Police National Security Department charges three men
The National Security Department (NSD) of the Hong Kong Police Force yesterday (May 13) laid charges against three men, aged between 20 and 23. They were jointly charged with one count of “conspiracy to commit subversion”, while the 20-year-old man faces an additional charge of “possession of child pornography”.
The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts, the West Kowloon Law Courts Building
The case was mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts today (May 14).
During an enforcement operation conducted on December 11 and 12, 2025, the NSD arrested ten individuals suspected of committing the offence of “unlawful drilling” under Section 13 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were previously charged jointly with one count of “conspiracy to commit subversion”.
The remaining arrested persons in the case have been released on bail pending further investigation and are required to report to the Police in mid-June.
Investigation revealed that a syndicate conducted firearms drills, knife techniques, and martial arts combat in a unit of an industrial building in Kowloon, and conspired, organised, planned, carried out or participated in acts aimed at subverting state power by means of force or threat of force, i.e., to overthrow the organs of power of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts, the West Kowloon Law Courts Building
ExCo Non-official Members congratulate successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft
The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:
Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (May 24) warmly congratulate the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. They extend their highest respect to all crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload expert from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This mission is the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and the first time a Hong Kong expert has participated, which is a truly momentous occasion. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the country for providing Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent with this invaluable opportunity to take part in the country's aerospace endeavours. Dr Lai has successfully undergone the rigorous selection and training process to become one of the country's fourth batch of astronauts, and China's fourth female astronaut to reach space, contributing Hong Kong's strength to the national aerospace endeavours. She has exemplified the Lion Rock spirit of rising to challenges with resilience and perseverance. Her courage and determination are truly admirable, and all Hong Kong citizens are immensely inspired and proud of her. The understanding and support of her family are also essential for her to participate in this mission with resolution. I am deeply grateful for their support and commitment.
"The HKSAR Government is actively developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting promising research projects through various funding schemes. As an example, the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO) camera, developed under a project led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and funded by the Government's Innovation and Technology Support Programme Special Call on Aerospace Technology, has successfully arrived at China's Tiangong Space Station, becoming Hong Kong's first scientific payload aboard the station. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong's innovation and technology edge and talent advantages."
Non-official Members of the Executive Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the country for its high recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent, development and achievements, as well as its profound emphasis, care and support for Hong Kong's scientific and technological development. They firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will seize this historic moment to nurture more outstanding innovation and technology talent for the country and Hong Kong, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.
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