Today, April 22, marks the 60th anniversary of the second Agreement for the supply of Dongjiang water to Hong Kong, signed between Hong Kong and Guangdong Province in 1964, which laid the foundation for the Dongjiang Water Supply Scheme launched in 1965. For six decades, the project has alleviated Hong Kong's chronic water shortages.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mable Chan, attended the "Dancing Water Drops Exhibition" at Tamar Park in Admiralty today. The art installation of shimmering water droplets set against Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour skyline symbolizes the "gratitude and interconnectedness" of the 60-year milestone. Chan commemorated the Dongjiang water supply's vital role while posing for photos with colleagues and organizers at the exhibition.
The Transport and Logistics Bureau emphasized that water and food are fundamental to human survival. Chan noted that the Dongjiang project's success reminded her of another "lifeline" from the 1960s: the "Three Express Trains" (三趟快車). Starting in 1962, China operated daily rail services from Shanghai, Zhengzhou, and Wuhan to deliver fresh food to Hong Kong amid food shortages, demonstrating the nation's unwavering support.
While the 1960s relied on the Three Express Trains, Hong Kong now collaborates with the mainland through modern logistics networks, including the Chongqing-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Scheduled Service, daily air-land fresh produce routes, and cross-boundary channels. The bureau pledged to expand the "multi-modal transport network," integrating rail, sea, land, and river routes to strengthen Hong Kong's role as a bridge between the nation and the world.
The Transport Department reminded the public that the "Dancing Water Drops Exhibition" will run until June 13. Residents are encouraged to visit the interactive display at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section).
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