Police National Security Department arrests two men and one woman
Police noticed that on the evening of August 31, some people were standing outside MTR Prince Edward Station holding bouquets and shouting seditious slogans. The persons concerned were suspected of spreading false information and attacking the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government with lies, as well as smearing the Police Force, with the intention of inciting hatred against the HKSAR Government and law enforcement agencies.
The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force took enforcement actions in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on September 3 and arrested three persons for the offence of "doing an act that has a seditious intention with a seditious intention" under Section 24 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, including two local men and one local woman, aged between 33 and 79. Prior to the operation, Police obtained court search warrants to search the residences of the arrested persons and seize relevant exhibits. All arrested persons are being detained for further enquiries, while the Police arrest operation is still ongoing.
Police stressed that the so-called "831 incident" has been proven without factual basis. It is a lie manipulated by persons with ulterior motives to spread lies, attack the HKSAR Government and smear the Police Force, attempting to achieve their political objectives by endangering public peace. The acts concerned are suspected of breaching "doing an act that has a seditious intention with a seditious intention", which is a serious crime. Offenders shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years on first conviction.
Police will continue to ensure that laws are observed and strictly enforced to bring offenders to account, so as to prevent, suppress and impose punishment for acts and activities endangering national security.
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LegCo Panel on Transport concludes duty visit in Beijing
The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
The delegation of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Panel on Transport concluded its duty visit in Beijing today (September 5), and will depart for Hong Kong in the evening.
In the morning, the delegation visited the headquarters of Amap to receive a briefing from representatives on how traffic big data analysis is utilised to assist the Government in real-time monitoring of highway traffic flow and road congestion, enabling precise traffic diversion and enhancing traffic management effectiveness.
Members noted that Amap integrates map, navigation and real-time traffic information to enable users to plan efficient travel routes. Members also explored with representatives on how to use artificial intelligence to deepen traffic data analysis, in order to effectively alleviate road traffic load and promote smart transport development.
Concluding the four-day duty visit, the delegation leader, Dr Chan Han-pan, stated that the duty visit was fruitful and of great significance. He said, "The visit has deepened Members' understanding of Beijing's ride-hailing platforms, smart transport applications, autonomous driving and urban road planning, and we were deeply impressed that local developments are very mature and advanced. The experience gained from this duty visit will help Members provide precise recommendations to the Administration in the future regarding the development of the Northern Metropolis and overall transport policy, thereby facilitating the implementation of relevant various transport measures in a more efficient and grounded manner."
The delegation, led by the Chairman of Panel on Transport, Dr Chan Han-pan, visited Beijing from September 2 to 5. A total of 13 members and non-members of the Panel participated in the duty visit. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, has also led a government delegation to join the duty visit.
LegCo Panel on Transport concludes duty visit in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport concludes duty visit in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
LegCo Panel on Transport concludes duty visit in Beijing Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
