Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
The following is issued on behalf of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region:
Held on April 15 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the National Security Education Day Opening Ceremony was organised by the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the Hong Kong National Security Committee) and supported by the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (LOCPG) and the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (OSNS). The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xia Baolong, delivered a speech via video at the opening ceremony. Officiating guests attending the ceremony were the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chairman of the Hong Kong National Security Committee, Mr John Lee; Director of LOCPG and National Security Advisor of the Hong Kong National Security Committee, Mr Zhou Ji; Head of OSNS, Mr Dong Jingwei; Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the HKSAR, Mr Cui Jianchun; and Political Commissar of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, Navy Rear Admiral Lai Ruxin.
“As the head of the HKSAR and taking a leading role in the HKSAR’s governance, I will lead and co-ordinate the executive authorities, the legislature and the judiciary of the HKSAR in effectively preventing, suppressing and punishing acts and activities that endanger national security in accordance with the law. I will create high-standard security for the high-quality development and implement six important initiatives. First, upholding the unity of the Central Government’s fundamental responsibility and the HKSAR’s constitutional responsibility. Second, keeping the power to govern the HKSAR firmly in the hands of patriots. Third, respecting the rule of law and ensuring human rights. Fourth, following a holistic approach to development and security. Fifth, safeguarding security with greater openness. Sixth, improving the governance system for public security.