Ms Jacko Shun Man Tsang assumed the post of Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco on August 27, 2020.  Ms Tsang is responsible for promoting and strengthening the business, trade and cultural ties between Hong Kong and 19 western states of the United States.

Starting August 10, the entry requirements for inbound travelers arriving from the United States have been simplified.

Before boarding the flight, they are required to present a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test report, with their names identical to their respective travel document.

A free COVID-19 testing program will be launched in Hong Kong on September 1.  The program is scheduled to run for seven days and may be extended for no more than seven days, if needed. All Hong Kong citizens, except for children under 6 years old and people not suitable for the test, may join on a voluntary basis. 

Four movies, four conversations in four weeks – that concluded the tenth edition of Hong Kong Cinema, which went online this year, for the very first time.