The premiere of Enchanting China, a documentary series produced by the Environment & Ecology Bureau and the Environmental Protection Department, was screened at the University of Science & Technology today.

The series was produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Ecology & Environment's Center for Environmental Education & Communications to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

The first series of Enchanting China consists of five episodes totalling 75 minutes. The episodes are "Ninety-Nine Bends of the Yellow River", "Song of the Yangtze", "From Desert to Forest", "Embracing Diversity" and "Clean Air Actions".

The first four episodes, together with "Picturesque Bays of Hong Kong" - the first episode of Beautiful Hong Kong, a documentary series produced by the bureau - were screened at the premiere.

Through showing the country's achievements and contributions in environmental protection, the series aims to instil a strong sense of patriotism and help people to understand the progress being made by China, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, towards ecological development and building a beautiful China.

Speaking at the premiere, Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki said Enchanting China allows Hong Kong to experience the extraordinary charm of the nation and witness its major achievements and contributions in environmental protection.

“On the first National Ecology Day last year, President Xi Jinping emphasised that 'building an ecological civilisation is of fundamental importance for the sustainable development of the Chinese nation'”, Mr Chan said.

“Enchanting China is a meaningful way to implement the concept of 'lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets', and promote the construction of ecological civilisation and environmental protection education," he added.

The bureau's documentary series, Beautiful Hong Kong, also consists of five episodes totalling 75 minutes. It shows the progressive environmental improvements made in Hong Kong since its return to the motherland.

Mr Tse said "Picturesque Bays of Hong Kong” celebrates the achievements made by the Hong Kong SAR Government in environmental protection and nature conservation, adding that the city will closely collaborate with other Greater Bay Area cities to jointly set up ecological security shields to serve the bay area's development.

“I encourage everyone in the community to explore our picturesque bays, treasure the natural beauty of Hong Kong and work together to enhance our natural environment."

Enchanting China and Beautiful Hong Kong will be screened at the Space Museum and T·PARK from October. It will then be broadcast on RTHK TV 32 and uploaded online for primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong to download for broadcast.