Civil Service College Organises Seminar on "Japan's Rightward Shift and China's National Security"

Civil Service College organises seminar on "Japan's Rightward Shift and China's National Security"

The Civil Service College (CSC) of the Civil Service Bureau organised the "Holistic Approach to National Security" seminar series, on the topic of "Japan's Rightward Shift and China's National Security", today (April 29). The seminar was delivered by the Director of the Institute of Foreign-related Rule of Law and Security Studies, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Ms Fan Xiaoju.

Ms Fan explored the historical evolution and underlying causes of Japan's rightward shift during the seminar. Through analysing historical events and prominent figures, she examined the impact of the Japanese government's policy direction on Sino-Japanese relations, enabling civil servants to gain a deeper understanding of the influence of geopolitics on national development and security.

Addressing the seminar, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, cited the white paper "Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems" published by the State Council Information Office and highlighted that safeguarding national security is a never-ending endeavour. She emphasised that civil servants should remain vigilant against potential risks and continuously enhance preventive measures to strengthen the shield of national security in Hong Kong. Referring to the theme of this year's National Security Education Day, "Proactively Align with the 15th Five-Year Plan Follow a Holistic Approach to Development and Security", she also encouraged civil servants to fulfil the important task of balancing development and national security.

Over 230 officers of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government , including politically appointed officials and middle and senior-level civil servants, attended the seminar today, and some participants took part through video-conferencing.

The series, launched in 2023, provides a comprehensive understanding of the Holistic Approach to National Security, analyses the latest national security landscape under the context of great power rivalry, and addresses the challenges faced by the country in maintaining national security, to enhance civil servants' awareness of consciously safeguarding national security. The seminars are delivered by experts from China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations and the Center for a Holistic Approach to National Security.

The Civil Service College of the Civil Service Bureau organised the "Holistic Approach to National Security" seminar series, on the topic of "Japan's Rightward Shift and China's National Security", today (April 29). Photo shows the speaker of the seminar and Director of the Institute of Foreign-related Rule of Law and Security Studies, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Ms Fan Xiaoju, at the question and answer session. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Service College of the Civil Service Bureau organised the "Holistic Approach to National Security" seminar series, on the topic of "Japan's Rightward Shift and China's National Security", today (April 29). Photo shows the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, delivering a speech at the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Service College of the Civil Service Bureau organised the "Holistic Approach to National Security" seminar series, on the topic of "Japan's Rightward Shift and China's National Security", today (April 29). Photo shows the Director of the Institute of Foreign-related Rule of Law and Security Studies, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Ms Fan Xiaoju, delivering a talk. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Civil Service College (CSC) of the Civil Service Bureau organised the "Holistic Approach to National Security" seminar series, on the topic of "Japan's Rightward Shift and China's National Security", today (April 29). Photo shows (from left) the Deputy Head of the CSC, Ms Janice Tam; the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung; the speaker of the seminar and Director of the Institute of Foreign-related Rule of Law and Security Studies, China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, Ms Fan Xiaoju; and the Head of the CSC, Mr Oscar Kwok. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

New private driving instructor's licences open for applications from May 11

The Transport Department (TD) today (April 30) announced that a total of 332 new private driving instructor's (PDI) licences will be open for applications from 9am on May 11 until 5pm on May 29. The quotas for each group are tabulated below:

PDI group

Number of new licences to be issued

Public Quota

Driving Instructor Quota

Group 1: private cars and light goods vehicles

160

54

Group 2: public light buses, private light buses, public buses and private buses

37

13

Group 3: medium goods vehicles, heavy goods vehicles and articulated vehicles

51

17

A spokesman for the TD said, "Following the completion of the periodic review on the issue of new PDI licences, including a detailed review of learner drivers' demand for driver training from PDIs, the issuance of new licences according to the mechanism aims to ensure an adequate supply of PDIs to meet the demand for driver training, while sustaining market competition."

Applicants should note the following:

The Guidance Notes for Applicants for each group and quota can be downloaded from the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk) for applicants to thoroughly understand the qualification requirements for different quotas and submit applications according to their own circumstances;

Applicants must complete and submit the online application form from May 11 to 29 via the designated online platform using an "iAM Smart+" account with the digital signing function or a valid digital certificate. Applicants yet to register for "iAM Smart+" should do so as soon as possible.Upon receipt of their applications, applicants will receive an SMS confirming the application number;

Applicants must meet the qualifications for the relevant groups and quotas. Only one application may be submitted for each group (regardless of Public or Driving Instructor Quota). Late applications will not be accepted;

If the number of applications exceeds the number of licences to be issued for an individual group and quota, the TD will draw lots to determine the order of handling the applications (details to be announced separately), and verify applicants' eligibility and arrange for them to take the driving instructor's test in sequence;

The driving instructor's tests are expected to commence as early as July and the TD will notify qualified applicants individually; and

If all licences are issued, the remaining applications will not be processed.

For enquiries, please call the TD's hotline at 2804 2600.

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