Category: MIL-OSI

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Working Group on Shanghai and Hong Kong Digital Co-operation, which is responsible for promoting the relevant work under the Memorandum of Understanding between Shanghai and Hong Kong on Digital Economy Co-operation (the MOU), held its first annual meeting in Hong Kong today (April 12), to continue deepening co-operation between Hong Kong and Shanghai in digital government, data elements, enterprise services, and collaboration between research, academic and industry sectors.
 
     The meeting was cochaired by the Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung, and the Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Data, Mr Qian Xiao. The Working Group discussed the latest co-operation updates between Hong Kong and Shanghai regarding innovation and technology (I&T) developments as well as the digital economy, and reviewed the progress and achievements over the past year. Both sides also discussed and exchanged views on the work plan for the coming year. The following six areas of work were reviewed during the meeting, namely:
 
1. jointly promoting the synergistic development of the digital economy between Hong Kong and Shanghai;
2. jointly promoting digital identity authentication between Hong Kong and Shanghai;
3. jointly promoting Cross-boundary Public Services to benefit the public and enterprises;
4. jointly promoting exchanges and co-operation in digital infrastructure;
5. deepening exchanges and talent cultivation in I&T between Hong Kong and Shanghai; and
6. jointly promoting collaboration in industry spaces and communication platforms.
 
     At the meeting, Mr Cheung stated that since the signing of the MOU in Hong Kong last April, members of the Working Group had dedicated themselves to advancing the related work items, namely the successful connection between the “iAM Smart” and the Government Online-Offline Shanghai website as well as the “Suishenban” app; the completion of the preparatory work for the Hong Kong/Shanghai Co-operation Open Data Challenge 2026; the Shanghai Electronic Certificate Authority’s participation in the Digital Corporate Identity Sandbox Programme as well as its study on the mutual recognition arrangements for digital corporate identities between Hong Kong and Shanghai; the setting-up of businesses in Hong Kong by five enterprises under the arrangement of the Service Station for Outbound Data Ecology (Hong Kong) and the Shanghai-Hong Kong Artificial Intelligence Industry Acceleration Alliance’s assistance to enterprise members in exploring the Mainland and overseas markets, thus contributing to notable results in the synergistic development of the digital economy between Hong Kong and Shanghai. Mr Cheung said he hoped that Hong Kong and Shanghai could further deepen co-operation in Cross-boundary Public Services, AI+ Civil Services and the cross-boundary flow of personal information. Finally, he expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the members of the Working Group and encouraged them to make greater contributions for yielding more fruitful results in digital co-operation between Hong Kong and Shanghai.
 
     Mainland representatives who attended the meeting included officials from the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Data, industry representatives from Hong Kong and Shanghai, including the Hong Kong and Shanghai Data Society, Shanghai Data Group, the Shanghai Lingang Economic Development Group Company Limited, the Shanghai Information Investment Company Limited, the Shanghai New Electric Vehicle Public Data Collecting Monitoring and Research Center, the Shanghai Shibei Hi-Tech Group, the Shanghai Digital Globalization Association, and the Shanghai Data Service Provider Association.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, met with the Director of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), Mr Zhuang Rongwen, in Hong Kong today (April 12), to exchange views on deepening innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration and jointly witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Co-operation in Innovation and Technology Development (MOU) between the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the CAC, joining hands to promote the high-quality development of the digital economy through technological innovation.

     The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, and the Deputy Director of the CAC, Mr Wang Jingtao, singed the MOU. Covering key areas including promotion of AI, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain, the MOU aims to deepen the implementation of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, supporting Hong Kong’s development into an international I&T centre, promoting a new real economy driven by technological innovation, and driving Hong Kong’s deeper integration into and contribution to the overall national development. The two places will further strengthen co-operation and jointly propel new quality productive forces development, deepen co-operation in cybersecurity, and strengthen international exchanges and promotion.

     Mr Lee expressed his gratitude for the CAC’s support for Hong Kong’s I&T development. He said, “The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government will actively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, formulate Hong Kong’s first five-year plan, striving to develop Hong Kong into an international I&T centre and a hub for high-end international talent, and achieving high-quality development. The MOU signed today marks a new milestone in the co-operation between the HKSAR Government and the CAC in the development of the digital economy, and fully demonstrates the country’s high commitment and support to 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.”

     Mr Lee said that Hong Kong was designated again to stage the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit this year on April 13 and 14. Hong Kong will proactively demonstrate its strengths in the digital economy and innovation capabilities, and leverage the pivotal role as a bridge for “going global and attracting foreign investment”, so as to further deepen international exchanges and co-operation, and to expand broader and more diversified opportunities for I&T collaboration.

     Professor Sun Dong said, “The National 15th Five-Year Plan explicitly supports Hong Kong’s development into an international I&T centre. At the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan and with the robust support from the country, the HKSAR Government will accelerate the promotion of I&T development to build Hong Kong into a source of innovation for the country and the world, taking a new leap forward in Hong Kong’s I&T development while serving the country’s needs.”

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.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region – 4

     The Transport Department today (April 13) said that it has been pooling the efforts of government, industry, academic and research sectors through the Smart Traffic Fund (STF) to promote the long-term development of smart mobility in Hong Kong.

     The Commissioner for Transport, Miss Winnie Tse, visited the InnoEX 2026 to learn more about the STF projects showcased at the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, and experience how digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) have been integrated into traffic and transport solutions:

(1) Enhancing vehicle and driving safety

• The requirement for vehicles with extendable aerial structures to be equipped with an over-height warning system has been implemented in phases since March 2025. The STF has funded a research centre in developing a monitoring system for crane height and position, preventing accidents caused by unretracted crane arms damaging bridges as well as safeguarding driving and road safety. This system is now commercially available, benefitting the trade;
• The STF subsidised a university in developing an intelligent driving training system for container trucks using extended reality technology and a dynamic motion platform. It provides truck drivers with highly realistic simulated scenarios for personalised training to improve driving skills; and
• The STF also funded a university to establish an alerting system for identifying risky driving behaviour or signs of distraction by monitoring and analysing neural transmission data, including physiological indicators and changes in psychological states. By shifting the safety line from “post-accident reaction” to “pre-accident warning”, the system effectively reduces the risk of traffic accidents.

(2) Enhancing public service efficiency

• The STF subsidised a university to adopt AI technology to analyse pedestrian motion (such as characteristics like slower walking speeds of the elderly or persons with mobility impairment) to support the dynamic optimisation of pedestrian traffic signal timings, thereby enhancing the experience of pedestrians at crossings;
• The STF funded a university in developing multi-tier concrete inspection methods to detect surface and subsurface structural defects in bridge decks. This improves inspection accuracy and facilitates preventive maintenance in an orderly manner, enhancing the efficiency of structural maintenance of bridges; and
• The STF also subsidised a university in developing a smart route planning platform for transporting modular integrated construction modules. By enabling precise monitoring of street conditions along logistics routes, it ensures the safe delivery of large-scale prefabricated components to construction sites, enhancing transport safety and efficiency, thereby accelerating construction progress.

(3) Commuting convenience for persons with visual impairment

• The STF subsidised a private company in developing smart glasses, which apply AI computer vision technology to assist persons with visual impairment in identifying obstacles, bus stops, carriageways and pavements. The glasses also provide navigation functions to enhance the travel convenience and safety of visually impaired persons.

(4) Improving public transport safety and scheduling efficiency

• The STF funded a start-up in developing systems to monitor the dynamic speed limit of public light buses (PLBs) in real-time according to their specific road sections, deploy the fleet based on passenger data, and display arrival information of routes at minibus stops using solar power. They enhance minibus driving safety, assist passengers in planning their journeys, and support fleet deployment and operational management; and
• The STF also subsidised a research centre in developing door-mounted monitoring devices for PLBs. These sensors ensure passenger safety during boarding and alighting, preventing accidents at the source and enhancing the overall operational safety of the minibus.

     Miss Tse said, “The STF has been funding enterprises as well as technology and research institutes to develop projects that have effectively assisted the transport trades, passengers, persons in need and government departments in addressing different scenarios in traffic, transport and logistics. They have played a crucial role in facilitating commuting convenience, enhancing efficiency of the road network or road space, and enhancing driving safety. We encourage more eligible organisations to apply for funding to jointly advance smart transport and traffic so that technology empowers, transport serves and people benefit.”

     The Government set up the $1 billion STF at end-March 2021 to support enterprises or organisations in conducting research and applications of innovative vehicle-related technologies. As of end-March 2026, the STF had approved a total of 89 projects over the past five years, with funding of about $619 million.

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.”

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)

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.

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.”

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.

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.