Deputy Commissioner of Police Encourages New Police Graduates to Uphold National Security and Responsibility in Service

Deputy Commissioner of Police encourages graduates to shoulder responsibility of safeguarding national security

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), Mr Kan Kai-yan, today (September 12) inspected the passing-out parade of 17 probationary inspectors and 110 recruit police constables at the Hong Kong Police College, witnessing their successful completion of rigorous training and the official commencement of their police careers. He encouraged the graduates to give full play to the Force’s spirit of striving for excellence and rising to challenges.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr Kan said that security is the prerequisite for development. The promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance have restored order from chaos, bringing society back on the right track for security and development. However, national security challenges have become more invisible, complex and volatile. External forces have never ceased meddling in Hong Kong affairs, and individuals and organisations with ulterior motives use various "soft resistance" means to smear the governance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, attempting to spread messages inciting hatred against the Central Authorities and the HKSAR Government. The Force must not let its guard down. Apart from combatting crimes, it should prevent ideological infiltration and shoulder the significant responsibility of safeguarding national security.

Mr Kan hoped that the graduates, in performing their police duties in the future, would keep the law in mind — even if confronted with challenges, pressure and temptation during law enforcement, act in accordance with the law, strictly adhere to the principle that "laws must be obeyed and lawbreakers be held accountable", impartially safeguard people's interests and uphold national security; keep ears to the ground — stay alert at all times during daily patrols and case handling, and employ sensitivity in identifying threats to nib national security risks in the bud; and bear the nation on shoulders — apart from combatting acts endangering national security in accordance with the law, proactively spread national security messages to help the public understand clearly that "the security of our homes is premised on that of our motherland".

He said that what gave him most pride and satisfaction in his 35-year police career was the comradeship of working side by side with his colleagues through thick and thin. He hoped the graduates would bear in mind that they are never alone when discharging their police duties. The trust and bonds forged in adversity with their fellow colleagues will help them continue to stride ahead.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming (front row, first right), and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), Mr Kan Kai-yan (front row, first left), congratulate the graduates after the passing-out parade held at the Hong Kong Police College today (September 12). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming (front row, fifth left), and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), Mr Kan Kai-yan (front row, sixth left), meet the graduates after the passing-out parade held at the Hong Kong Police College today (September 12). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), Mr Kan Kai-yan, speaks at the passing-out parade held at the Hong Kong Police College today (September 12). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), Mr Kan Kai-yan (second left), inspects the passing-out parade held at the Hong Kong Police College today (September 12) as the reviewing officer. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

CCIDA to lead industry's participation in 39th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival to showcase new creativity of Hong Kong cinema

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau led an industry delegation to participate in the 39th China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival in Xiamen. Through film screenings, post-screening sharing sessions and industry events, the diverse and vibrant creative landscape of recent Hong Kong film production will be showcased to Mainland counterparts and audiences. The delegation visit also aims to increase the visibility of the new-generation Hong Kong filmmakers, and unlock opportunities for them in the Mainland market.

Seven films supported by the Film Development Fund (including the Film Production Financing Scheme, the Directors' Succession Scheme, and the First Feature Film Initiative) are screened today and tomorrow (November 9 and 10), with respective filmmakers and actors attending, including director and scriptwriter Fung Chih-chiang of "Wakesurf Lovers", director and scriptwriter Tam Wai-ching and actor Carlos Chan of "Someone Like Me", director and scriptwriter Keane Wong of "Afterpiece", director Wong Hoi and Norris Wong of "Good Trip", actress Catherine Chau of "Bird of Paradise", director and scriptwriter Yeung Leung-chuen and actor Yeung Wai-lun of "We Are Born Good", and director and scriptwriter Isabella Lam and actress Maggie Shiu of "Dead End".

In addition to engaging with Mainland audiences through post-screening sharing sessions, the Hong Kong filmmakers also take part in official events of the festival, such as the "Chinese-language Film Night", actively promoting Hong Kong cinema, building connections with Mainland industry counterparts and exploring future collaboration opportunities.

Organising delegation visits to major film festivals and film markets is but part of the efforts of CCIDA and the Hong Kong Film Development Council in supporting local film production as well as nurturing talent.

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