his appreciation to the Sympoisum which was themed "Family + Well-being = Health + Happiness + Harmony" this year for its effort to foster harmonious families.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended FAMILY Symposium 2017 opening ceremony. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Sui said the Government has been promoting family core values, engendering a culture of loving families and nurturing a family friendly social environment.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (left), meets the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training of Cambodia, Dr Ith Samheng (right).
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, met the visiting delegation led by the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training of Cambodia, Dr Ith Samheng. Pictured from left are the Consul-General of Cambodia to Hong Kong and Macau, Mr Phan Peuv; Mr Sui; Dr Ith Samheng; and the Commissioner for Labour, Mr Carlson Chan.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (first right), meets the visiting delegation led by the Minister of Labour and Vocational Training of Cambodia, Dr Ith Samheng (second left). They exchanged views about the labour policies and development of human capital in both places and how the two governments could foster co-operation and exchanges under the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the opening ceremony of Hong Chi Jockey Club Pinehill Hostel of Hong Chi Association. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Sui applauded Hong Chi Association for supporting the Special Scheme on Privately Owned Sites for Welfare Uses and optimising land use to increase places of rehabilitation services to cope with the acute demand.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the opening ceremony of Hong Chi Jockey Club Pinehill Hostel of Hong Chi Association. Photo shows (from left) Chairman of Hong Chi Association, Mr Owen Chan; Executive Director, Charities and Community of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Leong Cheung; Mr Sui; and President of Hong Chi Association, Mr Michael Lee, officiating at the plaque unveiling ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the opening ceremony of Hong Chi Jockey Club Pinehill Hostel of Hong Chi Association. Photo shows Mr Sui (second left), accompanied by the General Secretary of Hong Chi Association, Mr Aldan Kwok (first right), touring the facilities of the hostel.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the opening ceremony of Hong Chi Jockey Club Pinehill Hostel of Hong Chi Association. Photo shows Mr Sui (fisrt left) interacting with service users.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the "Tackling Barriers Through Sport" Campaign Kick-Off Event organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Union Community Foundation. Mr Sui expressed gratitude to all the athletes from Laureus World Sports Academy who came all the way to Hong Kong to promote social integration of able-bodied and disabled persons as well as the building of an inclusive society. This event is a prelude to the annual Hong Kong Sevens games.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the "Tackling Barriers Through Sport" Campaign Kick-Off Event organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Union Community Foundation. Picture shows Mr Sui (fourth left) and other guests expressing "let's play rugby together" in sign language.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the "Tackling Barriers Through Sport" Campaign Kick-Off Event organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Union Community Foundation. Picture shows Mr Sui (back row, first left) and members of rugby team of Hong Kong Association of the Deaf.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the "Tackling Barriers Through Sport" Campaign Kick-Off Event organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Union Community Foundation. Picture shows Mr Sui and participants of the event.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the launch ceremony cum conference of mobile app "Couseline" of The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. He pointed out that the Labour and Welfare Bureau has been allocating more resources to enhance the mental health rehabilitation services in recent years. He also encouraged members of the public to pay close attention to their mental health and be supportive to friends in emotional or mental distress.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the launch ceremony cum conference of mobile app "Couseline" of The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. He pointed out that the Labour and Welfare Bureau has been allocating more resources to enhance the mental health rehabilitation services in recent years. He also encouraged members of the public to pay close attention to their mental health and be supportive to friends in emotional or mental distress.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the launch ceremony cum conference of mobile app "Couseline" of The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. Photo shows (from left) Director of The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, Ms Kimmy Ho; Senior Lecturer of Division of Applied Science and Technology, Community College of City University, Dr Rose Fong; Mr Sui; and the Chairman of Executive Committee of The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, Dr William Lo, officiating at the launch ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (left), met with the Consul-General of the Philippines in Hong Kong, Miss Bernardita L. Catalla, to exchange views on policies related to foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, addresses the 2016-17 Award Presentation Ceremony cum Experience Sharing Session of Inclusive Organisations of the Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (centre) officiates at the opening ceremony with the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (third left); the Vice-Chairman of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (RAC), Dr James Joseph Lam (first left); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities, Mr Benny Cheung (second left); the Chairman of the RAC, Mr Anthony Yeung (third right); the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi-wai (second right); and the Chairperson of the RAC Sub-committee on Employment, Mr Wilfred Wong (first right), at the 2016-17 Award Presentation Ceremony cum Experience Sharing Session of Inclusive Organisations of the Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme.
The Secretary for Labour and Welafre, Mr Stephen Sui (front row, centre) is pictured with other officiating guests, awardees and participants at the 2016-17 Award Presentation Ceremony cum Experience Sharing Session of Inclusive Organisations of the Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (front row, ninth right); the Chairperson of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee (RAC) Sub-committee on Employment, Mr Wilfred Wong (front row, seventh right); the Chairman of the RAC, Mr Anthony Yeung (front row, eighth right) and the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr Chua Hoi-wai (front row, tenth left) present the Friendly Employment Award to awardees at the 2016-17 Award Presentation Ceremony cum Experience Sharing Session of Inclusive Organisations of the Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme.
The Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam (front row row, seventh left); the Vice-Chairman of the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, Dr James Joseph Lam (front row, sixth left) and the Chairman of the Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities, Mr Benny Cheung (front row, eighth left) present the Outstanding Mentor Award to awardees at the 2016-17 Award Presentation Ceremony cum Experience Sharing Session of Inclusive Organisations of the Talent-Wise Employment Charter and Inclusive Organisations Recognition Scheme.
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, officiated at a reception organised by the Women's Commission to celebrate International Women's Day 2017 at Central Government Offices in Tamar. Photo shows Mr Leung speaking at the reception.
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, officiated at a reception organised by the Women's Commission to celebrate International Women's Day 2017 at Central Government Offices in Tamar. Photo shows (from left) the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung; Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Ms Yin Xiaojing; the wife of the Chief Executive, Mrs Regina Leung; Mr Leung; the Acting Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the HKSAR, Madame Tong Xiaoling; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui; and the Chairperson of the Women's Commission, Mrs Stella Lau, officiating at the lighting ceremony.
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, officiated at a reception organised by the Women's Commission to celebrate International Women's Day 2017 at Central Government Offices in Tamar. Photo shows (front row, from left) the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam; the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung; Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Ms Yin Xiaojing; the wife of the Chief Executive, Mrs Regina Leung; Mr Leung; the Acting Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the HKSAR, Madame Tong Xiaoling; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui; and the Chairperson of the Women's Commission, Mrs Stella Lau, proposing a toast with other guests.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, met with Ambassador and Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, Mr Kuninori Matsuda, to exchange views on the challenge and opportunities of an aging population and the provision of elderly care, as well as other issues of mutual interest including the working holiday scheme. Picture shows Mr Sui (left) with Mr Matsuda.
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, and the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, attended the Women’s Commission Conference 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Picture shows (from left) the Chairperson of the Women's Commission, Mrs Stella Lau; the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui; the Chair of the Bureau of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Mr Antonio de Aguiar Patriota; Vice President of All-China Women’s Federation Madam Cui Yu; Mr Leung; Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Yang Jian; Mr Cheung; and the Permanent Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Miss Annie Tam, at the officiating ceremony.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the Women's Commission Conference 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Picture shows Mr Sui delivering a keynote speech on "HeForShe - The Role of Males in Initiating Change" at the plenary session of the conference.
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (fifth left), met with State Secretary/Vice Minister at the Swedish Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Ms Madeleine Harby-Samuelsson (forth left), and her delegation to exchange views on tackling the challenges of an ageing population. Sweden is at the forefront in terms of social welfare, retirement protection and medical technology. They look forward to further sharing of experience on welfare issues of the two places through regular channel in the future.
The new Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (left), takes the oath of office, witnessed by the Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (right).
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung (centre), is pictured with the new Secretary for Development, Mr Eric Ma (right), and the new Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui (left).
The Acting Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the award presentation ceremony cum seminar on barrier-free premises of Inclusive Environment Recognition Scheme jointly organised by The Hong Kong Joint Council for People with Disabilities and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service and sponsored by the Labour and Welfare Bureau. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Sui expresses his gratitude to the awardees for their effort in creating a barrier-free environment and to the members of the scheme's vetting committee and working group for their participation. (Photo provided by the organiser)
The Acting Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the award presentation ceremony cum seminar on barrier-free premises of Inclusive Environment Recognition Scheme. Picture shows Mr Sui (sixth left) officiating at the ceremony with other officiating guests. (Photo provided by the organiser)
The Acting Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the award presentation ceremony cum seminar on barrier-free premises of Inclusive Environment Recognition Scheme. Picture shows Mr Sui (first row, third right) with other officiating guests and awardees. (Photo provided by the organiser)
The Acting Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the presentation ceremony of The Employer of Choice Award 2016. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Sui said that the current-term Government introduced various measures to enhance the quality of local workforce and unleash the potential of labour force in different sectors, with a view to uplifting both the quantity and quality of the workforce while developing labour resources in Hong Kong.
The Acting Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the presentation ceremony of The Employer of Choice Award 2016. Picture shows Mr Sui (first row, third left) with guests and representatives of awardees.
The Acting Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the kick-off ceremony of Jockey Club Dementia Friendly Communities Campaign. Speaking at the kick-off ceremony, Mr Sui pointed out that the Government attaches great importance to long-term care needs of the elderly. Relevant bureaux and departments have been working closely to provide various care and follow-up services to dementia patients.
The Acting Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Stephen Sui, attended the kick-off ceremony of Jockey Club Dementia Friendly Communities Campaign. Picture shows Mr Sui (left) presenting certificate of appreciation to the ambassador of the campaign, Wayne Lai.