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SB holds interdepartmental meeting to co-ordinate efforts to cope with Typhoon Koinu (with photo)
6.10.2023

âWith Typhoon Koinu approaching Hong Kong, the Acting Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, chaired an interdepartmental meeting this afternoon (October 6) to co-ordinate the preparatory work of various departments in response to Koinu. Representatives from 14 bureaux and departments attended the meeting. They were briefed by a Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) representative on the latest assessment on Koinu, and they reported the precautionary measures implemented by various departments before the onset of the typhoon and contingency plans made. The departments have made good preparation to cope with any adverse conditions and will closely monitor high-risk locations to facilitate prompt responses. Information will also be disseminated to members of the public as soon as possible. Participants also reviewed various situations caused by Super Typhoon Saola and the trough of low pressure associated with the remnant of Tropical Cyclone Haikui earlier. Contingency plans were prepared following assessments of the situations. The Security Bureau (SB) will, as in the past, activate the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre before the Gale or Storm Signal No. 8 is issued or when in emergency, in order to co-ordinate the efforts and resource deployment across various departments. Representatives attending the interdepartmental meeting came from the SB, the Development Bureau, the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Buildings Department, the Civil Engineering and Development Department, the Drainage Services Department, the Fire Services Department, the Home Affairs Department, the HKO, the Hong Kong Police Force, the Highways Department, the Information Services Department, the Marine Department and the Transport Department.
CAS and HKBU sign MoU to nurture young generations (with photos)
6.10.2023

âThe Civil Aid Service (CAS) and Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (October 6) to underpin a closer collaboration. Witnessed by the Acting Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk; the Commissioner of the CAS, Mr Lo Yan-lai; the President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, Professor Alexander Wai; and the Provost of HKBU, Professor Martin Wong, the MoU was signed by the Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong, and the Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) of HKBU, Dr Albert Chau. Over the next five years, the CAS and HKBU will jointly nurture Hong Kong's young generations by providing multifaceted learning and exchange opportunities. The CAS will hold experiential learning activities for HKBU students to improve their fitness, discipline, leadership skills, co-operation and teamwork, emergency response capability, resilience, etc. Meanwhile, HKBU plans to hold seminars and workshops for CAS members and cadets regularly to share research findings which can help them maintain both physical and mental health for peak performance. Hoping that the collaboration will enrich young people's understanding of government departments, Mr Cheuk said the CAS may provide HKBU students with training and experiences with the characteristics of disciplined services to help more young people of Hong Kong broaden their horizons, unleash their potential, and develop positive thinking. Professor Wai said HKBU has been putting efforts into whole-person education to promote youth development. He said he believes that the CAS and HKBU can capitalise on each other's strengths through the collaboration to nurture future leaders who are confident, competent, and committed to society and the country.
Transcript of remarks by S for S after Fight Crime Committee meeting (with video)
27.9.2023

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 morning (September 27): Reporter: Will the Police take the initiative to probe if fraud is involved in other unlicensed cryptocurrency platform? How would Police step up its co-operation with the SFC to guard against similar incidents like JPEX? Secretary for Security: First of all, regarding the regulation of any licensed companies with operation of cryptocurrencies, it is under the purview of the SFC (Securities and Futures Commission). Actually our law enforcement agencies are having very close working relations with the SFC over any suspicious operations which may involve fraud. As a matter of fact, for this particular JPEX case, the Police are actively investigating the aspect of conspiracy to defraud and we are working closely with the SFC. Reporter: Two questions. The first one is to follow up on the underground gas accident. What is the latest progress? And is there enough evidence to prosecute? And the second question is about the security on National Day. Can you tell us what will be the security measures in place and will there be extra manpower on that day? Thank you. Secretary for Security: First of all, regarding the industrial accident that happened in West Kowloon, we have arrested one contractor. For the time being, we arrested him for OSH (occupational safety and health) related offences, but actually we are actively investigating the case and we will not rule out the possibility that we will further arrest him for other offences including manslaughter. For the operation regarding the National Day Fireworks Display, actually it is a festive event and we hope people and our citizens can enjoy an environment of the fireworks display. But while enjoying, if you are at the scene, please take note of the public order event and that we will have police officers around at the scene, and please listen to their advice. Of course, we will have sufficient manpower including reserved manpower, just in case. If anything happens, we will be able to respond. Actually we have different contingency plans in place to tackle different situations. Thank you. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
S for S continues Singapore visit (with photos)
31.8.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, continued his visit programme to Singapore today (August 31). He called on the Minister for Manpower and the Minister for Home Affairs, as well as visiting a smart prison in Singapore. In the morning, Mr Tang called on the Minister for Manpower, Dr Tan See Leng, and exchanged views on initiatives on attracting talent and related visa facilitation matters of the two places. Mr Tang then met with the Minister for Home Affairs, Mr K Shanmugam, and the Internal Security Department under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to exchange views on the work of police, correctional services and fire services. Accompanied by the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, Mr Tang visited in the afternoon the headquarters of the Singapore Prison Service under the MHA and was briefed by the Commissioner of Prisons, Ms Shie Yong Lee, on enhancing prison management and rehabilitation services such as assisting persons in custody to acquire further studies and receive counselling service through the use of technology. They then visited Institution S1A of the Changi Prison Complex and Selarang Park Community Supervision Centre to learn about technology applications at local prisons. Mr Tang completed his visit and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
S for S begins Singapore visit (with photos)
30.8.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, began his visit programme to Singapore today (August 30). He called on officials in charge of security matters, as well as visiting the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation. He also met with some Hong Kong people in Singapore. In the morning, Mr Tang visited the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation to learn more about its innovative and advanced solutions in combating cybercrimes. He also called on the Senior Minister of Singapore, Mr Teo Chee Hean, and visited the National Security Coordination Secretariat under the Prime Minister's Office to meet with its Permanent Secretary (National Security and Intelligence Coordination), Mr Leo Yip, to share experiences on the work of upholding national security. In the afternoon, Mr Tang met with the Commissioner of the Singapore Police Force, Mr Hoong Wee Teck, to exchange views on the challenges facing the police forces in the two places, as well as the fruitful co-operation over the years. Mr Tang expressed the hope that through continuing mutual visits, professional trainings and collaboration in different aspects, including participation in international police sports events, the two forces will enhance their professional capabilities together. Mr Tang also met with the Commissioner of Cybersecurity and Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, Mr David Koh, and was briefed on the agency's work in safeguarding cybersecurity for the protection of critical information infrastructure and exchanged views with him. Mr Tang paid a courtesy call on the Charg&eacute; d'Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, Mr Zhu Jing, to brief him on the latest developments in Hong Kong and express his gratitude to the Chinese Embassy in Singapore for its long-standing and strong support to the Hong Kong Immigration Department in providing assistance to Hong Kong residents in distress abroad. Mr Tang met with Hong Kong people who do business and work in Singapore, as well as youth interns there in the evening to learn about their development and needs. He encouraged them to tell the good stories of Hong Kong together with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Mr Tang will continue his visit to Singapore tomorrow (August 31).
S for S to visit Vietnam and Singapore
26.8.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, will depart tomorrow (August 27) for Hanoi, Vietnam and Singapore. He will return to Hong Kong on the evening of August 31. In Vietnam, Mr Tang will call on the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), during which Hong Kong and Vietnam's Immigration Departments will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on enhancing operational co-operation and experience exchanges in respect of immigration matters. Mr Tang will also meet with representatives of the Department of External Security, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Foreign Relations under the MPS. While in Singapore, he will call on the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Ministry of Manpower and agencies under the MHA's purview including the Singapore Police Force, the Internal Security Department as well as the Prison Service. He will visit the National Security Coordination Secretariat and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, and Interpol in Singapore. He will meet with the Hong Kong communities in the two places as well. The Director of Immigration, Mr Au Ka-wang, will accompany Mr Tang's visit to Vietnam, and the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, will join part of the visit to Singapore. During Mr Tang's absence, the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, will be the Acting Secretary for Security.
Security Bureau youth group's study tour to Shaanxi and Beijing continues visit to Beijing (with photos)
20.8.2023

Led by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, members of the Security Bureau (SB) Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum continued their second-day visit to Beijing today (August 20) to learn about the country's history, culture and development in various fields. In the early morning, the study tour members watched the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square to feel the affection for home and country. As it was the first time for many of the youth members to watch the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square in person, they said they were particularly excited and deeply moved by its solemnity. They were also proud of the country's remarkable achievements after a long period of struggles. The study tour members then visited the Palace Museum to appreciate precious artefacts and the unique architecture. In the afternoon, the group toured the Yuanmingyuan Park to view relics including the Dashuifa at Haiyantang as well as its East-meets-West gardening landscape and learnt about the painful history of the invasion of foreign powers and the destruction of the Summer Palace by fire, noting that a country has to give full play to the spirit of self-enhancement and struggle to be strong. The group also visited Tsinghua University to tour its campus and History Museum in the afternoon and was briefed on the paths to further studies. Mr Tang met with the Secretary of the CPC Tsinghua University Committee, Professor Qiu Yong, and visited the School of Public Policy and Management. Mr Tang expressed his gratitude to the university for its support to the youth work and disciplined services of the SB, which helps nurture distinguished public administration talent for the disciplinary forces. Mr Tang returned to Hong Kong this evening. The study tour members yesterday (August 19) visited the headquarters of Weibo Corporation to learn about the development of the social media and public opinion platform that has nearly six hundred million of users, as well as its situation in Hong Kong. The group also visited Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited of the CP Group to understand more about their pharmaceutical research and innovation development. The study tour members tomorrow (August 21) will conclude their eight-day visit to Xi'an, Yan'an and Beijing after going to the Beijing Police Dog Base to learn about police dog breeding and training work on the Mainland.
S for S to lead members of Security Bureau youth groups to visit Shaanxi and Beijing
13.8.2023

âThe Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, will tomorrow (August 14) lead about 40 members of the Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum and non-Chinese speaking students of Project Lighthouse, both of which were established by the Security Bureau last year, to visit Shaanxi and Beijing to enhance their understanding of the history, culture and latest development of the country. During the eight-day study tour, the group will visit Xi'an and Yan'an in Shaanxi Province as well as Beijing from August 14 to 21. Mr Tang will return to Hong Kong on the evening of August 16 upon completion of the Xi'an leg. He will join the visit to Beijing on August 19 and return to Hong Kong the next day. The Permanent Secretary for Security, Mr Patrick Li, will join part of the Xi'an visit and the whole Yan'an leg. During Mr Tang's absence, the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, will be the Acting Secretary for Security.
S for S concludes GBA visits in Zhongshan (with photos)
20.7.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, called on the Zhongshan Municipal Public Security Bureau and conducted visit activities in Foshan and Zhongshan today (July 20), completing his series of visits to all cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in recent months. Mr Tang called on Vice Mayor of Zhongshan cum Director-General of the Zhongshan Municipal Public Security Bureau, Mr Lu Gang, in the afternoon. Deputy head of the Zhongshan Municipal Emergency Management Bureau Mr Peng Shangzhan was in attendance. Mr Tang exchanged views with them on issues including combatting cross-boundary crimes and emergency management, and explored co-operation in different fields for enhancing synergistic development. Mr Tang introduced in the meeting a new plan formulated by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government to further enhance the capability of GBA cities in handling incidents together, including strengthening exchanges on technology and knowledge, resource sharing, as well as emergency mobilisation co-ordination. Mr Tang said that after concluding the visit to Zhongshan, he has completed the series of visits to all GBA cities starting from April this year. He expressed his gratitude to the public security bureaux, emergency management bureaux and fire and rescue brigades of all the cities for studying the relevant emergency response plan with the leadership and co-ordination of the Guangdong Provincial Government. He said he looked forward to holding joint working meetings later to take forward the plan. Mr Tang then visited the e-Park (Zhongshan) and learnt more about its operation. He also chatted and exchanged views with young Hong Kong entrepreneurs, and explored how the HKSAR Government could help their development in the GBA. During his stay in Foshan, Mr Tang enjoyed martial arts performances at the Feihong Pavilion in Nanhai and learnt more about the origin, inheritance and development of Foshan's martial arts culture. Mr Tang praised the local use of innovative technologies to present the diversity of traditional martial arts, which perfectly combined tradition and modernity. Such creative methods provide great inspiration to the future work of the bureau. ããMr Tang concluded the two-day visit to Zhaoqing, Foshan and Zhongshan, and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.
S for S visits Zhaoqing and Foshan (with photos)
19.7.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, started his two-day visit to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) today (July 19). He called on the municipal public security bureaux of Zhaoqing and Foshan, and visited a local enterprise. Mr Tang arrived in Zhaoqing this morning and called on the Vice Mayor of Zhaoqing cum Director-General of the Zhaoqing Municipal Public Security Bureau, Mr Dong Xinqi. Deputy head of the Zhaoqing Municipal Emergency Management Bureau Mr Yao Wenhe, was also in attendance. In the afternoon, Mr Tang went to Foshan to call on Vice Mayor of Foshan, Mr Huang Shaowen. The first deputy director-general of the Foshan Municipal Public Security Bureau Mr Lin Gan, and the head of the Foshan Municipal Emergency Management Bureau, Mr Wei Yu, were also in attendance. Mr Tang exchanged views with them on issues including combatting cross-boundary crimes and strengthening emergency management to deepen co-operation. During the meeting he introduced the new emergency response plan formulated by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to establish a more systematic operational mechanism to enhance support and co-operation in overall emergency response operations among the GBA cities. While in Zhaoqing, Mr Tang visited the Zhaoqing Xpeng Motors Intelligent Industrial Park to learn more about the development of smart electric vehicles. Mr Tang will continue the visit programme in Zhongshan tomorrow (July 20).
S for S to lead delegation to visit Zhaoqing, Foshan and Zhongshan
18.7.2023

â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 (July 19). He will visit Zhaoqing, Foshan and Zhongshan, and return to Hong Kong next evening. Mr Tang will call on the public security bureaux of the three cities, as well as conducting visits to, among others, a local enterprise and a historical and cultural facility. 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. During Mr Tang's absence, the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, will be the Acting Secretary for Security.
SB condemns article in Ming Pao taking crime prevention message out of context
13.7.2023

âIn a commentary written by Mr Lo Kin-hei in Ming Pao today (July 13), the writer has taken out of context remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at the Legislative Council meeting last week regarding the handling of violent crimes, thereby confusing and misleading readers that a certain group of people was being discriminated against. The Security Bureau (SB) condemns this commentary. A spokesman for the SB said, "While replying to a question raised at the Legislative Council that day, Mr Tang appealed to members of the public that they should notify the Police as soon as possible and 'Spot and Report' when they foresee or suspect any occurrence of crimes. Mr Tang, as the Secretary for Security, has a responsibility to remind the public to pay attention to public safety. However, the writer has taken a well-intentioned reminder out of context, distorting it as prejudice and discrimination against the mentally ill. We are 'extremely shocked' by the twisted representation of a positive crime prevention message by the writer." The writer disregarded public safety and smeared the well-intentioned reminder on "Spot and Report". The spokesman expressed condemnation again and reiterated that the SB appeals to society to attach great importance to mental health. The Government has also proposed 10 enhanced measures to support persons in mental recovery or with mental health needs. Law enforcement agencies will continue to strive to maintain public order and combat crimes with the support of the community in order to protect the lives and property of citizens.
S for S speaks on National Security Department's lawful actions to put persons at large on wanted list
4.7.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session after attending the Panel on Security to the Legislative Council today (July 4): Reporter: Someone has information of Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) suspects but fail to report to the Police, or if they are family members of wanted individuals, will they also be in violation of the law? For other relatives and families of those wanted individuals, are they permitted to provide them with any sort of financial support? Finally, journalists who have opportunities to interview these individuals, what approach should they have? Secretary for Security: Under the Hong Kong National Security Law, it is illegal for anyone to aid, abet or provide financial support for those offenders who have committed offences under the NSL. It doesn't matter what background they have. Thank you very much. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)