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Kowloon Central 3D map launched

The Lands Department today launched the 3D Visualisation Map dataset of Kowloon Central and an online application platform Open3Dhk for the public to use free of charge.   To tie in with the development of a smart city, the department started the production of a citywide 3D Visualisation Map in 2021 for release in phases. The first 3D Visualisation Map covering Kowloon East was launched in December 2022.   The Kowloon Central 3D map released today comprises around 9,500 buildings and about 210 individual models of infrastructures, including flyovers, footbridges and subways. It can be downloaded through the Common Spatial Data Infrastructure portal.   Open3Dhk, an online platform transforming a variety of spatial data into user-friendly applications which can support diverse uses by the public, the academia and professionals was also launched today.   Through the interactive functions on the platform, users can view photorealistic 3D city models of Kowloon East and Kowloon Cent
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CE-elect receives appt instrument

Chief Executive-elect John Lee was awarded the instrument of appointment as the sixth-term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing today.   The Premier said the central government will, as in the past, implement the principle of “one country, two systems” comprehensively and accurately, under which the people of Hong Kong administer Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy, adding that it will exercise its overall jurisdiction over the Hong Kong SAR under the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong”.   Mr Li added the central government will fully support the Chief Executive and the Hong Kong SAR Government to administer Hong Kong in accordance with the law, to develop Hong Kong’s economy and to improve people’s livelihoods.   The Chief Executive-elect said he was deeply honoured by the appointment.   Mr Lee said he is fully aware of the great responsibility upon him, adding that he will do his utmost to live up to the expectations of the country and the Hong Kong people.   He also pledged to lead the Hong Kong SAR Government with loyalty and perseverance and to uphold the “one country, two systems” principle.   He added that he will also unite all sectors and lead the SAR Government and the Hong Kong people to work together and strive for the well-being of the city and its citizens.   Mr Lee will meet the Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and Director of the Hong Kong & Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Xia Baolong, tomorrow.
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