Digital Policy Office convenes special meeting with Internet infrastructure and cybersecurity industry
The Digital Policy Office (DPO) convened a specialmeeting of the Internet Infrastructure Liaison Group today (September 3) to exchange views on cybersecurity protection, information sharing, and co-ordinated response arrangements to ensure robust cybersecurity support for major events. Representatives of the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association and the Communications Association of Hong Kong participated in the meeting, working together to foster communication and collaboration between the Internet infrastructure and cybersecurity sectors, and to safeguard the security and resilience of Hong Kong's cyber and digital ecosystems.
The Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr Daniel Cheung, said at the meeting, "Later this year, Hong Kong will host a series of major events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance Ministers' Meeting, the Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections and the 94th INTERPOL General Assembly. To ensure the smooth execution of these relevant activities, the information systems and network services involved must operate securely, reliably, and efficiently. The DPO will work closely with relevant stakeholders, including the Internet infrastructure and cybersecurity sectors, to make full preparations, enhance security monitoring, maintain close communication, and strengthen co-ordination and collaboration, thereby jointly preventing and responding to potential cybersecurity risks."
In addition, the DPO will host the 2026 China Cybersecurity Week Hong Kong Sub-forum and the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Attack and Defence Drill 2026 in September and October respectively, with a view to further promoting cybersecurity and enhancing Hong Kong's overall cybersecurity protection and response capabilities.
The DPO will continue to maintain close liaison with the industry and relevant stakeholders through various mechanisms, including the Internet Infrastructure Liaison Group, on the latest cyber threats and corresponding countermeasures. Having regard to the needs of major events, the DPO will also co-ordinate relevant parties in taking preventive and contingency measures to ensure the security and reliability of Hong Kong's Internet infrastructure and digital government services, thereby supporting the smooth execution of such events and further strengthening Hong Kong's cybersecurity defence.
Digital Policy Office convenes special meeting with Internet infrastructure and cybersecurity industry Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Beijing with LegCo Panel on Transport
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, together with 13 Legislative Council Members, toured local enterprises and transport management facilities today (September 3) during their visit to Beijing. The Director of Highways, Mr Tony Yau, and the Commissioner for Transport, Miss Winnie Tse, also joined the visit.
The delegation first visited a Mainland ride-hailing service company to learn about the operation and latest developments of the ride-hailing platform, including the trends in urban traffic management and technological innovation on the Mainland. They later paid a visit to the Beijing Municipal Transportation Operations Coordination Center and met with theBeijing Municipal Commission of Transport to gain insights into the road transport planning in new development areas, as well as the application of technologies including AI, big data analytics and cloud computing to accurately gauge real-time traffic information and assist in the handling of emergencies.
Ms Chan said, "The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government has been proactively promoting smart mobility in a holistic manner. The regulation of ride-hailing services enables the sustainable market development of personalised point-to-point transport services, safeguards passengers' safety and rights, and facilitates the public's travel needs. With the HKSAR Government introducing and taking forward the regulation of ride-hailing services, this visit allows us to draw on the Mainland's valuable experience in areas such as platform operation and regulation, which will assist Hong Kong in implementing a licensing regime for ride-hailing services."
She added that the HKSAR Government is also studying the establishment of the Traffic Management Platform that leverages AI to identify traffic bottlenecks and formulate contingency plans to enable the swift response to special traffic and transport conditions. Beijing's extensive experience in the setting up of a comprehensive traffic monitoring platform, forecasting and warning, as well as co-operation and co-ordination during emergencies, will help the HKSAR Government in achieving more forward-looking planning for projects including smart traffic.
In the evening, the delegation visited a leading national shipping enterprise to exchange views on the latest developments in shipping and logistics. Ms Chan said that Hong Kong, as the country's southern gateway, enjoys the institutional advantage of being "part of China but outside the Mainland" and possesses highly internationalised strengths including a common law system, free port status and a transparent business environment, making it the closest, safest and most reliable international logistics gateway for Mainland enterprises.
The delegation will continue its visit to Beijing tomorrow (September 4).
STL visits Beijing with LegCo Panel on Transport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Beijing with LegCo Panel on Transport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
STL visits Beijing with LegCo Panel on Transport Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
