Hong Kong – Government establishes Working Group on Patriotic Education
Government establishes Working Group on Patriotic Education
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The Government announced today (April 8) the establishment of the Working Group on Patriotic Education under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee (CBLPSC). The Working Group will co-ordinate the work of government departments and non-governmental organisations in taking forward patriotic education and dovetailing with the Patriotic Education Law of the People’s Republic of China, with a view to enhancing education on our country’s history, culture and current affairs on different fronts, promoting patriotism and ensuring its continuity from generation to generation.
The Chief Executive announced in the Policy Address last year that patriotic education would be rolled out to enhance national identity and appreciation of the richness and beauty of the traditional Chinese culture among the people of Hong Kong, laying a good foundation for national unity and solidarity, and that patriotic education would be integrated into the education system of the city. A Working Group on Patriotic Education would be established under the CBLPSC led by the Chief Secretary for Administration.
The Chairman of the CBLPSC and the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, said, “Patriotic education is rich in content, covering the history, culture, traditions and values, and symbols and signs of our country. It focuses on cultivating national awareness and sense of civic responsibility among all citizens. Also, promotion of patriotic education can be conducted in a diversified manner. In addition to the all-out promotional effort of the Government, the active participation of all sectors in society is integral. The membership of the Working Group on Patriotic Education comprises the relevant Directors of Bureaux and Heads of Departments and leaders from the relevant sectors of society. To assist the CBLSPC in taking forward patriotic education in an all-round manner, the Working Group will focus efforts on four aspects, namely school education; local community; history, politics, economy and culture; and media publicity.”
“I firmly believe that the Working Group on Patriotic Education will adopt a holistic and far-sighted approach, taking into account both the current situation and the relevant contents of the Patriotic Education Law of the People’s Republic of China, to tendering advice and suggestions to the CBLPSC on how best to combine efforts of the Government and the community in enhancing the awareness and sense of patriotism among the people of Hong Kong. I sincerely look forward to working with all members of the Working Group to integrate patriotic education with national security education and Chinese culture education, take forward promotions at school and community levels, and make good use of various media platforms for publicity purposes,” he added.
The terms of reference of the Working Group on Patriotic Education are as follows:
1. To assist in formulating the overall plan and strategy for promoting patriotic education in Hong Kong, and to report to the CBLPSC and seek its steering regularly;
2. To monitor, evaluate and review, having regard to the actual circumstances, the implementation of various patriotic education initiatives undertaken according to the established strategy, and to report on the progress to the CBLPSC in a timely manner;
3. To facilitate co-ordination and co-operation between government departments and non-governmental organisations in promoting patriotic education; and
4. To consider and handle other matters relating to the promotion of patriotic education as appropriate.
The membership of the Working Group on Patriotic Education is as follows:
Convenor
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Ms Starry Lee Wai-king
Non-official members
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Mr Stanley Choi Tak-shing
Professor Gu Min-kang
Mr Kwok Wing-keung
Ms Cally Kwong Mei-wan
Professor Lau Chi-pang
Mr Lee Luen-fai
Mr James Li Tsz-shu
Ms Melissa Kaye Pang
Mr Henry Tong Sau-chai
Mr Wong Kam-leung
Ms Connie Wong Wai-ching
Mr Yang Yong
Official members
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Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs
Secretary for the Civil Service
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism
Secretary for Education
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs
Secretary for Security
Director of Home Affairs
Director of Information Services
Director of Leisure and Cultural Services
Director-General of Trade and Industry
Solicitor General
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), on April 1, will establish “GX (Green Transformation) Solutions” as a new business domain to promote the energy transition business that MHI Group is pursuing as a growth strategy. By reorganizing the energy transition-related business, which currently spans multiple business divisions, and establishing a structure with enhanced project management and engineering functions, MHI Group will be able to provide one-stop solution for customer needs, and effectively utilize shared resources to enhance responsiveness. In its 2021 Medium-Term Business Plan announced in October 2020, MHI Group designated “Energy Transition” and “Smart Infrastructure” as dual engines for growth and is currently pursuing energy transition measures with the aim of significantly increasing its corporate value by 2030. In recent years, driven by decarbonization policies in countries around the world, such as the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) which puts in place a system of tax incentives and subsidies for projects relating to energy security and addressing climate change, demand has risen for solutions to support the production and use of hydrogen and ammonia, as well as technologies for CO2 capture and utilization. Accordingly, the need for integrated proposal and solution capabilities is more acute than ever. In response to these changes in the external business environment, in April 2023, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG), which provides world-class technologies for businesses handing CO2 capture system and related equipment and has a wealth of experience with ammonia plants and transportation systems, was integrated into MHI to establish the Engineering Solutions business domain. Now, by integrating its energy transition-related businesses, which currently span the Energy Systems business domain (hydrogen and ammonia business development), the Engineering Solutions business domain (CO2 capture system, ammonia plants, transportation systems), and the Growth Strategy Office (hydrogen, ammonia, and CO2 value chains), MHI Group aims to further strengthen its energy transition-related business. Overview of Organizational Restructuring 1. A part of the Energy Systems business domain’s Energy Transition Department, the Engineering Solutions business domain, and a part of the Growth Strategy Office will be integrated to create the GX Solutions business domain under the direct control of the CEO, which will conduct agile business operations. About MHI Group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. TANAKA Establishes New Method of Recovering Precious Metals Adhering to Vacuum Film Formation Equipment Components Developing supply systems by 2025, promoting the recycling of limited precious metal resources, and contributing further to the circular economy
TOKYO, Jan 31, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops industrial precious metals products as one of the core companies of TANAKA Precious Metals, announced that it has established a jig cleaning method called TANAKA Green Shield. This cleaning method is characterized by nickel plating on the adhesion-preventing plate[1], a component of vacuum film formation equipment[2] used in semiconductor manufacturing and other processes. When using a nickel-plated adhesion-preventing plate, PGM[3] sputtered films, including platinum and palladium, can be easily detached from the plate. TANAKA is developing a recycling business for this use case. After detaching sputtered films adhering to components, mainly made from stainless steel, of vacuum film formation equipment such as sputtering and vacuum deposition equipment, the recovered precious metals are refined and returned to the customer with the precision-cleaned components. This cleaning method takes advantage of a unique TANAKA technology related to base plating. Applying a nickel plating to an adhesion-preventing plate enables PGM sputtered films to be detached through chemical treatment without damaging the base material. This method makes it easier than previous methods to detach PGM sputtered films, so it is expected to reduce the amount of cleaning agent required when cleaning equipment, in turn contributing to reduced environmental impact. With an anticipated reduction in recovery loss of precious metals scattered around during the grinding process, this method is also expected to achieve higher PGM recovery rates with lower costs. TANAKA aims to develop the TANAKA Green Shield system to support a wide variety of component shapes and sizes and to expand PGM film recovery rates by six times the current level by 2025. Jig Cleaning Method There are multiple jig cleaning methods for vacuum film formation equipment components, including physical detachment (blast cleaning) and thermal sprayed aluminum base film formation. Physical detachment, in which an abrasive agent (cleaning agent) is sprayed to remove an adhered film, is currently a commonly used jig cleaning method due to its low cost. Use of an abrasive agent damages the surface of the base material, thereby leading to reduced lifetime of the base material. Another disadvantage of this method is that material is scattered during the process, causing a loss in precious metal recovery. Another method for detaching an adhered film is the thermal sprayed aluminum base film formation method of jig cleaning. This requires the adhesion-preventing plate to be coated with aluminum in advance using a thermal spraying method, and the aluminum to be then dissolved with chemicals. Drawbacks of this approach include challenges in recovering adhered film from surfaces lacking an aluminum coating, as well as the elevated cost associated with forming the aluminum film. TANAKA Green Shield is a base preparation method whereby nickel plating is applied to an adhesion-preventing plate prior to use. After using a plate in a sputtering process, for example, only the nickel plate coating between the adhesion-preventing plate and PGM sputtered film is dissolved. This enables not only the PGM sputtered film but also other adhered films with various compositions to be detached from the plate without damaging the base material. This base preparation has a high level of adhesion with adhesion-preventing plates and sputtered films, which can prevent sputtering defects caused by peeling of sputtered film. A wide variety of component shapes can also be nickel-plated with this method. In addition to preventing degradation of the base material, this cleaning method is cheaper than the aluminum film formation method. It also requires lower amounts of cleaning agent, making it an environmentally friendly, next-generation jig cleaning method. TANAKA and the Circular Economy Since it was founded in 1885, TANAKA has continuously operated a precious metals recycling business. In addition to its existing precious metals recycling technologies, developed through research into precious metals over these many years, the company is now developing the TANAKA Green Shield, with a range of new precious metals recycling technologies. TANAKA’s precious metals recycling business promotes the recycling of limited precious metal resources and contributes to the realization of a circular economy. About TANAKA Precious Metals Since its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and around the world collaborate and cooperate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,355 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, was 680 billion yen. Global industrial business website Product inquiries Press inquiries Press Release: http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20240131EN.pdf
TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates an industrial precious metals business as a core company of TANAKA Precious Metals, announced today that it has signed a technical assistance agreement with Chengdu Guangming Paite Precious Metal Co., Ltd., an affiliated company in China, in the area of fuel cell electrode catalyst manufacturing technologies. As part of the agreement, production equipment will be installed at the plant of Ya’an Guangming Paite Precious Metal Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Chengdu Guangming Paite Precious Metal, with plans to start full-scale production in the summer of 2024. The companies also plan to start production of fuel cell electrode catalysts for the Chinese market by the end of 2025. As a member of TANAKA and with the leading share of the global market for fuel cell electrode catalysts, TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo aims to use this agreement to meet the growing domestic demand for fuel cell electrode catalysts in China. TANAKA’s Fuel Cell Electrode Catalysts TANAKA’s FC Catalyst Development Center, within its Shonan Plant, is currently developing and manufacturing electrode catalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEFCs) and polymer electrolyte water electrolysis (PEWE). The company sells highly active, highly durable platinum catalysts and platinum alloy catalysts for PEFC cathodes[1], highly CO-tolerant platinum alloy catalysts and OER catalysts[2] for PEFC anodes[3], and iridium oxide catalysts for PEWE anodes. PEFCs are used in applications such as fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and residential-use fuel cells (ENE-FARM), with their use expected to expand in the future to also include buses, trucks, and other commercial vehicles, forklifts and other material handling vehicles, heavy construction machines, robots and other industrial machines, and large stationary equipment. Compact, lightweight, high-output PEFCs employ a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to generate power, which will make them important devices for the global environment of the future. One major issue facing the full-scale use of fuel cell batteries is the cost of the platinum they use. TANAKA has been researching precious metal catalysts for more than 40 years, resulting in the development of catalysts that use smaller amounts of precious metals while achieving high performance and high durability. By studying new carrier materials and catalyst post-processing methods and producing more active metal species, the company is currently developing catalysts that are even more suitable for use in fuel cells. Trends in the Global Fuel Cell Market In China, government policy continues to drive the development of hydrogen energy and FCVs as strategic industries. The Chinese government is implementing a range of support measures to promote research and development and the expanded use of fuel cell battery technologies. It is also driving the development and adoption of FCVs through subsidies, tax incentives, and other efforts. With other measures, including the development of hydrogen supply infrastructure in cities and along major traffic routes, the country’s fuel cell market is expected to grow even further going forward. In Europe and the United States as well, governments are promoting zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)[4]. In the EU, as part of the Fit for 55 package of climate change measures adopted by the European Union in April 2023, a bill was adopted to require new passenger vehicles and small commercial vehicles to be zero-emission, in principle, from 2035. (The sale of new vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines will only be accepted after 2035 if they use synthetic fuels (e-fuels)[5].) In the US as well, an executive order was issued in 2021 to require 50% of new car sales to be electric by 2030. In Japan, the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry has been meeting with representatives of the hydrogen supply industry, automobile manufacturers, logistics companies, local governments, and others since September 2022 to discuss the expanded use of hydrogen in mobility. In an interim summary of discussions in July 2023, it announced that the selection of priority areas for early adoption of trucks and buses that use fuel cells to run will be finalized before the end of this year. TANAKA will continue to focus on research and development while working to achieve stable supplies of fuel cell electrode catalysts, and as the leading company in the area of fuel cell electrode catalysts, it aims to contribute toward the expansion of fuel cell use and realization of a hydrogen society. About TANAKA Precious Metals Since its foundation in 1885, TANAKA Precious Metals has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volumes of precious metals handled. Over the course of many years, TANAKA has not only manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry but also provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and around the world collaborate and cooperate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,355 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, was 680 billion yen. Global industrial business website Product inquiries Press inquiries Press Release: http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20230912_EN.pdf
EMSD establishes E&M Youth Development Committee (with photos)
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The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Ricky Lau, said at the launching ceremony that the E&M Youth Development Committee will organise different activities to strengthen communication with young people, help them cultivate positive thinking and deepen their understanding of the electrical and mechanical (E&M) engineering industry, so as to encourage more young people to join the industry, capitalise on their strengths and contribute to the society.
The Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Eric Pang, said that the EMSD has been sparing no effort in promoting public education and youth development. The EMSD has established the E&M Youth Development Committee to equip its young staff members to purse diversified development. At the same time, the EMSD has expanded the scope of the existing E&M Young Ambassador Programme to further promote the knowledge of E&M safety, energy efficiency, innovation and technology, and E&M industry among young people, enabling them to unleash their potential and achieve their goals.
The graduation ceremony of a pilot STEM education programme, “Witty Bear Campus Tour – EMbrace Smart Living in Daily Life”, launched by the EMSD in partnership with five secondary schools, was also held today. The eight-month pilot programme enabled students to experience the fun of science through a series of STEM teaching activities and workshops, enhanced their understanding of E&M engineering and smart technologies, and aroused their interest in joining the E&M and I&T industries in the future. The five schools have become the first batch of members of the E&M Young Ambassador Programme under the E&M Youth Development Committee. The EMSD will recruit all schools in Hong Kong to be members of the E&M Young Ambassador Programme, so as to jointly promote E&M safety, energy efficiency and the development of E&M industry.
MHI Establishes GX Solutions Business Domain to Promote Energy Transition Business Growth Strategy
2. As a result of this restructuring, the Engineering Solutions business domain will be abolished.Tags: GX,Green Transformation,energy transition,decarbonization
Topic: Press release summaryJapan – TANAKA Establishes New Method of Recovering Precious Metals Adhering to Vacuum Film Formation Equipment Components
[2] Vacuum film formation equipment: Equipment used in thin film formation processes, including sputtering and deposition, employed in the manufacture of semiconductors
[3] PGM: Platinum group metals comprising six precious metals (platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium)
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Electrode catalysts for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEFCs)
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https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Hong Kong – EMSD establishes E&M Youth Development Committee (with photos)
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) held the “Witty Bear Campus Tour – EMbrace Smart Living in Daily Life” graduation ceremony and the E&M Youth Development Committee launching ceremony today (July 6) at the EMSD Headquarters, Kowloon Bay, to promote youth development and harness the power of young people.Ads
