Amendment to the motion on “Aligning with the Outline of the National 15th Five-Year Plan to drive the agriculture and fisheries industries towards high-quality development”
At the council meeting of 27 May, I moved an amendment to the motion on “Aligning with the Outline of the National 15th Five- Year Plan to drive the agriculture and fisheries industries towards highquality development”. I pointed out that Hong Kong’s agriculture and fisheries industries are gradually moving from the traditional mode of operation towards modernisation and industrialisation through upgrading and transformation. I urged the HKSAR Government, when formulating the five-year plan, to put forward measures to utilise technology to drive the modernisation of the agriculture and fisheries industries, thereby further deepening the sustainable development of the agriculture and fisheries industries. I also prompted the Government to promote collaboration and market connectivity between Guangdong and Hong Kong in the agriculture and fisheries industries; and to develop an eco-friendly and high value-added system of local agriculture and fisheries industries. I hope the Government will seize the opportunity presented by the development of the Northern Metropolis and the establishment of the Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park, and to draw on its experience of cooperation with the Chinese Mainland to create exemplary models of “harmonious coexistence between biodiversity and aquaculture” as well as ecotourism and recreational fisheries in the fish ponds and wetlands within the area, thereby contributing to Hong Kong’s economy and sustainable development. My amendment, along with the original motion, was passed by the LegCo.
Raised a written question regarding measures to mitigate road traffic noise
At the LegCo meeting on 20 May, I raised a question regarding measures to mitigate road traffic noise. I asked the Government about its expenditure on road traffic noise mitigation over the past two financial years and the current year, broken down by noise barriers, enclosures, lownoise surfaces, and other indirect measures. I also sought data on the number of projects and road lengths involved, and questioned whether policies exist to prioritise noise source reduction over traditional barriers. I urged a review of the current strategy, including setting quantified targets and timetables. Finally, I asked for maintenance costs of existing noise barriers and enclosures, and whether a comparative review of effectiveness against source reduction will be conducted. Please visit the link below to view my question and Government’s reply: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/ general/202605/20/P2026052000268. htm?fontSize=1
Conducted a visit along the coastline near Sai Kung East Country Park
Together with other LegCo members, I visited Sai Kung East Country Park on 28 May to gain a deeper understanding of current government measures relating to the development of ecotourism, and to explore how to better leverage natural resources to further promote ecotourism. During the visit, I received a briefing from representatives of the Administration about the management measures implemented in these ecotourism hotspots during peak holiday seasons. These included deploying additional manpower to help implement traffic and crowd management, as well as installing additional railings at the viewing platform to prevent visitors from approaching dangerous areas. Members urged the Government to leverage Hong Kong’s unique natural resources and study plans to boost economic benefits, including promoting island tourism, while in pursuit of sustainable development.
LegCo Panel conducted a visit to the Judiciary
At the invitation of the Judiciary, the LegCo Panel on Administration of Justice and Legal Services visited the Court of Final Appeal Building the Wanchai Law Courts Building on 2 June to get a better grasp of the proposed information technology (IT) and audio-visual (AV) infrastructure provisions. We met the Chief Justice and other senior judges, and received briefings on the new District Court complex at Caroline Hill Road as well as technology applications in court operations — including the Integrated Court Case Management System, AI guidelines, remote hearings, digital evidence presentation, and speech-to-text technology. I support the Judiciary’s embrace of technology and stress that efficient, transparent justice requires both innovation and solid infrastructure.
