National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day Was Held Today

National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day held today

In support of National Security Education Day, the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) today (April 12) held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day to enhance public awareness of national security, strengthen the cultivation of national identity, and provide the community with a better understanding of the HKPF’s work and achievements in safeguarding national security through a series of activities.

Addressing the ceremony, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, said that national security concerns the well-being of 1.4 billion compatriots including Hong Kong people, and serves as the cornerstone of the country’s peace and stability. In safeguarding national security and stopping violence and curbing disorder, he commended the Force for unequivocally and fearlessly discharging their duties, making enormous and irreplaceable contributions to building an impregnable defence for Hong Kong’s national security, and rendering Hong Kong one of the world’s safest cities.

Citing the white paper on “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems” published by the State Council Information Office in February, he emphasised that safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests remains the overarching principle under the policy of “one country, two systems”. He added that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region must faithfully fulfil its constitutional responsibility to safeguard national security, and create high-standard security in support of the high-quality development of the “one country, two systems” policy. He said that the Government will, through various channels, continuously strengthen publicity and public education on the matter, lead and support all sectors of society to thoroughly study and better comprehend the white paper’s important substance and requirements, thereby enhancing citizen’s awareness of national security and their positivity and spontaneity in safeguarding it.

In his opening remarks, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, said that under the protection of the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for safeguarding national security, Hong Kong has transitioned from chaos to order and entered a new stage of advancing from stability to prosperity. The hard-earned stability vividly exemplifies the country’s strong support and protection for Hong Kong. He noted that the Force also fulfils an important role as a guardian, upholding the belief that safeguarding national security is an ongoing endeavour with no end point, and it will enforce the law decisively, advance public education in a steady and substantive manner, and enhance the national security system.

Mr Chow further emphasised that no one can remain a mere spectator in safeguarding national security - every citizen has a duty to play their part. He expressed hope that, through National Security Education Day, members of the public would better understand and embrace the principles set out in the white paper, enhance their awareness of national security, and work together to safeguard national security and Hong Kong’s stability.

The event, held at the “Little Grape”-themed park located at Harcourt Garden in Admiralty, featured “NSafe Voyage”, a national security education exhibition zone that resembled a vessel, to deepen public understanding of the white paper. The “NSpeed Promotional Truck” and the new “NSmarties AI Interactive Platform” engaged the public, especially the younger generation, through interactive games conveying the message that safeguarding national security is everyone’s responsibility and a duty to be fulfilled. In addition, specialised equipment from various units, including the Counter Terrorism Response Unit, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau, and the Police Dog Unit, was on display, showcasing the Force’s professionalism and the diversity of its work.

The Hong Kong Police Force held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day today (April 12). Officers from the Counter Terrorism Response Unit introduce their work and equipment to visitors. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day today (April 12). Members of the public visit the “NSpeed Promotional Truck” to learn more about the importance of national security through engaging games. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day today (April 12). Under the theme “Defending Our Home for Voyages Beyond”, the event featured the “NSafe Voyage” national security exhibition zone resembling a vessel. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day today (April 12). The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (seventh left); the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming (seventh right); the Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), Mr Kan Kai-yan (sixth right); the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Management), Mr Chan Joon-sun (sixth left); the Director of Personnel and Training of Police, Mr Choi Chin-pang (fifth left); the Commandant of the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force, Mr Leung Sai-kwong (fourth right); the Director of Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki (fourth left); the Assistant Commissioner of Police (National Security)(1), Mr Wong Chung-chun (first right); the Assistant Commissioner of Police (National Security)(2), Mr Kwok Ka-chuen (third right), together with guests, tour the “NSafe Voyage” national security exhibition. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day today (April 12). The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (second left), accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming (first left), visits the new “NSmarties AI Interactive Platform”. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day today (April 12). The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day today (April 12). The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Police Force held the National Security Education Day 2026 cum Hong Kong Police Force Fun Day today (April 12). Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (fourth left); the Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming (fourth right); the Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), Mr Kan Kai-yan (third left); the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Management), Mr Chan Joon-sun (third right); the Director of Personnel and Training of Police, Mr Choi Chin-pang (second left); the Commandant of the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force, Mr Leung Sai-kwong (first left), and the Director of Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki (first right), officiating at the opening ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Speech by CE at World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit

Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit today (April 13):

Honourable Minister Zhuang Rongwen of the Ministry of the Cyberspace Administration of PRC, Honourable Director Zhou Ji of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Honourable Secretary General Ren Xianliang of the World Internet Conference, honourable ministers and officials from around the world, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,

Good morning. I am delighted to welcome you to the 2026 World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit.

It is an honour for Hong Kong to be hosting this prestigious event – and for the second consecutive year.

This year's Summit gathers more than 1 000 high-profile participants from some 50 countries and regions. You're here to seek collaboration opportunities, to network with a world of like-minded professionals, and to come together on a cohesive digital strategy, given today's fast-evolving global digital landscape.

The theme of this year's Summit, "Digital and Intelligent Empowerment for Innovative Development – Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace", underlines the essential value of digital collaboration on a global scale.

The impressive turnout for this Summit is a testament to Hong Kong's unparalleled role under the unique "one country, two systems" framework.

A premier international financial, shipping and trade centre, Hong Kong thrives thanks to our robust common law system, free flow of information, capital, goods and talent, and peerless connectivity both to the vast Mainland market and the wide world beyond. All under the auspices of "one country, two systems".

Hosting this international Summit also underscores Hong Kong's growing prominence as an international innovation and technology hub. No less important, it reinforces our deep integration into national development strategies. The country's National 15th Five-Year Plan, approved last month, continues to champion Hong Kong's development as an international I&T hub, let me add.

That includes supporting the development of I&T in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Greater Bay Area is a cluster city development that brings together Hong Kong and Macao with nine southern cities, and brings together a population of over 87 million.

A prime example of that is the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao ShenzhenHong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone, which officially opened in December. Straddling Hong Kong's boundary with the Mainland's technology hub of Shenzhen, the Co-operation Zone provides more than the much-needed land resources for I&T development. It presents vast opportunities for innovative synergy between the two places, and great potential for co-operation that radiates beyond boundaries.

The Hong Kong Park of the Zone has already attracted more than 70 tenants from key technology sectors, including artificial intelligence and data science, life and health technology, and new energy.

We are also working with Mainland authorities on implementing facilitating policies at the Co-operation Zone. They include enabling the cross-boundary flow of bio-samples and other innovation elements.

Not surprisingly, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster topped the World Intellectual Property Organization's Global Innovation Index last year to become No.1 in the world. That's up one place from the year before.

Complementing Hong Kong Park's development, we published a conceptual outline of our development plan for I&T in the San Tin Technopole last November.

The Technopole and adjacent Hong Kong Park, both in our burgeoning Northern Metropolis, can provide land on a larger scale, to support the growth of strategic I&T industries. Together, San Tin Technopole and Hong Kong Park will form a crucial node for integrated development across upstream, midstream and downstream industries, offering full-chain support – from offices and prototyping to testing, pilot production and manufacturing – and working with the Greater Bay Area's industry supply chains.

AI is central to the HKSAR Government's accelerating I&T development. Over the past few years, it has earned Hong Kong international recognition.

Hong Kong ranks among the world's leading economies in AI preparedness. That's according to last year's Technology and Innovation Report on Inclusive AI for Development, published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Meanwhile, Hong Kong came third in the Global AI Competitiveness Index, after only New York and London.

And we are putting together a comprehensive strategy combining world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge research and development and a culture of responsible innovation. Boosting our computing power, a key driver of AI development, is a priority.

Hong Kong's overall computing power rose to 5 000 petaFLOPS, following the launch of Cyberport's AI Supercomputing Centre in December 2024, which laid a vital foundation for pioneering AI research and applications.

And the upcoming data facility cluster at Sandy Ridge, also in the Northern Metropolis, will further expand Hong Kong's overall computing power. By 2032, this cluster alone will provide 180 000 petaFLOPS. That's 36 times Hong Kong's current computing power.

As for R&D, our InnoHK Research Cluster focused on AI and robotics is funding 16 laboratories, together with over a thousand local and international researchers.

There's more. The Hong Kong AI Research and Development Institute's opening, later this year, will help drive breakthroughs from upstream AI R&D. It will also transform midstream and downstream R&D outcomes and expand use cases.

We are no less committed to making AI accessible to all. Under the "AI+" and "AI for all" campaigns, all segments of society – companies, employees, the civil service, students and even our older population – will have better access to AI literacy programmes.

Above all, Hong Kong recognises that the power of AI must be balanced by its responsible, and inclusive use. After all, technology is a tool to help us enable innovative new approaches to connectivity, trust and shared prosperity. A tool that could function well only with a spirit of co-operation and creativity.

Hong Kong looks forward to working with partners around the region, and across the world, to help shape a digital future built on openness, innovation and inclusivity.

My thanks to the World Internet Conference for hosting this year's Asia-Pacific Summit, and for your staunch support and trust in Hong Kong to put it together for the global internet community.

nbsp; I wish everyone a productive and rewarding Summit, and an enjoyable stay in Hong Kong, Asia's world city. And the region's fast-rising innovation city.

Thank you.

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