Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day held today
Addressing the ceremony, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, said that national security concerns the well-being of 1.4 billion compatriots including Hong Kong people, and serves as the cornerstone of the country’s peace and stability. In safeguarding national security and stopping violence and curbing disorder, he commended the Force for unequivocally and fearlessly discharging their duties, making enormous and irreplaceable contributions to building an impregnable defence for Hong Kong’s national security, and rendering Hong Kong one of the world’s safest city.
Citing the white paper on “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems” published by the State Council Information Office in February, he emphasised that safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests remains the overarching principle under the policy of “one country, two systems”. He added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region must faithfully fulfil its constitutional responsibility to safeguard national security, and create high-standard security in support of the high-quality development of the “one country, two systems” policy. He said that the Government will, through various channels, continuously strengthen publicity and public education on the matter, lead and support all sectors of society to thoroughly study and better comprehend the white paper’s important substance and requirements, thereby enhancing citizen’s awareness of national security and their positivity and spontaneity in safeguarding it.
Mr Chow further emphasised that no one can remain a mere spectator in safeguarding national security – every citizen has a duty to play their part. He expressed hope that, through National Security Education Day, members of the public would better understand and embrace the principles set out in the white paper, enhance their awareness of national security, and work together to safeguard national security and Hong Kong’s stability.
The event, held at the “Little Grape”-themed park located at Harcourt Garden in Admiralty, featured “NSafe Voyage”, a national security education exhibition zone that resembled a vessel, to deepen public understanding of the white paper. The “NSpeed Promotional Truck” and the new “NSmarties AI Interactive Platform” engaged the public, especially the younger generation, through interactive games conveying the message that safeguarding national security is everyone’s responsibility and a duty to be fulfilled. In addition, specialised equipment from various units, including the Counter Terrorism Response Unit, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau, and the Police Dog Unit, was on display, showcasing the Force’s professionalism and the diversity of its work.
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Speech by SITI at 3rd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference and Xiangjiang Nobel Forum 2026 (English only)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
Following is the speech by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at the 3rd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference and Xiangjiang Nobel Forum 2026 today (April 12):
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. It is my great pleasure to join you all today at the Xiangjiang Nobel Forum, an invaluable occasion that gathers distinguished scientists and academic leaders from around the world, including Nobel Laureates and Academicians. This Forum is also one of the highlights of Hong Kong’s annual Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week).
Hong Kong is proud to be a place where ideas take root, and innovation flourishes. The Hong Kong SAR Government is determined to take a bold and proactive step to propel the I&T development. Under the principle of “one country, two systems”, Hong Kong enjoys the distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of the Motherland and being closely connected to the world.
In terms of our I&T ecosystem, we support the chain of innovation – from fundamental research to industrial application through targeted policies and infrastructure. We are establishing a new I&T ecosystem with three major I&T parks and five key research and development institutes as its framework. We are also home to five universities ranking among the global top 100. These institutions are producing cutting-edge research and cultivating next generation of scientists and innovators. For talents, we provide dedicated support – both funding and policies – to attract international talents to land in Hong Kong.
I am happy to share that our efforts have been recognised worldwide. Hong Kong ranks third globally in “Technology” in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking published by the International Institute for Management Development. Moreover, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster ranked first globally for the first time in the 2025 Global Innovation Index Ranking of World’s Top 100 Innovation Clusters published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. We take pride in these achievements, but we will not stop there. We will continue to make Hong Kong an ideal partner for global I&T collaboration and business explorations.
Later today and tomorrow, there will be a couple of dedicated sessions on various transformative technologies. From unlocking the secrets of human well-being to exploring how technology shapes the future of humankind, I believe that the dialogues here will spark new insights and collaborations. May the discoveries shared not only expand our understanding in science but also ignite a lasting spark of curiosity and ambition in the next generation of scientists.
Innovation does not happen in isolation but thrives through collaboration. May I thank the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities for organising this event and bringing us together for meaningful exchanges.
On this note, I wish everyone all the best in your scientific endeavours, and a rewarding time in Hong Kong – the Asia’s world city that is full of opportunities, dynamics and creativity. Thank you.
CSD holds National Security Education Day activities
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4
To support the 11th National Security Education Day on April 15 this year, the Correctional Services Department (CSD) held an open day at the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum and the Community Education Experience Centre today (April 11) to raise public awareness of national security and allow the public to understand the CSD’s initiatives and accomplishments in safeguarding national security.
The theme of this year’s National Security Education Day is “Proactively Align with the 15th Five-Year Plan Follow a Holistic Approach to Development and Security”. The open day featured game booths centred on the 15th Five-Year Plan and national security, aimed at deepening the public’s understanding of the Plan and national security, as well as strengthening their sense of national identity. In response to the publication of the white paper on “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems” by the State Council Information Office earlier, the event also included a related game booth to enhance the public’s understanding of the white paper in an interesting and interactive way.
The CSD Sports Association’s online charity gift sales platform, Made in Prison, also set up a sales counter at the open day, selling a number of National Security Education Day limited-edition products. While promoting national security, it also encouraged the public to support rehabilitation of persons in custody.
Moreover, the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum and the Community Education Experience Centre were open to the public. A gallery themed “Correctional Services and National Security” has been set up in the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum to deepen the public’s understanding of the importance and significance of safeguarding national security. The Community Education Experience Centre, themed “Home, Country and Corrections”, features a number of interactive games and multimedia items to promote national security and the messages of safeguarding the country and home, leading a law-abiding and drug-free life, as well as supporting offender rehabilitation.
The Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, accompanied by the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, also attended the event to visit exhibitions and game booths.
In addition, the CSD today launched the “National Security Education Special Edition of Rehabilitation Express” promotion vehicle to disseminate national security messages to young people in the community. The vehicle will visit primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong, featuring four interactive games on the theme of national security, including scenario simulation and motion-sensing games, with the aim of embedding national security awareness in the community and schools, and cultivating young people’s self-awareness in safeguarding national security.
To further enhance national security awareness among persons in custody, the CSD will also convert some content in the promotion vehicle into virtual-reality games, allowing persons in custody to learn accurate national security knowledge through immersive three-dimensional virtual scenarios within correctional institutions, thereby building their sense of nationhood and strengthening national identity.
The CSD, as the last element in the criminal justice system, will continue to ensure prison stability, safeguard national security and promote national security education through organising different rehabilitation and community education activities.
Rosanna Law mourns Maisy Ho
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism Rosanna Law today expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Maisy Ho and extended deepest condolences to her family.
Miss Law said Ms Ho, a prominent figure in the business community, was dedicated to public service.
“She was committed to promoting arts and cultural development over the years, and she provided valuable advice during her tenure with the council of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Advisory Committee on Arts Development.
“We are deeply saddened by her passing.”
Special Envoy and Foreign Minister Lin concludes fruitful visit to Marshall Islands, successfully advancing Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project
Source: Republic of China Taiwan
April 10, 2026 No.138At the invitation of the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands—one of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific—Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung, serving as special envoy of President Lai Ching-te, led a trade and investment delegation to the Marshall Islands from April 7 to 9. The visit advanced the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project in the Marshall Islands and deepened the staunch diplomatic relations between the two countries.
During his stay, Special Envoy Lin met with Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine, Nitijela Speaker Brenson Wase, Council of Iroij Chairman Lanny Kabua, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kalani Kaneko, Minister of Natural Resources and Commerce Anthony Muller, and other ministers and traditional leaders. Special Envoy Lin also laid a wreath and paid his respects at the final resting place of Amata Kabua, founding father and former president of the Marshall Islands.
In addition to being hosted at a welcome banquet by President Heine, Special Envoy Lin was warmly received by cabinet officials, members of the Nitijela, and prominent figures from a wide range of sectors, underscoring the great importance that the Marshall Islands attached to the delegation.
Special Envoy Lin attended the first preparatory consultation for the Taiwan-Marshall Islands economic cooperation agreement on April 8. Both sides engaged in an in-depth exchange of views on broadening cooperation in the economy, trade, and investment. A Marshall Islands trade and investment promotion seminar was held the same day. At the seminar, Special Envoy Lin announced that Taiwan would continue to help women in the Marshall Islands create a more favorable entrepreneurial environment and strengthen women’s empowerment.
While hosting a banquet that evening, Special Envoy Lin joined Minister Kaneko in signing a letter of intent on the establishment of a Taiwan-Marshall Islands economic and resilience fund. The fund aims to establish a credit guarantee mechanism to assist local enterprises in expanding their markets.
During the trip, Special Envoy Lin and delegation members from various industries visited Pacific International, Inc. dock facilities, the state-owned Tobolar Copra Processing Authority, and islands near the capital of Majuro to explore projects with investment potential related to tourism, fisheries, and food processing.
He also presided over the commemorative plaque unveiling ceremony for the Jenrok Sports Complex, which was constructed with assistance from the Taiwan government for the Micronesian Games. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) drone diplomacy task force specially arranged for Taiwan-made drones to release celebratory ephemera from the air, symbolizing the commitment and determination of both nations to further their cooperative partnership. The atmosphere at the event was cheerful and there were enthusiastic rounds of applause.
Special Envoy Lin stated that to demonstrate Taiwan’s resolve in cultivating economic and trade ties with diplomatic allies through public-private partnerships, MOFA encourages private enterprises to invest in diplomatic allies through a strategy of larger enterprises leading smaller ones, public-private collaboration, combining tangible and intangible assets, and advancing foreign engagement through domestic business models.
Moving forward, Taiwan will accelerate the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project in line with integrated diplomacy, facilitating development in the Marshall Islands in such domains as health care, agriculture, education, sports, clean energy, and sustainable tourism. Taiwan will also continue working with like-minded countries to safeguard regional peace and stability and bolster economic resilience across the Pacific. (E)
Sri Lanka visa-on-arrival access set
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport holders who apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization prior to visiting Sri Lanka may obtain an entry visa for a stay of up to 30 days upon arrival at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport.
The Hong Kong SAR Government made the announcement today following a notification from the Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of China.
Sri Lanka is along the Belt & Road. The Immigration Department said that under the Belt & Road Initiative, this visa-on-arrival arrangement will bring greater convenience to Hong Kong SAR passport holders, thereby strengthening tourism, cultural and economic ties between the two places.
To date, 175 countries and territories, including Sri Lanka, have granted visa-free access or visa-on-arrival to Hong Kong SAR passport holders.
Lo Chung-mau mourns Maisy Ho
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau today expressed sorrow over the passing of Hospital Authority (HA) board member Maisy Ho and extended his deepest condolences to her family.
Prof Lo praised Ms Ho’s profound dedication to community service, particularly her care for the underprivileged.
“As an HA Board member, Ms Ho provided insightful and valuable advice on public healthcare,” Prof Lo said.
“Even when she had fallen sick, she still attended HA’s events to show her support to and concern about the development of public healthcare services.”
Présentation de la STEP de Tontouta
Source: Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Caledonie
Dans le contexte international actuel marqué par la crise au Moyen-Orient et ses répercussions sur les secteurs de l’économie et de l’énergie, Christopher Gygès, membre du gouvernement chargé de l’économie et des sujets liés à la politique énergétique et Jean-Gabriel Faget, directeur général d’Enercal, présenteront mardi 14 avril à 9 heures à la Station N, l’avancement du chantier de construction de la station de transfert d’énergie par pompage (STEP) de Tontouta.
Cet outil, qui s’inscrit dans la continuité des initiatives photovoltaïques déployées ces dernières années, représente une avancée déterminante vers l’autonomie énergétique de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Il permettra de soutenir le développement des énergies renouvelables, tout en garantissant la fiabilité de l’alimentation électrique des Calédoniens.
CE meets national cyberspace official
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
Chief Executive John Lee met Director of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) Zhuang Rongwen in Hong Kong today, with the two exchanging views on deepening innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration as they jointly witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong and Deputy Director of the CAC Wang Jingtao signed the “Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation in Innovation & Technology Development” on behalf of the Innovation, Technology & Industry Bureau and the CAC.
Covering key aspects such as artificial intelligence, cross-boundary data flows and blockchain, the MoU will support the implementation of the National 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T centre, besides promoting a “new real economy” driven by technological innovation and driving Hong Kong’s deeper integration into and contribution to national development.
The two places will strive to strengthen co-operation, jointly propel the development of new quality productive forces, deepen co-operation in cybersecurity, and strengthen international exchanges.
Mr Lee expressed his gratitude to the CAC for supporting Hong Kong’s I&T development. He said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will actively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and formulate Hong Kong’s own first five-year plan, while striving to develop as an international I&T centre and a hub for high-end international talent, and to achieve high-quality development.
The Chief Executive added that the MoU marks a new milestone in co-operation between the Hong Kong SAR Government and the CAC in the development of the digital economy, and fully demonstrates the country’s commitment to and support for Hong Kong’s I&T development.
“Hong Kong will continue to capitalise on our distinctive advantages of having strong support from the motherland and close connection with the world under the ‘one country, two systems’ principle, deepen collaboration with the CAC to further promote cross-boundary data flow in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and jointly contribute to building a technologically advanced nation.”
Over two days from tomorrow, Hong Kong will once again stage the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit. Mr Lee said the city will proactively demonstrate its strengths in the digital economy and innovation, and leverage its pivotal role as a bridge for “going global” and attracting foreign investment, thereby deepening international I&T exchanges and co-operation.
Prof Sun Dong said the Hong Kong SAR Government will accelerate I&T development, establishing Hong Kong as a centre of innovation for the country and the world.
9,000 attend FSD open day
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Fire Services Department today staged an open day at the Fire & Ambulance Services Academy in Tseung Kwan O, in support of the National Security Education Day, with more than 9,000 people attending.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan watched a parade of fire and ambulance appliances in the morning. He then visited national security-themed game booths and toured the National Security Education & Resource Centre at the academy.
Interactive exhibition boards and game booths at the open day provided engagement aimed at facilitating public understanding of the importance of national security.
A flag-raising ceremony was also held, with the department’s Guard of Honour performing a Chinese-style foot drill.
In addition, training facilities – including a simulated Pak Shing Kok railway station, the Fire & Ambulance Services Education Centre & Museum, and the National Security Education & Resource Centre – were open to the public.
Information on the department’s recruitment activities was made available throughout the day.