On September 17, 2024, Chief Executive John Lee announced a series of transport promotions, including a 25% discount on MTR fares, in preparation for Hong Kong's 75th National Day celebrations. This announcement follows a recent Executive Council meeting, marking the council's return after a two-month break.
During a media briefing, Lee discussed public feedback gathered during his visit to Wong Tai Sin regarding upcoming housing policies. He mentioned that the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau would assess the current conditions against the backdrop of the 2019 suspension of a "cooling-off period" for housing measures.
Looking ahead, Lee will lead a delegation to the 27th Beijing-Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium from September 20 to 21, where they will engage with high-level officials, including a potential meeting with Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office.
As part of the National Day festivities, over 400 events are planned, including a flag-raising ceremony and a fireworks display. Noteworthy promotions include:
- MTR Fares: Octopus card users will enjoy a 25% discount on MTR rides.
- Bus Rides: Free rides for children on specific bus routes operated by KMB, LWB, Citybus, and New Lantao Bus.
- Star Ferry: Free rides from September 30 to October 2.
- Cinema: Half-price tickets available for residents on October 1.
- Dining Discounts: Approximately 3,000 restaurants will offer discounts, and over 10,000 public market stalls will provide a 25% discount.
The government aims to foster public engagement through specialty markets and drone performances organized by district councils. Lee also addressed concerns from the Hong Kong Journalists Association regarding threats to reporters, reaffirming the government's commitment to ensuring their safety.
In response to complaints from foreign workers about wage deductions, Lee announced the creation of a cross-departmental team to investigate and uphold labor regulations. He emphasized the government's focus on local employment while allowing the necessary influx of foreign labor to maintain a competitive job market.
行政長官李家超宣佈國慶優惠及地鐵折扣
2024年9月17日，行政長官李家超宣佈了一系列交通優惠，包括在香港75周年國慶慶祝活動中提供25%的地鐵票價折扣。此項宣佈是在最近一次行政會議後作出的，標誌著會議在兩個月的休會後重返正軌。
在一場媒體簡報會上，李家超討論了他在黃大仙的訪問中收集的公眾意見，涉及即將推出的住房政策。他提到商務及經濟發展局將評估當前情況，並與2019年暫停“冷卻期”措施的背景進行比較。
展望未來，李家超將率領代表團前往9月20日至21日在北京舉行的第27屆京港經濟合作座談會，屆時將與高層官員進行接觸，包括可能會見香港和澳門事務辦公室主任夏寶龍。
作為國慶慶祝活動的一部分，計劃舉辦超過400個活動，包括升旗儀式和煙花表演。值得注意的優惠包括：
- 地鐵票價：八達通用戶可享受地鐵票價25%的折扣。
- 巴士：指定巴士路線上，兒童可免費搭乘。
- 星光渡輪：從9月30日至10月2日，免費搭乘。
- 電影院：10月1日居民可享受半價電影票。
- 餐飲折扣：大約3,000家餐廳將提供折扣，超過10,000個公眾市場攤位也將提供25%的折扣。
政府希望透過區議會組織的特色市場和無人機表演來促進公眾參與。李家超還回應了香港記者協會對記者安全的擔憂，重申政府致力於確保他們的安全。
針對外籍工人對工資扣減的投訴，李家超宣佈成立一個跨部門調查小組，以確保遵守勞工規定。他強調政府專注於本地就業，同時允許必要的外勞進入，以維持香港競爭力的勞動市場。
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