HKPF holds Launching Ceremony of Child Protection Comic Book Series cum Multi-Disciplinary Seminar on Navigating Online Grooming Risks: Spotting and Stopping them
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held the Launching Ceremony of the Child Protection Comic Book Series cum Multi-Disciplinary Seminar on Navigating Online Grooming Risks: Spotting and Stopping them today (March 25). Over 500 principals, teachers, social workers, child service providers, parents and police officers participated in person and online in parallel.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, highlighted in his speech that there were 1 359 child sexual abuse cases in 2024, with 94 cases (7 per cent) involving online elements. In the first two months of 2025 alone, 10 cases of online grooming were recorded, including two rape cases involving victims as young as 12 years old. These figures highlighted the severity and alarming rising trend of online grooming.
He noted that the HKPF conducted a survey on online grooming in 2024, interviewing 2 000 students of secondary One to Four. The findings revealed that over 60 per cent of the participants had encountered online grooming, including receiving explicit messages, being asked for nude photos, or even being lured into meetings for sexual exploitation. The survey also indicated that factors such as using social media at a younger age, spending more time online, and having multiple social media accounts significantly increase the risk of falling victim to online grooming.
Mr Siu emphasised that the threat of online grooming should not be overlooked. Addressing the issue requires the joint efforts among schools, parents and students to foster a safer online environment through education, supervision and trust. He stressed that much like other crime prevention efforts, educating children about safe internet practices must "start from a young age with continuous and concerted efforts". He called on parents and educational stakeholders to work together continuously, helping children develop the ability to resist dangers and establishing a safer environment for future generations.
The HKPF has been actively promoting child protection initiatives, including the "Let's T.A.L.K. - Child Protection Campaign” and the newly launched eight-volume “Child Protection Comic Book” Series. The comic books address topics such as online child sexual grooming, prevention of child abuse, naked chat and court trial procedures. The series aims to educate children and juveniles on how to identify risks and protect themselves. The comic books will be distributed to over 1 500 primary schools and kindergartens, public libraries, and related non-profit organisations across Hong Kong, thereby spreading the message of child protection and fostering a safe and healthy environment for children to grow up.
Mr Siu, along with the ambassadors of the HKPF Child Protection Campaign, Mr Bernard Chan and Ms Guo Jingjing; the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Department of Justice, Ms Maggie Yang; the Chairman of the Agency for Volunteer Service, Ms Melissa Kaye Pang; the Assistant Director (Family and Child Welfare) of the Social Welfare Department, Ms Wendy Chau; Clinical Professor of the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine of the University of Hong Kong, Professor Patrick Ip; and the Chairman of the Committee on Home-School Co-operation, Mr Eugene Fong; officiated at the comic book series launching ceremony.
To raise public awareness and create a safer online environment for children, a seminar was held following the launching ceremony. Officers from the HKPF and representatives of the relevant sectors discussed the risks of online grooming faced by children and explored practical coping strategies.
Speaking at the seminar were the Chairman of the Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council, Mr Dion Chen; the Founder and Honorary President of the Smart City Consortium, Mr Eric Yeung; the Hong Kong E-sports Team member, Mr Pang Ka-kit; and the senior social worker of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Mr Eric Chu Heung-hung.
The seminar marked the successful conclusion of the fourth year of the "Let's T.A.L.K. - Child Protection Campaign”. Details of the campaign have been uploaded onto the one-stop child protection online platform (www.childprotection.gov.hk).
HKPF holds Launching Ceremony of Child Protection Comic Book Series cum Multi-Disciplinary Seminar on Navigating Online Grooming Risks: Spotting and Stopping them Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKPF holds Launching Ceremony of Child Protection Comic Book Series cum Multi-Disciplinary Seminar on Navigating Online Grooming Risks: Spotting and Stopping them Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKPF holds Launching Ceremony of Child Protection Comic Book Series cum Multi-Disciplinary Seminar on Navigating Online Grooming Risks: Spotting and Stopping them Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions
The Director-General of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), Mr Peter Yan and the Executive Director, Mr Bryan Peng, visited the new exhibition centre set up by strategic enterprise Biren Technology at Cyberport today (March 9) to gain a deeper understanding of the company's latest business development and future strategic plans in Hong Kong. Both sides also exchanged views on promoting the development of Hong Kong's artificial intelligence (AI) industry and computing infrastructure.
The general-purpose computing on graphics processing units (GPGPU)chips andGPGPU-based intelligent computing solutions developed by Biren Technology, have provided core computing power for AI, delivering high-efficiency and versatile accelerated computing capabilities to large data centres in multiple regions. In 2023, Biren Technology became one of the first batch OASES strategic enterprises. After establishing its presence in Hong Kong, Biren Technology set up its regional headquarters and research and development (R&D) centre, and has fully leveraged the city's role as an international innovation and technology hub to actively expand its business. At the same time, Biren Technology has worked closely with the Chinese Mainland's innovation ecosystem, focusing on upstream AI research, mid- and downstream results transformation, and the expansion of application scenarios. Through accumulating cutting-edge experience, the company is driving the continuous development of Hong Kong's AI industry and accelerating talent cultivation.
Biren Technology has continued to expand its business and was listed on the Main Board of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited in January 2026, becoming the first GPU enterprise to listed in Hong Kong. Biren Technology has also established a new exhibition centre to showcase its latest AI computing products and solutions.
During the visit, Mr Yan stated that Hong Kong is committed to developing innovation and technology (I&T). The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government is actively investing in the Northern Metropolis and through tax incentives, research funding and talent policies, is attracting more strategic enterprises with leading technologies in AI and computing power to develop in Hong Kong. These measures are highly aligned with the strategic direction set out in the National 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate the development of an international I&T centre and promote collaborative innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Mr Yan further noted that the 2026-27 Budget has identified AI as a priority, introducing the "AI+" policy framework, including the establishment of the Committee on AI+ and Industry Development Strategy, to enhance computing infrastructure, promote talent cultivation, and transform research outcomes, thereby further strengthening Hong Kong's AI industry ecosystem. These policies complement existing I&T platforms, providing enterprises with a more favourable environment for growth. Mr Yan stressed that since Biren Technology established its presence in Hong Kong, the company has fully leveraged the city's combined strengths in international finance, professional services and I&T. It has continued to expand in the Chinese Mainland markets including the Greater Bay Area. Biren Technology's development in Hong Kong not only demonstrates the city's attractiveness, but also contributes to the accelerated growth of the local AI industry chain and computing ecosystem.
The Chairman of the Strategy Committee of Biren Technology, Mr Allen Li, said, "Establishing our presence in Hong Kong marks an important step in Biren Technology's global strategic layout. Hong Kong offers the dual advantages of an international platform and a capital market, providing an ideal environment for the R&D and commercialisation of our GPGPU chips and intelligent computing solutions. With the comprehensive support of the HKSAR Government and the OASES, we are rapidly integrating advanced computing infrastructure into the local ecosystem. Looking ahead, the company will continue to use Hong Kong as a bridge to bring the Chinese Mainland's independently innovated AI technologies to the world, while working closely with the HKSAR Government to actively align with the country's overall development strategy."
Looking forward, the OASES will continue to strengthen support for strategic enterprises, driving the robust development of the AI and computing industries in Hong Kong. Biren Technology expansion not only demonstrates Hong Kong's strong appeal on the international I&T stage, but also underscores the city's strategic position under the National 15th Five-Year Plan and the "AI+" policy framework set out in the 2026-27 Budget. Hong Kong will continue to leverage its unique advantages of being backed by the Motherland and connected to the world, actively serving as a "super connector" and "super value-adder" to support the country in building an international I&T centre.
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Director-General of OASES visits Strategic Enterprise Biren Technology's exhibition centre to explore innovative computing solutions Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
