Hong Kong Officials Visit Guangzhou to Strengthen Crime Prevention Cooperation

CS leads FCC members and DFCC chairpersons on study and exchange tour in Guangdong Province

The Chief Secretary for Administration and Chairman of the Fight Crime Committee (FCC), Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (November 22) led members of the FCC and chairpersons of the District Fight Crime Committees (DFCC) on a study and exchange tour on the prevention and fighting of crime in Guangzhou. The Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, also attended.

Arriving in Guangzhou in the morning, the delegation watched a minimum emergency unit drill in the Tianhe City Central Business District in Tianhe District, and visited the Huale Police Station of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau to learn more about the work of local frontline police.

Afterwards, the delegation met with the Director of the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department (GDPSD), Mr Liu Guozhou. Mr Chan expressed his gratitude for the hospitality of the GDPSD and introduced the background and work of the FCC and DFCC. Mr Chan noted that the GDPSD and the law enforcement agencies of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region have long maintained close co-operation, jointly combating various cross-border crimes, particularly cross-border deception cases. He expressed the hope that both sides would continue to deepen co-operation and exchanges, working together to safeguard social security and stability.

The delegation continued their itinerary in the afternoon. They visited the integrated service hall of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau to learn about the one-stop facility's provision of convenient services to the public, as well as the police history museum of the GDPSD. The delegation returned to Hong Kong in the afternoon.

The delegation comprised over 30 members, including the Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, as well as non-official members of the FCC and chairpersons of the DFCC.

CS leads FCC members and DFCC chairpersons on study and exchange tour in Guangdong Province Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CS leads FCC members and DFCC chairpersons on study and exchange tour in Guangdong Province Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CS leads FCC members and DFCC chairpersons on study and exchange tour in Guangdong Province Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CS leads FCC members and DFCC chairpersons on study and exchange tour in Guangdong Province Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CS leads FCC members and DFCC chairpersons on study and exchange tour in Guangdong Province Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index has reached "Serious" level

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has recorded higher than normal pollution levels today (January 13). At 5pm, the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) at theTuen Mungeneral monitoring station reached 10+, corresponding to the "Serious" health risk category.

Winds are weak over Hong Kong today, which is unfavourable for pollutant dispersion. The intense sunshine enhances photochemical smog activity, leading to the rapid formation of ozone and fine particulates in the Pearl River Delta region. The high ozone level also promotes the formation of nitrogen dioxide.

According to the Hong Kong Observatory,amoderate easterly airstream is expected to affect the coast of Guangdong gradually tomorrow. It is expected that pollution levels will remain higher than normal until then.

With a health risk category in the "Very High" range or above, children, the elderly and persons with existing heart or respiratory illnesses are advised to reduce physical exertion and outdoor activities to a minimum or avoid such activities. The general public is advised to reduce, or reduce to a minimum, outdoor physical exertion, and to reduce time outdoors, especially in areas with heavy traffic. As health effects of air pollutants may vary for individuals, persons who are in doubt or experience discomfort should seek advice from healthcare professionals. The public may visit the Centre for Health Protection's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/content/9/460/3557.html) for more information on health effects of air pollution and relevant health advice.

The Education Bureau (EDB) urges all schools to visit the EDB website for appropriate measures to safeguard students' health and take note of changes in the index. The relevant hyperlink is as follows: www.edb.gov.hk/en/sch-admin/admin/about-activities/sch-activities-guidelines/index.html.

When the AQHI is at the "Very High" level, employers of outdoor workers performing heavy manual work are advised to assess the risk of outdoor work and take appropriate preventive measures to protect the health of their employees, such as reducing outdoor physical exertion and the time of their stay outdoors, especially in areas with heavy traffic. At the "Serious" level, employers of all outdoor workers are advised to assess the risk of outdoor work and take appropriate preventive measures to protect the health of their employees.

Members of the public can check the current AQHI readings at the EPD's website (www.aqhi.gov.hk/en.html) or by calling the hotline 2827 8541.

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