Joint operation by Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR and Police National Security Department
The Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (OSNS) and the National Security Department (NSD) of the Hong Kong Police Force, pursuant to the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance and the Safeguarding National Security (Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) Regulation, conducted a joint operation today (June 12) in respect of a suspected case of “collusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security”.
In the case, six persons and an organisation were suspected of having committed the offence of “collusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security” under Article 29 of the Hong Kong National Security Law between November 2020 and June 2024. The OSNS, with the approval from the Director of the OSNS, requested assistance and support from the NSD, including arranging interviews with the persons involved in the case for the OSNS, pursuant to section 3 of the Safeguarding National Security (Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) Regulation.
The NSD, with warrants issued by the court under Schedule 1 of the Implementation Rules for Article 43 of the Hong Kong National Security Law, searched the places of residence of the six persons and the office of the organisation involved in the case in a commercial building in Kwai Chung district and seized exhibits, including bank documents, devices, etc., for further investigation. The NSD also conducted interviews with the persons involved in the case and, pursuant to Schedule 2 of the Implementation Rules for Article 43 of the Hong Kong National Security Law, required the persons involved in the case, by notices issued by the court, to surrender their travel documents. The case is still under investigation, and the NSD will continue to provide assistance and support to the OSNS in accordance with the law.
Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area
The Working Group on Patriotic Education (WGPE) under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee organised a two-day exchange tour to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) on July 12 and 13. Led by the Convenor of the WGPE, Dr Starry Lee, together with members of the Media Publicity Sub-group, Mr Lee Luen-fai and Dr James Li; the Director of Information Services, Mrs Apollonia Liu; and 20 representatives from different media organisations, the delegation visited various enterprises and places in Shenzhen and Dongguan to learn more about the latest developments of the GBA in areas such as innovation and technology and industrialisation, as well as culture and history.
The delegation visited the headquarters of DeepRoute.ai in Shenzhen yesterday (July 12) to experience the application of autonomous vehicle technologies. After that, it visited the China State Construction Hailong Technology Company Limited Science and Technology Research Institute to learn about the operation of the Modular Integrated Construction manufacturing bases, which has been applied to the Light Public Housing development at Kai Tak, Hong Kong. The delegation later paid a visit to BYD Company Limited's headquarters in Shenzhen.
Today (July 13), the delegation visited Huawei's research institute in Songshan Lake, Dongguan, followed by a visit to the Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Project Memorial Park and its exhibition hall to gain insights into the project's history and its importance for fresh water supply in Hong Kong. In the afternoon, the delegation explored the Nantou Ancient City Museum and was briefed on the important position of Nantou Ancient City in the Lingnan coastal region, reflecting on the close ties and deep friendship between Hong Kong and Shenzhen as well as the same roots they share. The delegation then visited SmartMore Corporation Limited, which was founded by a Hong Kong entrepreneur, and learned about the company's developments in artificial intelligence.
Dr Lee said, "Since its establishment, the WGPE has been dedicated to preserving and promoting patriotism on different fronts. The delegation gained significant rewards through the exchange. By visiting different renowned enterprises and sites in Shenzhen and Dongguan, we observed the rapid development of our country in various areas, fostered a strong sense of national pride, and recognised the close ties between the GBA and Hong Kong, enabling the media to continue to deliver in-depth and accurate information to Hong Kong citizens. In the future, I hope that the WGPE and the media will maintain close collaboration to keep abreast of the latest developments of our country and tell good stories of Mainland China and Hong Kong."
Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Working Group on Patriotic Education organises exchange tour to Greater Bay Area Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
