JPC Summer Camp 2026 Opens, Strengthening Members' Teamwork and Leadership Skills

Opening ceremony of JPC Summer Camp 2026 held today

The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing; the Secretary for Security cum Junior Police Call (JPC) Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Commissioner of Police cum JPC Honorary Deputy Chief President, Mr Chow Yat-ming; and the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Public Relations) cum Chairperson of the JPC Central Advisory Board, Mr Chan Sze-tat, today (August 18) officiated at the opening ceremony of the JPC Summer Camp 2026 at the JPC Permanent Activity Centre in Pat Heung.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr Tang said that the JPC has nurtured generations of young leaders for Hong Kong over the past 50-odd years, instilling in them a sense of social responsibility and proper values. He expressed gratitude to schools, parents, the JPC Central Advisory Board, honorary presidents from various districts and all partners for their support for the JPC.

Mr Tang encouraged participants to master three key roles as JPC members through the summer camp activities, namely, "anti-scam experts" – to acquire anti-scam knowledge and heighten their awareness of technology crimes through card games; "anti-drug ambassadors" – to say "no" to drugs and safeguard themselves and people around them; and "national security pioneers" – to deepen their understanding of national security and promote the message that safeguarding national security is everyone's responsibility.

He said that this year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan and that the country's development creates boundless opportunities for young people. Citing the example of Dr Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first payload expert participating in the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission, Mr Tang encouraged JPC members to seize opportunities, pursue their dreams with courage, and contribute to the country and Hong Kong in different capacities in the future.

The annual JPC Summer Camp lasts four days and three nights. More than 200 members are taking part this year. Under the theme "Exploring a New Chapter", the camp features diversified activities and training, including competitions incorporated with policing knowledge and investigative elements, as well as adventure-based exercises, with an aim of supporting young participants to achieve breakthroughs and grow, drawing their attention to anti-drug and anti-crime messages, and providing them with positive education to strengthen their teamwork and leadership skills.

The opening ceremony of the Junior Police Call (JPC) Summer Camp 2026 was held today (August 18). Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (front row, second right); the Secretary for Security cum JPC Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung (front row, first right), the Commissioner of Police cum JPC Honorary Deputy Chief President, Mr Chow Yat-ming (front row, second left), and the Police Community Relations Honorary Advisor, Dr Chu Chun-ho (front row, first left) in a group photo with JPC members after taking part in the CyberDefenders’ Alliance Card Game on anti-scam education. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The opening ceremony of the Junior Police Call (JPC) Summer Camp 2026 was held today (August 18). Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (front row, centre); the Secretary for Security cum JPC Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung (front row, second right), the Commissioner of Police cum JPC Honorary Deputy Chief President, Mr Chow Yat-ming (second row, third left), in a group photo with JPC members taking part in an adventure-based exercise. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The opening ceremony of the Junior Police Call (JPC) Summer Camp 2026 was held today (August 18). Photo shows the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (third left), taking part in the CyberDefenders’ Alliance Card Game with JPC members to promote anti-scam messages. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Secretary for Security cum Junior Police Call (JPC) Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the JPC Summer Camp 2026 today (August 18). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Cheuk Wing-hing (second left); the Secretary for Security cum Junior Police Call (JPC) Honorary Chief President, Mr Tang Ping-keung (second right); the Commissioner of Police cum JPC Honorary Deputy Chief President, Mr Chow Yat-ming (first left); and the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Public Relations) cum Chairperson of the JPC Central Advisory Board, Mr Chan Sze-tat (first right), officiated at the opening ceremony of the JPC Summer Camp 2026 today (August 18). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CFS urges public not to consume batch of imported spread product suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (August 18) urged the public not to consume a batch of spread product imported from France due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The trade should stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately if they possess it.

The Centre for Food Safety, Photo source: reference image

Product details are as follows:

Product name: Ktipiti Extra Red Pepper & Feta Cheese Spread

Brand: L'atelier Blini

Place of origin: France

Net weight: 175 grams

Batch number: 12262661

Use-by date: August 30, 2026

Importer: City Super Limited

Ktipiti Extra Red Pepper & Feta Cheese Spread, Photo source: online image

"The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Rappel Conso of France that the above-mentioned product is being recalled as it might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes due to suspected issue with the cold chain. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers to follow up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product concerned," a spokesman for the CFS said.

As a precautionary measure, the importer concerned has stopped sales and removed from shelves the affected batch of the product and has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions. Members of the public may call the importer's hotline at 2736 3866 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

"Listeria monocytogenes can be easily destroyed by cooking but can survive and multiply at refrigerator temperatures. Most healthy individuals do not develop symptoms or only have mild symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea when infected. However, severe complications such as septicaemia, meningitis or even death may occur in newborns, the elderly and those with a weaker immune system. Although infected pregnant women may just experience mild symptoms generally, the infection of Listeria monocytogenes may cause miscarriage, infant death, preterm birth, or severe infection in newborns," the spokesman added.

"In order to reduce the risk of listeriosis, susceptible populations such as pregnant women should consume freshly prepared hot food where possible, reheat chilled food until it is hot all the way through, and avoid high-risk foods, including ready-to-eat food such as cold cuts, cold smoked seafood, soft cheeses, salads, etc, or cook them thoroughly before consumption, even if they are presented as part of a dish."

The spokesman advised members of the public to stop consuming the affected batch of the product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned.

The CFS has contacted the French authority over the incident and will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action to safeguard food safety and public health. The investigation is ongoing.

Spread product, Photo source: online image