Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
6th Anniversary of promulgation and implementation of Hong Kong National Security Law: solid institutional safeguards for good governance
“In fact, since the implementation of the HKNSL and the SNSO, the livelihood of citizens and the business environment in Hong Kong have steadily improved while our economic performance is consistently scaling new highs. According to the Economic Freedom of the World 2025 Annual Report, Hong Kong has once again been ranked as the world’s freest economy. In the recently published World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, Hong Kong ranked second globally, which is the highest ranking achieved since 2019, with the city’s global competitiveness rising for the third consecutive year. Hong Kong also ranks among the top three international financial centres, and we came first in the world in terms of funds raised through initial public offerings in 2025, and have become the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management centre. All these show that the safe and stable business environment of Hong Kong as protected under the HKNSL and the SNSO is widely recognised by the international community. Recent geopolitical tensions have only further accentuated Hong Kong’s role as a ‘safe harbour’ in the world.”
The spokesman emphasised, “The geopolitical situation remains complex and volatile at present. The fight to safeguard national security in Hong Kong has never ceased, and we must stay vigilant at all times. Safeguarding national security is not only the responsibility of the HKSAR Government; each and every one in society should also play the role as a participant and a facilitator in order to safeguard our national security in a comprehensive manner. In view of this, the HKSAR Government is committed to stepping up publicity and education efforts to enhance public awareness of their responsibility in safeguarding national security, such that while we focus our energy on pursuing economic growth, seeking development and improving the livelihood of the people, we will not forget that national security risks still exist and can arise all of a sudden, and that we ‘must not forget the pain even though the wounds have healed’. In this regard, the Government continues to enhance and broaden the scope of promotion and education efforts in national security through a multipronged approach. In response to the white paper’s call to advance national security publicity and education in a steady and substantive manner, the Security Bureau has, amongst others, launched a series of programmes to mark the 6th Anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the HKNSL, so that the concept of ‘security brings prosperity’ will take root in the community, and the general public will consciously safeguard national security, thereby creating a strong, combined force of the entire community safeguarding national security together. Some of these programmes include a five-episode television series entitled ‘NS files: Decoded’, which features in-depth analyses of national security cases and is being premiered on June 30, revealing to members of the public the severe national security challenges that the HKSAR faced in the past. Besides, a national security interactive drama based on the ‘Andy and Security Bear’ series will be presented to the public in early July, and the Security Bureau Youth Uniformed Groups National Security Quiz Competition was held in early June, enabling university and tertiary students to have exchanges in national security knowledge, showcasing the younger generation’s earnest commitment to safeguarding and promoting national security.”Issued at HKT 18:58
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