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S for S begins Beijing visit (with photo)
24.4.2023

âThe Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, arrived in Beijing and began his visit today (April 24). In the afternoon, Mr Tang called on the Ministry of Public Security and met with the State Councillor and Minister of Public Security, Mr Wang Xiaohong. Mr Tang said that after visiting the Ministry of Public Security as a member of the Chief Executive's delegation to Beijing last month, he is very pleased to lead the heads of the disciplined services to call on the ministry today. In the meeting, he gave an account of the efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in safeguarding national security, the overall crime situation in Hong Kong, as well as the co-operation between the Mainland and Hong Kong on enhancing talent exchanges and training. He said he hopes that the two sides will continue their full co-operation and close communication on preventing and combatting cross-boundary criminal activities together. Mr Tang also expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Public Security for providing strong support and attaching great importance to enhancing the two-way flow of talent in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Noting that the launch of the GBA exit endorsement for talent in February this year to enable six categories of Mainland talent in the GBA to travel southbound to Hong Kong has achieved significant results, he said he hopes to further promote measures to facilitate the flow of talent for Hong Kong to leverage its advantages to support the strategic development of the GBA. The heads of the Hong Kong Police Force, the Immigration Department, the Customs and Excise Department, the Correctional Services Department, the Fire Services Department and the Government Flying Service joined the meeting. The 140-strong Hong Kong Disciplined Services Cultural Exchange Delegation, which is currently on an exchange visit on the Mainland, also attended. Mr Tang will continue his visit in Beijing tomorrow (April 25).
S for S to visit Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen
23.4.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, will leave Hong Kong tomorrow (April 24) for a four-day visit to Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. While in Beijing, Mr Tang will call on the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of the CPC Central Committee, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Emergency Management, the Ministry of Justice and the General Administration of Customs. He will depart for Guangzhou on April 26 evening and call on the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department and the Shenzhen Municipal Public Security Bureau the next day. He will return to Hong Kong by land transport on April 27 evening. The heads of the Hong Kong Police Force, the Immigration Department, the Customs and Excise Department, the Correctional Services Department, the Fire Services Department and the Government Flying Service will join the visit. During Mr Tang's absence, the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, will be the Acting Secretary for Security.
S for S visits Daya Bay Nuclear Power Site (with photos)
20.4.2023

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (April 20) visited the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Site in Shenzhen. The Permanent Secretary for Security, Mr Patrick Li, and the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, also joined the visit. Accompanied by Senior Vice President of the China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGNPC) Mr Guo Limin and the Managing Director - China of CLP Holdings Limited (CLP)â, Mr Law Ka-chun, Mr Tang visited the facilities in the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Site, including the main control rooms of Daya Bay and Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station Phase II, emergency command centre of the site, and the nation's only refuelling pool for training personnel to change nuclear fuel, to keep abreast of the design, operation and emergency management of the nuclear power station. During his visit, Mr Tang was briefed by CGNPC and CLP personnel on the nuclear power site. He also exchanged views with them on nuclear safety and national nuclear power development. Mr Tang said that the country has maintained a good nuclear safety record for a long period of time, and ranks among the best in the world in the operation and construction of nuclear power stations without any accidents. However, since drawing up a sound contingency plan is a requirement of good emergency management, the Security Bureau has put in place a comprehensive Daya Bay Contingency Plan (DBCP) to set out appropriate urgent measures to be adopted immediately by departments in the unlikely event of a nuclear power station emergency that may affect Hong Kong. A large-scale inter-departmental exercise based on the DBCP is organised every three to five years. The latest one, codenamed "Checkerboard III", was held in January this year. Mr Tang thanked the CGNPC for sending personnel to Hong Kong to observe the exercise, enhance the exchanges between both sides and give valuable feedback on the exercise. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will continue to closely communicate with relevant local and national institutions to enhance the nuclear emergency preparedness, with a view to protecting the public.
CSD and UGC-funded universities sign MoU to facilitate continuous education of university students in custody (with photos)
17.4.2023

The Correctional Services Department (CSD) and eight University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded universities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (April 17) to establish a long-term partnership, so as to facilitate the continuous education of persons in custody (PICs) who were students of the universities before imprisonment and wish to continue their studies. The CSD has been committed to providing appropriate rehabilitation programmes and encouraging PICs to pursue further studies. The signing of the MoU will enable the CSD to provide more comprehensive support for PICs' studies including assisting remorseful students in custody in need in credit transfers for continuing their studies at respective universities after release. The MoU was signed by the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, and the Presidents/representatives of the eight UGC-funded universities, and witnessed by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and the Chairman of the Research Grants Council, Professor Wong Yuk-shan, on behalf of the UGC. Mr Tang said that the signing of the MoU demonstrates the determination and efforts of the CSD and the universities in helping young PICs reintegrate into society. The MoU will enable young PICs to continue their studies, through which they will be nurtured to have an aspiring mind-set and positive thinking, so that they can contribute to Hong Kong and the country. Professor Wong said that this partnership between the CSD and the UGC-funded universities is a testament to the shared belief that education has the power to change lives for the better. He commended the two sides for their unwavering commitment to education and willingness to participate in this transformative initiative. He believes that by investing in the education of PICs, it will bring a brighter future for them, their families, and eventually the community as a whole. The Convenor of the Heads of Universities Committee and the President of Lingnan University, Professor Leonard Cheng, said that education provides young PICs with the opportunity for personal progress and success, thereby bringing them a sense of purpose, achievement and hope for living a meaningful life after release. He is confident that more young PICs will benefit from the opportunities of continuous education with the commitment of the UGC-funded universities being made under the framework of the MoU.
AMS signs MoU with Hong Kong Metropolitan University and presents certificates to Cadet Corps Health Ambassadors (with photos)
2.4.2023

The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) and the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today (April 2) to officially launch a series of academic and service collaborations, with a view to nurturing more talents for Hong Kong. The MoU was signed by the Chief Staff Officer of the AMS, Mr Wong Ying-keung, and the President of the HKMU, Professor Paul Lam, and witnessed by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and the Council Chairman of the HKMU, Dr Conrad Wong. Addressing the ceremony, Mr Tang said that the HKSAR Government attaches much importance to youth development and the signing of the MoU signifies that the AMS and the HKMU will foster collaboration further in different aspects, especially in the areas of nursing and allied health training, volunteer services and youth services, creating synergies to nurture more talents for Hong Kong. Dr Wong said he firmly believes that the HKMU, as one of the key education providers for nurturing nursing professionals in Hong Kong, will bring greater benefits to society through its partnership with the AMS. The AMS and HKMU will promote diversified development of young people through various educational activities including medical and health training, service learning programmes, volunteer services as well as career planning. On the same day after the signing ceremony, Mr Tang also presented certificates to 266 Health Ambassadors of the AMS Cadet Corps. The certificates were received by five representatives. Launched by the AMS Cadet Corps, the Health Awareness and Promotion Programme for Youth (HAPPY) is committed to providing whole-person development with healthcare as core for its cadets. The topics include healthcare, personal and public health, adverse effects of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, infection control as well as health education. Furthermore, the programme also includes training on leadership skill, basic etiquette, civic education, national security education and so on. Upon completion of the designated training, a cadet will be awarded a certificate and become a Health Ambassador, representing the AMS to disseminate messages on health and hygiene to the public.
Transcript of remarks by S for S after Fight Crime Committee meeting (with video)
24.2.2023

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 Central Government Offices this afternoon (February 24): Reporter: You mentioned just now that, you mentioned two people I think, one of them visited 59 inmates for 395 times and the other 47 people for more than 200 times. What do you think they are trying to do? Are you saying that by making the visit to inmates they are endangering national security? If so, how do they do that? My second question is regarding He Jiankui. Can you explain why the visa of the mainland scientist is actually revoked? Do you think the matter actually affected Hong Kong's international image in terms of its talent attraction policy? Secretary for Security: Regarding your question about two people who have visited the inmates for hundreds of times, first of all, you have to know that he has no personal connection with those inmates. And the purpose of his visit is basically to instil hatred against the Government and to instil negative feeling about the Government, which is in contradiction with our rehabilitation aims of our correctional institutions. So this is a security threat, this is a threat to Hong Kong. Your second question is about He Jiankui. Basically, we have to see each case on its own merit. If we have evidence to show that the applicant is not actually fitting all the criteria, of course we will screen out his/her application. Reporter: Can you explain what are the crimes involved in terms of visiting the inmates? Secretary for Security: Actually I am not saying that at this moment of time, there is evidence to substantiate a crime but this is something that we have to look into. Is there anyone trying to instil hatred, trying to endanger national security through influencing the inmates? This is something that we are looking into. As investigation is ongoing, I am afraid I cannot disclose more details but it is along that way. Thank you. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
S for S speaks on smooth operation at control points after full resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and Mainland
6.2.2023

Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session after inspecting the operation of the boundary control points at Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai, Lok Ma Chau and Lo Wu today (February 6): Reporter: Secretary, you said that travellers may be advised to use other boundary points, because there are too many people here. Is the operation here not able to cope with the demand? Also, is there any chance that the health declaration form can be scrapped as well? Secretary for Security: For the time being, the passenger flow in Lo Wu is very smooth. As I said before, there may be some construction works on the Mainland side of Lo Wu, and there may be some effect on the passenger flow in the future. That's the reason why the use of the Lok Ma Chau Boundary Control Point will help facilitate passenger flow. I appeal to passengers to listen to any announcement by MTRC (Mass Transit Railway Corporation) or by us regarding any needs to use other boundary control points. But I have to say that if there is any queuing up of passengers, please be patient. For the time being, everything is normal and smooth. I am sure that with the co-ordination between Hong Kong and the Mainland side, there shouldn't be any major problem. Regarding the health declaration form, actually we are working with the other parties of the Mainland side to see how we can make it more effective and user-friendly for the passengers. (Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)
Task force meeting on collaboration for planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points held in Shenzhen (with photos)
11.6.2024

A delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) led by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, and a delegation of the Shenzhen Municipal Government led by Vice Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal Government Mr Luo Huanghao held a task force meeting on the collaboration for the planning and development of Hong Kong-Shenzhen control points at the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of Shenzhen this afternoon (June 11) to continue taking forward the relevant work in the planning and development of boundary control points (BCPs). Mr Tang said that Hong Kong and Shenzhen have been maintaining close exchanges in actively taking forward relevant projects of BCPs since the last task force meeting held at the Central Government Offices of the HKSAR. Mr Tang also expressed his gratitude for Shenzhen's meticulous arrangements for the team to visit the redevelopment site at the Huanggang BCP to learn about the latest progress. The two delegations discussed the development of land BCPs, including reporting progress and exchanging views on the redevelopment projects of BCPs in Huanggang and Sha Tau Kok. Concluding the meeting, Mr Tang expressed his hope that the BCPs of Hong Kong and Shenzhen can continue their close co-operation to facilitate the flow of people and integration of the two sides, and that Hong Kong and Shenzhen can work together to explore more development opportunities. Other HKSAR Government officials attending the meeting were representatives from the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Northern Metropolis Co-ordination Office, the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, the Immigration Department, the Architectural Services Department, the Planning Department and the Transport Department.
S for S leads Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum to visit Greater Bay Area (with photos)
10.6.2024

The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (June 10) led 31 members of the Security Bureau (SB) Youth Uniformed Group Leaders Forum (Leaders Forum) and students of Shenzhen University to visit Zhuhai to learn about the innovative technology used in Mainland construction works. This concluded a three-day visit by the Leaders Forum to the Greater Bay Area to study various aspects, including the rural revitalisation of the country and the ecology of the main source of Hong Kong's water supply. Mr Tang and Leaders Forum members visited the production base of China State Construction International Holdings Limited in Zhuhai to learn about the advanced, innovative and green technology adopted in the construction of glass curtain walls for large-scale projects, the Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) method and Multi-trade Integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing modules, as well as their application in Hong Kong. Mr Tang expressed gratitude to China State Construction International Holdings Limited for its support to the Leaders Forum and its thoughtful arrangements for the tour, which let youth members experience the country's development direction of "new quality productive forces" through understanding high-end construction technology. The group also selected a member of the Leaders Forum to participate in its summer internship programme this year, sparing no effort in nurturing youths. During the past two days, members of the Leaders Forum, led by the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk, visited a primary school in Liyuan, Heyuan, to explore the local relief work through education to help understand the country's achievements in targeting and eliminating poverty. The members also worked with the Leaders Forum's partner, students of Shenzhen University, to lead local primary school students to participate in activities planned by them. Mr Cheuk and the members of the Leaders Forum also toured the ancient village of Linzhai. They later visited a scenic location of Wanlv Lake, one of the water supply sources to Hong Kong, to understand the strict water-quality protective measures and the rigorous water-quality testing system implemented by the city to provide Dongjiang water. This helped to solidify their learnings of cherishing water resources, for which they are grateful. The SB established the Leaders Forum in October 2022, to deepen the participation of government departments and civil services in youth work. When launching the second term of the Leaders Forum at the end of last year, the SB signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shenzhen University to jointly promote Hong Kong-Shenzhen youth development and co-operation through cultural exchanges.
Immigration Department launches Consular Protection Month (with photos)
7.6.2024

The launching ceremony of the Consular Protection Month co-hosted by the Immigration Department (ImmD) and the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (OCMFA) was held today (June 7) at Hong Kong International Airport. As guests of honour, Deputy Commissioner of the OCMFA Mr Pan Yundong; âthe Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; and the Director of Immigration, Mr Benson Kwok, jointly officiated at the launching ceremony, marking the start of a series of publicity activities on consular protection. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Pan said that over the past 27 years or so since Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Central Government has always upheld the notion of "the safety of Hong Kong people is no small matter; the interests of compatriots are extremely important" and has proactively protected the legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong people overseas, benefitting them with the country's diplomatic achievements. During the Consular Protection Month, the OCMFA will work closely with the ImmD in organising a series of activities for Hong Kong people to better understand consular protection policies and work involving Hong Kong, and to enhance their awareness and capabilities regarding safety precautions. Mr Tang pointed out that consular protection has always been the strongest safeguard for Hong Kong people travelling abroad. With the full support of the OCMFA and the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions, the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the ImmD strives to provide practicable assistance to Hong Kong residents in distress outside Hong Kong. He thanked the OCMFA and the Chinese Diplomatic and Consular Missions for sparing no effort in providing Hong Kong people with various support services, which fully demonstrates the country's care and concern for Hong Kong people. The Consular Protection Month starts in June, during which a series of publicity activities will be held to enhance public awareness of the consular protection provided by the country and outbound travel safety. The activities include the arrangements for roving exhibitions on consular protection; the launch of an online virtual exhibition as well as the release of a new edition of an animated video on consular protection and outbound travel safety; the participation in the travel expo, and the conduct of seminars on consular protection. For more information about the Consular Protection Month, please stay tuned to updates on the ImmD's Instagram account ( www.instagram.com/hongkongimmigrationdept/ ) and Weibo account ( weibo.com/u/7800183480 ). For information on consular protection and outbound travel safety, please browse the online virtual exhibition on consular protection and outbound travel safety at consularprotection-travelsafety-exhibition.hk , or scan the QR code in the Annex, or watch the animated video jointly produced by the ImmD and the OCMFA on the ImmD's official YouTube channel.