The industry briefing session on the Electronic Distribution and Payment System under “The Promotion of Local Publications and Reading Culture Programme” was successfully held on 8 April 2025.

In collaboration with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and with the Hong Kong Reprographic Rights Licensing Society (HKRRLS) serving as the implementing organisation, the ” The Promotion of Local Publications and Reading Culture Programme ” (referred to as the “Promotion Programme”) has entered its sixth year. On 8 April, HKRRLS hosted an industry briefing session on the Electronic Distribution and Payment System to present system upgrades, new electronic payment features, and their applications, paving the way for digitalized catalogue management and funding processes.

 

HKRRLS extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Derek LEE, Convener and Programme Implementation Committee member of the “Promotion Programme”; Dr. Elvin LEE, Programme Implementation Committee member and President of the Hong Kong Publishing Federation; Mr. William SO, Programme Implementation Committee member and President of the Hong Kong Book & Magazine Trade Association; and Dr. Sharon WONG, Executive Director of HKRRLS, for their in-depth exchanges with industry participants and addressing related questions.

 

HKRRLS also expresses its sincere appreciation to all publishers and authors for their unwavering support, empowering the embrace of digital transformation and driving the collective promotion of a high-quality reading culture in Hong Kong.