Category: MIL-OSI

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 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.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Police Force today held its National Security Education Day 2026 and the Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day, aiming to raise public awareness of national security.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing said national security concerns the well-being of 1.4 billion compatriots, including the people of Hong Kong, and serves as the cornerstone of the country’s peace and stability.

He commended the force for its efforts to safeguard national security and curb violence and disorder, stating that it fearlessly discharges its duties, making an enormous contribution an impregnable defence of national security in Hong Kong, and rendering it one of the world’s safest cities.

Citing the white paper Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems, which was published by the State Council Information Office in February, he said that safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests remain the overarching principle of “one country, two systems”.

Mr Cheuk emphasised 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 “one country, two systems” policy. He added that the Government will strengthen publicity and public education on the matter, leading and supporting all sectors of society to study and comprehend the white paper’s substance and requirements, thereby enhancing citizens’ awareness of national security and better enabling them to safeguard it.

Held at Harcourt Garden in Admiralty, the event featured a national security education exhibition zone and 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, as well as the diversity of its work.

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

“I was scared of not being able to sleep. The more I feared it, the harder it was to fall asleep. I tossed and turned all night, like a fish being fried,” said Mr Lai, a retired truck driver who suffered from insomnia for over 10 years.

Irregular work hours led to exhausting days, dizziness and headaches that followed the sleepless nights.

The heavy toll eventually began confining him to his home, unable to enjoy his hobbies like singing and dancing.

“I knew taking sleeping pills was bad for my health. My memory was getting worse. I tried taking one pill, but if I woke up in the middle of the night, I would take another. If I still could not sleep, I would take more.”

Cycle ending

Seeking a way out of his struggle, Mr Lai visited the Tuen Mun District Health Centre last year for a mental health risk assessment under the Healthy Mind Pilot Project.

The results indicated symptoms of psychological distress and he was referred to the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association for follow-up.

Well-being Practitioner Yung Ka-yi said Mr Lai showed mild obsessive thoughts about sleep.

“He was told by his mind to change his posture when he was lying in his bed. He might also be asked to go to the washroom frequently, but in fact, he knew that it did not make sense,” she explained.

To address his chronic insomnia, the pilot project tailored a programme of low-intensity psychological therapy for Mr Lai. Over five sleep therapy sessions, he learned to correct persistent misconceptions.

“Many people believe they must get eight hours of sleep every night, which only causes anxiety and disrupts sleep,” Ms Yung explained.

The sleep therapy also taught Mr Lai to improve his sleep routine.

“Only go to bed when you truly feel sleepy,” Ms Yung advised. “If you are unable to fall asleep within 30 minutes, leave your bed to relax until you feel sleepy again, then try going back to bed.”

Mr Lai also attended six mindfulness therapy sessions, where he mastered relaxation techniques that could be done anywhere, anytime.

After six months, Mr Lai was finally able to get a good night’s sleep.

“I am so happy I can sleep until morning now. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, but after practising deep breathing, I can fall back asleep,” adding that his wife and kids were astonished and said “You just went to bed, and you are already snoring!” – something that had never happened before.

Early intervention

In August 2024, the Health Bureau partnered with the New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association and Mind HK to launch the Healthy Mind Pilot Project in Tuen Mun District Health Centre, Eastern and Yau Tsim Mong District Health Centre Expresses.

During health risk assessments, members of District Health Centres and District Health Centre Expresses also complete a mental health questionnaire to screen for depression and anxiety risks. Those in need are referred to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for further assessments and follow-ups.

Yeung Tsui-yee, a clinical psychologist participating in the project noted that it has been instrumental in the early identification of, and intervention for, emotional health issues. Through low-intensity psychological therapy, participants learn to adjust thoughts and behaviours in their daily lives, helping them manage mild symptoms of depression or anxiety.

“We help them build up a more balanced life that is balanced between routine, pleasurable and important tasks to help them improve their mood and to maintain their daily functioning. For dealing with worries, this method is to help them notice that worry is here and it is affecting me, and we teach them skills to help them refocus.”

Psychological support

As of February 2026, about 48,800 individuals have undergone initial mental health assessments, of whom about 3,700 required further assessment.

Including those referred by NGOs, over 7,000 individuals have completed further assessments.

Of those evaluated, approximately 2,500 people were found to have normal emotional health.

Around 240 required referrals to specialised or high-intensity mental health services, while the remaining eligible participants could be arranged to receive low-intensity psychological therapy.

The project will gradually expand to nine district health centres starting this year.