National Security Exhibition Gallery in Hong Kong Celebrates One Millionth Visitor, Highlights Importance of National Security Education.

HKSAR National Security Exhibition Gallery receives its one-millionth visitor and holds prize presentation ceremony

The following is issued on behalf of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region:

Since its opening to the public on August 7 last year, the National Security Exhibition Gallery of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has been well received by the community. Today (July 12), it received its one-millionth visitor.

The one-millionth visitor is a group of Primary 3 students from Po Leung Kuk Luk Hing Too Primary School, who visited the Gallery this afternoon with their teacher. Eleven students and their teacher received a commemorative certificate and a trophy from the Secretary General of the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the HKSAR, Mr Au Chi-kwong,the officiating guest of the ceremony.

Mr Au said, "The National Security Exhibition Gallery plays a vital role in national security education. Through its rich exhibits, concise texts, technological displays, and interesting interactive installations, the Gallery has earned praise and recognition from all sectors of society, resulting in a constant stream of visitors. The highest single-day attendance exceeded 13 000.

"National security is like sunshine, air and water. When you have it but do not treasure it, you will regret when losing it. The 'black-clad violence' and the Hong Kong version of the 'colour revolution' in 2019 has inflicted wounds and damage on Hong Kong that we will never forget. We must not forget the pain as wounds heal; we must remain ever vigilant to safeguard national security, and ensure high-quality development with high-level security.

"I am very pleased with the achievements of the National Security Exhibition Gallery over the past 11 months, and I look forward to continual support from the public and various sectors of the community. By visiting the Gallery, the public can deepen their understanding of national security and further strengthen the collective effort to safeguard it."

The National Security Exhibition Gallery is the first national security education base in the HKSAR. It aims to enhance public awareness and understanding of national security, foster patriotism and affection for the country, encourage active participation in safeguarding national security, and showcase Hong Kong's unique advantages of being backed by the Motherland and connected to the world. The HKSAR Government will continue to promote public engagement through regular national security exhibitions and diverse publicity and education activities, with a view to strengthening the public's understanding of and support for national security and safeguarding it of their own accord.

HKSAR National Security Exhibition Gallery receives its one-millionth visitor and holds prize presentation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR National Security Exhibition Gallery receives its one-millionth visitor and holds prize presentation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR National Security Exhibition Gallery receives its one-millionth visitor and holds prize presentation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR National Security Exhibition Gallery receives its one-millionth visitor and holds prize presentation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR National Security Exhibition Gallery receives its one-millionth visitor and holds prize presentation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

HKSAR National Security Exhibition Gallery receives its one-millionth visitor and holds prize presentation ceremony Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Companies Registry releases statistics for 2025

According to the statistics released by the Companies Registry today (January 16), a total of 195,343 local companies and re-domiciled companies were newly registered in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of local companies and re-domiciled companies registered under the Companies Ordinance increased by 96,609 compared to 2024, reaching 1,557,103, which was an all-time high figure.

In 2025, 1,532 non-Hong Kong companies that had newly established a place of business in Hong Kong were registered under the Companies Ordinance. By the end of 2025, the total number of registered non-Hong Kong companies was 15,586, up 3 per cent compared to 2024.

The company re-domiciliation regime, implemented since May 23, 2025, has received a positive market response. By the end of 2025, the Registry had received over 420 enquiries and 30 applications. Among these, six non-Hong Kong corporations incorporated in Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands or Bermuda, including an insurance company, have been successfully re-domiciled to Hong Kong. The regime provides a simple and cost-effective pathway for non-Hong Kong incorporated companies to re-domicile to Hong Kong by eliminating the need for complicated and costly judicial procedures while preserving a company's legal identity. It ensures seamless business continuity and strengthens the competitiveness of Hong Kong as a global business and financial hub.

In 2025, the number of charges on properties of companies received for registration was 12,912, which was 6.4 per cent up from 12,137 in 2024. The number of notifications of payments and releases received for registration increased by 14.2 per cent, from 18,201 in 2024 to 20,789 in 2025.

In 2025, a total of 180 prospectuses were registered while the figure recorded in 2024 was 157.

In 2025, the total number of documents delivered for registration increased by 7 per cent to 3,360,723, compared to 3,139,906 in 2024.

In 2025, a total of 5,229,202 searches of document image records were conducted using the Registry's electronic search services, an increase of 0.7 per cent from 5,194,865 in 2024.

On the registration of limited partnership funds (LPFs), a total of 389 LPFs were newly registered in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of LPFs increased by 35.1 per cent compared to the end of 2024, to 1,347.

For open-ended fund companies (OFCs), 210 OFCs were newly incorporated in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of OFCs increased by 43.2 per cent compared to the end of 2024, to 676.

As regards the licensing of trust or company service providers under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, a total of 760 new licences were granted by the Registry in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of licensees was 7,220.

Turning to the licensing of money lenders, 155 new licences were granted by the Licensing Court in 2025. By the end of 2025, the total number of licensed money lenders was 2,015.

For details of the statistics, please visit the "Statistics" section of the Registry's website (www.cr.gov.hk).

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