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Hong Kong Government Intensifies Efforts to Assist Residents Detained in Southeast Asia for Illegal Work

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Hong Kong Government Intensifies Efforts to Assist Residents Detained in Southeast Asia for Illegal Work
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Hong Kong Government Intensifies Efforts to Assist Residents Detained in Southeast Asia for Illegal Work

2025-01-17 19:13 Last Updated At:19:28

Secretary for Security meets with Consul-General of Myanmar to follow up on cases of Hong Kong residents detained for illegal work in Southeast Asian countries

The Government attaches great importance to cases where Hong Kong residents are suspected of being lured to Southeast Asian countries and detained to engage in illegal work. Following the meeting with the Consul-General of Thailand in Hong Kong yesterday (January 16), the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, today (January 17) met with the Consul-General of Myanmar in Hong Kong, with a commitment to following up on the relevant request-for-assistance cases.

Mr Tang met with the Consul-General of Myanmar in Hong Kong, Mr Han Win Naing, at his consulate premises. Mr Tang shared with him the results of the dedicated task force, comprising members from the Security Bureau, the Hong Kong Police Force and the Immigration Department, which departed for Thailand earlier to follow up on relevant cases. He exchanged views and shared information with Mr Han Win Naing on the issue and discussed strengthening future follow-up work. Mr Tang received positive feedback from Mr Han Win Naing, with all parties expressing hope to assist more assistance seekers in returning to Hong Kong safely as soon as possible.

In August 2022, the SB established a dedicated task force to co-ordinate follow-up work on the cases by relevant law enforcement departments. Since 2024 to date, law enforcement agencies have received a total of 28 requests for assistance in relation to Hong Kong residents alleging to have been detained in Southeast Asian countries and have been unable to leave. Seventeen of them have already returned. The dedicated task force will continue to follow up on the remaining 11 cases.

Secretary for Security meets with Consul-General of Myanmar to follow up on cases of Hong Kong residents detained for illegal work in Southeast Asian countries  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Secretary for Security meets with Consul-General of Myanmar to follow up on cases of Hong Kong residents detained for illegal work in Southeast Asian countries Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Hongkong Post Suspends U.S. Postal Items Amid Customs Dispute

2025-02-07 00:56 Last Updated At:01:08

Suspension of postal service for items containing goods to the United States

​Hongkong Post announced on February 6 that the acceptance of postal items containing goods destined to the United States will continue to be suspended until further notice.

The incident arose when the postal administration of the United States suddenly notified Hongkong Post on February 5 that postal items containing goods destined to the United States shall not be despatched with immediate effect, unless a "formal entry" has been completely and accurately filed with the United States Customs and Border Protection in accordance with the United States law. It then suddenly announced on the night of February 5 to continue accepting the postal items concerned.

The spokesman for the Government said, "Hongkong Post has been communicating with the postal administration of the United States, but there are still matters that need further clarification, including the request of the United States for the imposition of additional duty."

"The HKSAR Government reiterates its strong disapproval of the United States' imposition of additional duty on products of Hong Kong. We urge the United States to take urgent actions to rectify its wrongdoing, so as to avoid causing confusion and inconvenience to the public owing to its constantly changing policies."

For enquiries, members of the public may call the Hongkong Post enquiry hotline at 2921 2222.

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