ExCo Non-official Members Welcome Court's Conviction of Lai Chee-ying for National Security Violations.

Statement by ExCo Non-official Members

The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:

Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo Non-official Members) today (December 15) issued the following statement:

The Court of First Instance of the High Court convicted Lai Chee-ying of conspiracy to collude with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security and conspiracy to publish seditious publications, and ExCo Non-official Members welcome the verdict.

ExCo Non-official Members stated that Hong Kong is a society underpinned by the rule of law, consistently adhering to the principles that laws must be obeyed and lawbreakers be held accountable. The court's conviction demonstrates the justice of the law and upholds the core values of Hong Kong.

ExCo Non-official Members condemn any acts of collusion with foreign or external forces to endanger national security. Those who break the law must bear legal consequences for their unlawful actions, and convicted individuals got what they deserved.

ExCo Non-official Members will continue to support the Special Administrative Region Government in steadfastly fulfilling its responsibility to safeguard national security and making every effort to prevent, stop, and punish acts and activities that threaten national security.

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WSD appeals to public to remain vigilant to fraudulent WSD website

The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (December 15) alerted members of the public to a fraudulent WSD website address (wsdgov[.]com), which asks recipients to pay water bills via a hyperlink provided.

The WSD stresses that the fraudulent website has no connection with the WSD and has reported the case to the Police. The spokesman said that members of the public who have registered for the WSD's electronic services account and e-billing service must complete verification on the WSD website (www.wsd.gov.hk) before they can view their e-bills and obtain the Faster Payment System QR code on the bill for making payments.

Members of the public should stay alert when receiving any unidentified emails or messages, and not visit any suspicious websites and disclose any personal information. Anyone who has provided his or her personal information to the website concerned or other suspcious websites should contact the Police. For enquiries, please call the WSD's customer services hotline at 2824 5000.

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