25 Nov 2025集誌社#7584
Screening Cancelled | Police-violence film *File 137*, previously screened in mainland China, pulled five hours before Hong Kong showing in French Film Festival’s second cancellation
再有香港法國電影節電影遭取消放映。法國電影節今宣布，原定於今晚及 12 月初放映的《137 檔案》，須取消兩場放映，未有透露原因。翻查資料，電影取材法國黃背心運動，講述一名警察內部調查科探員，調查一名青年於巴黎示威期間，遭警方開槍致重傷的案件，該部影片今年九月曾於內地影展放映。這次是法國電影節繼早前的台瑞合拍公路電影《陌路兄弟》後，第二次有放映遭取消；該片導演向《集誌社》確認，因片中出現「中華民國」等字眼，暫未能修改而不作放映。
電影、報刊及物品管理辦事處表示，不會評論個別影片的送檢申請。法國電影節則透過公關回覆指，取消放映後已通知觀眾票務安排，目前不會就取消作進一步評論。
Another film in the Hong Kong French Film Festival has had its screening cancelled. The festival announced today that the two screenings of *File 137*, originally scheduled for tonight and early December, had to be cancelled, without giving a reason. According to available information, the film draws on France’s Yellow Vest movement and follows an investigator in a police internal-affairs unit investigating the case of a young man who was seriously injured after being shot by police during a demonstration in Paris. The film was screened at a mainland Chinese film festival in September this year. This is the second time a screening at the French Film Festival has been cancelled, following the Taiwan-Switzerland co-produced road movie *Stranger Brothers*. The film’s director confirmed to The Collective that it was not being screened because the film contained wording such as “Republic of China” that could not yet be amended.
The Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration said it would not comment on individual film-submission applications. The French Film Festival said through its public-relations representative that audiences had been notified of ticketing arrangements following the cancellation, and that it would not comment further on the cancellation at present.
25 Nov 2025HK01#7585
Ekin Cheng’s 5 December concert in Japan cancelled; organiser cites force majeure and will arrange refunds
藝人鄭伊健原定下月5日在日本舉行演唱會，主辦方今（25日）表示因不可抗力因素，宣布該場演唱會取消，具體退票事宜待調整完畢後，將於官方網站及各售票頁面公布，提醒觀眾保存票券。
Singer Ekin Cheng was scheduled to hold a concert in Japan on the 5th of next month. The organiser said today (25th) that the concert had been cancelled due to force majeure. Details of ticket refunds will be announced on the official website and all ticketing pages after arrangements have been finalised. Audience members were reminded to keep their tickets.
25 Nov 2025明報#7588
John Lee: Japan’s remarks are extremely wrong; arrangements must uphold national dignity; Japanese media says Hong Kong halted exchanges with Japan’s consulate; tourism sector says Japan tours can continue to be sold
日本首相高市早苗發表「台灣有事」論致中日關係惡化，日本共同社近日引消息稱，港府停止與日本駐港總領事官方交流。特首李家超昨日回應稱，日本領導人發表「極其錯誤」的涉台言論，特區政府支持國家對日外交政策，強調政府安排須符國家尊嚴。有旅遊業界稱，旅監局上周向旅行社發指引，稱可繼續銷售日本團，但要提醒旅客注意安全，又指旅行社最新日本團報名數字跌三至四成，但料會逐步回升。
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a “Taiwan contingency” have worsened China-Japan relations. Kyodo News recently quoted sources as saying that the Hong Kong government had halted official exchanges with the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong. Chief Executive John Lee said yesterday that Japan’s leader had made “extremely wrong” remarks concerning Taiwan, and that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government supported the country’s diplomatic policy towards Japan, stressing that government arrangements must uphold national dignity. Some in the tourism industry said the Travel Industry Authority issued guidance to travel agencies last week stating that Japan tours could continue to be sold, but travellers should be reminded to pay attention to safety. They also said the latest number of bookings for Japan tours had fallen by 30% to 40%, but was expected to gradually recover.
24 Nov 2025Yahoo#7574
Victoria Educational Organisation Changes Japan Parent-Child Exchange Tour Destination to Chengdu Due to Hong Kong Government Travel Advisory
維多利亞教育機構原定於 2026 年 4 月 6 日至 4 月 10 日復活節假期期間，舉辦一年一度的親子海外交流團，目的地為日本東京，但今日（24 日）則宣布改為中國四川成都。
Facebook 專頁「中環十一少」今日（24 日）刊登學校通告，校方指因應港府近期的特別旅遊提示，呼籲前往日本的港人保持警覺及注意安全，加上保安局更新了「外遊警示制度」的相關資訊，校方經審慎評估整體環境的安全風險及不確定因素後，決定更改交流團地點，移師至中國四川成都，以保障家長及幼兒的安全。
Victoria Educational Organisation had planned to hold its annual overseas parent-child exchange tour in Tokyo, Japan, from 6 to 10 April 2026 during the Easter holiday. However, it announced today (24th) that the destination would be changed to Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
The Facebook page “Central Eleven Youngsters” published a school notice today (24th), in which the school said that, in response to the Hong Kong government’s recent special travel advisory urging Hong Kong residents travelling to Japan to remain vigilant and pay attention to safety, and following the Security Bureau’s update of information relating to the Outbound Travel Alert system, it had, after carefully assessing the overall security risks and uncertainties, decided to change the exchange tour’s destination to Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in order to safeguard the safety of parents and young children.
24 Nov 2025獨媒#7577
‘Suicide Notice’ Application Pending for More Than 100 Days; Director Chow Kwun-wai Seeks Help from Kenneth Fok, Receives No Response — Fok Says He Will ‘Look Into It’ When Pressed
曾執導《幻愛》的電影導演周冠威，新作《自殺通告》向電檢處申請上映逾百日仍未獲批。周早前去信兩位體育、演藝、文化及出版界立法會候選人，向他們求助。其中香港文學館館長羅光萍回覆稱，目前競選日程緊湊，會了解和跟進周所講的情況；現任議員霍啟剛則未有回覆。今早選舉論壇結束後，《獨媒》向霍啟剛追問有關情況，他回答：「我暫時唔回答啦，我都會向相關嘅方面了解情況。」
Film director Chow Kwun-wai, who directed *Beyond the Dream*, has waited more than 100 days for approval from the Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration to screen his new film, *Suicide Notice*. Chow earlier wrote to two Legislative Council candidates from the Sports, Performing Arts, Culture and Publication functional constituency to seek their help. Law Kwong-ping, director of the Hong Kong Literature Museum, replied that her campaign schedule was currently tight, but that she would look into and follow up on the situation described by Chow. Incumbent lawmaker Kenneth Fok did not respond. After an election forum this morning, InMedia asked Fok about the situation. He said: “I won’t answer for now. I will also look into the situation with the relevant parties.”
24 Nov 2025Yahoo#7579
Wanted “Fu Tong”’s Taipei boxing gym splashed with red paint: “Quite intriguing”
日前被廉政公署通緝的「赴湯」湯偉雄，在台北的拳館今日（24 日）被淋紅油。湯偉雄表示，他與太太的財政狀況穩健，在台灣沒有與人結怨，今日事件剛巧在廉署公佈通緝令後數日內發生，「實在耐人尋味」。他說，暴力威嚇不會改變他的立場，且會堅定不移守護公義。
監視器電線亦遭破壞
湯偉雄與妻子杜依蘭曾參與 2019 年反修例遊行，後被控告參與暴動，案件上訴至終審法院，獲終極勝訴。二人於 2022 年移居台灣，至今一直有就香港問題發聲。廉署上周四（20 日）表示，獲裁判官簽發手令，通緝湯偉雄，控罪是在選舉期間藉公開活動作出煽惑另一人不投票的非法行為，涉嫌違反《選舉條例》。
The Taipei boxing gym of “Fu Tong” Wai Hung (1963-12) Tong, who was recently wanted by the Independent Commission Against Corruption, was splashed with red paint today (24th). Wai Hung (1963-12) Tong said that he and his wife were in a sound financial position and had no personal conflicts with anyone in Taiwan. He said the incident occurred just days after the ICAC announced the wanted notice, which was “quite intriguing”. He said violent threats would not change his position and that he would remain steadfast in upholding justice.
CCTV wiring also damaged
Wai Hung (1963-12) Tong and his wife, To Yi-lan, took part in the 2019 anti-extradition bill protests and were later charged with rioting. The case was appealed to the Court of Final Appeal, where they ultimately won. The couple moved to Taiwan in 2022 and have continued to speak out on Hong Kong issues. Last Thursday (20th), the ICAC said a magistrate had issued a warrant for Wai Hung (1963-12) Tong’s arrest. The charge was engaging in unlawful conduct by inciting another person not to vote through public activities during an election period, allegedly in breach of the Elections (Corrupt and Illegal Conduct) Ordinance.
24 Nov 2025集誌社#7580
Hong Kong football team | Westwood’s contract terminated early after defeat and secretary’s comments; on Hong Kong’s exit: “No one is more upset than me”
亞洲盃外圍賽，香港隊不敵新加坡提早出局，教練韋斯活（Ashley Westwood）成眾矢之的。賽後翌日（19日），文化體育及旅遊局長羅淑佩撰文指 「必須認真研究反思。」由輸波、局長發聲，七日之內，中國香港足球總會今（24日）宣布，已與中國香港代表隊主教練韋斯活達成共識，結束合作關係。韋斯活去年八月來港，簽約兩年，換言之，他是在約滿前跟足總「分手」。
Hong Kong lost to Singapore in the Asian Cup qualifiers and were eliminated early, leaving coach Ashley Westwood as the focus of criticism. The day after the match (19th), Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui wrote that it was “necessary to seriously study and reflect”. Within seven days of the defeat and the secretary speaking out, the Hong Kong Football Association announced today (24th) that it had reached an agreement with Hong Kong’s representative team head coach Ashley Westwood to end their working relationship. Westwood came to Hong Kong in August last year and signed a two-year contract, meaning he parted ways with the association before his contract expired.
23 Nov 2025明報#7572
Online Booking Trial for Video Prison Visits Starts at Four Lantau Facilities
懲教署開展「視像探訪電子預約服務試行計劃」，現時若親友因年長、懷孕、傷殘或其他特殊原因而不便前往院所，可獲院所安排到市區的探訪中心視像探訪，須事前申請。適用於大嶼山區4個懲教設施，包括石壁監獄、塘福懲教所、沙嘴懲教所及勵志更生中心，而供探訪者前赴的視像探訪地點增至6個。懲教署稱，檢討試行情况後，視像探訪電子預約服務會逐步擴展至其他區域懲教設施。
The Correctional Services Department has launched a pilot scheme for an electronic booking service for video visits. Relatives and friends who are elderly, pregnant, disabled or otherwise unable to travel to an institution may currently have the institution arrange a video visit at a visitation centre in an urban area, subject to prior application. The scheme applies to four correctional facilities in the Lantau area: Shek Pik Prison, Tong Fuk Correctional Institution, Sha Tsui Correctional Institution and Lai Chi Rehabilitation Centre. The number of video visitation venues available for visitors to attend has increased to six. The department said the electronic booking service for video visits would gradually be extended to correctional facilities in other districts after the pilot scheme was reviewed.
23 Nov 2025集誌社#7573
Photo gallery | Hong Kong Pride Parade 2025 held as an indoor market, with director Ray Yeung as Rainbow Ambassador
今年的「同志遊行」活動，繼續以室內市集形式舉行，主題是「愛框不住」，鼓勵大眾放下框架偏見，接受形形式式的愛。香港同志遊行活動籌備委員會表示，活動關注的議題包括「同性伴侶身後事」，希望社會明白性小眾社群的權利和需要。同志議題電影《叔叔》、《從今以後》導演楊曜愷擔任彩虹大使。
This year’s Pride Parade continued to be held in an indoor market format under the theme “Love Cannot Be Boxed In”, encouraging the public to put aside rigid frameworks and prejudices and accept love in all its forms. The Hong Kong Pride Parade Organising Committee said the issues addressed included “posthumous matters for same-sex couples”, hoping society would understand the rights and needs of sexual minorities. Ray Yeung, director of the films “Uncle” and “All Shall Be Well”, served as Rainbow Ambassador.
21 Nov 2025集誌社#7565
Oxfam Trailwalker to Change Bottled Water Supplier? Participants Urge Extra Choice, Replacing Watsons with Nongfu Spring
樂施會慈善籌款活動「毅行者2025」，將於本月 28 日至 30日舉行。有參加者日前在社交平台 threads 發文指，近日得悉水站只提供內地品牌「農夫山泉」瓶裝水，曾電郵樂施會查詢，獲回覆指「是的，今年水站由農夫山泉供水並沒有其他供水，謝謝」。有毅行者表示關注，發起一人一信向樂施會指，補給水選擇權至為重要，要求增設至少一款香港本地品牌的瓶裝水。
Oxfam’s charity fundraising event, Trailwalker 2025, will be held from the 28th to the 30th of this month. A participant recently posted on the social media platform Threads, saying they had learned that the water stations would provide only bottled water from the mainland brand Nongfu Spring. The participant had emailed Oxfam to ask about the matter and received the reply: “Yes, this year the water stations will be supplied by Nongfu Spring and there will be no other water supplier, thank you.” Some Trailwalkers expressed concern and launched a campaign calling on participants to write to Oxfam individually, saying that having a choice of replenishment water was of utmost importance and urging it to provide at least one additional bottled-water brand from Hong Kong.
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