Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

​The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (October 18) expressed sorrow over the passing of former Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputy to the National People’s Congress (NPC) Mr Ng Hong-mun.

Mr Lee said, “Mr Ng devoted his life to the country and Hong Kong. He became a deputy to the NPC in the 1970s and served in the position for over 30 years. Mr Ng had held such important positions as member of the Preparatory Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Hong Kong Affairs Adviser, making sterling contributions to the smooth process of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland and the maintenance of the city’s long-term stability and prosperity. Over the years, Mr Ng served as Principal and Supervisor of Pui Kiu Middle School, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Pui Kiu Education Foundation, nurturing generations of students with great dedication. He dedicated his life to patriotic education and had cultivated a wealth of outstanding talent for the country and Hong Kong. He was an extraordinary educationalist with remarkable contributions. Mr Ng was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 1998.

“I am saddened by the passing of Mr Ng. I extend my deepest condolences to his family.”

Source: Government of Singapore

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA strongly refutes false claims regarding Taiwan in joint statement by China and Botswana

Date：2026-10-14
Data Source：Department of West Asian and African Affairs

October 14, 2026  
No. 503  
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly refutes the false claims made in a recent joint statement by China and Botswana.
 
In the statement, released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 13 following a meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Botswana President Duma Boko, Botswana reiterates its adherence to such absurd fallacies as the “one China principle” and to deliberate distortions regarding United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution 2758. MOFA strongly condemns China’s government for continuing to use bilateral meetings to rope other nations into making false statements that denigrate Taiwan’s sovereignty.
 
MOFA solemnly reiterates the following: the Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country; neither it nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other; the PRC has never governed Taiwan and Taiwan is in no way part of the PRC. Only Taiwan’s democratically elected government has the right to represent the people of Taiwan in the international arena, including the UN system; China and countries that follow it have no say in this matter. Taiwan will not tolerate China’s repeated attempts to use so-called “bilateral” statements to unilaterally alter the status quo through cognitive warfare.
 
MOFA firmly emphasizes that China’s long-standing imposition of references to the so-called “one China principle” in bilateral documents signed with other nations represents an attempt to undermine the international order. No statement or document of any kind can alter the status quo that neither side of the Taiwan Strait is subordinate to the other. MOFA advises the government of Botswana to adopt an objective and neutral stance and not to blindly submit to China’s deliberate political manipulation or disregard the potential threat that China’s actions pose to regional peace. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

October 14, 2026  
No.502  
 
At the invitation of the Poland-based think tank Casimir Pulaski Foundation, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung delivered a keynote speech titled “The Taiwan Model: A Trusted Partner for Europe’s Reindustrialization” at the 13th Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) on October 13. 
 
In his address, Minister Lin stressed that Taiwan was a trusted, democratic partner in helping Europe achieve its goals of promoting reindustrialization and maintaining economic security. He mentioned that Taiwan-Europe cooperation would help the continent build security of supply, security of technology, and security of values—three pillars of Europe’s strategic autonomy. 
 
This occasion marked the second time for the WSF to invite Taiwan’s foreign minister to deliver a keynote address. The event was attended by over 100 people, including prominent political figures from Poland and other like-minded countries, academics, civil society representatives, and media members.
 
Minister Lin pointed out that Taiwan was a global powerhouse in advanced semiconductors, electronics, and precision manufacturing and that these strengths were highly complementary to Europe’s expertise in industrial machinery, automotive engineering, chemicals, and design. He further noted that the great industrial centers of Europe—the nations of the Weimar Triangle: France, Germany, and Poland—faced both military threats from Russia and economic security challenges from China. 
 
In addition, Minister Lin emphasized that, compared to the China model, which sought dominance rather than mutual benefit, Taiwan offered not only technology and know-how but also trust, which was built on the shared values of democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law—the essence of the Taiwan model. 
 
Moreover, Minister Lin pointed out that Taiwan-Europe industrial cooperation was already taking place throughout Europe, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s investment in Germany, GlobalWafers’ investment in Italy, and Foxconn’s involvement in advanced packaging in France. These endeavors aimed to create jobs, pass on expertise, and deepen industrial ecosystems on European soil. 
 
Minister Lin went on to say that Taiwan was advancing plans to establish the TEEMA Technology Park in Poland to bring Taiwan’s industrial strengths and ecosystems into the industrial heartland of Europe. This would facilitate collaboration between Taiwan and Europe in electric vehicles, smart cities, AI, and other areas. He also indicated that related initiatives could become an important platform for the reindustrialization of Europe and lay a foundation for joint efforts by Taiwan and Europe to reconstruct Ukraine, thereby turning shared values into substantive cooperation outcomes. 
 
Minister Lin concluded by noting that he had visited Europe eight times in the two and a half years since becoming foreign minister, allowing him to witness the partnership between Taiwan and Europe growing stronger and stronger. He said that AI was an industrial revolution of historic scale and that the core of this revolution ran through Taiwan. Minister Lin added that, building upon the foundation of shared values and complementary strengths, Taiwan hoped to become a long-term, trusted partner of Europe so as to create a future of prosperity, security, and freedom for both sides. (E)

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA condemns Houthi attacks on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia

Date：2026-10-13
Data Source：Department of West Asian and African Affairs

October 13, 2026  
No.501  

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) strongly condemns the Houthis　in Yemen for launching missile and drone attacks since October 6 on such civilian facilities in other countries as King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. These attacks have injured numerous innocent victims, including one Taiwan national, and killed others. MOFA expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.

Immediately after learning of the Taiwan national being injured, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia took action. TECRO personnel gained a better understanding of the circumstances surrounding the incident and visited the hospital to express concern to the national involved on behalf of the Taiwan government and to provide assistance. MOFA and TECRO will continue to closely follow the status of Taiwan nationals in Saudi Arabia and monitor related security developments. 

MOFA reiterates that it supports Saudi Arabia’s efforts to maintain national security and condemns all attacks against civilians and civilian facilities. As such actions not only endanger the lives of innocent people but also threaten civil aviation safety and regional peace and stability, MOFA calls on the Houthis to immediately cease their attacks.

Given the continued security risks in the region, MOFA advises Taiwan nationals to avoid nonessential travel to Saudi Arabia. Those flying to or transiting through the country should check their flight status in advance, pay attention to relevant security updates, and register their trips with the Bureau of Consular Affairs. 

In the event of an emergency, MOFA advises Taiwan nationals in Saudi Arabia to seek assistance by calling the emergency hotline of TECRO in Saudi Arabia: 0505-223-725. If outside of Saudi Arabia, please use the number +966-505-223-725 or call the MOFA emergency hotline for overseas nationals: 0800-085-095. (E)

Source: Government of Singapore

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Chief Executive John Lee met President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Zou Jiayi at Government House today to exchange views on further strengthening regional financial co-operation.

Mr Lee welcomed Ms Zou and her delegation to the city to attend the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance Ministers’ Meeting 2026.

Noting that the AIIB has all along supported developing economies in improving infrastructure and promoting sustainable economic development, he said that Hong Kong, as a member of the AIIB, has been actively supporting its work.

He stated that with the announcement of Hong Kong’s First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address last month, Hong Kong will continue to consolidate and enhance its financial strengths and strengthen development in areas including green finance, financial technology and offshore Renminbi business, which will help support the AIIB’s project financing, fundraising and financial management to promote the sustainable development of infrastructure in Asia.

Mr Lee highlighted that Hong Kong is one of the world’s leading international financial centres. It continues to come first as the world’s freest economy and ranks third globally and first in Asia in the Global Financial Centres Index.

With its vibrant capital market, world-class professional services and diversified financial products, Hong Kong is well placed to provide flexible capital allocation support for the AIIB’s projects such as those relating to carbon neutrality and green economic transformation.

Mr Lee added that the AIIB’s issuance of Hong Kong dollar bonds in Hong Kong in recent years is a testament to the achievements of financial co-operation between the two sides. He welcomed the AIIB’s continued use of Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial hub and its mature and comprehensive bond market to connect with investors around the world and empower projects with added value.

The Chief Executive said he is pleased that the AIIB will soon establish in Hong Kong an office serving both financing and operational functions, demonstrating the city’s role as a gateway connecting the country and the world. He believes that the establishment of the office will create more opportunities for the local financial sector and deepen co-operation and exchanges between the two sides.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will fully support the establishment and operation of the office, giving full play to Hong Kong’s role as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” to facilitate the AIIB’s business expansion, he added.

Mr Lee expressed the hope that both sides will continue to work together to strengthen collaboration in areas such as transition finance, technology and innovation and talent development to jointly promote regional economic prosperity.

Secretary for Financial Services & the Treasury Christopher Hui also attended the meeting.

Source: Government of the Republic of Korea

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam will depart for Brunei this afternoon to attend the 16th China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference and related events.

Mr Lam will attend the conference as a member of the Chinese delegation and will speak on the theme of protecting children in the digital age at a plenary session. He will discuss with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) enhancing international co-operation with a view to protecting children from the threat of cybercrime.

Technological innovations offer diverse opportunities for children’s development, but also expose them to multiple unprecedented risks, including safety concerns such as non-consensual sharing of intimate images and deepfakes. As cybercrimes targeting children transcend geographical boundaries, close cross-border co-operation is indispensable.

Mr Lam will introduce Hong Kong’s existing legal framework in protecting children from cybercrimes, and the city’s policy direction and initiatives in response to the emerging risks.

During his trip in Brunei, Mr Lam will also attend bilateral meetings between the Chinese delegation and member states of ASEAN to deepen exchange and collaboration.

Mr Lam will return to Hong Kong on October 23 upon conclusion of his visit. Deputy Secretary for Justice Cheung Kwok-kwan will be Acting Secretary during his absence.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Security Bureau said that outbound passenger flow at Huanggang Port has increased significantly since around 11am this morning, prompting the Immigration Department (ImmD) to immediately open all clearance channels and counters at the departure hall on L5 to expedite passenger flow.

Around 19,000 passengers departed for the Mainland via Huanggang Port between noon and 2pm, representing an increase of 835% compared with the same period previously at the Huanggang Port/Lok Ma Chau Control Point.

During the peak hour between 1pm and 2pm, as many as 9,728 outbound passenger trips were recorded within one hour, representing an increase of 899% compared with the same period in the past at the Huanggang Port/Lok Ma Chau Control Point.

Faced with this sudden surge in passengers, authorities activated various contingency plans promptly and overall operations remained generally smooth.

The ImmD implemented crowd diversion and control measures on L2 and L5 in collaboration with Police.

For passengers entering Huanggang Port during peak hours, the waiting time for crowd diversion arrangements on L2 was about 30 to 45 minutes, while the waiting time inside the departure hall on L5 was maintained within 30 minutes.

The ImmD has disseminated the latest waiting time information via the “Easy Boundary” platform, and advised members of the public and travellers to plan their journeys in advance and consider using other boundary control points for departure.

The outbound peak gradually subsided from around 2pm. Crowd diversion and control measures on L2 were lifted at 2.10pm, and the waiting time at the departure hall on L5 had dropped to under 15 minutes by 2.40pm.