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Xu Bing named cultural ambassador

Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Kevin Yeung has appointed Chinese contemporary artist Xu Bing as Ambassador for Cultural Promotion for about five years starting today.    As Ambassador for Cultural Promotion, Mr Xu will initiate a series of large-scale art projects in Hong Kong and nurture young talent to promote cultural development.   The Culture, Sports & Tourism Bureau said the appointment aims to extend the Ambassador for Cultural Promotion scheme to other fields of arts, after Chinese composer, musician and conductor Tan Dun became Hong Kong’s first Ambassador for Cultural Promotion last year.   Speaking at the appointment ceremony today, Mr Yeung said Mr Xu is widely recognised as one of the most innovative and influential Chinese contemporary artists.   The culture chief added that the Museum of Art collected one of Mr Xu's most well-known works A Book from the Sky, which contains both traditional and contemporary elements, just like Hong Kong

Police officer tests preliminary positive

Police today said a constable posted to the Kowloon West Regional Crime Unit has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.   The 33-year-old police officer was arranged for a COVID-19 test and put under quarantine after his family member tested positive for the virus on March 18. The officer tested preliminary positive on March 22.   He has no travel history over the past 14 days, wore a face mask when performing his duties and had no contact with the public. His last working day was March 18.   The force said all facilities in the office concerned have been sterilised, and all police officers and civilian staff who might have been in contact with the patient have been arranged to undergo a virus test.   It will also provide information including the officer's duty record and roster to the Department of Health and help arrange for close contacts to undergo quarantine.
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