DPO Conducts IT Tabletop Exercise to Ensure Smooth Operation for Upcoming National Sports Events in Hong Kong

DPO conducts IT system tabletop exercise to enhance co-ordination for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG

The Digital Policy Office (DPO) today (October 15) conducted an information technology (IT) system tabletop exercise for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games (NSOG) to further strengthen cross-departmental collaboration and response capabilities.

As the responsible unit for planning and building the core IT systems and network infrastructure for the Hong Kong competition region, the DPO completed the development and testing of related IT systems in September. This tabletop exercise focused on simulating potential emergency IT incidents and urgent situations that may occur during the events, aiming to test the mobilisation efficiency of the participating departments and the effectiveness of the interdepartmental communication mechanism. Participating units included the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force, the IT system contractors, and cybersecurity experts. Through diverse simulated scenarios, the exercise enhanced co-ordination and rapid response capabilities among the departmental teams, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the events.

The Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Tony Wong, said, "The 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG are important missions entrusted to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region by the country. We must spare no effort in providing solid IT support to ensure the successful hosting of this national sports event. This cross-departmental tabletop exercise simulated the core system challenges, infrastructure issues, and cybersecurity emergencies that may arise during the events, verifying the feasibility of contingency plans and the efficiency of team collaboration. The DPO will adhere to the principles of 'respond instantly, resume rapidly' to ensure 'zero interruptions to the operation of the events.'" He also sincerely thanked all participating units for their full support and active collaboration, which contributed to the success of the exercise.

In addition, the DPO is currently intensifying final joint system testing with the responsible units in both Guangdong Province and Macao counterparts before the Games to ensure seamless integration of systems across the three places, while enhancing cross-boundary co-ordination and emergency response capabilities in system operations and cybersecurity to make preparations for the events.

The 15th NG, the 12th NGD and the 9th NSOG will be cohosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao for the first time. The DPO will release a series of short videos during the events through its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/digitalpolicyhk) to help the public gain a deeper understanding of how information technology supports this national large-scale event.

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DPO conducts IT system tabletop exercise to enhance co-ordination for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DPO conducts IT system tabletop exercise to enhance co-ordination for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

DPO conducts IT system tabletop exercise to enhance co-ordination for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy and Supreme People's Court co-organise 2nd edition of Hong Kong Common Law Practical Training Course

The second edition of the Hong Kong Common Law Practical Training Course, co-organised by the Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy and the Supreme People's Court, is being held from today (January 14) to January 22. Focusing on company law, this edition will guide participants to gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong's company law framework.

Addressing the opening ceremony of the course today, the Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC, said that the first edition of this course, which was held in January last year, was the inaugural programme of the Academy after its launch in 2024, and positive results had been achieved. Mr Lam expressed his gratitude to the Supreme People's Court for their continued support and trust in the Academy. He said that the course is a key initiative to implement the national policy of strengthening Mainland judges' ability to handle foreign-related cases, in line with the priorities anticipated in the 15th Five-Year Plan to be announced in March this year.

Building on the inaugural training course, this edition focuses on company law with the participation of 24 senior judges from 22 courts on the Mainland, including the Supreme People's Court and courts from 12 provinces as well as three direct-administered municipalities. The course will feature an in-depth exploration of Hong Kong's robust company law framework through lectures, dialogue sessions and interactive practices on topics such as company structures, guarantees and liquidations. Speakers of the course include Hong Kong's leading legal scholars, experts and eminent judges in the field of company law, who will share their practical insights into Hong Kong's common law system and company law. With the Ceremonial Opening of the Legal Year 2026 taking place this month, participants will attend this important annual legal event, and visit the courts and international legal institutions in Hong Kong to learn more about Hong Kong's development as a legal hub and a centre for international legal and dispute resolution services in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Academy will continue to leverage the unique advantages of the "one country, two systems" principle and the Hong Kong common law system to organise more capacity-building programmes, thereby promoting judicial and legal exchanges and mutual learning between the Mainland and Hong Kong, and further contributing to the country's efforts to promote the construction of the foreign-related rule of law.

Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy and Supreme People's Court co-organise 2nd edition of Hong Kong Common Law Practical Training Course Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong International Legal Talents Training Academy and Supreme People's Court co-organise 2nd edition of Hong Kong Common Law Practical Training Course Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases