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 (February 9) issued the following statement:
The Court of First Instance of the High Court today passed sentences in the Lai Chee-ying case. ExCo Non-official Members stated that Lai Chee-ying and the other defendants in the case endangered national security and undermined social stability, which are serious offences. The court's convictions and the sentences imposed on the defendants have demonstrated the justice of the law, with the court's judgment based strictly on the law and evidence, free from any interference.
ExCo Non-official Members emphasised that the court had conducted an open and fair trial of the Lai Chee-ying case in accordance with the law. Anyone who violates the law must be held accountable, and any actions endangering national security must be severely punished by the law. No one can escape justice. The court's convictions and the severe sentences imposed on the defendants represent a crucial manifestation of resolutely safeguarding national security, implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law and upholding the rule of law. This is of significant importance in preventing, suppressing and imposing punishment for acts and activities endangering national security, fully reflecting the steadfast and successful implementation of the "one country, two systems" principle.
ExCo Non-official Members will continue to fully support the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in resolutely, fully and faithfully implementing the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, and other relevant laws safeguarding national security in the HKSAR, while also upholding the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents in accordance with the law.
ExCo Non-official Members emphasised that the court had conducted an open and fair trial of the Lai Chee-ying case in accordance with the law. Photo source: reference image
CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva
The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) achieved outstanding results at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, winning a total of 10 awards, including four top accolades of gold medals with the congratulations of jury, two gold medals, three silver medals and a bronze medal.
The Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong, today (March 15) was encouraged by the department's remarkable achievements at the Exhibition this year. He said, "The department has been actively engaging in research and development and applying innovative technologies to enhance work efficiency and quality, as well as improving site safety. This achievement affirms the professionalism and innovative spirit of our colleagues."
In the field of disaster prevention, the in-house team of the CEDD developed the fifth-generation AI Landslip Warning System, applying artificial intelligence and big data technology to analyse the rainfall and landslide data in Hong Kong. This significantly improves the accuracy of risk assessment and issuance of warning signals. In addition, the department also developed a number of intelligent safety management systems, including the occupational health and safety management and monitoring system for confined spaces that can achieve instant alerts and closed-loop management; the CANOPUS - Smart Safety Harness monitoring system focusing on safety for working-at-height which can ensure that safety harnesses are securely attached; and the pioneering multi-channel certification mechanism that can enable real-time tracking and predictive alerts of personnel and equipment. The above inventions all received the gold medals with the congratulations of jury at this Exhibition.
The awarded projects by the CEDD are:
Gold medals with the congratulations of jury
• AI Landslip Warning System
• Intelligent occupational health and safety management and monitoring system for confined spaces
• CANOPUS - Smart Safety Harness
• Personnel real-name system and equipment tracking intelligent software
Gold medals
• SmartAERO - Smart Drone Management Platform (jointly developed with the Development Bureau)
• IntelliGuard OS
Silver medals
• CEDD AI Assistant
• Heavy machinery and hazardous area monitoring system
• TAMAGO - Smart Falsework Monitoring System
Bronze medal
• Electronic lock and work permit system for hazardous areas
The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva is an annual grand event in the global invention community. This year, the Exhibition was held from March 11 to 15 in Geneva, Switzerland, showcasing about 1 000 inventions from 35 countries and regions, which were evaluated by the international jury of specialists.
CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
CEDD achieves four top accolades of gold medals with congratulations of jury at International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
