Civil Aid Service Celebrates National Security Education Day with Open Day Event

2026-04-11 16:26 Last Updated At：18:23

CAS holds open day to promote National Security Education Day

In support of National Security Education Day, the Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the National Security Education Day and Open Day at its headquarters today (April 11) to enhance public awareness of national security and showcase the CAS's work and achievements.

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CAS holds open day to promote National Security Education Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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CAS holds open day to promote National Security Education Day Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Permanent Secretary for Security, Mrs Apollonia Liu, officiated at the launch ceremony. In her speech, she said that safeguarding national security is not only the responsibility of the Government, but also requires the concerted efforts of the whole community. Every citizen, she added, should play their part as a guardian of national security.

She commended the work of the CAS on emergency rescue and public safety education. The CAS has been fully supporting and complementing the efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government on rescue operations, youth training, public safety promotion and national security education, contributing to the security and development of the country and the HKSAR, she said.

Mrs Liu also said that the CAS proactively introduced innovative technologies to enhance emergency rescue capabilities. For example, the use of drones and robotic dogs in search and rescue operations, as well as collaborating with other departments to research the application of artificial intelligence in mountain patrols and hillfire detection, striving to build a more modern and efficient safety defence for Hong Kong.

The Chief Staff Officer of the CAS, Mr Leung Kwun-hong, said the CAS had organised exchange visits for the Cadet Corps on the Mainland to deepen their understanding of national security and the latest developments of the country. He said over 300 cadets will visit Beijing, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Hunan and Zhejiang to experience the pulse of national development. Each exchange visit, he added, had strengthened the cadets' sense of national identity, shared mission andresponsibility as members of the Chinese nation.

The Open Day featured a rich and engaging programme that attracted more than 4 000 visitors.

Apart from the emergency rescue and mountain search and rescue demonstrations, visitors also enjoyed music performances, a freestyle bicycle show, game booths and interactive activities. In addition, the Deputy Commissioner (Development and Youth) of the CAS, Dr Wong Kong-tin, gave a talk to explain the importance of national security to Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and introduced the White Paper titled "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems" and highlighted the CAS' role in supporting national security.

The CAS will continue to uphold the principle of "one country, two systems" and safeguard national security while adhering to the spirit of "Serving the Community with Passion, Courage and Commitment" to build a better home for Hong Kong people.

CSD Hosts Open Day to Promote National Security Awareness Ahead of National Security Education Day

CSD holds National Security Education Day activities

To support the 11th National Security Education Day on April 15 this year, the Correctional Services Department (CSD) held an open day at the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum and the Community Education Experience Centre today (April 11) to raise public awareness of national security and allow the public to understand the CSD's initiatives and accomplishments in safeguarding national security.

The theme of this year's National Security Education Day is "Proactively Align with the 15th Five-Year Plan Follow a Holistic Approach to Development and Security". The open day featured game booths centred on the 15th Five-Year Plan and national security, aimed at deepening the public's understanding of the Plan and national security, as well as strengthening their sense of national identity. In response to the publication of the white paper on "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems" by the State Council Information Office earlier, the event also included a related game booth to enhance the public's understanding of the white paper in an interesting and interactive way.

The CSD Sports Association's online charity gift sales platform, Made in Prison, also set up a sales counter at the open day, selling a number of National Security Education Day limited-edition products. While promoting national security, it also encouraged the public to support rehabilitation of persons in custody.

Moreover, the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum and the Community Education Experience Centre were open to the public. A gallery themed "Correctional Services and National Security" has been set up in the Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum to deepen the public's understanding of the importance and significance of safeguarding national security. The Community Education Experience Centre, themed "Home, Country and Corrections", features a number of interactive games and multimedia items to promote national security and the messages of safeguarding the country and home, leading a law-abiding and drug-free life, as well as supporting offender rehabilitation.

The Deputy Secretary for Justice, Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, accompanied by the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing, also attended the event to visit exhibitions and game booths.

In addition, the CSD today launched the "National Security Education Special Edition of Rehabilitation Express" promotion vehicle to disseminate national security messages to young people in the community. The vehicle will visit primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong, featuring four interactive games on the theme of national security, including scenario simulation and motion-sensing games, with the aim of embedding national security awareness in the community and schools, and cultivating young people's self-awareness in safeguarding national security.

To further enhance national security awareness among persons in custody, the CSD will also convert some content in the promotion vehicle into virtual-reality games, allowing persons in custody to learn accurate national security knowledge through immersive three-dimensional virtual scenarios within correctional institutions, thereby building their sense of nationhood and strengthening national identity.

The CSD, as the last element in the criminal justice system, will continue to ensure prison stability, safeguard national security and promote national security education through organising different rehabilitation and community education activities.

Civil Aid Service Celebrates National Security Education Day with Open Day Event

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