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"The Government attaches the greatest importance to industrial safety. We will leave no stone unturned and act in concert to reduce the exposure of workers to risks of industrial accidents," he stressed.
Mr Wong said the ultimate solution to reducing industrial accidents was to put in place a safety culture.
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with the Government, employers and "This calls for a tripartite effort employees all joining forces. Indeed, the 12-point strategy seeks to achieve this aim," he said.
Taking part in the meeting this morning were the acting Commissioner for Labour, Mr Alfred Chan Wing-kit; Director of Buildings, Dr Choi Yu-leuk; Director of Marine, Mr Ian Dale; Project Manager, New Airport Projects Co-ordination Office, Mr Wong Hung-kin; Deputy Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung; Deputy Commissioner for Labour, Mr Lee Kai-fat; Principal Assistant Secretary for Works, Mr Peter Berry; Chief Fire Officer, Mr Hsu King-ping; Executive Director, OSHC, Mr Yip Yuk-lun; and Principal Assistant Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Herman Cho.
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HK Govt welcomes satisfactory solution on IPR protection
The Hong Kong Government warmly welcomes the announcement by the US Government that the US and Chinese Governments have reached a mutually satisfactory solution on the protection of intellectual property rights.
"The announcement is indeed good news for Hong Kong. We are pleased to see that the possibility of a trade war between the US and China, our two largest trading partners, has been averted," a government spokesman said today (Tuesday).
"Measures to enhance the protection of intellectual property rights in China will have a positive impact on Hong Kong's own ability to combat copyright piracy in Hong Kong. The strengthening of trade and investment ties between the US and China will also benefit Hong Kong," the spokesman continued.
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