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S for S continues visit to Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in Zhuhai and Jiangmen (with photos)
21.6.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, visited Zhuhai and Jiangmen today (June 21) to continue his visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Mr Tang, accompanied by the Chief of the Office of the Secretary for Security of Macao, Ms Cheong Ioc-ieng, and the Commissioner of the Public Security Police Force of Macao, Mr Ng Kam-wa, visited Qingmao Port in the morning to learn about the latest clearance mode, so as to actively explore its implementation in Hong Kong. After its opening in September 2021, Qingmao Port has been implementing round-the-clock clearance and it is the third port in Macao adopting "collaborative inspection and joint clearance" following the Zhuhai-Macao Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Hengqin Port. Visitors only need to queue up, have their documents inspected and have their biometrics collected once to complete the respective inspection of both sides, which is very convenient. Mr Tang then departed for Zhuhai to call on Vice Mayor of Zhuhai cum Director-General of the Zhuhai Municipal Public Security Bureau, Mr Xie Rensi. In the afternoon, Mr Tang visited Jiangmen to call on Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Jiangmen Municipal Committee Mr Li Huiwen, and Vice Mayor of Jiangmen cum Director-General of the Jiangmen Municipal Public Security Bureau, Mr Feng Xiaogang. Mr Tang exchanged views with them on issues including combatting cross-border crimes and explored co-operation in different fields. He also introduced in the meeting the new Greater Bay Area Emergency Response Operational Plan formulated by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to enhance the capability of the GBA cities in handling incidents together. He invited the GBA cities to study the operational plan and hold joint working meetings to take forward the plan. During his stay in Zhuhai, Mr Tang also visited the headquarters of Gree Electric Appliances Inc. of Zhuhai to learn more about the development of the technology-based household consumer goods and industrial equipment manufacturing group. ãã Mr Tang concluded the two-day visit to Macao, Zhuhai and Jiangmen, and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
S for S visits Macao to start Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area visit (with photos)
20.6.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, arrived in Macao this morning (June 20) to start his two-day visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and call on public security units there. On arrival, Mr Tang called on the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Mr Ho Iat-seng, and exchanged views and shared experiences on issues such as safeguarding national security, boundary control point infrastructure, facilitation of the flow of people between the two sides, and integration into the overall development of the country through in-depth development of the GBA with Macao. Mr Tang said that Hong Kong and Macao have close ties and that the law enforcement agencies of the two places will continue to maintain close contact and strengthen co-operation in various aspects to maintain the prosperity and stability of the two cities. Mr Tang called on the Secretary for Security of Macao, Mr Wong Sio-chak, in the afternoon. The Commissioner General of the Unitary Police Service, Mr Leong Man-cheong, and the Commissioner of the Fire Services Bureau, Mr Leong Iok-sam were also in attendance. Mr Tang introduced in the meeting the new Greater Bay Area Emergency Response Operational Plan formulated by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to establish a more comprehensive, pragmatic and systematic emergency response mechanism to further enhance the capability of the GBA cities in handling incidents together. Mr Tang called on various units including the Unitary Police Service, the Public Security Police Force and the Judiciary Police of Macao respectively and visited the Civil Protection Operations Centre today. Mr Tang expressed the hope to enhance collaboration with Macao through the visit in various fields including deepening co-operation between the two places on combatting cross-boundary crimes and emergency management, injecting new impetus into the co-ordinated development of the two places. Mr Tang will continue the visit programme tomorrow (June 21) in Zhuhai and Jiangmen.
S for S to lead delegation to visit Macao, Zhuhai and Jiangmen 
19.6.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, will lead a delegation to commence a two-day visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area tomorrow (June 20). He will visit Macao, Zhuhai and Jiangmen, and return to Hong Kong the next evening. Mr Tang will call on the Secretariat for Security, the Unitary Police Service, the Public Security Police Force and the Judiciary Police in Macao tomorrow. He will visit Qingmao Port in Macao, call on the public security bureaux of Zhuhai and Jiangmen, as well as visiting a local enterprise the next day. Members of the delegation include the Deputy Secretary for Security, Mr Howard Yam; the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Lui Kam-ho; and the Deputy Chief Fire Officer of Fire Services Department (Operational Support and Professional Development), Mr Yiu Men-yeung. During Mr Tang's absence, the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, will be the Acting Secretary for Security.
Civil Aid Service held presentation ceremony for Penny's Bay commemorative booklet "958 days in Penny's Bay" (with photos)
17.6.2023

The Civil Aid Service (CAS) on June 16 held at its headquarters a presentation ceremony for the Penny's Bay commemorative booklet "958 days in Penny's Bay". Witnessed by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, members of the CAS anti-epidemic team were presented with the commemorative booklets. Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Dr Chuang Tze-cheung handed over 2,000 special booklets printed under the sponsorship in the name of his late father Mr Chuang Yung-chao to the Commissioner of the CAS, Mr Lo Yan-lai, and the Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong. The commemorative booklets were then presented to members of the CAS anti-epidemic team to recognise the professionalism they showcased during the epidemic and their dedication in protecting the health of Hong Kong citizens. A collection of photos and sharings have been included in the commemorative booklet to document the 958-day anti-epidemic work in Penny's Bay. Members of the CAS anti-epidemic team attended the presentation ceremony to show their support. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Leung reviewed the anti-epidemic work in Penny's Bay over the past three years and thanked the Security Bureau for their trust and support. As early as the beginning of the epidemic, CAS members had taken on the mission of frontline quarantine work, risking infection to provide support services for the isolation facility. He saluted each and every member and thanked Dr Chuang for his support and recognition. Dr Chuang, in his speech, expressed his great honour in paying tribute to the CAS volunteers, who fearlessly and selflessly fought against the epidemic. He expressed his desire to care for society, contribute to the community and serve Hong Kong with his own effort, upholding his father's aspirations. Dr Chuang also gave words of encouragement to the CAS members who attended the event.
S for S continues Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area visit in Dongguan and Huizhou (with photos)
25.5.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, continued his visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) today (May 25). He completed the visit programme in Dongguan this morning and travelled to Huizhou in the afternoon to call on public security and emergency management units. Upon arrival in Huizhou in the afternoon, Mr Tang called on the Vice Mayor of Huizhou cum Director-General of Huizhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, Mr Chen Haibo, to exchange views on issues such as facilitating the flow of talent, emergency management as well as fire services and rescue. Mr Tang expressed his gratitude to Huizhou Municipal Public Security Bureau for maintaining close ties and co-operation with Hong Kong's Security Bureau and its disciplined services. He introduced the new Greater Bay Area Emergency Response Operational Plan formulated by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government for enhancing the capability of GBA cities in handling incidents together to Mr Chen and deputy head of Huizhou Municipal Emergency Management Bureau Mr Li Zhengcheng who was also in attendance. During his stay in Dongguan and Huizhou, Mr Tang visited Huawei's terminal headquarters in Songshan Lake of Dongguan and the TCL Technology Group Corporation's headquarters in Huizhou to learn about the cutting-edge technologies and equipment of the two leading high-technology enterprises. He also learned about the technical knowledge related to law enforcement and emergency management of the disciplined forces to explore the enhancement of service and law enforcement capabilities with innovation and technology. Mr Tang concluded the two-day visit to Guangzhou, Dongguan and Huizhou, and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
S for S starts visit to Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (with photos)
24.5.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, started his two-day visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) today (May 24) in Guangzhou and Dongguan and will go to Huizhou tomorrow (May 25), to call on units in relation to public security and emergency management, and visit innovation and technology enterprises. Mr Tang arrived in Guangzhou this morning and called on the Director of the Department of Emergency Management of Guangdong Province, Mr Wang Zaihua. Deputy Head of the Fire and Rescue Corps of Guangdong Province Mr Luo Yunqing was in attendance. Mr Tang expressed his gratitude for their support to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, which enables comprehensive co-operation and teamwork in emergency management. Mr Tang introduced in the meeting the new Greater Bay Area Emergency Response Operational Plan formulated by the HKSAR Government to establish a more comprehensive, pragmatic and systematic emergency response mechanism to further enhance the capability of the GBA cities in handling incidents together. He said that he hopes with the co-ordination of the Department of Emergency Management of Guangdong Province, the GBA cities will study the operational plan and hold joint working meetings to take forward the plan. Mr Tang then called on the Vice Mayor of Guangzhou cum Director-General of Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, Mr Zhang Rui, and the Vice Mayor of Dongguan cum Director-General of Dongguan Municipal Public Security Bureau, Mr Qiao Lei, separately to exchange views with them on issues including strengthening emergency management and co-operation, promoting the flow of talent, as well as combatting cross-boundary crimes to strengthen co-operation. The head of Dongguan Municipal Emergency Management Bureau, Mr Dong Tie, also attended the meeting with the Public Security Bureau. Mr Tang also visited the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation in Guangzhou to learn about its innovation and technology on electronic information as well as advanced equipment and technologies related to law enforcement and emergency response.
S for S to lead delegation to visit Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area tomorrow
23.5.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, will lead a delegation to commence a two-day visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area tomorrow (May 24). The delegation will visit Guangzhou, Dongguan and Huizhou to call on the Department of Emergency Management of Guangdong Province as well as the public security bureaux and emergency management bureaux of Guangzhou, Dongguan and Huizhou, and visit local innovation and technology enterprises. Members of the delegation include the Permanent Secretary for Security, Mr Patrick Li; the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), Mr Lui Kam-ho, and the Assistant Director of Fire Services Department (New Territories North), Mr Lee Koon-yau. Mr Tang will return to Hong Kong on May 25. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, will be the Acting Secretary for Security.
Transcript of remarks by S for S after Fight Crime Committee meeting (with video)
15.5.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session after the Fight Crime Committee meeting at the Central Government Offices this afternoon (May 15): Reporter: Firstly, we want to ask if the Government can confirm that there is increased amount of politically sensitive books that have been taken off from public library shelves? Will the Government offer explanation on the standard and reason for taking these books off these public library shelves? Secondly, would the end of the comic series drawn by Zunzi and the removal of books by political figures or on politically sensitive issues in public libraries - how is the Government overreacting in its effort to safeguard national security by affecting freedom of expression? Secretary for Security: First of all, regarding the selection of books by the LCSD (Leisure and Cultural Services Department), I am sure that they have their own policies. But I am also sure that safeguarding national security is high on the agenda in each of the individual department and bureau. The freedom of speech is safeguarded by the National Security Law and also by the Basic Law. I am sure that we will continue to safeguard those rights. Whoever is going to breach the National Security Law, we will handle the case in accordance with the existing law. Reporter: Can you give us more details about a Hong Kong resident who holds the US passport being jailed in the Mainland over espionage? Did the Hong Kong Government take any action or receive any report from the Mainland or even the relatives of the convicted? And also can you recap in English to explain the surge in crime cases? And also the number of Mainland visitors (persons arrested for crime) like they surged by six times? Secretary for Security: First of all, regarding the subject person, in fact the arrest of the subject person has been reported by the Mainland authorities through our reciprocal notification mechanism back in 2021 when he was being arrested. Regarding the increase in the number of crimes, basically there are two major reasons. First of all, there is upsurge of deception cases, which is about 65 per cent higher than that in the same period last year. The second reason is that, for the first three months of last year when COVID was at its highest, there were stringent social distancing measures and there were not many people on the streets. That's the reason why cases like robbery, burglary and theft that normally happen on the streets, the number of these crimes has significantly reduced in the first three months of last year. And some of those crimes in fact have reached the lowest since we have such record. In this year, the social distancing has resumed normal. When we look at the crime figures, discounting the deception cases, the crime situation of the first quarter of this year is more or less the same as what was in 2019, i.e. before the COVID situation. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
S for S visits Shenzhen control points (with photos)
12.5.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, departed for Shenzhen to visit the Futian Control Point and the Lo Wu Control Point today (May 12). He also attended a seminar held by the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government to exchange views with the Shenzhen counterparts on taking forward the planning and development of land boundary control points. In the afternoon, Mr Tang, accompanied by the Chief of the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government, Mr Wang Gang, visited the Futian Control Point and the Lo Wu Control Point to learn about the operation of control points after the full resumption of cross-boundary travel and was briefed on their management, infrastructure and development plans. Mr Tang attended the seminar held by the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government to learn about the overall planning of Shenzhen ports. He also exchanged views with the Shenzhen side on the planning and development of various land boundary control points to explore ways to boost co-ordination between the two sides to implement initiatives on control point enhancements. Mr Tang said that the visits were comprehensive, enhancing exchanges between personnel from both sides and allowing him to observe the smooth operation of the control points after the resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland. He said that the Security Bureau (SB) will work closely with Shenzhen through the task force for collaboration on planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points co-chaired by both sides to take forward the planning and development of land boundary control points. In addition to personnel from the SB, representatives from the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau, the Immigration Department, the Customs and Excise Department, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Architectural Services Department also participated in the activities today.
S for S speaks on Police's recent search operation and legislation on Article 23 of Basic Law
6.5.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session after attending a radio programme today (May 6): Reporter: Can you also recap in English about the Police's seizure of "Pillar of Shame"? Secretary for Security: The seizure of that particular exhibit is a particular case that will be in court proceeding, so I am not in a good position to comment on an individual case. But I have to emphasise that Police's investigation, in any case, won't stop at a particular stage. If we consider that there is a value to seize anything, we will do it in accordance with the law, and in accordance with the court procedures. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
S for S visits Guangzhou and Shenzhen (with photos)
27.4.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, called on the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department and the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau in Guangzhou and Shenzhen respectively today (April 27). Mr Tang yesterday (April 26) concluded the visit to Beijing and departed for Guangzhou. This morning, he called on the Director of the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department, Mr Wang Zhizhong, and exchanged views on issues involving the two places, such as the flow of talent, joint efforts to combat cross-boundary criminal activities, cross-boundary smuggling and parallel trading activities, as well as illegal immigrants. Expressing his gratitude to the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department for its support for the work of the Security Bureau and its disciplined services, Mr Tang said he hopes that the two places will build on the existing solid foundation to take forward collaboration on all fronts to support the work of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to safeguard national security and stability in society. In the afternoon, Mr Tang departed for Shenzhen to call on the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau. He met with the Director General, Mr Liu Guozhou, and discussed with him the flow of talent, emergency rescue and the collaboration on combatting various cross-boundary crimes. Mr Tang and Mr Liu also shared with each other experiences on combatting crimes, especially deception offences. Mr Tang said that the Mainland and Hong Kong have been working closely and that he looks forward to strengthening co-operation and exchanges with the Shenzhen Municipality and working together to take forward the relevant key areas of work. Mr Tang concluded the four-day visit to Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
Transcript of remarks by S for S at media session in Beijing
26.4.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session in Beijing this afternoon (April 26): Reporter: Earlier today, former chairperson of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions, Joe Wong, is understood to have retreated his application for a rally on May 1. Can you provide more details as to whether Wong was called in for investigations this morning? And whether he was warned against organising a rally on the ground of national security concerns? Secretary for Security: First of all, for the reasons of the withdrawal, I think probably you have to ask the individual organiser, but I think if someone is unable to ensure the safety of any public order events or to ensure the orderly running of the events, it is a responsible act to withdraw the application. And I understand that the Police will provide further information about this incident later. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
S for S continues third day of visit to Beijing (with photos)
26.4.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, conducted the third day of his visit to Beijing today (April 26). Mr Tang called on the Minister of Emergency Management, Mr Wang Xiangxi, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Emergency Management, Mr Xu Jia'ai; the Political Commissar of the National Fire and Rescue Administration, Mr Xu Ping; and the Director of the National Fire and Rescue Administration, Mr Chongsai; in the morning to exchange views on deepening overall co-operation in emergency management, mutual exchanges and trainings, as well as cross-boundary rescue collaboration. Noting that the search and rescue teams deployed by the country and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) joined hands for the first time to carry out search and rescue operations in the earthquake-stricken areas in T&uuml;rkiye in February this year, Mr Tang expressed heartfelt gratitude to the country's search and rescue team for its support during the operations, enabling the HKSAR's search and rescue team to successfully rescue four survivors eventually. Mr Tang said he looks forward to establishing regular exchanges and trainings between the two teams to enhance collaboration during search and rescue operations. In the afternoon, Mr Tang called on the Minister of Justice, Ms He Rong, and they exchanged views on technology application and rehabilitation work in correctional institutions in both places. They also witnessed the signing of a new co-operation agreement between the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, and the Presdient of the National Police University for Criminal Justice, Mr Zhang Enyou, to strengthen mutual visits, trainings and academic collaboration, and more, enhancing the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department's prison management and rehabilitation services. Mr Tang departed for Guangzhou in the evening and will visit Guangzhou and Shenzhen tomorrow (April 27).