Month: June 2026

CSD organises Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour for young rehabilitated persons       
     Participants of the tour were mainly young female rehabilitated persons who had been involved in the “black-clad violence”. The 14 participants included young rehabilitated persons both under supervision and beyond the supervision period.
      
     On the initial day (June 26) of the tour, participants first visited a technology company in Shenzhen to learn about the research, development and application of robots in the area of healthcare. They also toured the former headquarters of the Dongjiang Column and the Tuyang martyrs memorial park to gain an understanding of the history of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and to pay tribute to martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation, thereby enhancing their affection for and sense of belonging to the country. On the following day (June 27), the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, led participants to visit Dajiang Innovations Technology Company Limited to learn about the company’s development of unmanned aircraft systems.
      
     Today, participants visited the Shenzhen Space Museum, where they gained first-hand knowledge of the nation’s achievements in aerospace technology development through immersive experiences. They then visited the “Futian Wings” Pengcheng Low-Altitude UAV Exhibition Center and the Huaqiangbei Global AI Application Scenarios Center to learn about the nation’s developments in the low-altitude economy and AI.
      
     A rehabilitated person, Ah Yan (pseudonym), who has completed her supervision said that she previously held misconceptions about the nation and was incited and misled by newspapers to commit rioting, for which she was convicted and sentenced to imprisonment. Upon learning about the CSD’s Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour for rehabilitated persons, she took the initiative to enrol. This exchange tour allowed her to witness the rapid technological advancement of the nation and to gain a renewed understanding of the motherland. She is determined to turn over a new leaf and actively reintegrate into society. She expressed hope that she could contribute to the nation’s development in the future.
      
     The Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour is one of the key initiatives under the Project PATH, which aims to enable participants to learn about Chinese history and witness the nation’s prosperity and progress through visits, thereby fostering a sense of belonging to the country and national identity. The Department will continue to organise similar activities to help rehabilitated persons get back on the right track. Rehabilitated persons who are interested in participating after release may visit the relevant webpage: https://www.csd.gov.hk/english/reh/reh_community/reh_community_ppplus/ppplus.htmlIssued at HKT 20:55

HKPF holds Police Recruitment Day 2026       
     A new “Graduate Express” selection initiative was introduced at this year’s event. Final-year university students who met the entry requirements and had attained Level 4 or above in both Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination were eligible to participate in the on-site Probationary Inspector Extended Interview and Aptitude Test, thereby expediting the selection process.
      
     A Police spokesman stated that, for the first time, this year’s Recruitment Day brought the Probationary Inspector Written Examination and Extended Interview, Police Constable Group Interview, and Physical Fitness Test into the community simultaneously, while digitalising the selection process to further facilitate applicants. The spokesperson said that the annual “Police University Recruitment Express” would visit campuses from September to October, and would, for the first time, accept applications from Year 2 students of four-year undergraduate programmes for the Probationary Inspector Written Examination. Candidates who pass the written examination can proceed to the remaining selection stages in their third year. Students who would be entering Year 2 or above at local universities this September are encouraged to stay informed about the Force’s latest recruitment initiatives and take part in the selection process.
      
     New elements were introduced in this year’s Recruitment Day, including the “Fitness Challenge”, which tested participants’ physical strength, endurance, and determination; as well as the Police Band’s longest-in-distance outdoor musical parade. Various police units also set up interactive exhibitions to showcase the professionalism and diversity of police work.
      
     The event received an enthusiastic response, with a record-high 1 028 applications, including 230 for Probationary Inspector, 747 for Police Constable, and 51 for Police Constable (Auxiliary). Applicants included students from local and overseas tertiary institutions, as well as working professionals.
      
     The Force accepts job applications year-round. Persons who are interested in applying for the positions of Probationary Inspector, Police Constable or Police Constable (Auxiliary) may submit applications via the “HKPF Recruit” mobile application or online. For more information, please visit the Police recruitment webpage 
Issued at HKT 19:32

CSD holds Hong Kong Reunification Futsal Tournament to promote message of “Joining Hands on the Road to Rehabilitation”       
     As an officiating guest, the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, together with the Chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, Mr Eric Fok, served as the captains of the Rehabilitation Invitation Team and the Joining Hands Invitation Team respectively, and participated in an exhibition match with stakeholders from different sectors.
      
     Speaking at the event, Mr Tang said that football is a team sport in which players must work together to achieve good results. The same applies to rehabilitation work, which relies on not only efforts of the CSD, but also the support of all sectors of society to enable rehabilitated persons to make contributions to society after their release.

     Mr Tang said when playing football, one may suffer from injuries and break rules, which will also happen in life. However, one can have a better life by regaining a positive spirit.
      
     The event comprised three parts, namely an exhibition match participated in by officiating guests, a Legislative Council Member, community dignitaries, representatives of organisations supporting rehabilitation, artistes, CSD staff, representatives of the Correctional Services Pioneer Leaders and young rehabilitated persons; the Youth Uniformed Group Invitational Competition participated in by the Rehabilitation Football Team, eight youth uniformed groups of the Security Bureau’s disciplined and auxiliary services departments and other youth uniformed groups; and the Supporting Organisation Invitational Competition participated in by teams of organisations from various sectors supporting rehabilitation.
      
     Through the above three competitions and the “Joining Hands on the Road to Rehabilitation” Football Training Programme in collaboration with the Hong Kong Playground Association and the Football Association of Hong Kong, China, the CSD hopes to provide diversified learning opportunities for persons in custody and rehabilitated persons with a strength-based approach, so as to expand their positive social networks and cultivate and strengthen their personal capabilities, as well as to reshape their self-identity by leveraging the achievement and sense of belonging brought by sports, thereby helping them reintegrate into society.
Issued at HKT 18:20

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Commissioner of Customs and Excise leads delegation to Belgium to attend World Customs Organization meetings with fruitful results  
     Mr Chan in his capacity as the WCO Vice-Chairperson for the A/P Region, first led a delegation to attend the 94th Session of the Policy Commission from June 22 to 24, where he represented the interests and views of A/P members in discussions on WCO’s strategic direction and functions.  
 
     Subsequently, from June 25 to 27, he also attended the 147th/148th CCC Sessions, the WCO’s annual high-level meeting assembling heads and senior officials from 187 Customs administrations worldwide. The sessions serve as a pivotal platform for advancing global co-operation on enforcement, trade facilitation, standards development and capacity building. Hong Kong Customs was re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson for the A/P region (2026-28) and the Chairperson of the WCO Audit Committee (2026-27) during the sessions. Mr Chan said it was a privilege for Hong Kong Customs to assume these two important roles in leading the development of the A/P Region and making a greater contribution to the global Customs community. He expressed his sincere gratitude to all members for their continued trust and support, and pledged that Hong Kong Customs is committed to strengthening the bridge between the WCO and A/P members, and to working together to build a more resilient, connected, and influential regional community.
 
     On the sidelines of the sessions, Mr Chan met with the Secretary General of the WCO, Mr Ian Saunders, the WCO Council Chairperson, Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, and other regional WCO Vice-Chairpersons to exchange views on various customs policies and future developments. In addition, Mr Chan also met with the Chairman of the Customs Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr Akmalkhuja Mavlonov, to strengthen mutual collaboration and explore future development opportunities. 
 
     Moreover, Mr Chan met with the Director General of the National Customs Service of the Republic of Chile, Ms Alejandra Arriaza Loeb, and signed the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on June 26, that enables AEOs of both economies to enjoy reciprocal trade facilitation benefits, including reduced inspection rates and prioritised customs clearance. The MRA marks the expansion of the Hong Kong AEO network to another South American economy following its first expansion to the region with the AEO MRA signed with Peruvian Customs in December last year.

     To advance the development of the Hong Kong AEO Programme in the South American region, the Assistant Commissioner (WCO) of Customs and Excise, Mr Li Kin-kei, also signed an AEO MRA Action Plan with the Coordinator-General of Customs Administration of the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil, Mr Felipe Mendes Moraes, on June 27, officially commencing the negotiations for an AEO MRA with Brazilian Customs.Issued at HKT 11:00

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“Sea, Land, Sky”-themed Carnival leads public to explore Hong Kong’s ICH items and geographical features  
     The public can join experiential workshops featuring wood carving, jewelry making and fishing net plaiting techniques on the first day. More workshops of various themes will be held tomorrow, including the mahjong tile making technique, in which participants will try their hand at carving and colouring mahjong tiles featuring designs that reflect Hong Kong’s unique character and geographical features, such as pineapple buns, milk tea, aeroplanes and sailing ships. In the workshop on the jewelry making technique, the participants can create mobile phone stands resembling the vivid dance posture of auspicious animals by using jewelry making tools. In the workshop on the fishing net plaiting technique, participants will be guided by the instructor in making double-sided multi-use fishing net pouches. In the workshop on the blown sugar technique, the instructor will demonstrate and introduce the blown sugar technique, allowing the participants to produce their own blown sugar creations.
 
     For details of the carnival, please visit the website: www.icho.hk/en/web/icho/2026_hkich_month_carnival_tko_plaza.htmlIssued at HKT 17:41

SCST attends APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Macao  
     The theme for the meeting this year is “Digital Innovation, Collaborative Empowerment: Leveraging Tourism for an Asia-Pacific Community”. At a discussion session, Miss Law shared with other participants Hong Kong’s strategic approach to integrating digital and intelligent technologies to drive economic growth in tourism.
 
     In her address, Miss Law highlighted the city’s remarkable recovery and strategic direction, noting that Hong Kong welcomed nearly 50 million visitors in 2025—a 12 per cent year-on-year increase—and hosted over 240 mega events, many of which were held at the Kai Tak Sports Park. She said these results reflect Hong Kong’s strategic vision of “+ Tourism”, which weaves together culture, heritage, arts, sports, and mega events to create richer and more immersive visitor experiences.
 
     During the discussion session, Miss Law outlined a three-pronged strategy for harnessing technology to ensure sustainable growth:
 
1. Disseminating Smart Information 

     Hong Kong is leveraging big data and AI to provide travellers with real-time, personalised information. The Discover Hong Kong platform, managed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, now offers live crowd updates and waiting times for major attractions during peak travel periods. The Government is also developing an AI-powered itinerary-planning feature on the platform and collaborating with map service providers to integrate data into a dedicated Hong Kong travel map, enabling visitors to plan their ideal trips in just a few clicks.
 
2. Nurturing Tourism Products with Smart Elements 
3. Empowering the Tourism Trade 
     In her concluding remarks, Miss Law reminded delegates of the human element at the heart of travel. “Tourism does not thrive on technology alone, but also on the warmth of human connection. While AI can personalise journeys and digital tools enhance convenience, they can never replace the real local stories and human interactions that truly define travel. Let us use technology to enrich, rather than replace, the soul of our destinations. Let us work to ensure every visitor explores our cities, deeply, meaningfully, and memorably,” she said. Issued at HKT 17:20

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